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On May 10, 2023, the CODESYS Technology Day took place in Kempten/Allgäu. With 500 guests from all over the world, the conference hosted by the CODESYS Group was booked to capacity.

Faith Technologies, an energy expert and national leader in automation solutions, electrical planning, engineering and installation, has been recognized as a Gold System Integrator partner in the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork.

PBC Linear is pleased to announce that its Applied Cobotics Cobot Feeder, a CNC machine feeding application kit which delivers and stages parts to be placed into a machining process, has received Universal Robots+ (UR+) partner certification from Universal Robots.

AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology has announced 2023 premiere dates for its IMTS+ Original Series.

This application of automation, digitalization and artificial intelligence technologies ensure manufacturing stability, improve flexibility and efficiency and reduce costs.

According to updated research by market intelligence firm Interact Analysis, the collaborative robot (cobot) market will enjoy modest growth out to 2032, with annual growth rates sitting at around 20%.

Competitive intralogistics requires extensive automation, something that is inconceivable without micromotors. Drive systems from FAULHABER prove their ability to perform in that setting.

PureCycle Technologies' mission is to transform plastic waste into an infinitely sustainable material ending the culture of single-use plastic and created to truly circular economy.

The family-lead business celebrates a century of textile innovation.

Pickit3D and Zivid, two leading companies in the field of 3D vision robot automation, are excited to announce a strategic partnership to jointly address the growing automation needs of the automotive industry.

Four benefits of an automated powder coating system including productivity, increased speed, and faster system training times

Cobot, magnetic levitation handling system and Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) working together will show the potential of the latest generation of automation technology.

IDTechEx believes that digital manufacturing can be deconstructed into two main themes: safe human-robot interaction (HRI) to achieve higher productivity and an increased level of autonomous mobility for material and goods transportation.

While HMI/SCADA technology is relatively mature, there is still a lot of room for innovations that benefit developers and end users alike.

The company attributes its continued growth and success in EAM to its continued focus on building rich capabilities aligned to deep industry expertise and the acquisition of IFS Ultimo in 2022.

In this article, PSA explains which environments require edge computing, which cases of IoT + edge tandem are the most promising, and how to distribute working loads competently over IoT ecosystem.

NewTek recently designed its 100th custom LVDT Position Sensors with a vented body and modified lead lengths to address the unique operating specifications for a downhole drilling application.

Manufacturers considering cloud PCs and other IT infrastructure modernization strategies should ask these questions of their solutions and suppliers.

Advancements in MiR’s flexible, safe and cost-effective AMRs, including enhanced software capabilities and artificial intelligence (AI), speed deployments, improve efficiencies and deliver faster ROI.

Emerson invites U.S. students pursuing collegiate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields to apply for its 2023 Emerson Discrete Automation Scholarship.

The brand refresh reflects the company’s evolution and commerce leadership position.

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA)–a collaborative forum to advance operational technology (OT) cybersecurity awareness, education, readiness, standardization and knowledge sharing–announced its new website.

Hannover Messe has increasingly featured sustainability, flexibility and energy efficiency in automation as key themes.

Drive manufacturer Flender has officially completed construction work on the expansion of its site in Voerde, Germany, with the opening of its new logistics and storage hall for the assembly of large gear units.

Nowicki injectors save time, reduce brine loss and offer unique easy-to-clean features.

As Europe undergoes a digital transformation and faces potential geopolitical and cybersecurity challenges, attention is being focused on the need for a secure and resilient space-based telecommunications system to meet changing requirements.

Phishing remains the top attack vector, implicated in a staggering 74% of cyberattacks—but as companies have improved their defenses, cybercriminals are upping their game.

Korea Association of Robot Industry brings its first national pavilion in the U.S. to Detroit at AUTOMATE 2023.

Partners bring process and automation experience to reduce time and cost for scaling green hydrogen production, accelerating decarbonization of industry.

Endress+Hauser invested more money in research and development than ever before in 2022, thus underscoring the company’s innovation ambitions.

OnLogic returns to the exhibitor floor at Automate, North America’s largest automation trade show in Detroit, to demonstrate their latest innovations in high-performance industrial computing.

ASRock Industrial has announced its showcased product line-up for the upcoming COMPUTEX 2023, one of the world's most influential computer and technology trade show with global companies and professionals.

The demonstration plant in Marl, Germany will make large-scale chemical reactions such as hydroformylation significantly more sustainable.

The survey found that nearly 70% of Engineering Executives feel pressure to adopt AI.

Changes are not always welcome if not communicated well in advance. Successfully transforming processes require a top-to-bottom approach with the involvement of all participants, a well-just purpose and defined strategies.

The VDMA Robotics board has appointed a new board member: Erich Schober, CSO of KUKA Deutschland GmbH.

At this year’s Automate show, AGV/AMR navigation leader BlueBotics will highlight how its ANT server management software enables the creation of multi-brand fleets.

Greg McMillan and Russ Rhinehart discuss the idea of facing broad change

Recent Outlook of Cybersecurity Threats in the Construction Sector—including identifying weak spots and proactive steps to boost cybersecurity

AI and connected digital networks will make robots easier to use, enabling them to take on more tasks in new industries.

The Association for Advancing Automation report shows just under 10,000 units purchased in Q1 2023, down 21% from Q1 2022.

Because DH+ is many years older than Ethernet, it's not not nearly as fast, sophisticated or flexible. However, it supported the manufacturing applications of its time very well.

Together for Sustainability–an initiative of 47 chemical companies–has chosen Siemens’ “Sigreen” solution for digital exchange of Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) data.

LinkWare Live, the world’s leading cloud-connected cable certification platform, allows contractors to manage test results and equipment, as well as generate reports.

CERATIZIT’s Executive Director of Technology and Solutions Mark Blosser has been selected to present at Siemens Realize LIVE U.S. conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 12-15, 2023.

In situations where owner/operators cannot trust their data or their data exists in an unusable format, how can they make the best decisions quickly and with confidence when it comes to operating their facility?

To provide cost-effective and efficient automotive electromobility production, KUKA Robotics will highlight its automated Friction Stir Welding (FSW) technology at FABTECH.

Cincoze will make an appearance at two major international exhibitions in May 2023: Automate and COMPUTEX.

At Automate, visit Digi-Key Electronics (#1613) for technical demos, information about systems integrator programs, win exciting prizes and more.

Pioneering technology uses light to decarbonize chemical production, helping manufacturers reduce both emissions and operational costs.

The partners have similar aims to make automation easier and more widely accessible through low-code programming and adding intelligence to robots.

Automated manufacturing is growing fast. As always, along with greater efficiency comes greater risk. The OT Threat Research team at TXOne Networks analyzes four automated factory trends that warrant focused cybersecurity attention: the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT); industrial robots; augmented reality (AR) devices; and additive manufacturing (AM).

ISA is proud to announce that its member community and discussion platform—ISA Connect—has won the prestigious Best Community Design Award from platform vendor Higher Logic.

At AUTOMATE 2023, Plus One Robotics will be demonstrating its parcel handling robotics platform for warehouse and sortation centers including its PickOne parcel induction solution and its human-in-the-loop remote supervision software.

Manufacturing management is increasingly recognizing the importance of manufacturing digitalization is a fundamental part of business strategy.

Scientists at the Technical University of Darmstadt have developed a highly accurate method for determining thermal solidification characteristics of metal parts built with laser-based powder bed fusion, an additive manufacturing technique.

Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division has announced that Hexagon has been identified as a Representative Vendor for the third straight year in the 2023 Gartner Market Guide for Enterprise Asset Management report.

Baumüller will be showing how with intelligent drive and automation technology, machine manufacturers and end users can determine and optimize the CO2 footprint of their machines and systems to significantly reduce energy costs.

Rockwell Automation, Inc., is pleased to announce a novel partnership with The Water Council (TWC) to promote corporate water stewardship across the world.

The market for collaborative robots is forecast to show strong growth over the coming years, with rising sales in industrial and non-industrial sectors and new application scenarios being developed.

Medical Manufacturing Technologies, Inc., a leading global provider of medical device manufacturing solutions, announced the acquisition of Somex Automation, an Ireland-based provider of custom automation equipment and processes for the medical device manufacturing industry.

Sparx Engineering, which was established in Houston in 2009 by co-founders David Headley, Rick Pettys and Paul Hoopingarner, has announced the opening of a new office in Dallas.

ABB will preview two major innovations: two higher payload GoFa collaborative robot variants and a completely new series of large robots.

The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals are pleased to announce a new partnership that will bring together their expertise and resources to strengthen the U.S. industrial base.

Rockwell Automation announced it has been positioned by Gartner as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES).

Clark Dressen, Dow Corporation global director, described extending the reach of systems with the application of private 5G networks at the 27th Annual ARC Industry Forum.

Zededa’s Transform Edge Computing conference highlighted why there's no place better place to compute than the cloud and how OT systems can benefit.

Global chemical engineering societies will collaborate to support industry’s adoption of hydrogen as an energy carrier in the drive to net zero.

Mallard Manufacturing will open the Mallard Innovation Lab: a customer-interactive testing center, R&D and automated and robotic processing facility.

Plus One Robotics, a provider of advanced AI vision software and solutions for robotic parcel handling, has announced new customer programs using Yaskawa Motoman robots.

Siemens has been named a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for the sixth consecutive time.

Robotic solutions with force sensitivity and artificial intelligence can enable jobs that typically require manual labor to be fully automated.

ABB will apply critical expertise to optimize the integration of the hydrogen and electricity production across entire ecosystem including automation, electrical and digital technologies.

Excerpt from new OT cybersecurity book, Industrial Cybersecurity Case Studies and Best Practices. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

The annual event focuses on the role of accurate measurements in addressing the challenges of providing safe, nutritious food to everyone globally.

Endress+Hauser has further cemented its dedication to providing much-needed insight and subject matter expertise to the process automation industry.

Teledyne will showcase its newest products and solutions at the Automate 2023 exhibition taking place May 22-25, in Detroit, USA.

Jean-Pierre Hathout succeeds Walter Vahey, who will serve as an advisor for the autonomous mobile robot (AMR) company until his planned retirement in 2024.

IIOT Cybersecurity is explained, including security planning, network design, cloud security, certification, and more.

Being operationally resilient requires a multitude of safeguards that span OT and IT. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

PALLITE has been honored with the first ever King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation 2023.

ABB announced today it has completed its acquisition of the Siemens low voltage NEMA motor business.

Senior executives at Okuma America Corporation recently announced new personnel appointments within its Sales organization to direct and support sales growth in the Americas.

Universal Robots, the Danish producer of collaborative robots (cobots) has announced a new partnership with Denali Advanced Integration, a leading services and global technology integrator.

Users benefit from faster commissioning, space-saving production and optional M2M communication as far as packaging.

Students, parents and educators are invited to participate in free tours, interact with industry professionals and learn about careers in automation and robotics.

Leuze is placing its strong growth on a broader footing and has expanded its executive management. Xavier Hamers joined the company on April 1, 2023.

Closing security gaps and strengthening security make organizations more resilient to future threats. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

Speed, flexibility and simplicity make EtherCAT a robust fieldbus contender. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.

AT – Automation Technology is starting a new chapter in its already 25-year company history and is expanding to North America.

Attendees will learn practical considerations, based on proven field deployments, for planning, operating and maintaining networks of any size.

In the last two years, the manufacturer of electrical and electronic connection technology has increased its sales by more than 50%.

India has entered the world´s top ten in annual robot installations.

Denali has announced a partnership with Universal Robots, the leading manufacturer of collaborative robots.

Delta has announced its Americas regional headquarters has become the first green building in Fremont, California, to achieve the LEED Zero Energy certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Established in 1963, LK Metrology has an impressive heritage dating back to the birth of coordinate measuring machine (CMM) technology.

Industrial Cybersecurity (ICS) will present workforce development findings including, "the who," "the why," and "the what," on 10 May

ABB has completed the divestment of its UK technical engineering consultancy business, part of its Energy Industries division, to TÜV Rheinland, following a strategic portfolio review.

Critical Manufacturing, a leading provider of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), has been recognized as a Leader in 2023 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Manufacturing Execution Systems for the third consecutive time.

Protocol stacks built to cybersecurity standards make device communication safer. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023 Volume 2: Connectivity & Cybersecurity.