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Cimcorp and Murata Machinery USA Reorganize to Enhance Competitiveness in North America
Cimcorp North America and Murata Machinery USA, Inc. (Muratec) have forged an alliance, integrating their expertise and capabilities in North America. -
Pilz Recommends Review of New Safety Standards
Pilz, the automation company for the safety validation of plant and machinery urges industry review of new safety standards. -
Okuma America Corporation Names Morris Group Inc. the Okuma Distributor of the Year for Fiscal 2022
The leadership team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of computer number control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to recognize Morris Group Inc. as its distributor of the year for Okuma's fiscal 2022 reporting year. -
Digital Twin Consortium Publishes Platform Stack Architectural Framework
The introductory guide outlines central concepts of digital twin systems. -
Siemens Ranked as a Leader in Security Software for Smart Buildings
And independent analyst firm has recognized Siemens Smart Infrastructure as a leader in integrated smart building security software. -
Endress+Hauser Expands Gerlingen Site
With a modern office building, the company is preparing for the future. -
Data-Driven Control Insights: Digging Deeper
Process manufacturers can leverage crew-based analytics within advanced analytics solutions to uncover operational insights undiscoverable via traditional industrial analytics. -
5 Important Ways Packaging Automation Powers Up Your Business
Five ways packaging automation improves your business, including efficiency, cost savings, quality, scalibilty, and reduced human error -
The Air Gap: Myth and Reality
The myths and realities of the air gap- including insider threats, physical compromise, and IIoT -
Deploying Smart Water and Wastewater Solutions That Make an Immediate Impact
LEC, Inc., a US-Based IIoT Solution Provider in the Water/Wastewater Industry, announced a strategic sales partnership with Everett J. Prescott, Inc. -
Electronic System Design Industry Logs $4 Billion in Revenue in Q1 2023, ESD Alliance Reports
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 12% from $3,527.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 to $3,951.1 million in the first quarter of 2023. -
May 2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Up From April But Continue Downward Trend
New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $365.9 million in May 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology. -
Honeywell to Acquire SCADAfence, Strengthening Its Cybersecurity Software Portfolio
SCADAfence extends Honeywell's OT cybersecurity portfolio to build upon its comprehensive professional services, managed security services, and software solutions. -
Patti Engineering Team Excels in Siemens SINAMICS S120 Motion Control
Patti Engineering celebrates the success of four team members earning certification in Siemens SINAMICS S120 Motion Control, reinforcing the company's position as a leading Siemens Solution Partner. -
Case Study: Multi-Robot System Helps Melton Machine Overcome Supply Chain Shortages
FASTSUITE simulation and offline programming (OLP) software from CENIT allows the system integrator to substitute different robot brands when supply chain shortages cause long lead times. -
Focus on 5G Campus Networks: Lower Saxony’s Minister President Stephan Weil Visits HMF
Lower Saxony's Minister President Stephan Weil visited HMF Smart Solutions to learn about 5G campus networks. -
Zscaler 2023 Ransomware Report Shows a Nearly 40% Increase in Global Ransomware Attacks
The annual ThreatLabz Ransomware Report tracks trends and impacts of ransomware attacks including encryption-less extortion and growth of ransomware-as-a-service. -
Kivnon Partners with TAP for AGV/AMR Distribution
Kivnon, a leading global producer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and automated guided vehicles (AGVs), has announced that TAP, a leading industrial solutions provider, will be distributing Kivnon automated guided vehicles. -
Base, Best, and Ideal Practices for Mill Optimization
Greg McMillan discusses base, best, and ideal practices for mill optimization in his July Mentor post -
Registration Now Open for Emerson’s New Software-Focused Automation Conference
Emerson Exchange Immerse offers users an opportunity to share successes, improve skills and knowledge, and work hands-on with new technologies. -
Pilz to Feature Safety Technology for the Packaging Industry at Pack Expo 2023
Pilz, an innovative leader in safe automation technology will feature many of its new packaging solutions and components in booth No. 6754 at Pack Expo 2023, Sept. 11-13 in Las Vegas. -
Endress+Hauser Opens Innovation Cluster
Endress+Hauser has inaugurated its new premises at the Freiburg Innovation Center FRIZ. -
TSN Technology Endorsed by Industrial Automation Leaders
Time-Sensitive Networking is an update to standard Ethernet that ensures inherent determinism through a number of IEEE 802.1 specifications. -
Fluke’s Fourth Annual Electrical Safety Survey Reveals Opportunities to Improve Safety Training
The study confirms the importance of a strong culture of safety as well as the responsibility of both individuals and organizations to implement it. -
FieldComm Group Seeks Nominees for 2023 Plant of the Year Award
Get international recognition for your exceptional use of HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and FDI Technologies. -
Morgan Motor Company Goes Live with Upgrade to IFS Cloud
The specialist automotive brand returned to North America in January 2023 using IFS Cloud ERP software for sales, manufacturing, projects, purchasing, inventory and finance processes. -
Critical Manufacturing Expands Operations into Mexico, Strengthening Latin American Presence
Recognizing the growing trend of companies establishing production facilities in Mexico to serve American manufacturing systems, Critical Manufacturing acknowledges the importance of expanding its operations to cater to this demand. -
Siemens Partners with PRODEA Investments to Create Smart, Sustainable Buildings in Greece
Building X, part of Siemens Xcelerator, will enable PRODEA Investments to digitalize, manage, optimize building operations, supporting its energy efficiency goals. -
Moxa Remote Access Solution Helps Reduce Food Waste By Minimizing Downtime in Processing Plants
The Dallas solution provider Ambassador Controls uses Moxa MRC to remotely support food processing plants nationwide. -
Vecow and Solectrix Partner to Accelerate AI-based Vision Applications
Vecow Co., Ltd., a team of global embedded experts, announced its partnership with Solectrix, a German provider of high-end electronics solutions. -
Siemens Realize LIVE Highlights Launch of First Carbon-neutral Space Flights
In Las Vegas June 11-15, Siemens Realize LIVE 2023 celebrated the company as a leading cloud provider and highlighted a number of its partners who have made the world a better or more interesting place with the help of Siemens software. -
Six Benefits of Augmented Reality in Manufacturing
You can optimize your performance considerably and reinforce your manufacturing processes with augmented reality. -
Efficiency and Safety: The Essential Role of Access Control in Industrial Machinery
In the dynamic world of industrial machinery, it is essential to maintain a balance between efficiency and security. -
The Human Side of AI: Using Technology to Support Industrial Workers and Reduce Burnout
Workplace burnout is at an all-time high, but AI can help -
Emerson and Cavendish Renewable Technology to Drive Innovation in Hydrogen Applications
Automation software and technologies were chosen to help improve efficiency, safety, emissions and faster time-to-market for hydrogen-based solutions. -
HIMA Group Wins Record Number of Incoming Orders in 2022
The HIMA Group completed another record year in 2022, seeing an 18% increase in incoming orders. -
Components in Industrial Robot Market Worth More Than $18 Billion by 2027
The components in industrial robots market was worth $10.5 billion in 2021. -
AMETEK Factory Automation Continues a Significant Reduction Lead Time for 953A Linear Displacement Transducer
AMETEK is committed to streamline the production processes and optimizing supply chain management, and this has resulted in a substantial decrease in the time it takes to deliver this critical component to customers worldwide. -
Innomotics: The Brand for the New Leading Supplier of Motors and Large Drives
Innomotics, a leading supplier of motor and large-drive systems, has launched with a new brand identity. -
KUKA Brings Mobile Robotic Solution for Increased Chip Production to SEMICON West 2023
Fabricators continue to seek ways to improve operational efficiency and increase output to meet surging demand for semiconductor chips. -
Embracing Zero Trust (Part 4 of 7): Continuous Supply-Chain Risk Awareness
This feature focuses on the fourth principle in Schneider Electric’s Zero Trust Model: Continuous Supply Chain Risk Awareness. -
ANCA Launches Inaugural Female Machinist Award
ANCA, a leading global manufacturer of CNC grinding machines, proudly announces the launch of its first Female Machinist Award. -
UL Solutions Achieves Accreditation for Automotive Functional and Autonomy Safety Certification Schemes
By earning this accreditation, UL Solutions demonstrated the quality, consistency, competence and impartiality of its functional safety and autonomy safety schemes, enabling UL Solutions to better serve the automotive and other industries in advancing the safety of new technologies. -
Bosch Rexroth Opens Production Plant in Mexico
The company is investing about 160 million euros in the new location and will create about 900 jobs by 2027. -
HIMA Expands Customer Solutions Center with a Security Lab
The new HIMA Security Lab, in cooperation with IT security specialist genua, brings state-of-the-art OT security solutions within reach. -
Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Boosted by NEMA and ISA Partnership
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) and the International Society of Automation (ISA) announced a memorandum of understanding to promote cybersecurity standards and practices for operation technology and industrial control systems. -
The Role of Software Solutions in the Implementation of Industry 4.0 Technologies
The role of software solutions in the implementation of Industry 4.0 Technologies including AI, big data, and -
Valmet to Deliver Valmet DNA Integrated Operations to Finnish LNG Company
Valmet DNA Integrated Operations platform is a scalable solution for managing off-grid distribution of energy. -
Who Is Responsible for Electrical Safety in the Workplace?
Workplace safety is everyone’s responsibility. -
ABB Celebrates 85 Years of the Technology That Revolutionized Emissions Monitoring
Today, URAS is widely used at industrial plants where ultra-precise measurement of gases is required for meeting environmental standards. -
European Union: Industries Invest Heavily in Robotics
Industrial robots in Europe are on the rise. -
ABB Awarded Electrification and Automation Contract for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s New Advanced Cold Rolling Mill
ABB technology will support increased energy efficiency and optimized zinc consumption, leading to greater sustainability in the steel production process. -
‘Steady’ Growth of 5-7% Forecast for Global Industrial Robot Market
Long-term demand for industrial robots to be fueled by the electric vehicle manufacturing sector. -
Unveiling the Essential Components for Achieving Secure Remote Access
The frequency of cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) systems has been increasing. The consequences of such threats can be catastrophic. -
Digital Twin Applications Vary by Industry
Users are applying digital twin technology to product lifecycle management (PLM) applications, asset lifecycle management (ALM) applications and the industrial metaverse. -
5 Ways to Transform Your Packaging Lines with Cutting-Edge Machine Vision Technology
5 ways to transform your packaging lines with cutting-edge machine vision technology and how to make the most of packaging vision systems -
ISA Launches Podomation, a New Podcast Focused on Automation and Cybersecurity
The International Society of Automation (ISA)–the leading professional society for automation and industrial cybersecurity–has announced its new podcast, “Podomation.” -
What is ETHOS and Why Now? How Will it Help Critical Infrastructure?
ETHOS is dissected, including the background, information sharing challenges and trends, as well as benefits -
Influencing OT Security Strategy and Execution When You’re Not the CISO
As an OT leader within an industrial organization, how do you influence security policy when you do not own the strategy? -
IERA Award Recognizes Innovative Start-Up
“The IERA Award recognizes category-creating, world-changing robot companies,” said Andra Keay, IERA Awards chair and vice president of the RAS Industrial Activities Board. -
ISA Launches Fire and Gas Mapping Certificate Training Program
With a focus on proactive safety measures, the course is designed to address the critical need for comprehensive safety strategies in industrial environments. -
OMV Petrom Wins ISA100 Wireless Excellence in Automation Award
The company won for leadership in digitalization and innovation in real-time oil field monitoring applications. The engineering team will be presenters at the 2023 ISA Automation and Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs. -
Grace Technologies Acquires Perpetua Power Source Technologies
Grace Technologies is expanding its industrial IoT solutions with the acquisition of Perpetua Power Source Technologies. -
ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Launches New Website
The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA)–a collaborative forum to advance operational technology (OT) cybersecurity awareness, education, readiness, standardization and knowledge sharing–has announced its new website. -
Embracing Zero Trust (Part 3 of 7): Logical and Physical Segmentation
As part of an ongoing series that discusses the seven principles in our Zero Trust model, this blog focuses on our third principle, logical and physical segmentation, and how we apply it within our company. -
Is Data Noise in Process Control Degrading Performance?
Greg McMillan discusses the topic, "Is data noise in process control degrading performance?" -
Supply Chain Issues: How Can Businesses Maximize Efficiency?
The right labor-saving and handling equipment is vital to help overcome delays and staff shortages. -
READY Robotics and the Industrial Solutions Network of CED Empower Industrial Customers with ForgeOS
ForgeOS combines power and simplicity in a single app-based interface for robots, vision systems, conveyors, and other peripherals using common industrial protocols. -
3D Printing Industry Totals $3.7B in Q1 2023 with 10% Sequential Growth
The first quarter of 2023 in the global additive manufacturing market recorded double digit sequential growth versus Q4 2022, despite mounting economic challenges. -
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS USA Expands Operations with New Texas Production Facility
The new building will have assembly and office space totaling over 85,000 sq. ft. and is expected to begin assembling gear units by the end of June 2023. -
Xaba and Lockheed Martin Collaborate to Test Cognitive Autonomous Robots in Airframe Manufacturing
Xaba’s xCognition improved accuracy and consistency of the commercial robot by more than ten times. -
MassRobotics Announces Winner of Inaugural Robotics Medal Recognizing Women's Accomplishments
The Robotics Medal is the world's first major prize to recognize the wide-ranging impact of female researchers focusing on the development of robotics around the globe. -
German Robotics and Automation Sector on Track for Another Record Year
The German robotics and automation sector is on track for another record year: the industry is forecasting a 13% increase in sales to 16.2 billion euros in 2023. -
A3 Robotic Grinding & Finishing Conference Comes to Minneapolis July 25-26
The event offers the latest in abrasive processes, material finishing and robotics; an optional tour of 3M innovation centers; and a keynote by 3M chief science advocate and corporate scientist Jayshree Seth. -
IFS Acquires Poka
IFS is extending capabilities with Poka connected worker technology to empower factory and field workers to work smarter, safer and drive productivity and efficiency. -
World’s Most Remote Robot Automates Amazon Reforestation Project
This pilot project between ABB Robotics and non-profit organization Junglekeepers demonstrates the potential of robotics and Cloud technology in reversing deforestation. -
Maeve Aerospace Adopts Siemens Xcelerator to Develop Next-gen, All-electric, Zero Emissions Commuter Aircraft
The Siemens Xcelerator portfolio was used to develop the digital twin of the next generation of Maeve’s zero-emissions, all-electric aircraft. -
Digital Twin Consortium Elects New Steering Committee Chair
The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) announced it has elected Dr. Said Tabet, Chief Architect, Office of the CTO, Dell Technologies, as the new chair of its steering committee. -
Navigating the Path to Workforce Optimization
As teams begin implementing Industry 4.0 use cases, they may find a lack of expertise and the difference in IT and OT approach holds back progress. It’s vital to align OT and IT goals to identify the infrastructure investments required to support them. -
Understanding Kubernetes Cloud-Native Computing
Kubernetes is maturing into a general-purpose computing platform and basic building block of modern cloud infrastructure and applications. -
Embracing Zero Trust (Part 2 of 7): Least-Privilege Access
Part 2 of the series delves into Schneider Electric's second zero trust principle which is Least-Privilege Access, a concept that is essentially a fundamental requirement of security and a core building block of any zero-trust model. -
Key Features to Look For in a SOAR Solution
Key features to look for in a SOAR solution, including scalability, customization, and ease of integration -
How to Streamline Workflows Using Automation
How to streamline workflows using automation: including types, steps, and benefits -
US Government Reaffirms Its Commitment to Public-Private Partnership on Critical and Emerging Technology Standards
US Government Reaffirms Its Commitment to Public-Private Partnership on Critical and Emerging Technology Standards including communication/networking, cybersecurity and privacy -
What Is MES, and Why Should Manufacturers Invest In It?
Whilst MES has established itself with some of the major manufacturers, there’s still a large number of businesses that could stand to benefit from the solution but simply don’t have enough understanding about the tangible benefits it can bring to their operation. -
SmartRay Unveils New Korean Branch Office
SmartRay GmbH, manufacturer of cutting-edge 3D sensors for demanding, high-precision automated inspection, has unveiled a new office in South Korea responding to market demands. -
AI Investment on the Rise, But Manufacturers Still Missing Production Potential
This inaugural “State of Production Health” survey reveals that production health and supply chain optimization rank as top AI use cases, but manufacturers are missing out on sustainability and efficiency opportunities. -
London Stansted Airport Selects Samotics to Increase Reliability of Critical Baggage Systems
London Stansted Airport has selected Samotics to help reduce airport delays for its 27+ million annual travelers by improving the reliability of critical baggage handling equipment. -
Embracing Zero Trust (Part 1 of 7): Verification, Visibility and Validation
Through a seven-part series, we want to provide a real-life perspective on how to practically and continuously apply zero trust, starting with our first principle: continuous verification, visibility and validation. -
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) Achieves International TÜV Certification for Safety Features
TÜV Rheinland certifies 13 safety functions on MiR’s MiR600 and MiR1350 autonomous mobile robots (AMR) for heavy loads, a vital step towards building trust in AMR safety and meeting customer expectations in a maturing market. -
ABB and China Telecom Unveil Joint Digitalization and Industrial IoT Lab
The laboratory is a collaboration between ABB Measurement & Analytics China Technology Center and E Surfing IoT, China Telecom’s Internet of Things subsidiary. -
Siemens Presents €2 Billion Investment Strategy to Boost Future Growth, Innovation and Resilience
To boost future growth, drive innovation and increase resilience, Siemens presented its investment strategy which includes €2 billion mainly for new manufacturing capacity as well as innovation labs, education centers and other own sites. -
Takayuki Ito Elected as Vice President of the International Federation of Robotics
The Executive Board of the IFR has elected Japanese Takayuki Ito (Fanuc Corporation) as its new vice president. Mr. Ito succeeds Kenji Yamaguch. -
IT-OT Convergence Has Always Been the Path Forward
Long before Industry 4.0 and cloud-connected architectures became possible, innovators championed PC-based technologies for industrial automation. -
SVS-Vistek Cameras Test Holographic Imaging as a New Sensor Concept in Automotive Engineering
Scientists at the University of Stuttgart (1) have conducted a large-scale experiment using SVS-Vistek cameras to investigate the potential of using holographic imaging in the reliable environmental perception of foggy conditions. -
Banner Engineering Expands EPLAN Product Portfolio, Enables More Efficient Machine and Plant Systems Design
Industrial automation manufacturer Banner Engineering announced the expansion of its presence in the EPLAN Data Portal. -
Emerson Outlines Strategy and Progress in 2022 ESG Report
The report highlights achievements of greenhouse gas emissions goal, culture evolution and energy transition solutions. -
Siemens Brings Real-time Supply Chain Intelligence to Siemens Xcelerator and the Digital Twin
The integrated solutions provide customers with real-time visibility into global component availability, demand, cost and compliance data. -
ABB Makes Low-carbon Copper Commitment in Metallurgy Technologies for Customers Globally
The wire from global provider Dahrén will help reduce the CO2 footprint from ABB electromagnetic stirrer manufacturing.