Automation World

Virtual PLCs Explained: Why Manufacturers Are Revisiting Their Approach to Controllers

Virtual PLCs run control logic in software instead of hardware. Here's what that means for your manufacturing operation.
Automation World

Factory of the Future: Virtual PLC Grids?

After Automation World columnist Jim Pinto gave his prognostications for 2012, reader Phil Christopher offered his own vision for the factory of the future. It includes a virtual grid of PLC ...
Diginomica

Siemens - virtual machines coming for the factory

When VMware developed an efficient virtual machine (VM) for computer operating systems, it transformed IT and eventually paved the way for cloud and modern IT services. Now Siemens is paving the road ...
Yahoo Finance

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Trends and Growth Outlook (2026-2031) by Product Type, Component, Product Size, End-user Industry, Geography

Dublin, Jan. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2026-2031)" has been added to ...

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Market Size Worth US$ 19.5 Billion By 2033, Growing At 6.5% CAGR (20262033)

Market Size Worth US$ 19.5 Billion By 2033, Growing At 6.5% CAGR (20262033). EINPresswire/ -- The global programmable logic controller (PLC) market is projected to reach US$ 12.6 billion in 2026 and ...