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Case Study: OEM Raises Production Output 300% by Moving from Customized to Standardized Automation Platform
Using servos from Mitsubishi Electric Automation, a premier provider of vial capping equipment shifted from a customized to a standardized motion platform. -
August Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall Short of 2023
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report published by AMT, totaled $360.8 million in August 2024. -
Sonair Reaches $6.8M Funding Milestone, Launches Global Early Access to 3D Ultrasonic Sensor Technology
Sonair has closed a new funding round, led by Skyfall Ventures, to propel the robotics industry into a new era of sensing technology. -
Case Study: Automation Creates Immersive and Interactive Experiences in Escape Rooms
Escape the ordinary…with automation! -
Siemens to Acquire Fire Safety Business from Danfoss to Strengthen Sustainable Portfolio
The acquisition will enhance Siemens’ fire suppression portfolio with high-pressure water mist. -
NIST's Dr. Jeffrey Sherman Receives Flemming Award for Work on Atomic Clock Ensemble
Dr. Jeffrey A. Sherman is recognized for technical and managerial leadership of the atomic clock ensemble that serves as the nation's source of official time. -
IMAGINiT Shares Strategies that Empower Digital Transformation at AU 2024: The Design & Make Conference
"Digital transformation is . . . essential for companies striving to gain a competitive edge, enhance operational efficiency. . . and cultivate a culture of innovation," said Bill Zavadil, president and chief operating officer of IMAGINiT Technologies. -
ABB Robotics and U.S. Start-up Molg Tackle Data Center e-waste with Robotic Micro-factories
ABB Robotics and Molg will create robotic micro factories for data center server disassembly and component recovery. -
Freyabadi Indotama Boosts Chocolate Manufacturing Agility with Siemens Xcelerator
Chocolate manufacturer Freybadi has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to optimize its manufacturing and production processes. -
How Modern Operations Control Can Boost Sustainability and Efficiency
Today’s operational systems go beyond mere control panels to transform business efficiency and competitiveness. -
ISA Celebrates Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month with ISA! Enjoy 300 USD off select cybersecurity training courses. -
ISA Updates Widely Used Engineering Symbols and Drawings Standard ISA-5.1
ISA has published a new update of its most widely used standard, the internationally recognized ANSI/ISA-5.1, Instrumentation and Control Symbols and Identification. -
Linear Motion Technology for Battery Production: Five Tips to Take the Lead
How mechanical and plant engineering can economically meet the high requirements in battery production for linear guides. -
MESI 4.0 Summit 2025: Global Manufacturers Reunite to Accelerate Digital Transformation
The two-day conference will take place from June 12-13 at the prestigious Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto, Portugal. -
Advancing to the Next Level of Automation with AI
Companies from all over the world will showcase how state-of-the-art technologies, components, integrated Industry 4.0 solutions and AI help make production processes more effective and sustainable. -
NEMA Applauds Introduction of Critical Grid Resiliency Legislation
H.R. 9608 will provide business certainty for manufacturers of critical grid components in the face of increasingly frequent and severe natural disasters. -
Empowering Frontline Workers: The Nexus of Digital Transformation and Industrial DataOps
In the post-pandemic era, digital transformation and Industrial DataOps are key. Empowering frontline workers is now vital for success and resilience. -
Sales of Service Robots Up 30% Worldwide
Nearly 80% of the robots came from the Asia-Pacific region with 162,284 units sold. -
The Three Pillars of Industry 5.0
With the success of what has commonly been called Industry 4.0 technology—data, analysis, automation and the cloud—the logical question is: what can we expect from Industry 5.0? -
Lightening the Load on Warehouse Workers with Automated Robots
Deploying automated robots makes a difference in the well-being of warehouse workers and ensures predictability for the business. -
VDMA: Machine Vision Industry to Decline by 10%
The VDMA Machine Vision sector group is forecasting a 10% drop in sales in nominal terms for the machine vision industry in Europe this year. -
How AIoT Technologies Help Drive Manufacturing Digitalization
New Artificial Intelligence of Things solutions are transforming safety, efficiency and plant operations. -
ISA Landmark Turnaround Fuels Future Growth
ISA's 2023 annual report outlines landmark growth, including financial performance, membership growth, thought leadership and much more. -
Unleashing the Power of Generative AI for Optimal Automation Performance
As industrial automation systems grow increasingly sophisticated, optimizing their performance, reliability and efficiency have become key operational elements. -
YASKAWA Announces Cooperation Agreement with Fizyr
The two companies have defined a non-exclusive go-to-market strategy for Europe, with the goal to facilitate the implementation of robotic automation that relies on AI based computer vision. -
Robot Orders Down 8% in First Half of 2024
The Association for Advancing Automation’s latest report shows decline in units sold to automotive component suppliers but increased sales in several non-automotive sectors. -
World Economic Forum: Siemens Factory in Erlangen Named Digital Lighthouse Factory
The award recognizes leading technology companies that are at the forefront of applying fourth industrial revolution technologies. -
ABB Wins Gold at Euromines Safety Awards with Automated Robotic Technology Demonstrator for Remote Blasting Operations
By automating a manual task and removing workers from high-risk blasting zones, the technology is creating a safer environment. -
Why the Future-Proof Factory Will Rely on Smart Connectivity
Future-proofing the factory of tomorrow will require new private cellular network technologies that deliver extremely high, interference-free bandwidth to power automation and agility. -
Electronic System Design Industry Posts $4.7 Billion in Revenue in Q2 2024
The four-quarter moving average, which compares the most recent four quarters to the prior four, rose 18%. -
RS Joins Schneider Electric in Celebrating 100 Years of TeSys Motor Controls
The first product in Schneider Electric’s TeSys motor control line—the industry’s first BAR conductor—was introduced in 1924. -
HANNOVER MESSE Presents AI Conference with High-caliber Program
The event shows how companies can put AI technologies successfully to use while significantly boosting their competitiveness. -
DFI Unveils Innovative Edge AI Computing Solutions for Demanding Industries at Embedded World North America 2024
DFI is excited to announce its participation in the inaugural Embedded World North America exhibition. -
ABB Robotics Launches Energy Efficiency Service to Help Customers Save Costs and Enhance Sustainability
Robotics Energy Efficiency Service cuts costs and enhances sustainability by reducing energy consumption up to 30%. -
Securing Cloud Connections for Industrial AI Engines
Initial studies and pilot projects point to significant efficiency gains and cost savings made possible by connecting production systems to AI engines. -
Lead the Charge in Lithium Battery Manufacturing
An automation partner can provide a foundation for lithium battery manufacturing project and lifecycle success, but only if they have the tools and expertise across the entire value chain to eliminate complexity both today and in the future. -
HMS Networks Acquires PEAK-System Technik
The acquisition will strengthen HMS’ position within communication solutions for advanced engineering tools, testing and control within automotive, medical and transportation. -
Rockwell Automation Demonstrates Commitment to Battery Industry, Makes Debut at North America Battery Show
Rockwell Automation will showcase innovative technologies, focusing on data-ready solutions, independent cart technology, digital twin software and a Z-stacking machine. -
Advantech Finalizes AURES Acquisition, Introducing 'ADVANTECH-AURES' Brand to the Global Market
Advantech, a global leader in AIoT, announced that it has finalized its acquisition on block shares of AURES Technologies SA. -
Mitsubishi Electric Automation Improves OEM’s Production Output by 300%
Genesis Packaging Technologies moved from a customized to a standardized automation platform, which reduced lead and build times while increasing output by 300%. -
ABB and Carbon Re Sign Agreement for Joint Approach to Enhance Low-carbon Cement Production with AI
ABB has signed an MoU with Carbon Re, an industrial artificial intelligence provider, to assess ways to accelerate the decarbonization of cement production while improving productivity. -
Hardware for the Demands of AI-Powered Machine Vision
Artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing the capabilities of machine vision systems to supercharge speed, efficiency and accuracy. -
High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS)
High integrity pressure protection systems (HIPPS) are used in the process industries to reduce the risk that a system can exceed its design pressure. -
Critical Inspection of Airplane Engine Parts Carried Out with SVS-Vistek 10GigE Camera
The small size and odd shapes of airplane engine components make them difficult to inspect. -
Dragos Acquires Network Perception to Improve Visibility of OT Environments
The acquisition will enhance Dragos Platform with advanced network visibility, compliance and segmentation capabilities. -
Avid Solutions Launches AvidCare Service and Support Program to Maximize OT System Efficiency
The AvidCare Service and Support Program will address the challenges of maintaining OT assets, including process control systems, server infrastructure and information solutions. -
Codelco to Explore Collaboration with ABB on Decarbonization and Project Optimization for Mines in Chile
The two companies announced their ambitions under a letter of intent signed during MINExpo 2024 in Las Vegas, USA. -
STMicroelectronics and Qualcomm Collaborate on Wireless IoT
The strategic collaboration will pair STMicroelectronics’ market-leading STM32 microcontroller ecosystem and Qualcomm’s world-leading wireless connectivity solutions. -
AI Accelerating Industrial Transformation: Microsoft at IMTS 2024
Microsoft's theme at IMTS 2024 was: "Accelerate Industrial Transformation with AI." -
Highlighting Cybersecurity Awareness Month with ISA's Cybersecurity Library
Understanding how to mitigate cyber risk in industrial environments will only grow more important for automation professionals. -
Modern Edge Devices Bring Harmony to Disjointed Protocols
If TCP/IP won the “protocol wars” in the ‘90s, why are you still fighting protocol battles on the plant floor today? -
IMI Supplies Valves to World’s First Net-zero Carbon Emissions Ethylene Cracker
IMI has won the contract to supply an innovative package of transfer line and decoke valves for the world’s first net-zero carbon emissions ethylene cracker. -
Sistematica Joins Allgon Group
This acquisition is another step towards Allgon’s strategic ambition to become the "#1 in RemoteTech." -
Global Semiconductor Packaging Material Market Outlook Shows Return to Growth Starting in 2024
A new report from SEMI, TECHCET and TechSearch International highlights growth drivers through 2028. -
Rockwell Automation Teams Up with Circulor to Enhance Supply Chain Traceability for Auto, Tire and Battery Industries
The collaboration empowers manufacturers to meet new regulatory requirements, including the Digital Product Passport, with advanced traceability solutions, driving sustainability and operational efficiency. -
Siemens Appoints Susanne Seitz as CEO of Buildings Business Unit to Drive Growth and Sustainability
Seitz’s extensive experience in buildings is instrumental to the future growth of Siemens’ buildings business. -
Ultra-long-life Lithium Batteries Make Smart Devices Smarter
Ayyeka Wavelet AI-enabled devices use advanced lithium batteries to power two-way wireless communications. -
Siemens Digitalization of Art to Part: IMTS 2024
The Siemens software portfolio was demonstrated at IMTS 2024 illustrating the digitalization of “art to part” at its booth at IMTS 2024. -
Deutsche Messe Invites Entries for the HERMES AWARD
Deutsche Messe is once again inviting entries for the HERMES AWARD, the next edition of which will feature at HANNOVER MESSE 2025. -
ISA Honors and Awards Committee Bestows Celebrating Excellence Awards for 2024
Dozens of active ISA volunteers were recognized for enduring society service, standards achievement, and much more. -
ABB Opens Doors to the Public for Manufacturing Day
This open house event is intended to educate and inspire students, parents, educators and community leaders about the future of manufacturing careers. -
Wibu-Systems’ CodeMeter Certificate Vault Receives AWS IoT Greengrass 2.12.0 Qualification
This qualification not only underscores its seamless hardware security integration but also aligns it with the AWS service renowned for empowering edge devices. -
Werkzeugschleiferei Krämer GmbH Wins Top Prize at 2024 ANCA Tool of the Year Awards
The 2024 ANCA Tool of the Year Awards, now in its seventh year, celebrated excellence in the cutting tool industry at an awards ceremony during IMTS in Chicago. -
FCI Celebrates 60-Year Anniversary
Fluid Components International (FCI) is celebrating 60 years in business with by providing its customers with a renewed commitment to advanced instrumentation, superior quality, reliability and excellent value. -
OEM Hacks for Mitigating Labor Shortages and Lowering Costs
Lifecycle management at the component level? Yeah, that's a thing. -
Association News: A Conversation with Kevin Klein, ISA Fellow 2024
Klein, currently with Chevron Technical Center, was recognized for contributions to the process industries in the areas of safety instrumented systems (SIS) design, operations, maintenance, functional safety and process safety. -
Highlighting Cybersecurity Awareness Month With ISA's Cybersecurity Library
ISA's Cybersecurity Library represents core reference material in ensuring the safety and security of industrial systems. -
Canvas GFX Launches Canvas Envision Offering in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
The Azure Marketplace listing follows Canvas GFX becoming Microsoft ISV Partner and creates entry-level proposition for Azure ecosystem. -
Case Study: Programmatic Approach to Sustainability Goal Achievement
To meet its net-zero carbon emissions goals, battery manufacturer EnerSys collaborated with Trane on a program to comprehensively reduce emissions and increase electrification across their facilities. -
MESA and Tech-Clarity Launch Analytics and AI Research Program for 2024-25
MESA is working with Tech-Clarity, Inc. on the next iteration of its long-standing Analytics that Matter research program. -
SEMI Consortium to Develop Cybersecurity Strategy for Semiconductor Industry in NIST Framework
NIST plans to publish the profile in mid-2025. -
Nordson Electronics Solutions Manufacturing Facilities Maintain ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System Certifications
Factories in Carlsbad, California, USA and Suzhou, China design and build fluid dispensing and conformal coating equipment used in electronics manufacturing. -
Hitachi Completes Acquisition of MA micro automation of Germany
Hitachi Ltd. has completed the acquisition of MA micro automation GmbH, a leading provider of robotic and automation technology. -
Web-based SCADA/HMI Clients Support Remote Services
For improving processes and allowing resources to be more productive, a thin client in a manufacturing environment is an ideal platform to deliver versatile benefits. -
Building Mentorships for Manufacturing of the Future
Now is the time for organizations to reimagine mentorships in the age of AI to address potential brain drain and new industry challenges. -
Global Semiconductor Industry Plans to Invest $400 Billion in 300mm Fab Equipment Over Next Three Years
Global spending on 300mm fab equipment is expected to reach a record US$400 billion from 2025 to 2027. -
Effective Plant Asset Maintenance Crucial to Preventing Further UK Refinery Shutdowns
The planned closure of one of the UK’s oldest refineries next year has further highlighted the importance of proactive plant maintenance for improving the longevity of legacy assets through the energy transition. -
AI-Robotics Software Leader Micropsi Industries Becomes U.S.-Based Company
Micropsi Industries announced its transition to a U.S.-based company headquartered in San Francisco, California. -
DigiKey Premieres Factory Tomorrow Season 4 Video Series Focused on Innovative Industrial Automation
DigiKey announced the debut of Season 4 of the Factory Tomorrow video series sponsored by Siemens and Banner Engineering. -
Comau to Develop Innovative Cell Formation & Testing Technology Solutions for National Institute of Chemistry in Slovenia
Comau is tasked with industrializing flexible machines for advanced cell formation and testing of next-generation cell technologies. -
Leverage Predictive Analytics to Identify Insider Threats in Smart Manufacturing
Predictive analytics technology forecasts outcomes and could be critical for early detection and intervention—but will it be enough? -
AI's Role in Hyperautomation and Cybersecurity
Two of the trends gaining traction and paving the way for solid solutions to address current challenges are hyperautomation and the rise of open industrial standards. -
Spotlight on Cybersecurity Offerings at the 2024 ISA Automation Summit & Expo
The 2024 ISA Automation Summit & Expo offers a unique opportunity to learn about challenges and best practices involved in securing critical sectors. -
Critical Manufacturing Welcomes Jeff Winter as Head of Business Strategy
Jeff Winter will strengthen business development and strategic growth initiatives. -
HANNOVER: Investment Needed in Digitalization, Automation and Electrification
"We are at a historic crossroads," said Dr. Jochen Köckler, chairman of the Managing Board of Deutsche Messe. "The current global environment is shaping what the industrial power structures will look like in the future." -
ABB Launches White Paper Describing Impact of Gearless Mill Drive Technology on CO₂ Emissions
The new publication outlines efficiency and decarbonization benefits gearless grinding technology can deliver to the mining sector. -
ANCA Marks Milestone Anniversary at IMTS with Debut of Next-Generation Technologies
ANCA’s legacy of innovation is shaping the future of technology for lower cost, higher quality cutting tool production. -
Siemens Achieves Science Based Targets Initiative Validation for Net-zero Targets
Siemens’ near- and long-term emissions reduction targets align with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, supporting the company’s commitment to a low-carbon future. -
Schneider Electric and Glencore Collaborate to Drive Copper Circularity
The companies will advocate for the use of copper with high recycled content and explore options for end-of-life take back initiatives. -
KUKA to Feature AR, AI and Automated Mobility at Montreal Design & Manufacturing Event
KUKA Robotics will feature robotic learning and interaction with AR and educational technology, human-robot collaboration and advanced mobility robotics. -
Experience Portescap’s Comprehensive Motion Solutions at The Assembly Show
Portescap is excited to announce its participation in The Assembly Show 2024. -
Technology Trends That Empower Innovation
Advances in 18 technology areas are empowering and inspiring manufacturers. -
Addressing SCADA Access Control Challenges and Practical Solutions
Implementing access control in SCADA systems is challenging and often considered impractical due to the unique nature of industrial environments. -
Open Automation Systems: Update on the State of the Art
Experts from UniversalAutomation.org, OPAF, ExxonMobil and more tell how modern software techniques are improving process automation systems. -
First Annual Fizyr Automation & Robotics Conference Debuts at Company's Headquarters
The event offers attendees a unique opportunity to explore Fizyr's state-of-the-art facilities and experience live demonstrations of its cutting-edge technology. -
Taking a Look at the Virtual PLC Technology Stack
This article provides a detailed examination of each layer in the virtual PLC (vPLC) hardware and software stack. -
Averna Celebrates 25 Years of Test and Quality Innovation
Averna is celebrating its 25th anniversary today as a leading global Test, Measurement & Quality Solutions provider. -
HARTING to Present Innovative Connection Technology at InnoTrans 2024
Under the motto "The future of mobility," this year's InnoTrans–the leading international trade fair for transport technology–will be focusing on developments for sustainable rail transport. -
Usain Bolt, Gary Player Join IFS and Global Tech Partners at IFS Unleashed 2024
Boomi, Microsoft, MIT CISR, PwC and Tech Mahindra to keynote at the world’s largest Industrial AI conference in Orlando, Oct. 14-18, 2024 -
Record 4 Million Robots in Factories Worldwide
By region, 70% of all newly deployed robots 2023 were installed in Asia, 17% in Europe and 10% in the Americas.