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OpinionTopical Roundup: August 2026
Learn about the benefits and risks of low-code on the plant floor, applications for cybersecurity in United States water systems, the future of interoperability and more in this month’s topical roundup! -
FeatureISA Fellow Sarah Fluchs: Making Cybersecurity Accessible for Engineers
ISA Fellow Sarah Fluchs is bridging the gap between engineering and cybersecurity, making cybersecurity more accessible, proactive and measurable. -
FeatureCESMII Discusses Importance and Future of Interoperability, Introduces i3X
CESMII and Manufacturing Leadership Council hosted a webinar to demonstrate interoperability under one shared architecture. -
FeatureISA Fellow Andrew McDonald: Utilizing AI with Organizational Judgment
Andrew McDonald, founder and principal consultant of Future of Manufacturing LLC, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026. -
FeatureISA Fellow Rao Mannepalli: Advancing National Defense and Space Exploration
Rao Mannepalli, chief scientist of Leidos, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026. -
FeatureHoneywell Leans Into OT Cybersecurity Topics at 50th HUG Event
“The cybersecurity landscape for industrial organizations continues to evolve rapidly, with increasingly advanced threats targeting critical operations,” said Jim Masso, president and CEO of Honeywell Process Automation. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: June 2026
Learn about the latest AI agent, ISA/IEC 62443 certification pathways, the history of digital twin and more. -
FeatureFrom Pilot to Action: Manufacturers Now See Digital Transformation as Competitive Differentiator
Several threats to manufacturing progress are compounding — cost, workforce shortages, cyber risk and supply chain disruptions — but smart manufacturers are responding, according to Rockwell Automation’s annual survey. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: May 2026
Today’s new topic is next year’s trend. See what’s going on at Automation.com! -
OpinionTopical Roundup: February 2026
In the past month, Automation.com has published some great pieces exploring 2026 predictions related to industrial automation and various industry segments. -
FeatureAutomation.com’s Top 10 Articles for 2025
Let’s celebrate the top 10 most-read articles on Automation.com in 2025. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: January 2026
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FeatureAutomation Professional Salary Survey 2025: Oil, Gas and Petroleum Remains Highest-Earning Automation Industry Segment
80.73% of survey respondents received a salary increase of at least 1% in 2025. -
White PaperAutomation Professional Salary Survey 2025
We asked about income in 2024 and how it changed in 2025. How do you compare to your industrial automation peers? -
FeatureReport: AI Is Accelerating Embedded Software Development, and Organizations Must Evolve Security Practices
AI is accelerating embedded software development, and organizations must evolve security practices accordingly. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: November 2025
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FeatureSchneider Electric Champions Open, Software-Defined Automation as the Future of Manufacturing
The movement involves building an open, interoperable automation ecosystem that allows customers to make their systems flexible and resilient. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: October 2025
Because October is Cybersecurity Month, this month’s roundup highlights the wealth of news and new products related to OT cybersecurity and safety. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: August/September 2025
This month’s topical roundup will teach you the best way to keep your manufacturing equipment in great shape. -
OpinionIndustrial Cybersecurity Trends Reflected in 15 Most-Read Articles
Our top OT cybersecurity articles for the first half of 2025 cover standards, best practices and remote operations. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: June 2025
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OpinionTopical Roundup: May 2025
Automation.com offers daily news in the form of press releases, features, white papers, product postings and more. -
FeatureISA’s Student Guardian Committee Helps Future Industrial Automation and Control Systems Engineers Choose a Career Path
The International Society of Automation’s Student Guardian Committee is helping students learn about career paths in Industrial automation and control systems (IACS). -
FeatureAutomation Professionals Share What They Love About Their Field
On April 28, the International Society of Automation celebrated the fourth annual Automation Professionals Day and ISA’s 80th anniversary. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: April 2025
Automation.com offers daily news in the form of press releases, features, white papers, product postings and more. -
FeatureWinning in the Age of Industrial AI with Innovation and Sustainability
At ARC Advisory Group Forum 2025, an ExxonMobil keynote speaker challenged attendees to think about integration and interoperability. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: March 2025
Check out some of the most important updates in digital transformation, safety & cybersecurity, enterprise architecture & networks, operations & management, and automation & control right here on Automation.com. -
FeatureReport: Cybersecurity, IT/OT Collaboration and AI Efficiency Driving Decision-Making for Industrial Networks
Cybersecurity continues to be a top challenge for manufacturers running industrial facilities, but IT/OT collaboration can improve cybersecurity. Despite this, only 19% of firms have collaborative IT/OT teams. -
OpinionTopical Roundup: February 2025
Check out some of the most important updates in digital transformation, safety & cybersecurity, enterprise architecture & networks, operations & management, and automation & control right here on Automation.com. -
Feature2024 Salary Survey: Engineering Management Retains Highest Average Salary for Automation Professionals
The 2024 Automation Professional Salary Survey results are in! -
FeatureAutomation.com’s Top 10 Articles for 2024
Let’s celebrate the top 10 most-read articles on Automation.com in 2024. -
NewsIoT Breakthrough Awards Announced for 2025
The IoT Breakthrough Awards, which recognize the world’s most innovative IoT companies, products, services and people, have been announced for 2025! -
FeatureAI, Cloud Technologies Take the Podium at Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Industrial plants may soon be using AI and other technology associated with the world’s biggest sports and broadcasting event. -
NewsYokogawa KBC Users Conference YNOW2024 Is Live for the First Time in Five Years
Yokogawa and KBC’s Users Conference, dubbed YNOW2024, will take place in person for the first time in a half decade from Oct. 28-30. -
FeatureIot World Solutions Congress (IOTWSC) Event in Barcelona Attracts 11,000+ Attendees from 100+ Countries
The International Society of Automation (ISA) programmed the event, which featured four tracks, 150 speakers and 337 exhibitors. -
FeatureThe AND Equation: ExxonMobil Champions Energy Transformation
Alternate sources of energy are playing an increasing role in the global energy mix, but oil and gas will continue to be significant. Reducing emissions is key. -
FeatureARC: Rise of Applications for Generative AI
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been part of industrial automation for quite some time, Generative AI, a subset of AI, has only recently joined the conversation. Let's take a look at some new applications. -
FeatureIIoT and Digital Transformation in 2024: A Q1 Automation.com Roundup
Check out the list of IIoT and digital transformation-themed features, news pieces and product postings that were posted on Automation.com in Q1 of 2024. -
NewsISA Establishes New Section in Denmark
The International Social of Automation (ISA) has established a new section in Denmark. -
FeatureTop 12 Most-Read Automation.com Articles of 2023
To everyone who submitted content: thank you; you helped to make Automation.com what it is. To readers who might have missed a newsletter or two, here are the top 12 most-read articles. -
FeatureAutomation Salary Survey 2023 Stats Show 86% of Industry Professionals Are Getting a Raise
Automation.com, a subsidiary of International Society of Automation (ISA), conducted its annual Automation Professional Salary Survey this year and asked participants questions about their income in 2022 and how it changed in 2023. -
FeatureSecuring the ‘Edge Ecosystem’: The Changing Cybersecurity Landscape
AT&T Cybersecurity has released the 2023 AT&T Cybersecurity Insights Report: Focus on Manufacturing, which provides insights into various aspects of edge computing. -
FeatureSiemens Realize LIVE Highlights Launch of First Carbon-neutral Space Flights
In Las Vegas June 11-15, Siemens Realize LIVE 2023 celebrated the company as a leading cloud provider and highlighted a number of its partners who have made the world a better or more interesting place with the help of Siemens software. -
NewsAutomation.com Twitter Account Ranks No. 4 for Highest Impact Reporting on Automate 2023
Automation.com’s Twitter account, @automation_com, ranked fourth in the category of Highest Impact reporting on Automate Show 2023, according to Tweet Binder. -
FeatureNozomi Networks Debuts Video Series ‘Marty the OT Guy’
In this new video series powered by Nozomi Networks, Marty Rickard aka “Marty the OT Guy” shares tips and tricks from his experience in the field, along with the occasional funny story and a unique lab challenge in every episode. -
NewsInternational Society of Automation to Attend Hannover Messe Trade Show
The International Society of Automation (ISA) will participate in the Hannover Messe Trade Show April 17-21, 2023. -
NewsOnalytica Names Top Industry 4.0 Influencers
The number one influencer, event speaker and thought leader Jeff Winter, is a leading member of ISA’s Smart Manufacturing & IIoT Division. -
FeatureHannover Messe 2023 Industrial Exhibition to Highlight Sustainability Opportunities Across Industries
Hannover Messe 2023 promotes the catchphrase “making the difference” to encourage industrial automation professionals to recognize and play their key roles in the global efforts toward industrial sustainability and manufacturing innovation. -
FeatureWin-win-win: Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc. Shares Successes and Joys of Pursuing a More Inclusive Workplace
Working toward a more inclusive workplace “has been a win-win-win for our employees, for our business and for the folks from MMI who without these programs wouldn’t have meaningful employment,” said Bob Anderson, CEO of Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry, Inc. -
NewsInternational Society of Automation (ISA) Announces 2023 Global Event Schedule
International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its global and virtual events for 2023.