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Here, you&#x27;ll find everything from application ideas, to news and industry trends, to hot topics and cutting edge innovations.&#x3c;&#x2f;p&#x3e;]]></description><copyright>Copyright 2026</copyright><pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2019 05:01:00 EST</pubDate><generator>https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Programmable Logic Controllers In Practical Application]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;29263&#x2f;Programmable-Logic-Controllers-In-Practical-Application&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[A Programmable Logic Controller &#x28;PLC&#x29; is an electronic device used to monitor or control production processes. It is a device that a user can program to perform a series or sequence of events. 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