PLC Automation Is UK Manufacturing's Only Route Back to the Top 10
MTC's Mike Wilson argues PLC-driven automation is non-negotiable for UK manufacturing revival, as the nation battles to climb from 11th in global rankings.
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Intrinsic AI Platform Ends Manual Robot Coding at Automate 2026
At Automate 2026, Intrinsic showcased AI-powered robotics that replaces complex robot coding with drag-and-drop automation, reshaping PLC-robot interoperability.
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Rockwell Launches FactoryTalk Orchestration at Automate 2026
Rockwell Automation unveils FactoryTalk Orchestration at Automate 2026, bridging PLC-controlled machinery with enterprise systems for autonomous production coordination.
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Europe's SDV Alliance Signals Open-Architecture Future for Industrial PLCs
BMW, VW, and Stellantis pool open-source code for software-defined vehicles. Their strategy mirrors the PLC industry's accelerating shift toward open automation platforms.
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SNEC 2026: PLC-Driven Automation Redefines Solar Manufacturing
SNEC 2026 spotlighted the convergence of PLC-powered automation, AI quality control, and smart manufacturing as the new backbone of photovoltaic production lines worldwide.
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WEF Lighthouse Network: Next-Gen PLCs Drive Manufacturing AI Revolution
The WEF adds 16 sites to its Global Lighthouse Network, now 238 strong. Explore how AI-powered PLCs and human-machine collaboration drive end-to-end intelligence across global factories.
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