April 13, 2026
3D Systems launches AddiTrak software platform, bridging additive manufacturing with industrial automation. This signals a major shift toward PLC-integrated production 3D printing systems for scalable manufacturing.
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3D Systems
additive manufacturing
AddiTrak
industrial automation
industrial automation PLC
manufacturing automation
PLC programming
PLC system integrator
process control
production-scale 3D printing
April 13, 2026
Kuka unveils groundbreaking Automation 2.0 strategy integrating AI with industrial robotics, creating hybrid PLC systems that combine deterministic automation with intelligent, adaptive operations.
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AI industrial robotics
AI-PLC integration
hybrid automation
industrial automation
industrial control systems
KUKA AMP platform
Kuka Automation 2.0
manufacturing automation
physical AI
PLC systems
April 13, 2026
Hoshizaki Corporation partners with IFS and NEC to deploy IFS Cloud as next-generation core system, transforming legacy ERP with industrial AI capabilities for competitive advantage in foodservice equipment manufacturing.
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digital transformation
Hoshizaki
IFS Cloud
industrial AI
industrial automation
legacy systems
manufacturing ERP
PLC integration
production planning
smart manufacturing
April 13, 2026
Kornit Digital's acquisition of PrintFactory marks a pivotal shift in textile manufacturing automation, integrating cloud-native workflow with PLC systems for seamless digital transformation.
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cloud-native workflow
digital transformation
industrial automation
Industry 4.0
Kornit Digital
manufacturing automation
PLC integration
PrintFactory
production automation
textile manufacturing
April 13, 2026
Following its HKEX listing, Huayan Robotics prepares for HANNOVER MESSE 2026 with advanced collaborative automation solutions. Discover how this IPO milestone reshapes industrial robotics.
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automation solutions
collaborative robotics
HANNOVER MESSE 2026
Huayan Robotics
industrial automation
IPO
manufacturing technology
PLC integration
robotics market
Siemens Xcelerator
April 12, 2026
Major cybersecurity crisis: Nearly 4,000 Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley PLCs in US critical infrastructure exposed to Iranian state-backed cyberattacks since March 2026. Immediate action required.
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2026 cybersecurity trends
Allen-Bradley PLCs
critical infrastructure
cyber threats
geopolitical cyber warfare
HMI systems
industrial automation
industrial control systems
industrial cybersecurity
Iranian cyberattacks
manufacturing security
OT security
PLC security
Rockwell Automation
SCADA security