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BetterTIA Watch gives an agent read-only live values from TIA Portal V21

An MCP server that checks a PLC's online state, snapshots data block values and captures monitored watch tables, so nobody has to take screenshots by hand. It's early, tested against a fake TIA Portal and once against a real PLC.

For controls engineers: let an assistant see what the PLC is actually doing while you debug.

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CedarOS adds topography layers to flag grading, stormwater and slope limits on a site map

The new map layers help assess grading challenges, anticipate stormwater infrastructure needs and spot slope limits on buildable area. Cedar is an Austin and San Diego housing design firm and says cedarOS also pulls zoning and environmental data.

For construction and capital projects teams: check site grading and drainage constraints before committing to a design.