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Festo Unveils 'the Incredible Machine' at Hannover Fair 2025
To mark the company's 100th anniversary, Festo has designed an extraordinary application, the Incredible Machine. -
Rockwell Automation and AWS Transforming Manufacturing Through Industrial Automation Solutions
The companies combine their expertise to help accelerate the manufacturing industry’s digital transformation with cloud-enabled offerings. -
Siemens AG and Siemens Healthineers AG Donate €200,000 for Earthquake Victims in Myanmar and Thailand
Siemens AG and Siemens Healthineers AG have each provided €100,000 in immediate assistance to mitigate the suffering of earthquake victims in Myanmar and Thailand. -
ecoplanet Wins the HERMES Startup AWARD
This year, a young Munich-based company has clinched the coveted HERMES Startup Award. -
Li-ion Battery Market Demonstrates Strong Growth, Driven by Energy Storage Shipments
Rates of growth are expected to increase year-on-year; with battery shipments rising by 23% in 2024 and a year-on-year growth rate of 26% forecast for 2025. -
Women Engineers Honored as Trailblazers and Changemakers at ASME Foundation Gala
ASME has awarded the 2024 Kate Gleason Award to Patricia Brackin, Ph.D., director of the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s engineering design program. -
Blockchain Technology and IIoT Data Transactions
Securing IIoT networks can be difficult, given limited device functionality and their expansive, diverse nature. Blockchain is emerging as a potentially promising solution. -
Harting Shows How It's Energizing an All-electric Society at Hannover Messe 2025
HARTING will be presenting technologies for the All Electric Society (AES)–an automated, digitalized and electrified industrial world based on green energy. -
Rockwell Automation to Launch Emulate3D Factory Test at Hannover Messe 2025
Enterprise-scale digital twins unlock new possibilities for virtual controls testing. -
Federal Chancellor and Minister of Economics Visit Flender at Hannover Messe
Chancellor Scholz was impressed by the company's innovative strength and interested in the customization of drive solutions. -
ABB Robotics UK Open Day to Show How Businesses Can Outrun with ABB Solutions
The event will feature live demonstrations and insights on the latest advances in robotic and machine automation technologies. -
AI-powered LMS Launched to Support Manufacturing Regulatory Compliance
The new AI-powered LMS launched at a critical time for UK manufacturers navigating evolving regulatory landscapes. -
Improving Life for the Workforce with Automation
When workers are freed from the grind of constant loading, unloading and monitoring, they’re able to shift their focus to solving problems, refining processes and maximizing the capabilities of new technology. -
Siemens to Establish Global AI Manufacturing Technologies R&D Center for Battery Production in Canada
Siemens will invest CAD$150 million to establish a Global AI Manufacturing Technologies Research and Development Center for Battery Production in Canada. -
Radix to Showcase Power of Industrial Intelligence at AVEVA WORLD 2025
Radix will share data-driven technology solutions that unlock operational excellence. -
Schneider Electric Demonstrates Technologies Shaping the Future of Industry at Hannover Messe 2025
Schneider will demonstrate how it drives industrial competitiveness, sustainability and resilience through automation, electrification and digitalization. -
HighByte Announces Support for Amazon S3 Tables
Native integration bridges the gap between edge and cloud and demonstrates continued momentum in industrial and manufacturing industries. -
HERMES AWARD 2025 Goes to Siemens
The award-winning solution: AI-driven "industrial copilots" designed to enhance workforce efficiency by eliminating repetitive tasks and boosting productivity. -
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Appoints Berry Mansfield as President
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas has announced the appointment of Berry Mansfield as its new president, effective April 1, 2025. -
AAEON to Showcase Platforms for Edge AI Driven Security Solutions at ISC West 2025
Join AAEON at Booth #34064 of ISC West 2025 from April 1- 4, 2025. -
The International Society of Automation Enhances How Members Connect and Share Knowledge
Through technical communities called Connect Forums, the best minds in automation come together to engage in topic-specific discussions. -
Honeywell Modernizes Energy Grid and Utility Management With Verizon 5G Connectivity
Connected Honeywell smart utility meters enable remote and autonomous utility management capabilities. -
Digital Twin Consortium Publishes White Paper: 'Spatially Intelligent Digital Twin Capabilities and Characteristics'
The concepts described in the whitepaper apply to a broad spectrum of digital twin use cases, industries and disciplines. -
Siemens and Audi Take Shop Floor to the Next Level with AI and IT-empowered Automation at Scale
Siemens and Audi are enabling virtual shop floor automation with Siemens Xcelerator to scale production processes. -
Nitrogen Tank Blanketing With FCI Thermal Mass Flow Meters Safely Improves Process Efficiency
The ST Series Family of Flow Meters from FCI provides a wide range of choices designed to accommodate various tank and line sizes. -
Can Europe Militarize Its Way Out of Manufacturing Stagnation?
The largest producers within Europe are struggling to compete with the rest of the world when it comes to growth in the manufacturing sector. -
New Resource: Comparison of ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 and NIST SP 800-218, Secure Software Development Framework
A new document from ISAGCA and ISASecure compares the ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 standard with NIST SP 800-218, Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF). -
Ask the Automation Pros: How Do You Specify the Best Control Valve Characteristics?
The latest installment of the Ask the Automation Pros series from ISA describes what to consider when specifying process control valves. -
Overcoming Six Obstacles in Transitioning to Green Manufacturing
Even gradual implementation and green improvements are better than pushing them onto the back burner. -
HANNOVER: Researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Showcase Innovative Solutions
"We are presenting technologies for greater sustainability, alternative energy concepts and the creative engagement of young engineers." -Professor Jan S. Hesthaven, president of KIT -
Beamex Appoints Two Professionals in Sales and Operations
Beamex is delighted to welcome two experienced industry professionals to the Beamex Group leadership team. -
Emikon Becomes Authorized Representative in Turkey for PEAK-System
This strategic partnership is linked to the long existing one with PEAK-System's parent company HMS. -
Moxa Network and Communication Devices Certified With DNV Type Approval of Security Profile 2 and IEC 61162-460
Moxa's EDR-G9010 and EDR-8010 Series industrial routers have earned cybersecurity type approval of DNV and IACS E27 new version standard with Security Profile 2. -
The International Society of Automation Releases 2024 Annual Report
ISA's 2024 annual report highlights three years of consecutive growth in revenue and membership, showcasing strategic goals and landmark achievements. -
The International Society of Automation Launches New Cybersecurity Training Course
ISA has launched the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fast Track course, combining core content to secure industrial control systems. -
Study: Data Shows 80% of Manufacturers Boosting Tech Investments for Major Gains
80% of industrial manufacturers globally plan to increase their technology investment by 20% or more in the coming years. -
Global Fab Equipment Investment Expected to Reach $110 Billion in 2025
Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities in 2025 is anticipated to increase by 2% year-over-year (YoY) to $110 billion. -
HANNOVER MESSE 2025: 'A Week of Confidence'
With 4,000 exhibitors, AI as the top topic and Canada as the partner country, HANNOVER MESSE aims to provide answers to pressing questions facing global industry. -
OPC UA Connects Assets to International Data Spaces
OPC Foundation and International Data Spaces Association are collaborating to connect the largest ecosystem for industrial interoperability to international data spaces. -
Siemens Acquires Altair to Create Most Complete AI-powered Portfolio of Industrial Software
The acquisition strengthens the position of Siemens as a leading technology company and expands its industrial software portfolio. -
ODVA Organizational Leadership Selected for 24th Term
The leadership for ODVA’s 24th term was elected and announced at the 23rd Annual Meeting of Members in Clearwater, Florida. -
HighByte Expands Partnership with Novotek Group
The distribution agreement provides the rights to market, sell and distribute HighByte Intelligence Hub in Germany, Austria and France. -
Report: Metalformers Predict Economic Activity Decline
23% of surveyed manufacturers anticipate an increase in economic activity in the next three months (down from 32% in February). -
How Ireland Is Solidifying Status as a Flagship Cybersecurity Hub
Six of the world’s 10 largest security software companies are located in Ireland, and about $2.8 billion of cybersecurity-related revenue is generated in the country. -
Mastering Instrumentation and Control Documentation
Organizations seeking to implement the ISA-5.1 standard may benefit from training personnel to ensure consistent application across projects. -
Hexagon Receives IDC SaaS Customer Satisfaction Award for EAM
Hexagon has been awarded the IDC SaaS Customer Satisfaction Award for Enterprise Asset Management. -
KUKA Educated More than 200 at Manufacturing Automation Tech Day
KUKA Robotics opened its doors to more than 200 people for Manufacturing Automation Tech Day at the company’s North American headquarters. -
China to Invest 1 Trillion Yuan in Robotics and High-Tech Industries
In ten years, the country's global share of industrial robot installations has risen from around one-fifth to more than half of the world's total demand. -
Process Control Charts in Manufacturing Excellence
Process control charts are an important application of statistical process control (SPC). -
AWS Releases A3.0M/A3.0:2025, the Standard for Welding Terminology
The latest welding terminology standard from AWS is now available. -
MESA Launches MES/MOM Refresher Programs to Support Smart Manufacturing Professionals
These specialized courses are designed to provide professionals in the manufacturing sector with an updated understanding of MES and MOM. -
Alliance Machine Systems International Set to Acquire Systec Conveyors and Automatan
The alignment will enhance the one-stop paperboard packaging automation and material handling solutions for the corrugated and folding carton industries. -
German-Canadian Renewable Dialogue: Focus on Clean Energy and Hydrogen
Germany and Canada are natural partners in advancing renewable energy, with Canada’s vast natural resources complementing Germany’s expertise in industrial decarbonization. -
HIMA’s Automatic Safety Test Solution Supports BASF New Verbund Site in Zhanjiang
HIMA Smart Safety Test leads to time saving and drives efficiency at BASF’s Zhanjiang Verbund Site Project in China. -
Cognite Inaugurates India Center of Excellence in Bengaluru
Cognite, the global leader in AI for industry, has inaugurated its India Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. -
ABB Launches ‘RoboMasters’ Personalized Training App
The new RoboMasters robotics skills training app bridges the skills gap by enabling beginners and advanced robotics users to train remotely. -
CODESYS Group Stable Despite Economic Slowdown
The CODESYS Group is optimistic about 2025. -
Report: 91% of Manufacturers Plan to Increase Investment in AI for Product Development
Production costs, product complexity and maintaining compliance are among the biggest challenges. -
Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 2025 Board of Directors
The Women in Manufacturing Association announced the election of 20 members to its 2025 Board of Directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2025. -
Industry 4.0 and the Future of Automation
This article explores the key components of Industry 4.0, its impact on industrial automation and how professionals can best take advantage. -
9 SCADA System Vulnerabilities and How to Secure Them
This blog post presents nine common SCADA system vulnerabilities as well as a few strategies to secure them. -
ABB and Stadler Collaborate to Advance US Passenger Rail
Metra and Caltrans trainsets will use ABB's innovative traction technology. -
Rockwell Automation and Partner Ecosystem to Showcase Future of Industrial Operations at Hannover Messe
Nine stands in five halls will highlight practical solutions to manufacturing’s biggest challenges. -
Critical Manufacturing MES Supports Plessey’s Experimental MicroLED Processes
The collaboration focuses on leveraging Critical Manufacturing MES to simplify Plessey’s development processes and enhance operational effectiveness. -
Mouser Electronics' New Industrial Automation Online Resource Explores Predictive Maintenance Solutions
The new site explores the opportunities and benefits of predictive maintenance, supporting readers through their design journey. -
Embedded Park: HANNOVER Showcases New Developments Around Embedded Systems
HANNOVER MESSE 2025 will offer the perfect stage for this central role of embedded systems with the Embedded Park in Hall 9. -
AI Expert Clarifies Complex Concepts, Separates Fact from Fiction in Jargon-Free New Book
Readers will gain practical insights, learn how to understand diverse AI techniques and methodologies, draw lessons from both successful and failed AI applications and more. -
The International Society of Automation's LLM Mimo Wins an Association Trends 2025 Gold TRENDY Award
ISA has earned a 2025 Gold TRENDY Award for MimoSM, an AI-powered large language model (LLM) trained on ISA content. -
Siemens to Strengthen Competitiveness in Automation Business and in Electric Vehicle Charging Business
Siemens has presented plans to further increase its global competitiveness to employee representatives. -
Edge Computing Adoption in IIoT
Let's delve into the transformative impact of edge computing on industrial automation, the advantages, challenges and future growth opportunities. -
IMI Invests in Process Automation Business in South America Through New Facility
IMI has opened a new site at Jardim Iporanga, Sorocaba, Brazil. -
Why 2025’s Cybersecurity Landscape Demands a Complete Overhaul of Your IT Infrastructure
As we move deeper into 2025, organizations must confront an uncomfortable truth: their legacy systems may be their greatest vulnerability. -
Plus One Robotics to Launch New Partner Portal at ProMat 2025
Plus One Robotics will highlight its end-to-end palletizing and depalletizing capabilities at the ProMat 2025 trade show. -
How Will the Industry 5.0 Transition Impact Tech Employment?
While technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) ultimately create more jobs than they take, it’s not a one-to-one transition. -
Honeywell Software to Power Corvus Robotics Drones to Automate Inventory Tracking in Warehouses
Honeywell’s SwiftDecoder software scans barcodes within warehouses to increase accuracy, improve stock visibility and help maximize labor resources. -
ABB and Charbone Hydrogen Agree to Advance North American Green Hydrogen Production Facilities
The collaboration sets ABB as the preferred supplier of modular and standard electrical substations, with future scope for automation solutions. -
HANNOVER MESSE Spotlights Artificial Intelligence
At HANNOVER MESSE, numerous exhibitors will demonstrate how AI solutions are being implemented in real-world applications. -
ANCA Academy: A New e-Learning Platform to Advance Expertise in Cutting Tool Production
ANCA CNC Machines launches ANCA Academy, a new e-Learning platform for its customers. -
Rockwell Automation Showcases Emulate3D Factory Test for the First Time at NVIDIA GTC 2025
“Manufacturers need scalable, high-fidelity digital twins to optimize system performance and accelerate commissioning times,” said Rockwell Automation's Matheus Bulho. -
Is Your OT Network Truly Secure? Here’s Why Active Directory Might Be Your Weakest Link
A single, flat Active Directory (AD) structure may expose your critical OT systems to cyber threats. -
Echoes of the Past: Restoring a 1946 Voice Through Signal and Image Processing
Restoring a Voice-O-Graph disc from 1946 with the help of signal processing allowed the author to hear a voice from his past. -
HANNOVER: 6th Lightweighting Summit
The 6th Lightweighting Summit will offer the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in lightweight construction, as well as discussing future-oriented technologies. -
Festo Takes Pneumatics to a New Level of Performance Through Digital Closed-Loop Control
Controlled Pneumatics combines proportional technology, sensors and control algorithms into a closed-loop control system. -
ABB and Fraunhofer IPA Report on How Hard-to-abate Industries Can Achieve Net Zero
The report provides an insight into cutting emissions in five hard-to-abate sectors: iron and steel, cement, chemicals, mining and oil and gas. -
Control Station Accelerates Global Expansion with Acquisition
Control Station has announced the successful acquisition and integration of its Ireland-based joint venture and distribution partner. -
KUKA to Debut New Heavyweight AMR at PROMAT 2025
KUKA Robotics will unveil the latest heavyweight addition to its line of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), the KMP 3000P, at PROMAT 2025. -
Green Hills Software Expands Safety-Certified Solutions
The new platforms are a complete software environment tailored to new microcontroller trends and industry-specific software use cases. -
Beamex Celebrates 50 Years of Helping the World Find a Better Way to Calibrate
In 2025, Beamex is celebrating five decades of calibration excellence. -
HANNOVER: Battery Cell and Pack Production for Electric Mobility
At the upcoming HANNOVER MESSE, 11 companies will jointly present the "Battery Cell Production" project. -
Five Signs It Might Be Time to Replace Material Handling System Components
Manufacturers need to be mindful of equipment deterioration in their quest for increased productivity. -
OPmobility Adopts PLM from Siemens Xcelerator to Optimize Product Design Process
OPmobility will use Teamcenter as its single backbone, helping to optimize work efficiency and project lead-times. -
Festo Packages a Multiprotocol Servo Drive and Motor into an Innovative Developer’s Kit
The Festo CMMT-ST starter kit offers a host of learning curve benefits and costs 50% less than individual parts. -
A Message From the Editor: Mastering Instrumentation and Control Documentation
In 2024, the ISA-5.1 standard was revised, clarifying and simplifying the text and adding references to new automation technologies. -
Human-Centered AI: Designing Industrial Systems for Efficiency and Accessibility
Successful industrial automation balances data-driven intelligence with human-centered design, addresses workforce concerns and builds accessible systems. -
Servotecnica USA Announces Slip Ring Compatibility with Rockwell Automation ArmorKinetix Servo Drives
Servotecnica has announced full compatibility of its high-performance SVTS C Series slip rings with Rockwell Automation ArmorKinextix Distributed Servo Drives. -
ABB Signs Agreement with Dow as the Automation Partner to Support Path2Zero Ethylene Complex in Canada
ABB’s solutions will support the decarbonization of Dow’s manufacturing facilities by driving energy efficiency, automating processes and optimizing operations. -
How to Build an Industry 4.0 Strategy
Manufacturers can leverage digital technologies with a well-structured strategy. -
Verisurf Signs Agreement to Be Acquired by Sandvik
Verisurf Software, Inc. will be acquired by Sandvik, a global high-tech engineering group providing solutions for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. -
Will AI Take My Job in Manufacturing?
Let's examine how AI may affect manufacturers roles in the coming years and what steps you need to take to ensure you’re keeping up with what AI has to offer.