Industrial automation news and analysis
News and practical analysis for the people who keep modern factories running: PLC programmers, controls engineers, robot programmers, industrial electricians, and automation technicians.
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Leaving Integrator Life for In-House ControlsThe real trade-off on travel, stress, pay, and long-term skill growth.The $20,000 Skill PLC Programmers MissWhy system ownership, commissioning, and calm troubleshooting matter.The Blue-Collar Gold Rush in Automated FactoriesWhy technical factory work is becoming one of the strongest career lanes.Factories Need Automation WorkersThe shortage behind PLC tech, robot programmer, and controls roles.ABB PoWa Cobots and Automation JobsWhat new collaborative robot systems signal for factory automation careers.Open-Source Control for FANUC RobotsWhy FANUC UCL is getting attention in the automation community.