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Industrial Automation: What will factories focus on in 2026?
Industrial Automation: What will factories focus on in 2026?
In 2026, automation is no longer about adding speed to a single machine - it’s about building systems that can adapt. Manufacturers are shifting …
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When your controller is telling you
When your controller is telling you "enough". The real-world signs your control system is falling behind
In many plants, the control system has been running for so long that it has almost become part of the building itself. Everyone knows …
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Five "must-have" automation trends shaping factories in late 2025 and throughout 2026
A cooling global economy? Supply chains still unpredictable? ESG rules in flux? All the more reason to invest in what really moves the needle …
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How to choose the right PLC for your production line and the 3 most common mistakes when upgrading industrial automation systems
How to choose the right PLC for your production line and the 3 most common mistakes when upgrading industrial automation systems
Selecting a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) for a production line isn’t merely about matching input and output counts - it’s about choosing a control …
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The end of an era: Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 reaches its final stage
The end of an era: Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 reaches its final stage
After more than two decades of reliable service in factories around the globe, the Siemens SIMATIC S7-300 is officially entering its end-of-life phase. Siemens …
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FANUC accelerates - new robots, features, and directions for industry
FANUC accelerates - new robots, features, and directions for industry
In recent months, Japanese automation giant FANUC has clearly accelerated the pace of innovation in industrial robotics and control systems. While there hasn’t been …
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Production Downtime - What Do We Fear the Most?
Production Downtime - What Do We Fear the Most?
Survey results and insights from the industrial automation perspective Anyone working in production knows that a machine or line breakdown is never just a …
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Yaskawa and the kitchen revolution ahead
Yaskawa and the kitchen revolution ahead
In the fast-paced world of professional catering, where efficiency and timing often determine profitability, a new technological breakthrough is emerging - automated dishwashing powered …
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