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Mean Well DPLC-32MT and DPLC-32ET modular programmable controllers

Mean Well DPLC Opens PLC Programming With OpenPLC

Mean Well’s DPLC-32MT/ET pairs modular I/O and 100 kHz pulse outputs with Open PLC Editor. The January 2026 launch matters for machine builders weighing openness against lifecycle support.

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Omron DX100 industrial edge device for brownfield data collection

Omron DX100 Brings Brownfield Data to the Edge

Omron’s DX100 edge device targets brownfield data collection without rewriting PLC logic. The engineering value lies in governed connectivity, local context, and staged integration with plant IT.

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Smart factory equipment monitored through diagnostic analog front ends

NXP Analog Front Ends Turn Diagnostics Into Evi...

Revisiting NXP's November 2025 smart-factory diagnostics story, this engineering analysis shows how AFEs, quality states, calibration evidence, and fault injection reduce ambiguity.

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Data center cooling and electrical infrastructure under automation control

Data Center Controls After the AI Infrastructur...

A September 2026 engineering review of data-center automation after Data Center World, covering energy and water evidence, edge failure modes, OT segmentation, and reversible updates.

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KEYENCE LJ Developer 3D inspection workflow interface

KEYENCE LJ Developer Turns 3D Inspection Setups...

KEYENCE LJ Developer converts configured 3D inspection tools into C# application code, reducing integration effort. The engineering value lies in faster deployment—not in removing validation, triggering, or data-governance work.

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Siemens Adds ASTER to Connect PCB Design and Test Analytics

Siemens Adds ASTER to Connect PCB Design and Te...

Siemens acquired ASTER Technologies in January 2026 to extend design-for-test analysis across Xpedition and Valor workflows. The engineering value lies in exposing coverage gaps before PCB prototypes and production fixtures...

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PULS PLANET 960 W DIN-rail power supply for 24 VDC systems

PULS PLANET Supplies Add Dynamic Power for 24 V...

PULS PLANET 960 W DIN-rail supplies use dynamic power management for short load peaks. This engineering review explains reserve limits, thermal design, branch protection, redundancy, and commissioning.

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OnLogic CL260 fanless industrial PC for compact edge systems

OnLogic CL260 Brings Fanless Edge Computing to ...

Released in January 2026, OnLogic’s CL260 places Intel N-series computing, dual Ethernet, USB connectivity, and DIN-rail mounting in a compact fanless platform for edge and HMI workloads.

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