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Schneider Electric Maps AI Energy Strategy for Industrial PLC Systems

Schneider Electric Maps AI Energy Strategy for Industrial PLC Systems

At VivaTech 2026, Schneider Electric revealed how AI-driven energy intelligence will converge with its Modicon PLC portfolio — reshaping industrial automation for the AI era.

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AI Cobots Meet PLC: Techman Robot Debuts Smart Cartoning in Bangkok

AI Cobots Meet PLC: Techman Robot Debuts Smart Cartoning in Bangkok

Techman Robot showcased AI-powered cobots engineered for PLC integration at Bangkok's ME Assembly & Automation 2026, targeting Southeast Asia's surging smart manufacturing demand.

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PLC Security Alert: Why Unified Cyber Risk Governance Is Now Critical

PLC Security Alert: Why Unified Cyber Risk Governance Is Now Critical

GlobalData warns IIoT-connected PLCs outpace cyber governance—urging unified cybersecurity, operational safety, and business risk frameworks.

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Digi TX65 Brings Rugged 5G Connectivity to PLC-Driven Industrial Sites

Digi TX65 Brings Rugged 5G Connectivity to PLC-Driven Industrial Sites

Digi TX65 rugged 5G router brings Wi-Fi 7, FIPS 140-3 security, and dual-SIM failover to PLC-connected assets in harsh environments — accelerating OT/IT convergence.

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Rockwell & CAR Study: AI-Powered PLC Automation Halves Auto-Plant Downtime

Rockwell & CAR Study: AI-Powered PLC Automation Halves Auto-Plant Downtime

Rockwell Automation and CAR reveal how AI slashes unplanned downtime up to 50% in automotive plants, boosting OEE 5% and throughput 5-7% in landmark white paper.

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PLC-Driven Robotic Laser Cleaning Cell Enters Data Center Supply Chain

PLC-Driven Robotic Laser Cleaning Cell Enters Data Center Supply Chain

Laser Photonics delivers its first PLC-coordinated dual-robot laser cleaning cell to Vander-Bend Manufacturing, automating pre-weld surface prep for data center infrastructure.

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