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MCP Model Context Protocol Concept for AI Systems with Structured Context Sharing, Tool Integration and Secure Data Exchange
Data Acquisition & Monitoring

What is model context protocol?

How MCP connects AI agents to field-level PLCs
Aug. 14, 2026
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Terminal Blocks

How can terminal blocks reduce wiring and panel build times and relieve FAT headaches?

Aug. 7, 2026
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Aug. 7, 2026
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PLCs/PACs

Beyond the air gap: How to secure PLCs in the wake of the CISA alert

Aug. 6, 2026
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Connect your PLCs to the Internet: What could possibly go wrong?

Aug. 5, 2026
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Remote I/O for smarter machine designs

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July 24, 2026

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