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Global Manufacturing Output Set to Grow by a Mere 0.3% in 2024
Manufacturing growth in the US is highly dependent on the Federal Reserve’s actions. -
Mitigate Four Cyber Threats Facing Automated Factories
As IT and OT systems converge, attackers have more factory OT network entry points. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September. -
Leverage Automation to Empower Zero Trust
The zero-trust network access (ZTNA) model has been a game-changer for several organizations. It can become even better with the power of artificial intelligence. -
New Report Highlights the Essential Role of Energy Efficiency in Meeting Net Zero Targets
Actions show energy efficiency’s financial upside: annual cost savings of $437 billion by 2030. -
Five Student Teams’ Innovations Win 2023 Collegiate Inventors Competition
Finalist teams, consisting of 22 students from eight colleges and universities across the United States, presented their inventions to an esteemed panel of final-round judges composed of the most influential inventors and innovation experts in the nation. -
DigiKey to Showcase Automation Offerings at SPS Debut
The Smart Production Solutions (SPS) trade show is the largest automation show in Europe. -
Siemens Joins Green Software Foundation’s Steering Committee to Drive Sustainable Software Development
The Green Software Foundation focuses on developing energy-efficient systems and infrastructure and aims for green software to become the new standard for the future. -
Rockwell Automation and Microsoft to Leverage Generative AI Capabilities for Faster Time-to-Market
Rockwell Automation, Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have announced an extension of their longstanding relationship to accelerate industrial automation design and development through generative artificial intelligence (AI). -
Managing Network Security
Which Ethernet switch do you use? That can be very important when it comes to cybersecurity. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September. -
How Can AI Truck-Loading Robots Seamlessly Integrate With Existing Processes?
Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered truck-loading robots are starting to appear. -
Zscaler ThreatLabz Finds a 400% Increase in IoT and OT Malware Attacks Year-over-Year
The Zscaler ThreatLabz 2023 Enterprise IoT and OT Threat Report has uncovered manufacturing and education sectors targeted the most, with education realizing a nearly 1000% increase in IoT malware attacks. -
Red Lion's Entire FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform Receives American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Certification
Red Lion has received American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) certification for its entire FlexEdge Intelligent Edge Automation Platform including controllers, sleds and modules. -
ABB and Imperial College Extend Carbon Capture Collaboration to Support Future Workforce and Energy Transition
ABB and Imperial College London signed a 10-year contract to continue their carbon capture technology partnership. -
Rockwell Automation Presents: What’s New in Software at Automation Fair This Year
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is excited to debut innovative and groundbreaking industrial software at Automation Fair 2023 in November. -
Look for Cybersecurity Features in Edge Controllers, I/O
Built-in security options help users build a more secure network for connected automation. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September. -
onsemi Completes Expansion of Silicon Carbide Production Facility in Bucheon, South Korea
At full capacity, the Bucheon fab will be able to manufacture more than one million SiC wafers annually. -
Americans Would Waste a Whole Workweek Every Month if They Were to Read Privacy Policies
If we read the privacy policies we encounter every month, it would take almost 47 hours. -
Javan Engineering Is Now CHA
Pennsylvania Process & MEP Engineering firm has been fully integrated and rebranded. -
Leybold Wins Product of the Year Category 'Cases and Enclosures' for Hygienic Enclosure
Vacuum equipment specialist Leybold UK, based in Chessington, Surrey, has been recognized by the Instrumentation Excellence Awards. -
Plastic Fischer Adopts Siemens Xcelerator to Reduce Plastic Waste in World Oceans
Plastic Fischer has adopted solutions from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to scale operations and remove more plastic from rivers before it enters the ocean. -
Research and Innovation Summit for the First Time at HANNOVER MESSE
The next Research and Innovation Summit will take place on April 22, 2024, within the framework of HANNOVER MESSE 2024. -
Rockwell Automation Signs Agreement to Aquire Verve Industrial Protection
The acquisition will expand Rockwell's cybersecurity offering, building the resiliency and security of customer's operations. -
Easy Realization of Open VPN
Using an edge controller as your OpenVPN solution can provide a reliable solution that addresses both plant floor and remote location network connectivity requirements. -
ICS Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
ICS are connected to computer networks, which in turn are connected to the internet and are employed to control equipment and safeguard people, plant and environment. -
FAULHABER Sets the Course for Further Growth
To strengthen the sales organization in times of increasing complexity in international markets, FAULHABER has decided to realign global sales within the experienced team under Managing Director Karl Faulhaber. -
Digital Technology to Decarbonize Industry
Nearly every company has created sustainability goals, and the EPA greenhouse gas reporting requirements will soon be the source of data to create the benchmarks to measure the success of those sustainability goals and to create company specific decarbonization strategies. -
Manufacturers on Track to Improve Efficiency, Driving Profitability
According to the manufacturing leaders surveyed, 68% plan to find ways to digitize new areas of their business, 70% plan to invest in tools to protect payments systems, and 23% are likely to further enhance automation. -
What Steps Can Manufacturers Take to Improve Responsiveness of Their Supply Chain?
Companies should aim to redesign their supply chain and supply chain planning processes to be more responsive so that they can better cater to their customers’ requirements in real time. -
Empower Industrial Networks to Drive OT/ICS Cybersecurity
Gain visibility at scale and enforce ISA/IEC62443 zones and conduits to find and contain threats. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September. -
Hasçelik Selects Tenova and ABB Technology for Steelmaking Line at New Plant in Northwest Türkiye
ABB has partnered with Tenova, a leading developer and provider of sustainable solutions for the green transition of the metals industry, to install and commission equipment in a new Hasçelik Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. steel plant in Osmaneli (Bilecik, Türkiye). -
HMF Leads Research Project on Protecting 5G Campus Networks From Cyber Attacks
How can 5G campus networks be better protected against cyber attacks and unforeseen incidents? This is the question HMF Smart Solutions, as consortium leader, is investigating together with four partners. -
How Robotics, Automation and Artificial Intelligence are Enriching the Online Print Industry
Everything at the Initiative Online Print (IOP) autumn conference revolved around the topics of robotics, automation and artificial intelligence. -
HART Multiplexer Software Supports Turck and Siemens Remote I/Os
A growing number of new remote IOs are using Ethernet instead of PROFIBUS to connect to the controller. -
Ursula von der Leyen Speaks at the Opening Ceremony of HANNOVER MESSE
The President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, will speak at the official opening ceremony on April 21, 2024. -
When You Need a Clutch Performer, Rent a Robot
Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) is a subscription model offered by expert vendors who maintain a fleet of high-tech and configurable robots that can be tailored to your specific needs. Yes, you can lease robots! -
Rockwell Automation Presents: What’s New in Hardware at Automation Fair This Year
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is excited to share what new products are coming to Automation Fair. -
Will WEG’s Regal Rexnord Acquisition Be a Motor Market Game Changer?
In late September, the world’s second-largest low voltage AC motor manufacturer, WEG, announced it would acquire the industrial electric motors and generators business from Regal Rexnord for $400m. -
Automation and Leadership Conference Brings Top Tech Experts to Colorado Springs
In early October, ISA held their annual Automation and Leadership Conference (ALC) in Colorado Springs, CO. ALC brought together a global audience of automation managers, engineers and technicians. -
Inspection of Wind Turbine Blades Improved with Experimental Stereo Imaging System Using Mikrotron CXP Cameras
The efficiency of electricity generation is significantly impacted by the condition of wind turbine blades. -
ETG Celebrates 20 Years of Success and Technology
After celebrating 20 years of EtherCAT in May, it is now time to mark another 2023 milestone for the industrial Ethernet system: 20 years of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG). -
Siemens Wins Major Contract in Turkey for 200 EV Fast Chargers and Digital Services
Siemens has been awarded one of the largest single orders for SICHARGE D electric vehicle (EV) fast chargers globally to date. -
Introduction to Condition-Based Monitoring
New technology advances help manufacturers across industries move away from inefficient maintenance processes, increasing machine uptime and plant productivity. -
ODVA’S 2023 Conference Spotlights Latest in Single Pair Ethernet, 5G and More
The association for open systems standards of interoperability in industrial communication technologies held its 22nd Annual Meeting of Members in Europe for the first time. -
Yokogawa Announces Distribution Agreement with Valin Corporation
Yokogawa Corporation of America, a leading supplier of industrial automation and instrumentation solutions to the process and manufacturing industries in North America, is pleased to announce a distribution agreement with Valin Corporation. -
Festo Joins the Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem
Festo and Siemens announced their latest partnership at this year’s Hannover Messe trade fair. Festo has joined the Industrial Edge Ecosystem. -
Motors and More: Achieving Greater Efficiency in Industrial Automation Applications
Low-friction materials and seal designs can help OEM decarbonization and efficiency efforts for electric motors, linear actuators and robotics. -
Addressing Challenges to Battery Energy Storage Systems Communication: Climate Extremes and Cybersecurity
BESS technology is more than just energy storage—it balances the supply and demand between renewable energy sources, power grids and user needs. -
Valmet to Supply Flue Gas Desulfurization to a Petroleum Refinery in India
Valmet has been selected to design and supply Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) for a petroleum refinery’s four boilers in the western part of India. -
Hardware as a Service: A New Paradigm for Service Contracts
The flexible revenue approach of HaaS, with its pay-as-you-go model, ensures cost-efficiency, scalability and predictable budgeting. -
Global Mobile Robotics Market Survey Indicates Widespread Acceptance and Significant Growth
More than 70% of respondents plan to extend fleets within the next two years, most by three or more vehicles. -
Leveraging the Potential of MQTT in Industry 4.0
In this article, Sparkplug and OPC UA are compared as MQTT-based solutions according to the requirements of the Industry 4.0 scenarios Plug & Work and Condition Monitoring. -
Nozomi Networks Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation in OT and IoT Cybersecurity
The extensive history of successful innovation continues to challenge the norm and drive better cybersecurity for industrial and critical infrastructure worldwide. -
Radiflow Partners with Cyolo to Secure OT Networks Against Unauthorized Device Access
“Having a central point of entry allows us to better understand OT network activity,” said Ilan Barda, co-founder and CEO of Radiflow. -
Beyond the Surface: The Power of Density Determination in Additive Manufacturing
In this article, we will delve deep into the significance of density determination in AM, exploring how it assesses the quality of metal 3D printed parts and the impact it has on various industries. -
Collaborating with AI and Robots: Busting Common Myths
The number of AI companies in the UK has increased by 688% over the past decade, and while the advancements in this technology are exciting for many, several myths have popped up that have generated job-related worry among many workers. -
How Do Digital Heat Exchangers Improve Thermal Management in Factories?
Improving thermal management in factories will only become more important as time goes on. Learning how you can use new technologies to address this area is the first step to optimizing your operations ahead of that trend. -
Second Edition of '5G and Industrial Wireless Arena' Announced
Following its successful launch earlier this year, the three partners VDMA, ZVEI and Deutsche Messe are bringing back the “5G and Industrial Wireless Arena” at HANNOVER MESSE 2024. -
CoreTigo to Show Industrial Wireless Automation at Rockwell Automation Fair 2023
CoreTigo will be demonstrating IO-Link Wireless technology, which is the enabler of numerous advanced wireless industrial automation solutions, at numerous locations at the fair, Nov. 6-11 in Boston, Massachusetts. -
New Managing Director for HARTING Customized Solutions
Jörg Scheer has been appointed to the Management Board of HARTING Customized Solutions Management GmbH as Oct. 1, 2023. -
Westfalia Technologies Welcomes Erlan Rice As Vice President of Control Systems and Support
Westfalia Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of innovative automated warehousing and parking solutions, is proud to announce Erlan Rice as the new VP of Control Systems and Support. -
Components in Industrial Robots Market Forecast to Grow at 8.8% Per Year Until 2027
The global market for key components used in industrial robots reached $12.1 billion in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 14.7%, driven by production of collaborative and SCARA robots. -
Use AI to Automate Threat Hunting and Analysis
Unlike other modern technologies, artificial intelligence (AI) is autonomous and adaptive — meaning you can use it to automate your threat-hunting process. -
AI Startup Leucine Nets $7M to Level Up Pharma Manufacturing Compliance to Keep Pace with Drug Innovation
To help make pharmaceutical manufacturing compliant, safer and faster, tech startup Leucine is today announcing a $7M series A funding round led by Ecolab Inc., a strategic investor, to scale its Compliance Cloud platform globally. -
Electronic System Design Industry Posts $4 Billion in Revenue in Q2 2023
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 5.3% to $3,962.7 million in the second quarter of 2023 from $3,763.6 million in the second quarter of 2022. -
Raymond West Hosts 10th Annual Pink Pallet Jack Project to Benefit Breast Cancer Awareness
Raymond West will hold the 10th annual Pink Pallet Jack Project auction in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month Oct. 18-29. -
ABB and ODS Partnership to Enable Precise and Reliable Custody Transfer
The partnership will ensure the timely and safe delivery of oil and gas, helping to avoid shutdowns of primary infrastructure. -
ITTIA DB Software Expansion for STM32Cube Gets 'MadeForSTM32' Label
The ITTIA DB for the STM32 product family provides real-time data management and analysis software for STMicroelectronics (ST) devices. -
Case Study: Design and Engineering Firm Turns to NORD Drivesystems for Gear Motors to Keep Cargo Moving
JPM Inc., a Michigan design and engineering firm, enlisted the help of NORD Drivesystems for the gear motors that help keep the world fed and its cargo moving. -
The Power of Payloads in Your Unified Namespace
The Unified Namespace (UNS) is among the fastest-growing data architecture patterns for Industry 4.0, promising easy publish-subscribe access to hierarchically structured industrial data. -
How AI is Transforming Product Development Across Industries
AI is proving its value in the transformation of product development across industries. -
Automate Security Patch Management to Reduce Vulnerabilities
Automated patch management results in faster fixes, fewer errors and higher IT productivity. While they cannot stop everything, automated patch management tools are crucial to improving your business’s security. -
The Future of Robot Programming
In this feature, Nigel Smith, CEO of TM Robotics, explains the importance of robot programming that’s simple enough to be refigured to any kind of manufacturing environment, as companies diversify to improve sustainability. -
Wiferion’s Wireless Charging Business Acquired by Industrial Power Supply Leader PULS
PULS, a technology and market leader in power supplies for industrial applications, is taking over the industrial wireless charging business of Wiferion, an energy solution supplier powering mobile robots and autonomous industrial vehicles through wireless charging. -
World Economic Forum Recognizes ProjectZero with Public-Private Collaboration Award
Sønderborg’s initiative to reach climate neutrality by 2029 recognized as a “replicable, adaptable and scalable" decarbonization model for cities worldwide. -
Engineered Racking: The Foundation of Warehouse Automation
In modern warehouses, automated system speed and reliability depend on proper integration with various types of steel racking. -
Understanding Network Bridging in Industrial Wireless Distribution Systems
This article sheds light on what a WDS bridge is and why it plays such a pivotal role in the success of industrial wireless solutions. -
Basler AG Launches New Website
The Basler website has been relaunched with a new UX design, revised sections and improved navigation. Products, solutions and information are now just a few clicks away. -
Electric Sheep Brings AI Robotics Technology into Outdoor Services Market
“We are aggressively exploring landscaping businesses in the top 50 metro areas with a high rate of growth and plenty of turf to maximize the impact of automating mowing,” said Nag Murty, CEO and Co-Founder of Electric Sheep. -
SS&C Blue Prism Named RPA Leader for 6th Consecutive Year
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc., announced that SS&C Blue Prism has been named a Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Leader in the Everest Group Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Products PEAK Matrix Assessment 2023. -
Pilz Expands Worldwide Online Machinery Safety Training Offer
Pilz, an innovative leader in machine safe automation technology, is expanding its worldwide digital training offer for machinery safety. -
HANNOVER MESSE Launches New AI Conference for Industry
The new “AI in Industry” conference has been announced for Jan. 24, 2024, taking place at the Maindock Eventlocation in Frankfurt. -
ABB Survey Reveals Unplanned Downtime Costs $103,000 Per Hour
According to the new “Value of Reliability” survey from ABB, 69% of industrial businesses experience unplanned outages at least once a month, compared to 69% globally. -
Telit Cinterion Collaborates with WaterSignal to Provide a Stable Connection for Water Monitoring
WaterSignal, an innovator in the water conservation space, leverages Telit Cinterion’s technology to ensure always-on connectivity for its water monitoring system. -
Comau Powers Efficient Automation Production Of Next-Generation Electric Drive Systems for NIO
Comau has implemented a high-performance turnkey solution to automate manufacturing of NIO’s next-generation electric drive systems. -
Stepping Into the Future: TSN Revolutionizes Footwear Manufacturing
TSN can provide the backbone for smart, data-driven operations by supporting the convergence of multiple types of traffic onto a single network. -
Staff Shortage Boosts Service Robots, Sales Up 48%
The total number of service robots sold for professional use hit 158,000 units in 2022, an increase of 48%. Shortage of staff is a strong driver for companies to automate. -
Digital Safeguarding: Protecting Industrial Control Systems
This article will delve into sophisticated strategies for protecting ICS from emerging cyber threats, focusing on real-time monitoring, anomaly detection, and rapid response mechanisms. -
Phytools Debuts RevPi Connect 4, Publishes White Paper on Open-Source Industrial PCs
Phytools, a leading IIoT value-added reseller, announces the publication of its first Revolution Pi White Paper, presenting the seven-year history and technical details of this revolutionary open-source industrial PC (IPC) in an easily-digestible medium. -
Kitov K-BOX Solution Brings Hybrid AI and Intelligent Robotic Planning to Robotic-based Visual Inspections
Kitov.ai is pleased to introduce its K-BOX line of cost-effective machine vision systems that combine AI, 3D imaging and intelligent robotic planning technologies to solve manufacturing’s most demanding inspection applications. -
Ultisim CEO Richard Boyd Addresses Implications of AI at Eisenhower Fellowships 70th Anniversary Forum
300 Eisenhower Fellows and International Experts will convene Oct. 12-14. -
How Automation in CNC Machining Improves Precision and Productivity
Automating CNC machines helps companies reduce the human intervention required for the machining process and achieve higher levels of efficiency, precision and productivity in their operations. -
Yokogawa Joins Avelia’s Blockchain-Powered Sustainable Aviation Fuel Purchasing Program
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has become the first industrial automation customer headquartered in Asia to join Avelia, a blockchain book-and-claim platform for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). -
The Proven Power of Robotics and AI in Logistics
High-performance robots and a blend of unique innovations and sophisticated software are proving to be indispensable in order fulfillment spaces. -
Raymond Inspires Next Generation with Virtual Manufacturing Day Event
The virtual event aims to celebrate the manufacturing industry, highlight the importance of skills development and inspire the next generation as Raymond continues to innovate. -
Enhancing Railway Safety and Efficiency: The Role of Automatic Platform Gates
Automatic platform gates are revolutionizing the way we approach safety and efficiency in public transportation. -
Global 200mm Fabs to Reach Record High Capacity by 2026
Semiconductor manufacturers worldwide are projected to increase 200mm fab capacity by 14% from 2023 through 2026. -
SmarTech Analysis Reports 3D Printing Markets at $3.52B in Q2 2023
The global additive manufacturing (AM) market recorded less than 1% estimated sequential growth in Q2 2023 versus Q1 2023, due in part to mounting economic challenges affecting hardware investments. -
Global Energy Regulation Roundup: April-July 2023
The “Global Energy Regulation Roundup” is dedicated to capturing and understanding emerging climate policies. -
US Robot Installations Hit Double Digit Growth
The new World Robotics report shows robot installations in the United States were up by 10% to 39,576 units in 2022, almost matching the all-time peak level of 40,373 units achieved in 2018. -
Hannover Messe Trade Fair Adds Industrial Services Exhibit Area
The international trade fair for industrial products will be held in Hannover, Germany on April 22 to 26, 2024.