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Will Industry Go Far Enough to Protect Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing in 2024?
What OT security programs should we expect from the industrial world in 2024, and what trends will impact securing these facilities against cyber breaches? -
AMETEK Land Updates Industry Team Structure
AMETEK Land has introduced a new industry team structure to transform its approach to its customers, products, and solutions. -
Industrial Operations Need Mature OT Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity has never been more important or more challenging for manufacturers and critical infrastructure operators. -
2023 Was the Year of AI Mass-Adoption in Taiwan Manufacturing: Four Key Takeaways
Due to increasingly challenging market conditions, as well as the the emergence and integration of ChatGPT and generative AI into every level of business operations, 2023 was the year of widespread adoption of AI in Taiwan. -
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Delivers Efficient, Reliable Drive Solutions to Keep the Post and Parcel Industry Moving
NORD’s drive solutions focus on efficient technology to reduce system variants, lower total cost of ownership and reduce energy consumption. -
Siemens and AWS Join Forces to Democratize Generative AI in Software Development
Siemens and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are strengthening their partnership and making it easier for businesses of all sizes and industries to build and scale generative artificial intelligence (AI) applications. -
Badger Meter Builds on Smart Water Offerings With Network Monitoring Acquisition
The acquisition provides real-time monitoring hardware and software targeted at distributed data collection for applications in water, wastewater, stormwater and environmental water monitoring. -
Eyelit Technologies Appoints Joe Bellini as New CEO
The company begins 2024 with new leadership and updated branding. -
Aras Founder and Former CEO Peter Schroer Invests in Flexxbotics
Flexxbotics has announced a significant investment from Peter Schroer, founder and former CEO of Aras Corporation. -
Generative AI at the Edge: One Tech Trend Industrial Enterprises Won't Be Adopting in 2024
As 2024 kicks off, ABI Research says several highly anticipated technology advancements will not be adopted by industrial and other enterprises. -
Electronic System Design Industry Posts Record $4.7 Billion in Revenue in Q3 2023
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 25.2% to $4,702.4 million in the third quarter of 2023 from the $3,756.3 million logged in the third quarter of 2022. -
Continental Debuts Automotive Display Embedded in Transparent Swarovski Crystal
Technology company Continental is showcasing its Crystal Center Display for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show 2024. -
How to Maintain Security When Adding a Chatbot to Your Site
Should you embed chatbots on your website? Probably, but only after understanding the potential security risks and how to protect against them. -
Siemens Delivers Innovations in Immersive Engineering and AI, Enabling the Industrial Metaverse
At CES 2024, Siemens unveiled innovations that are combining the real world and the digital worlds to redefine reality. -
35 Years of Excellence: Wibu-Systems Continues to Lead in Cybersecurity and Software Licensing
1989-2024: A milestone in Wibu-Systems’ journey, celebrating 35 years of unwavering commitment to business continuity, technological advancement and team cohesion. -
OT and IT Data Sharing: How Can We Ensure a Secure and Resilient Industry 4.0?
This growing interconnectivity in critical infrastructure environments is resolving some challenges while simultaneously creating or exacerbating others. -
UL Solutions Grants Siemens First Certification Using Digital Modeling and Simulation
UL Solutions' digital modeling and simulation-based services helped Siemens navigate compliance requirements for its new SINAMICS G220 drives, accelerating time to market and reducing costs for future innovations. -
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Solutions for IT and OT/ICS
EDR solutions use Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, behavior analytics and threat intelligence to detect threats and neutralize existing attacks by actively blocking and or isolating endpoints. -
Axess-Corrosion and SignalFire Wireless Telemetry Develop Pipeline Integrity Remote Monitoring Solution
SignalFire Wireless Telemetry is partnering with Axess-Corrosion, a UK provider of corrosion monitoring sensors, in integrating its RANGER cellular transmitter in a new pipeline corrosion monitoring solution. -
Aetina Accelerates Vision AI to the Industrial Edge with NVIDIA
Aetina announced it is working with NVIDIA to deliver the latest vision AI solutions that integrate Aetina’s advanced product offerings. -
Valin Corporation Celebrates Fifty Year Anniversary
Valin Corporation, a leading provider of technical solutions for the technology, energy, life sciences, natural resources and transportation industries, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. -
Innovation: Stäubli Six-axis Robot Automates Sausage Production
The robot solution relieves employees of repetitive and heavy work while bringing other considerable advantages. -
Four Predictions to Help Manufacturers Navigate Market Volatility in 2024
Increased competition, new industry regulations and ever-growing customer expectations will encourage forward-thinking manufacturers to turn to new technologies to optimize operations and increase their competitive differentiation. -
DigiKey Renews Platinum Level Sponsorship of Women in Electronics
DigiKey announced it has renewed its annual sponsorship with a Platinum Level investment for Women in Electronics. -
Emerson Executive Elected to Lead Valve Manufacturer Association of America Board
Andy Duffy, Emerson vice president of sales, will serve as chair of the board for premier valve industry association. -
Leveraging Automation to Achieve Consistent Cybersecurity Compliance
Threat actors, rising regulation-related costs and prolonged skill scarcity threaten organizations’ cybersecurity compliance. How can automation technology resolve these issues? -
The Future of Quality Control in Manufacturing Facilities
The arrival of big data and analytics has revolutionized the manufacturing sector, offering new opportunities to enhance quality assurance practices. -
Former President of Tecnomatix Electronics Division Invests in Flexxbotics
This investment from Marsh, along with his ongoing involvement, will empower Flexxbotics to further enhance engineering and development, expand its product offerings, and extend the reach of its innovative solutions. -
Siemens Brings Secure Thermal Digital Twin Technology to the Electronics Supply Chain
Siemens Digital Industries Software is bringing an innovative approach for sharing accurate thermal models of integrated circuit packages to the electronics supply chain. -
Rockwell Automation Releases 2023 Sustainability Report Outlining Progress and Outcomes
“We’ve been improving the efficiency of industrial processes for more than 120 years, which includes making the most of scarce resources,” said Rockwell Automation Chairman & CEO Blake Moret. -
GROB Systems Breaks Ground on Expanded U.S. Manufacturing Facility
GROB Systems, Inc., a global leader in the development of manufacturing systems and machine tools, announced it broke ground in December 2023 on a 135,000 sq. ft. expansion project. -
Enrollment Opens for ISA Business Academy Online Course
Automation professionals can enhance people management and business finance skills with the ISA Business Academy’s online course based on a streamlined MBA curriculum. -
Women in Manufacturing Association Continues Partnership with SME to Produce Virtual Career Fairs
The first career fair is scheduled for Feb. 8, 2024, and the second will be held later in the year. -
Co-founder of SOLIDWORKS and Onshape Scott Harris Advises and Invests in Flexxbotics
Flexxbotics, which delivers workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, has announced investment and mentorship from industry luminary Scott Harris. -
ARM 32-bit Extension Unlocks New Deployment Options for Softing Industrial's edgeConnector Products
By integrating ARM 32-bit compatibility into its edgeConnector products, Softing Industrial is responding to the increasing demand for edge applications using ARM processors. -
IoT in Supply Chain Management: Uses and Examples
Meeting growing customer demands and optimizing costs while taking care of the movement of assets and their safety requires the implementation of new technologies to maintain operational efficiency. -
Toyota Motor Corporation and READY Robotics Introduce Sim-to-Real Robotic Programming in Industrial Manufacturing
READY Robotics, a pioneer in operating systems for automation and robotics, is collaborating with Toyota Motor Corporation and NVIDIA to bring a significant leap forward in industrial robotics. -
Xaba Closes $2 Million Seed Extension to Deliver Intelligent, Self-programming Robotic Systems for Manufacturing
Xaba announced it has raised US$2 million in a seed extension round of funding to bring to market AI-driven fabrication processes and intelligent autonomous machines -
IOT Solutions World Congress 2024 to Gather More Than 400 Companies and 250 Speakers
The IOT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), the leading international event on industry transformation through disruptive technologies, returns in 2024. -
AutomationDirect Adds Endress+Hauser Cerabar Series Pressure Transmitters to Lineup of Process Control Devices
AutomationDirect has added Endress+Hauser Cerabar series pressure transmitters to its growing lineup of process control and measurement devices. -
Robotics to Be an Integral Part of HANNOVER MESSE
Robots of all sizes and shapes–from industrial robots and cobots right through to autonomous mobile robots–can be found throughout the exhibition grounds of the world's leading trade fair for industry. -
November 2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Fall Despite Economy’s Soft Landing
Despite a soft economic landing, U.S. manufacturing technology orders, per the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT, saw a 10.3% decline to $399.8 million, contributing to a year-to-date drop of 13.3% compared to 2022. -
Do You Have a Cybersecurity Contingency Plan?
Whether it's a natural disaster or a planned attack, a contingency plan helps you safeguard your company's interests. -
When are we Modernizing Control Systems?
Greg McMillan of "Ask the Automation Pros" discusses the timeframe on modernization of current control systems -
SCHNEEBERGER Enhances Collaboration with Trading Partners by Introducing a Global Partner Program
In line with its commitment to optimize this approach highly valued by its customers, the company is proud to announce the launch of the SCHNEEBERGER Partner Program. -
Navigating the Future of Metalworking in 2024
The rise of smart factories, digitalized CNC machining and the industrial metaverse are set to reshape the manufacturing landscape in 2024. -
Object Management Group Announces Integration of Industry IoT Consortium with Digital Twin Consortium
The alignment will increase collaboration for a more holistic view across industries and technologies. -
Rottendorf Pharma GmbH Adopts Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk PharmaSuite
Rottendorf Pharma GmbH is introducing the FactoryTalk PharmaSuite manufacturing execution system from Rockwell Automation. -
Siemens Innovates Sinamics S210 Servo Drive System with New Hardware and Software
Siemens is innovating the well-established Sinamics S210 servo drive system with a new hardware architecture and new V6 software generation that expand the system's range of applications. -
Global Robotics Race: Korea, Singapore and Germany in the Lead
Driven by the high volume of industrial robot installations, the world hit a new record of 3.9 million operational robots in 2022. -
From Microgravity Manufacturing to AI, Robotics and More
IME West 2024 sessions and exhibits showcase smart manufacturing solutions and deliver manufacturing and design inspiration. -
REJOOL Adopts Siemens Xcelerator for Development of Hydrogen Compressors
Siemens Xcelerator as a Service including NX, Teamcenter X and Teamcenter Share will be used to streamline the digital process to bring technology to market quickly. -
Yokogawa and TIM Solution Ink Global Partnership to Offer 8D Digital Twin to Customers
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has entered into a partnership with TIM Solution and will act as a global value-added reseller for this company's 8D digital twin platform. -
Endress+Hauser USA Announces Plans to Strengthen LNG Industry
The company will provide complete LNG tank gauging systems to various projects in the Gulf Coast to ensure accuracy, safety and reliability. -
ABB and MODEC’s 14th Collaboration Supports Growing South American FPSO Market
ABB will deliver the topside and hull electrical systems to ExxonMobil’s new floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in the Uaru oil field. -
Five Benefits of Implementing Biometric Authentication in Cybersecurity
Adopting a new cybersecurity solution like biometric authentication can provide peace of mind to users with improved functions and security features. -
ISA Announces 2024 Society Leadership
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its Society leadership for the term beginning Jan. 1, 2024. -
Top 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. -
Cooling Global Low Voltage AC Motor Market to See Slight Contraction in 2024
The market is expected to reach almost $16.6bn this year, with average sale price for motors up by just 1.2%. -
IFS Becomes a Patron of MIT Center for Information Systems Research (CISR)
Collaboration with CISR will provide access to world-leading exclusive research, insights and development opportunities. -
Siemens Selected for Multi-phase Decarbonization Program at HEINEKEN Production Sites
HEINEKEN, the world's most international brewer, has selected Siemens as a partner for its global Net Zero Production roadmap. -
Survey: IIoT Systems Implementation Up Year Over Year, Set to Reach 75% Deployment Rate in 2023
HiveMQ's new report highlights key trends, challenges and benefits for IIoT strategies. -
See NORD's Versatile, Reliable Poultry Processing and Packaging Solutions at IPPE 2024
NORD offers complete, modular solutions for the poultry and meat processing industry that are reliable and hygienic and can reduce system variants. -
Improve Industrial Performance With Automated Energy Storage Solutions
Industrial leaders realize how any surprise disruptions could have ripple effects across their organizations, resulting in lost profits, disappointed customers and the potential for material losses. -
SeAH Changwon Special Steel Orders Second ABB Stirring Technology for Steel Plant in South Korea
The order follows an installation of ABB’s electromagnetic stirrer on another SeAH electric arc furnace in 2018. -
Analyzing the Low Voltage AC Motor Market Performance in 2023 and Beyond
As we approach 2024, the market is poised to continue this deceleration, moving further away from the double-digit growth experienced during 2021 and 2022. -
Siemens and Salesforce Team Up to Accelerate Servitization and Drive Manufacturing Profitability
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced the new Teamcenter SLM app on Salesforce AppExchange. -
5 Benefits of Implementing Biometric Authentication in Cybersecurity
Cyberattacks and data breaches pose significant risks to exposed companies and individuals worldwide. Adopting a new cybersecurity solution like biometric authentication can provide peace of mind to users with improved functions and security features. -
It’s Time to Talk About Data Quality in OT Cybersecurity
Facility managers and logistics operators are reaching an operational technology cybersecurity (OT security) tipping point. -
Why Bearings Will Be Essential to Agriculture 4.0
Chris Johson, managing director at SMB Bearings, explains how specialty bearings support smoother movement, reduced friction and greater precision on Agriculture 4.0 farms. -
Raymond Builds on Its Legacy of Innovation Excellence with New Accolades
With 10 (and counting) industry awards and recognitions in 2023, the organization continues to embrace the future. -
Flender Ranks Among 1% of the Most Sustainable Companies Globally
Flender CEO Andreas Evertz: "We aim to be pioneers in sustainability and inspire others.” -
ABB Acquires Sevensense, Expanding Leadership in Next-generation AI-enabled Mobile Robotics
The acquisition underlines ABB’s strategic investment focus on innovative AI solutions transforming industries, such as logistics and manufacturing. -
AMETEK Land Supplies Service and Calibration Support to Ensure Measurement Confidence
AMETEK Land is providing a service solution to ensure customers benefit from peak product performance and maximum return on investment over the life of their equipment. -
Industrial Ethernet: New Opportunities for TSN-enabled Devices
Industrial automation device vendors can benefit from a rapidly expanding development ecosystem supporting devices using the for Time Sensitive Networking protocol. -
Key Takeaways from My Year as ISA President
2023 ISA President Marty Bince reflects on his year serving the community -
DOE Announces Up to $70 Million to Strengthen Energy Sector Against Physical and Cyber Hazards
The all-hazards energy resilience funding opportunity will support research projects to help make the nation’s energy systems more secure, resilient and reliable, bolstering America’s ability to quickly recover from energy disruptions. -
Cognite Announces Beta Launch of Generative AI-Powered Remote Operations Control Room
Celanese plans to use the ROCR to deliver full visibility into the real-time operation of its sites worldwide,expediting workflows. -
Case Study: Machine Shop Expands with Automation
A machine shop enhanced its portfolio and capabilities by partnering with a local systems integrator to provide automated test equipment for metal castings. -
Siemens and Voltaiq Collaborate to Optimize Battery Manufacturing
This collaboration aims to bring together the production-proven capabilities of both Siemens’ Insights Hub and Voltaiq’s Enterprise Battery Intelligence (EBI). -
Rockwell Automation: Registration Now Open for ROKLive EMEA 2024
Early registration discounts are available as well as a reduced rate for young professionals. -
Seeq Recognizes 2023 Partners of the Year
The annual partner awards program honors excellence in delivering the next generation of digital transformation and industrial manufacturing improvements. -
Mark Moffat Appointed as CEO of IFS
Moffat takes over from Darren Roos who has been appointed as the company’s Chair of the Board. Both appointments are effective immediately. -
Teledyne FLIR IIS Commits to Offering Best-in-class Imaging Solutions for Demanding Factory Automation Applications
Teledyne FLIR IIS is committed to revolutionizing machine vision in factory automation applications. -
Researchers Develop Machine Vision System for Predictive Maintenance in Textile Industry
Industry 4.0 has come to the rescue of the textile industry, bringing predictive maintenance. -
FCI Presents Aerospace Flight-Qualified Sensors and Switches at HAI HELI EXPO 202
Attendees are invited to Booth 5602 to discuss their flow, level, temperature and pressure sensor application needs with FCI aerospace sensor engineering experts. -
Continental Ramps Up Localization of Connected Mobility Solutions in India
Technology company Continental is rapidly scaling its R&D and manufacturing for connected technologies such as body electronics, 4G/5G technologies and GPS systems to meet the growing demand in the region. -
ABB Conveyor Drive Technology to Enable LKAB Underground Mine to Increase Energy Efficiency
The latest ABB Gearless Conveyor Drive model will increase availability and energy efficiency on the existing conveyor. -
How Protocol Gateways Enable Digital Transformation of Smart Grids
Digital transformation is converting outdated utility infrastructure into smart grids as the race to achieve net zero carbon emissions picks up speed. -
From Lab to Line: Navigating Calibration Requirements for Automated Technology in Manufacturing
Calibration in manufacturing is one of the most vital processes for quality assurance and output consistency. -
Change of Leadership at HMF: Martin Hucke Takes Over as CEO
Martin Hucke has taken over as the new CEO of HMF Smart Solutions GmbH as of Oct. 17, 2023. He succeeds Matthias Klausing, who led the company for more than ten years and is now retiring. -
DHL Supply Chain and AutoStore Announce Partnership Expansion to Further Automate Global Warehousing
Through this partnership, a fleet of more than 1,000 robots has significantly boosted operational efficiency and throughput in DHL’s fulfillment warehouses. -
Rockwell Automation Invests in Momenta Fund That Develops Sustainable Industrial Tech
The investment in Momenta Industry 5.0 venture capital fund gives Rockwell early access to innovative technology that promotes resiliency, agility and sustainability. -
National Semiconductor and Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program Launched
The initiative expands support to states to broaden access to high-value careers, support employers in establishing Registered Apprenticeship Programs, and limit the need to spend state taxpayer funds by leveraging existing federal dollars. -
Two Hargrove Controls & Automation Employees Achieve TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer Certification
Hargrove Controls & Automation’s Karen Griffin, P.E., and Heath Stephens, P.E., have achieved the TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Engineer Certification. -
Responsible Computing Announces Responsible Generative AI Whitepaper
The Responsible Generative AI whitepaper covers areas such as lack of trustworthiness, unfair impact on the labor force, issues with copyrights and IP, implications on human cognitive skills and the need for regulation. -
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. to Exhibit in Booth #S-10147 at AHR Expo 2024 in Chicago, Illinois
Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be demonstrating solutions that are Automating the World and transforming the HVAC industry in ways that are efficient, sustainable and cost-effective. -
AI-Powered igusGO App Helps Industrial Machine Builders Find the Right Motion Plastics Solutions
igus has developed igusGO, a free mobile app that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to help users find the ideal motion plastics products and technologies for their application. -
Stimulus Policies Improve Outlook for China’s Manufacturing Output
To better understand how China’s manufacturing industry is performing and its outlook for the future, we spoke with Interact Analysis Research Analyst Samantha Mou.