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ABB Introduces Automation Extended:Eenabling Industrial Innovation with Continuity
The Automation Extended program helps industries modernize distributed control systems without disruption by building on ABB's proven platforms and safeguarding existing investments A modern, open and modular automation ecosystem enables advanced ...
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