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Industrial automation news across robotics, motion, PLCs, and smart manufacturing.

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How SCADA and Analytics Software Improve OEE
News•Feb 24, 2026

How SCADA and Analytics Software Improve OEE

Manufacturers and OEMs are turning to integrated SCADA and analytics software to boost overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Real‑time visibility into availability, performance, and quality replaces manual PLC checks and paper logs, enabling instant downtime tracking and quality monitoring. The combined platform automates data capture, KPI calculation, and dashboard reporting, turning siloed sensor data into actionable insights. Case studies show faster corrective actions, reduced scrap, and higher throughput across shifts and product lines.

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How Automation Addresses Industry’s Worker Shortage While Improving Safety and Job Satisfaction
News•Feb 19, 2026

How Automation Addresses Industry’s Worker Shortage While Improving Safety and Job Satisfaction

Manufacturers are turning to collaborative robots and machine‑tending automation to combat a persistent labor shortage. By moving workers from repetitive, ergonomically‑dangerous tasks—such as single‑cell welding or CNC loading—to supervisory roles across multiple cells, firms boost productivity and job satisfaction. Safety‑driven...

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How to Integrate Decades-Old Modbus Devices Without Regret
News•Feb 17, 2026

How to Integrate Decades-Old Modbus Devices Without Regret

Modbus remains the dominant industrial communication protocol, with the market expected to grow from $1.2 billion to $2.5 billion by 2033. Integrating legacy devices is cost‑effective using gateways, historians, or edge gateways, avoiding expensive rip‑and‑replace projects. Security must be addressed at the...

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Manufacturer Revives De-Commissioned System to Advance Production
News•Feb 16, 2026

Manufacturer Revives De-Commissioned System to Advance Production

A de‑commissioned seal‑coating system was recertified and now produces 500,000 tablets per hour, matching the output of brand‑new equipment. The revival required a modern HMI, a upgraded Allen‑Bradley PLC, and enhanced cybersecurity hardware. Surveys show 48% of North American manufacturers...

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