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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Industry 4.0 Adoption: From Connected Machines to Autonomous Process Adjustments
Industry 4.0 adoption in discrete industries is driving PLC market growth, with trends toward connected machines, real-time data exchange, and decentralized decision-making .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Software-Defined PLCs: Lower Entry Points for Small Manufacturers
Subscription-based virtual PLCs promise lower entry points for small manufacturers, though nascent offerings leave adoption uneven, particularly in regions where internet reliability lags
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Predictive Maintenance Becoming Key PLC Service Revenue Driver
As users pivot from CapEx to OpEx models, service revenue in the PLC market is expanding at 7.76% CAGR
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Dortronics Showcases Modular Interlock PLC Controllers at ISC West
Dortronics Systems Inc. debuted its latest door control innovations at ISC West, featuring a new programmable logic controller designed to increase flexibility for system installers .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Global PLC Market Forecast: 12.3% CAGR for Compact PLCs
Market forecasts for the programmable logic controller market indicate strong growth across all segments, with compact/integrated PLCs expected to be the fastest-growing segment .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
UVAutomation Showcases TinKey T-Series Self-Developed PLC at IAIE 2026
At the 28th Qingdao International Industrial Automation Technology and Equipment Exhibition (July 16-19, 2026), UVAutomation (Shenzhen YW Automation Technology) showcased its fully self-developed TinKey T-Series PLC Matrix, including the new TK2000 series targeting small-to-medium application markets .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Small and Medium Enterprises Driving Compact PLC Adoption
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are driving adoption of compact and integrated PLCs, which are expected to grow at 12.3% CAGR
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Energy-Efficient PLC Operations Driving Sustainable Industrial Practices
The growth of energy-efficient PLC operations is improving sustainable industrial practices, according to market analysis
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Cybersecurity Threats to Connected PLCs Growing Concern
According to CISA Alert AA26-097A (April 2026), Iranian-affiliated advanced persistent threat (APT) actors are conducting exploitation activity targeting internet-facing operational technology (OT) devices, including programmable logic controllers manufactured by Rockwell Automation/Allen-Bradley .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Industry 4.0 and IIoT Integration Driving PLC Innovation
The programmable logic controller market is being significantly reshaped by IIoT and cloud integration, enabling predictive maintenance and continuous optimization .
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