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The Case for DIPS and Distributed, Intelligent Automation
How a distributed intelligent production system is made possible by the Industrial Internet of Things. -
Universal Robots Emerges as Preferred Robotics Platform for AI Solutions at Automate 2024
At North America’s largest automation show, the cobot pioneer will redefine the frontiers of physical AI, showcasing how the "ChatGPT moment for robots" has arrived in a wide range of applications. -
ISA Releases 2023 Annual Report
The 2023 ISA Annual Report is now available for download. -
University of York Strengthens Autonomous Research Capabilities with Solar Farm Completion
Siemens has completed work on a 200kWp solar farm for the University of York located at the University’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy, as part of £1.5 million research project. -
Plan to Attend ISA’s 2024 Automation Summit & Expo
Charleston, South Carolina, USA is the place to be Sept. 30-Oct. 3 to learn from and network with ISA leaders and automation professionals from around the world. -
A Conversation with Deji Chen, ISA Fellow 2024
Deji Chen, chief scientist at Wuxi University in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China, is one of four individuals recognized in 2024 by the International Society of Automation as an ISA Fellow. -
A Process Data Bridge with HART
Smart field devices can enable process control, predictive maintenance and more. -
OMNIVISION Unveils Two New Global Shutter Sensors for Machine Vision Applications
At Automate 2024, OMNIVISION will showcase two new image sensors that feature excellent shutter efficiency and low-light performance. -
Yaskawa Motoman Exceeds Expectations for Annual Customer Survey
Yaskawa Motoman is thrilled to report another year of high results for its 2023 Customer Satisfaction survey, receiving an overall corporate rating of 4.7 on a possible scale of 5.0. -
Optimizing Response Time to Improve Flow and Pressure Control
New developments have enabled automatic response time optimization, or “autotuning,” to quickly establish excellent flow control in a new or recently changed process. -
Schneider Electric Announces U.S. Winners of Second Annual Sustainability Impact Awards
Five companies have been recognized for outstanding performance in either decarbonizing their own operations or decarbonizing the operations of their customers. -
Okuma America Corporation Announces New Personnel Appointments
Senior executives at Okuma America Corporation announced new personnel appointments to direct and support the company's strategic growth initiatives in the Americas. -
OnRobot to Debut Two Electrical Grippers with Unmatched Power for High-Payload Applications at Automate 2024
OnRobot’s new 2FG14 and 3FG25 electrical grippers for heavy-duty, collaborative applications are now launching. -
ISA Publishes New Book on Nonlinear Model-Based Control
Nonlinear Model-Based Control: Using First-Principles Models in Process Control has just been made available by ISA. -
Ethernet-APL for Process Automation
With this technology, the digitalization of automation networks is relatively easy to implement. -
When Pneumatic Standalone Controllers Age Out
With a small solar panel and battery, digital process controllers provide a digital way forward. -
Ask the Automation Pros: How to Best Migrate from Obsolete to Modern Instrumentation and Control Systems?
Greg McMillan discusses how to migrate a project from obsolete to modern versions of instrumentation and control systems. -
Beckhoff USA Opens Upgraded Chicago Office
Minutes from O’Hare International Airport, the new facility will provide greater opportunities for training and support for Beckhoff customers in the Windy City and across the region. -
A3 Announces First Winners of the New Automate Innovation Awards: AMD, ECM and GrayMatter Robotics
New innovation award celebrates industry-changing breakthroughs in automation that not only push the boundaries of technology but also contribute to the betterment of the economy and consumers at large. -
OPC Foundation Launches New Working Group 'OPC UA for AI,' Revolutionizing Manufacturing Solutions
The OPC Foundation, a global organization dedicated to interoperability in industrial automation, announces the formation of a new working group focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence. -
Siemens Xcelerator: Scaling Roll-out of Generative AI with Siemens Industrial Copilot
Siemens makes automation easy with the first generative AI-powered product for engineering in an industrial environment. -
Cybertrol Engineering Wins Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork System Integrator Innovation Award
Cybertrol Engineering wins the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork System Integrator Innovation Award in collaboration with Van Meter Inc. -
Executive Corner: Generative AI-Infused Advanced Analytics Fuels Digital Transformation
GenAI has the potential to reshape the way industrial organizations analyze data, optimize operations, and make critical decisions. -
U.S. Companies Invest Heavily in Robots
Manufacturing companies in the United States have invested heavily in more automation: total installations of industrial robots rose by 12% and reached 44,303 units in 2023. -
Ensuring Cyber Resiliency for OT Systems
Awareness is a pathway toward cyber resilience. But organizations must take the necessary steps. -
Divcon Controls Names Kevin Timmons as CEO
With decades of experience designing, building and operating some of the world’s largest technology infrastructures, Timmons is exceptionally well positioned to further Divcon Controls’ global growth. -
Single Pair Ethernet: Endress+Hauser Teams Up for the Future of Automation
Endress+Hauser is proud to announce its partnership with the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance. -
Sahana Shastry Receives Young Engineer Woman Award
An independent jury consisting of the members of the FEMWORX Congress Advisory Board selected Sahana Shastry as the winner among three nominated female experts. -
Parsec Double Award Win Showcases Dedication to Customers and Manufacturing Expertise
Parsec Automation Corp. has been recognized by the American Business Awards for its significant contributions to progress in the manufacturing industry and commitment to going above and beyond for its customers. -
Festo Sees Good Growth Prospects
After years of strong growth, 2023 was a year of consolidation. -
Nordson Electronics Solutions Receives EM China Innovation Award
The SL-1040 elevates coating performance with improved yield and uptime for automotive electronics reliability. -
ABB to Showcase Latest AI-powered Robotic Solutions at Automate 2024
ABB will celebrate 50 years of robotic innovation with new AI-powered technologies that help companies become faster, more flexible and resilient. -
OPC Foundation Launches OPC UA Cloud Initiative
Cloud providers and large manufacturers support the new initiative to enhance interoperability within IT and cloud environments leveraging OPC UA. -
The Role of Tracking in Augmented Reality
The tracking process is the basis of the application that offers an augmented reality experience. -
Mitsubishi HC Capital America Reveals Key Factors Shaping Adoption of Robotics-as-a-Service in 2024
Recent research shows that the global robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.4% through 2028 to more than $4 billion. -
Flexxbotics Announces Robot Compatibility with Heidenhain CNC Controls
Flexxbotics announced advanced robot machine tending connectivity compatible with the entire range of Heidenhain CNC controllers. -
Vending and Coffee Machine Industry Chooses OPC UA for Standardized, Secure Information Exchange
The OPC Foundation and the European Vending & Coffee Service Association announce a new joint working group called “OPC UA for Vending, Office Coffee Service & Automated Retail Working Group." -
Phoenix Contact on Course for Long-term Growth
CEO Frank Stührenberg took a look back at the company’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 2023 and its sustained growth during this time. -
Siemens and BILT Launch Spatial Computing Electrical Training for Apple Vision Pro
Siemens is leveraging BILT on Apple Vision Pro to provide immersive step-by-step guided instruction for electricians. -
HANNOVER MESSE 2024: 'Powerhouse for Promising Upswing'
HANNOVER MESSE impressively demonstrated its ability to internationally synthesize the best of technology innovations, business trade fair and economic and political agenda-setting. -
Wibu-Systems to Showcase Its CodeMeter Solutions at the Automate Show 2024
CodeMeter provides software protection and monetization technologies for manufacturers of robotics, machine vision and other smart automation products. -
IFS Announces Best Q1 Results in Company History with 20% Increase in Cloud Revenue YoY
IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024. -
DigiKey to Showcase Full Automation Offerings and Value-Add Services at Automate 2024
DigiKey invites attendees at Automate 2024 to visit its booth, #2036, May 6-9 in Chicago. -
Jonas Berge on Becoming an ISA Fellow
Jonas Berge discusses what becoming an ISA Fellow means to him. -
Robotic Helpers Test New Technology on the Space Station
Researchers are using the Astrobees—named Queen, Honey and Bumble—to test innovative new technology with important applications on future spaceflight missions and back on Earth. -
KUKA Robotics to Showcase Solutions for Education and Mixed Reality at Automate 2024
KUKA Robotics will highlight an innovative solution for educating the next generation of workers and its collaboration with three universities on cutting edge mixed reality demonstrations at Automate 2024. -
Revolutionizing Cost Engineering: Harnessing The Power of Digital Twins
Digital twins, virtual replicas of physical assets, processes or systems, are becoming the cornerstone of any forward-thinking digital ecosystem. -
Fizyr Partners with DERO GROEP to Revolutionize Robotic Automation for Advanced Picking
The partnership brings highly efficient automation in complex, high-variability tasks to food processing and logistics. -
The Engineer Woman Award Goes to Yvonne Groth
Yvonne Groth was honored with the Engineer Woman Award at the opening ceremony of the FEMWORX Career Congress. -
Digital Twin Capabilities Periodic Table V1.1: Advancing Interoperability for Digital Twins
Digital Twin Consortium announced Version 1.1 of the Digital Twin Capabilities Periodic Table, an architecture and technology agnostic requirements definition framework. -
Siemens Xcelerator Partner Ecosystem Expanded with Asset Monitoring from Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen
The Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem now includes the TESSA APM suite of transformer and switchgear condition monitoring and management applications from Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen. -
Universal Robots Announces Seamless Integration with Siemens PLCs
The company accelerates its commitment to “Automation for Anyone, Anywhere” by supporting the automation requirements of global companies. -
The Open Group Calls for Industry Collaboration on Open Standards for AI Professional Practice
The organization announces plans to facilitate AI professional practice standards development as its next flagship initiative. -
IFS-commissioned Research Shows Value Creation Lags AI Promise–Without Right Planning and Application
New research from IFS has found that executive and board leadership have "bought the AI hype," but organizations are unable to deliver operationally on expectations. -
ABB and Vulcan Energy Resources to Support Carbon-neutral Lithium Production for Battery Manufacturing
The agreement allows the two companies to work together in the early stages of design, engineering, execution and operations. -
Deterministic Network Technologies for Motion Control
When looking at demanding applications, such as motion control, data needs to be transferred with high accuracy and reliability to meet strict cycle times. -
Kivnon Teams Up with AER for Hannover Messe 2024 Showcase
Kivnon has announced its participation in the upcoming Hannover Messe 2024 alongside the prestigious Spanish Association of Robotics and Automation. -
Wibu-Systems and FLECS Technologies Revolutionize the Future of Industrial Apps
Wibu-Systems and FLECS Technologies, a pioneering force aiming to transform the industrial app marketplace, are excited to reveal the groundbreaking outcomes of their partnership at Hannover Messe. -
Four Reasons Why Automation Is the Future of Metal Fabrication
Automated metal processing can reduce injury rates and promote a safer and healthier workforce. -
MAHLE Successfully Drives Sustainability Forward
Compared with base year 2019, MAHLE reduced its emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels (Scope 1) and the import of purchased electricity (Scope 2) by 43%. -
atNorth Announces New Chief Development Officer
International development expert Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir has been appointed to lead the future expansion of atNorth’s data center portfolio. -
Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey Film Launches on Earth Day 2024
Liam Neeson narrates feature documentary exploring water wisdom of our ancestors. -
Emerson Now Accepting Applications for 2024-2025 Discrete Automation Scholarship
Two academic merit award winners will receive financial support and grants for collegiate STEM research and educational programs. -
Siemens and Mercedes-Benz Transform Future of Sustainable Factory Planning with Digital Energy Twin
The companies have co-created a Digital Energy Twin to improve the integration of energy efficiency and sustainability measures in factory designs and upgrades. -
Industrial Robots and Their Human Counterparts
Cobots can reduce worker fatigue, increase production rates and increase quality, all while reducing waste. -
FieldComm Group and FDT Group Explore Strategic Business Collaboration
The two companies have executed a term sheet to combine resources into a single business focused on creating device integration technology standards and products. -
German Chancellor Visits HARTING at HANNOVER MESSE
Fun at the trade fair stand: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz quickly turned the Han-Modular connector from HARTING into a microphone. -
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB Make First Battery-electric Truck Trolley System for Underground Mining
Mine haul fleet electrification is one of the most effective and realistic ways to reduce CO2 emissions in mining and help the industry reach its sustainability targets. -
Differential Flowmeter Selection for Challenging Compressible Fluid Flow Applications
When measuring gases or steam, selecting the right combination of transmitter and primary flow element can be confusing due to the range of options available, but free online tools help deliver maximum performance. -
How to Secure IoT Networks in Smart Warehousing
When a warehouse experiences a disruption, the consequences ripple throughout the supply chain. -
Women MAKE Awards Recognize Excellence in Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Institute announced that Sarah Dale, plant general manager at International Paper, has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards. -
IMI Critical Engineering Unifies All Products and Services Under IMI Master Brand
IMI plc (IMI) recently announced its intention to gradually unify its entire product and service portfolio under a single brand identity. -
AVEVA Launches CONNECT Industrial Intelligence Platform at Hannover Messe
The is open and neutral platform is designed to unify customers’ data, AI, and trusted industrial expertise. -
Industrial Shields Establishes Its Position in the International Market at Hannover Messe 2024
Industrial Shields is attending Hannover Messe 2024, which takes place April 22-26, 2024. -
HARTING Is on Fire for the Substance of the Future: Electrical Energy
The Group will be presenting connection technology for fuel cells and hydrogen production as well as AI-assisted connector development–thereby actively helping to design the All Electric Society. -
Electromate Recertified as a ‘Great Place To Work’ for 2024
Electromate Inc. is proud to be recertified by Great Place To Work for the 8th year in a row. -
Schneider Electric Highlights Importance of Software and Electrification to Accelerate Industrial Competitiveness
Schneider Electric outlines how software-defined automation is driving industrial growth at Hannover Messe. -
HERMES Startup AWARD 2024 Goes to Archigas
This year, the coveted HERMES Startup AWARD goes to Archigas, a young company based in Rüsselsheim, Germany. -
XPONENTIAL 2024 Launches Next Week in San Diego
Pertinent keynotes, defense programming, international participation and a start-up pavilion will move the autonomous and robotics industry forward. -
Beckhoff USA Accelerates Growth with New Office in Austin, Texas
The Austin office will amplify support, sales and training opportunities covering an array of industries that include electric vehicles, medtech and digital manufacturing. -
Brooks Instrument Acquires Creative Machining Technology
The acquisition strengthens the company’s ability to produce ultrahigh-purity components for critical markets like semiconductor manufacturing. -
Radiflow Partners with Exclusive Networks to Elevate OT Cybersecurity
With Radiflow's cybersecurity and risk management solutions for OT environments, Exclusive Networks Italy expands its range of technologies to protect companies' production sites. -
The Open Group Open Footprint Forum Releases the Open Footprint Data Model Standard, Version 1.0, Snapshot
The Open Group Open Footprint Forum has announced the release of the Open Footprint Data Model Standard, Version 1.0, Snapshot 1. -
VDMA: Machine Vision Navigating Through Uncertain Times
"The European machine vision industry has demonstrated exceptional growth over the last decade and remains a very attractive industry," said Mark Williamson, chairman of the Board of the VDMA Machine Vision. -
ISA Releases Podomation Episode 3: Global Impact on Student Access to New Technology
The International Society of Automation's (ISA) podcast, Podomation, has released its latest episode, Global Impact on Student Access to New Technology. -
Advantech Establishes Collaboration with Qualcomm to Shape the Future of the Edge
Advantech proudly announces its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to revolutionize the edge computing landscape. -
Innovative Strength of Companies Appearing at HANNOVER MESSE Is Greater Than Ever
“Innovative technologies and a clear economic policy agenda–that’s what is important for Hannover to be able to impart the signs of new beginnings and a renewed spirit of optimism,” said Dr. Jochen Köckler. -
Rockwell Automation to Showcase Latest Technologies Shaping the Future of Industrial Operations at Hannover Messe
In collaboration with partners including Cisco, Ericsson, Microsoft, ODVA, the OPC Foundation and NVIDIA, Rockwell will showcase the latest technologies shaping the future of industrial operations -
Accruent Sets New Benchmark for Regulatory Compliance in Manufacturing
Accruent’s compliance solution offers integrated CMMS and EDMS designed to meet FDA and ISO standards, driving manufacturing forward. -
Yokogawa and GridBeyond Conclude Investment and Strategic Partnership Agreements
Yokogawa Electric Corporation and energy IT solutions provider GridBeyond of Ireland announce that they have concluded a strategic partnership agreement. -
Debut at Hannover Messe 2024: Siemens Announces New Generation of Controller with Simatic S7-1200 G2
For the first time in ten years, Siemens is announcing a new generation of controllers, available in winter of 2024, at Hannover Messe 2024. -
The Association of Advancing Automation (A3) Celebrates Legacy of Advancing Automation with Golden Anniversary
The Association of Advancing Automation (A3) marks its 50th anniversary in 2024. -
Partner Country Norway: Pioneering the Green Industrial Transition
Under the headline “pioneering the green industrial transition,” Norway will showcase digital technology and sustainable solutions for manufacturing. -
Hexagon and Dragos Unveil Technical Partnership to Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity
Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division has announced a strategic partnership with Dragos, a global leader in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT). -
Siemens Opens Its Largest Global Research Hub North of Munich
Siemens has opened the first building complex of the Siemens Technology Center (STC) at Garching Research Campus, north of Munich, Germany. -
Large Machine Vision Companies Acquire and Partner to Grow Portfolios
The global machine vision market is expected to return to growth in 2024, expanding by around 1.4% this year. -
Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance Announces its Statement of Needs Requirements Platform
The tool helps enterprise and AR providers understand and define AR solution requirements. -
SS&C Blue Prism Intelligent Automation Customers Unlocked $53.4M in Value
The Total Economic Impact Study examines IA benefits for five SS&C Blue Prism customers and 166 global respondents. -
What to Expect at Automate 2024
From the ever-increasing influence of IT devices and practices on the plant floor to finding ways to deal with problems that arise from that convergence, we can expect this show to be about big ideas and innovative solutions.