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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Edge-Ready PLCs with Built-In Analytics Driving Market Demand
According to market analysis, demand across discrete and process industries concentrates on PLCs with built-in edge analytics that shorten feedback loops without compromising cybersecurity protocols .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Eaton easyE4 Nano PLCs Now Available for Efficient Control Systems
Mouser Electronics began shipping Eaton Electrical's easyE4 nano programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in August 2025, enabling efficient and effortless control systems through front panel programming for lighting, energy management, industrial control, pump control, HVAC, home automation, and agricultural applications
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Rockwell Automation Showcases ControlLogix 5590 PLC at SPS 2025
At SPS 2025 in Nuremberg, Rockwell Automation showcased its latest innovations, including the ControlLogix® 5590 programmable logic controller, a unified control platform designed to help manufacturers streamline operations and scale smarter systems safely and securely .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Global PLC Market Size: From 10.5 B i l l i o n t o 10.5Billiontoxx Billion
The global programmable logic controller (PLC) market has grown from $8.5 billion in 2022 to $10.5 billion in 2024, driven primarily by industrial automation investment and modernization of traditional control systems in manufacturing .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Modular PLCs Hold 41.56% Market Share in 2025
Modular configurations dominated the programmable logic controller market with 41.56% share in 2025, according to Research and Markets . The architecture allows engineers to add motion, safety, or AI cards without forklift replacements, supporting mixed-model lines in automotive and consumer electronics .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Global PLC Market: Asia-Pacific Leads with 35.10% Revenue Share
According to Research and Markets, the global programmable logic controller market shows strong regional dynamics, with Asia-Pacific dominating at 35.10% revenue share in 2025 and projected growth of 6.12% CAGR to 2031 .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
CODESYS Corporation Showcases Virtual PLC Solutions at Automate 2026
CODESYS Corporation, a leading provider of hardware-independent industrial automation software, exhibited at Automate 2026 (June 22-25, Chicago) showcasing the latest developments in software-defined automation, virtual control, safety, and AI-supported engineering
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Beckhoff Introduces AI-Assisted Engineering and Linux-Based PLCs
Beckhoff Automation introduced a suite of AI-supported engineering tools and Linux-based control methods for industrial automation in March 2026 . The updates focus on the TwinCAT 3 CoAgent, an AI assistant designed to aid developers in project planning, maintenance, and code generation for PLCs and HMIs .
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Virtual PLCs and AI Reshaping the PLC Market
According to ABI Research analysis, the PLC market is undergoing significant transformation driven by virtual PLCs (vPLCs), AI, and Open Software Defined Automation (OSDA) . Until 2023, only Beckhoff and CODESYS offered vPLCs. Now, a range of companies including Siemens, Emerson Electric, and Schneider Electric offer vPLCs
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Source:Industrial Automation / Time:2026-08-10
Siemens Demonstrates Software-Defined Automation Path from PLCs to AI at Hannover Messe 2026
At Hannover Messe 2026, Siemens presented three entry points for manufacturers transitioning to software-defined automation: the S7-1500 virtual PLC, Industrial Edge for AI applications, and an open engineering toolchain . The company positions software-defined automation as the foundation for scaling AI at an operational level in manufacturing .
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