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How Automation Is Becoming the Backbone of Tomorrow’s Clean‑Energy Ecosystems
Industrial automation in clean energy is transforming how electricity is produced, stored and delivered. -
OPSWAT and Emerson to Strengthen Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Operators
Strategic collaboration expands operational technology (OT)‑safe patch management capabilities to Emerson’s Ovation Automation. -
Report: Cyber Resilient Infrastructure Starts with Early, Strategy-Driven Design
A new report from Black & Veatch and Takepoint Research finds that OT cybersecurity is still introduced too late in most industrial capital projects, increasing long‑term risk and cost. -
Yokogawa Obtains Certification to O-PAS Standard’s OPC UA Profile, an Industry First
Yokogawa's OpreX Open Automation SI Kit for Open Process Automation systems has been certified for conformance with the OPC Unified Architecture profile of the Open Process Automation Standard. -
Monolithic Namespace Is a Liability, Not a Strategy
The industry has been so focused on solving the integration problem that it has ignored the failure mode problem. -
Cadence and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Reinvent Engineering for the Age of AI and Accelerated Computing
The expanded collaboration combines agentic AI, physics-based simulation and digital twins to accelerate engineering across semiconductors, physical AI systems and AI factories. -
HANNOVER MESSE 2026: Industrial AI as Competitive Game-Changer
More than 3,000 exhibitors will be demonstrating how the targeted deployment of industrial AI, robotics, automation and digitalization translates directly into measurable competitive advantages. -
Hands-On Automation Learning Prepares Students for the Future
Kettering University developed a collaborative program between education and industry to prepare students for meaningful, high-impact careers. -
ZAPI GROUP’s Virtual Conference Focuses on Mobile Robotics, Electrification and Logistics
This global forum is for engineers in construction, agriculture and material handling who are making the industrial and commercial vehicles of the future. -
ABB Grinding Technology to Strengthen Future Metals Supply Through Major Mining Development in Australia
International mining company Harmony Gold has selected ABB to supply gearless and ring-geared mill drive systems for flagship Eva Copper Mine Project in Queensland. -
Predictive Maintenance: Using Displacement Sensors for Real-Time Condition Monitoring
Learn how laser, eddy and other displacement sensors work and how they plug into IIoT PdM systems. They’re game changers on the shop floor. -
Siemens Powers DrinkPAK’s Expansion with Advanced Automation and Digital Technologies
Siemens manufacturing and infrastructure technologies, coupled with financial services, optimize DrinkPAK’s Fort Worth facility operations. -
Primus and Movu Robotics Partner to Advance Automated Facility Performance
Through a new strategic partnership with Movu Robotics, Primus is expanding its ability to deliver fully integrated automation solutions as part of its design-build approach. -
KUKA Unveils Vision for Automation 2.0 as Physical AI Reshapes Global Manufacturing
KUKA is repositioning itself to expand its global leadership role in the age of Physical AI, or what KUKA refers to as “Automation 2.0.” -
Automha and Comau to Showcase Integrated Logistics Automation Solutions at MODEX 2026
With the automated logistics market projected to exceed 10% of annual growth, the joint offering addresses rising demand for scalable, end-to-end logistics automation. -
Endress+Hauser Reports Positive Sales Results in 2025
In 2025, Endress+Hauser generated more than four billion euros in sales for the first time. -
Case Study: Small Municipality Streamlines and Standardizes Wastewater Treatment Sites with PLC Hardware
After decades using a mixture of specialized and commercial automation technologies, this utility operating many wastewater treatment installations is deploying solutions based on easy-to-use programmable logic controllers. -
ISA Celebrates Fifth Annual International Automation Professionals Day
The International Society of Automation (ISA), the leading professional society for automation, will celebrate its fifth annual International Automation Professionals Day on 28 April 2026. -
Why Secure Industrial Communication Depends on Deployment as Well as Protocols
The Industrial Security Harmonization Group (ISHG) has released a joint industry perspective highlighting a critical truth in industrial cybersecurity. -
Telit Cinterion Demonstrates deviceWISE Industrial Active Intelligence at Hannover Messe 2026
See how deviceWISE integrates with Lenovo platforms and NVIDIA edge AI to deliver enterprise grade industrial autonomy. -
KUKA to Highlight Advanced Automated Welding Solutions at FABTECH Canada 2026
The new KUKA arc_cellerate Index cell is the company's standardized welding solution designed as an economical and efficient option for high-mix, low-volume applications. -
Geminus AI, Bapco Energies and SLB to Deploy Physics-Native AI to Optimize Bahrain’s Energy Infrastructure
Geminus AI announced a strategic partnership with Bapco Energies and SLB to deploy physics-native artificial intelligence for real-time, system-wide optimization of Bahrain’s upstream production system. -
Industry 5.0: The Digital Journey of Enterprise-Wide Intelligence
The quest for optimization begins with digital connectivity, unlocking opportunities for insight generation, automated modeling and predictive maintenance, all essential for productivity in today’s demanding process environments. -
Momentum of Late-2025 Machinery Demand Carries Into Q1 of 2026
The total value of 2026 orders through February has reached $930.5 million, 26% above the first two months of 2025. -
The One Protocol Every Data Center Will Need in 2026
Redfish-inside PLCs — driven by Unitronics — are reshaping cooling, control and DCIM integration. -
HANNOVER MESSE: From the Battery Cell to Battery Recycling
At HANNOVER MESSE, around ten companies will jointly present the "Battery Use Case" showcase. -
Manufacturing's AI Moment: The Tech Powering the Workforce to Take the Next Industrial Leap
Here's how manufacturers translate AI investment into real-world gains on the shop floor. -
Jacobi Robotics Signs Collaboration with ABB Robotics to Bring AI-Powered Palletizing to ABB’s Integrator Network
ABB Robotics will incorporate Jacobi’s OmniPalletizer AI software with its robotics hardware and software, giving system integrators a productized path to mixed-case palletizing. -
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in India Breaks Ground on Expanded New Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in India announces the development of its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Bengaluru, Karnataka, a greenfield investment that increases production capacity by 30%. -
From Vision to Reality: Making AI Agents Work at Scale
Orchestration is the missing link to scale AI. Here's why. -
BlueBotics to Highlight Fleet Manager Standardization and Advanced Obstacle Avoidance for AGVs/AMRs at MODEX 2026
The Swiss navigation leader will share expertise on unified fleet management, efficient AGV and AMR operation and advanced obstacle avoidance, highlighting how its ANT technology supports predictable, scalable mobile robot operations. -
ISA Podcast Breaks Down OT Cybersecurity in the Maritime Sector
The latest episode of Podomation examines the next wave of maritime cybersecurity with Marco Ayala and Steve Mustard. -
Valmet’s Automation Ensures Safe, Efficient Operation at the Complex Multifuel Waste-to-Energy Plant in Poland
Valmet will supply the complete Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) and safety systems for PEC Gliwice Sp. z o.o.’s new waste-to-energy steam unit. -
Plus One Robotics Surpasses 2 Billion Picks and Celebrates 10 Years of AI-Powered Warehouse Innovation
Doubling its pick count in just two years, Plus One continues to demonstrate that AI-powered robotics can deliver measurable, repeatable results at scale. -
Siemens Accelerates AI Chip Verification to Trillion Cycle Scale with NVIDIA Technology
NVIDIA and Siemens have mastered a task previously considered impossible, capturing tens of trillions of cycles over a span of just a few days. -
Preparing Manufacturing Cybersecurity for the ‘Silver Tsunami’
The “silver tsunami” refers to the large-scale retirement of the Baby Boomer workforce, which can be especially impactful in the manufacturing sector. -
Honeywell to Help Boost Fuel Production and Enhance Workforce Capabilities at Dangote Refinery
Digital process and automation technologies will help Africa’s largest refinery increase operational efficiency and throughput, enhance equipment reliability and maximize asset value. -
Control Station Names Braskem’s Neal Plant Industry Leader in PID Performance
The recognition honors the Braskem facility’s exceptional performance in achieving world-class PID control loop effectiveness as measured by Overall Controller Effectiveness (OCE). -
Yokogawa Integrated Control and Safety System Receives ISASecure Certification
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that its integrated control and safety system has received ISASecure System Security Assurance (SSA) Level 1 certification. -
Hilscher Enables Seamless Drive Replacement in Legacy Fieldbus Systems
This is industrial communication at its best: open, flexible and built for coexistence. -
Mexico’s Water Industry Demands Now Met With ABB’s Vertical Hollow Shaft Motors
Designed for vertical pumping applications, ABB VHS motors are engineered for critical industries including agriculture, mining, municipal water, wastewater treatment and industrial processing. -
SEMI Reports Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Reached $135 Billion in 2025, Up 15% Year-on-Year
In 2025, the global front-end semiconductor equipment market posted solid growth, with wafer processing equipment sales increasing 12% and other front-end segments rising 13%. -
SEER Robotics Brings ‘All Robots, One Platform’ Vision and AMRs to MODEX 2026
SEER Robotics is appearing at MODEX in Atlanta from April 13-16 showcasing its "all robots, one platform" concept and live demonstrations of AMRs suited to a range of different material handling tasks. -
Case Study: Schneider Electric Demonstrates How AI-Powered, Open Software Defined Automation Transforms Green Hydrogen With Microsoft
AI‑driven engineering, open automation and edge intelligence unlock a fast, future‑ready path out of legacy systems. -
PI Launches Cryogenic 6-Axis Hexapod Development Program to Advance Quantum Precision
As quantum and photonics technologies continue to evolve, the need for precise optical alignment under cryogenic conditions is becoming increasingly critical. -
HANNOVER MESSE and 'Made for Germany' Send Strong Signal
HANNOVER MESSE is positioning the industrial application of artificial intelligence at the center of industrial policy considerations in Germany and Europe. -
BitFlow Frame Grabber Selected by NASA for Space Radiation Testing of InGaAs Infrared Camera
BitFlow, Inc. announced that its Axion-CL Camera Link frame grabber was selected by engineers at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center as the ground-based interface device in a system-level Single Event Effects test campaign. -
Robot Density Surges in Europe, Asia and Americas
The Western European countries reached a record 267 robots per 10,000 employees in the manufacturing industry 2024 — ahead of North America with 204 units and Asia with 131 units. -
Mouser Electronics Explores How Artificial Intelligence Shapes Everyday Technologies and Experiences
"AI is quickly moving from experimental technology into products people rely on every day, and engineers play a major role in shaping how it's applied," said Jeff Newell, president of Mouser Electronics. -
Accelerate Quality Deviation Investigations Using Advanced Analytics and AI Platforms
Advanced analytics and AI tools, paired with SME knowledge, are helping processors accelerate quality deviation investigations, conduct intelligent root cause analyses, improve reporting ease and accuracy, and increase operational optimization insights. -
Orange Precision Measurement and Hilscher Achieve Breakthrough in Multiprotocol Industrial Communication
Orange Precision Measurement deployed three industrial Ethernet protocols PROFINET, EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP, alongside the DeviceNet fieldbus protocol. -
How Smart Roasting Automation Scaled Quality and Cut Emissions for Fresh Roasted Coffee
When Andrew Oakes of Fresh Roasted Coffee decided to scale, he set out to build production operations that focused on sustainability and consistency. The technology that made it possible was waiting for him in a Loring Smart Roaster. -
ABB Robotics to Showcase Next-Generation Automation and Digital Solutions at MACH 2026
ABB Robotics will showcase collaborative cells for arc welding and machine tending, as well as Flexloader FP800, a compact pallet-based 3D vision-enabled industrial solution for picking of stacked parts. -
Reshoring Survey Will Provide Insights to Focus U.S. Industrial Policy
The Reshoring Initiative has launched the industry-wide survey examining what is factoring into manufacturers’ decisions on whether to reshore factories and supply chains. -
Report: Industrial AI Moves Into Physical Operations, Readiness Gaps Determine Scale
According, to Cisco's report, two thirds of industrial organizations have moved to active AI deployments in live operational environments. -
PowerFlex 755: A Reliable Solution for High-Performance Industrial Drive Systems
In modern industrial automation, variable frequency drives (VFDs) play a critical role in improving energy efficiency, optimizing motor performance and enhancing system reliability. -
Real-Time Localization: Precise, Scalable Data Collection for Industrial Assets
Combining industrial grade ultra‑wideband technology and the omlox open locating standard, SICK’s Coriva real-time location system continuously monitors vehicles, goods and material to support operational efficiency improvements. -
IFS Breaks With Industry Convention Pricing to Unlock Enterprise-Wide AI Adoption
By moving away from user-based licensing to a model grounded in operational reality, IFS is enabling customers to pay by assets, rather than users. -
Emerson and Strategic Biofuels to Deliver Renewable Carbon-Neutral Power to Louisiana
Strategic Biofuels chose Emerson to automate one of the most advanced carbon capture projects in the United States. -
How Does Sustainable Supply Chain Planning Cut Carbon 25% and Boost Resilience?
Discover how integrating sustainability with virtual twins cuts carbon by 25% while improving operational resilience by 30%. -
The Human Side of Industrial Cybersecurity, and Why Consultants Align With ISA/IEC 62443
ISA/IEC 62443 brings structure to cybersecurity work in a way that reflects how industrial environments actually function, how teams of real humans collaborate and how risk is experienced in the real world. -
Siemens Expands Its Private 5G Infrastructure to the United States and Seven Additional Countries
"The industrial world deserves a 5G solution that speaks its language," said Axel Lorenz, CEO of Process Automation at Siemens. -
Report: Renewable Energy Investment Accelerates in the Middle East Amid Focus on Energy Security and Infrastructure
Investment in renewable energy projects in the Middle East totalled US$12.9 billion in 2025, up from US$10.1 billion in 2024, according to a report by Ansarada. -
Molex Completes Acquisition of Smiths Interconnect, Expanding Portfolio of High-Reliability Connectivity Solutions
The combined expertise across 90 plants in 22 countries offers more localized design and engineering support throughout North America, Europe and Asia. -
Rockwell Automation's ROKStudios Video Series Launches New Season Exploring the Journey From Automation to Autonomy
The new episodes feature global manufacturers and industry leaders sharing real-world perspectives on resilience, sustainability and digital transformation. -
National Welding Month 2026 Honors Three Decades of Craftsmanship, Careers and Community
In 2026, AWS marks the 30th anniversary of this nationwide observance under the theme, “Celebrating Welding Since 1996.” -
SEMI Projects Double-Digit Growth in Global 300mm Fab Equipment Spending for 2026 and 2027
Strong AI and advanced node demand will propel semiconductor equipment investments. -
Overcome Critical Cooling Challenges With Non-Intrusive Instrumentation
As cloud computing and AI demand surge, data centers require accurate, reliable and scalable measurement solutions to meet expanding needs. -
Safety and Edge Computing: Implementation of Non-Interfering Edge Analytics to HIPPS
Overcoming the constant challenge to maintain strict independence of functional safety while improving life cycle performance, diagnostics and reliability. -
ABB and Syre to Explore Technologies for Industrial-Scale Textile Recycling
ABB and Syre have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore automation, electrification and digitalization for textile-to-textile polyester recycling in Vietnam. -
Radix Announces RUSH 2026: Scaling Industrial AI from Vision to Value
Radix is bringing together senior executives from the energy, manufacturing, chemicals and infrastructure sectors for RUSH 2026, a one-day industrial AI thought leadership event on April 14, 2026, in Houston. -
HARTING Marks 40 Years in the U.S. With Major Americas Manufacturing and R&D Expansion
Fueled by 33% YoY growth, HARTING is doubling down on U.S. and Mexico production to strengthen regional supply chains and power next-gen industrial innovation. -
Radiant Vision Systems Merges With Konica Minolta Sensing Americas to Expand Global Sensing Solutions
This integration takes place on April 1, 2026, combining two leaders in the sensing market to better serve customers. -
From Variability to Value: Implementing Profitable Target Shifts on Continuous Sheet Processes
Operating mean targets can be shifted after variability has been reduced or stabilized to increase cost savings and production. This article explains how. -
Ask the Automation Pros: How Can You Ensure the Best Rate of Change in the PID Manipulated Variable?
What is the best strategy to get the best rate of change in the PID for a manipulated variable, or is there a more elegant solution within the control strategy itself? Answer includes example applications and guidance on how PID tuning can meet objectives. -
RS Celebrates Engineering Week 2026 With Local STEM Students
RS welcomed eighth-grade members of the local Young Women’s Leadership Academy’s Girls Excelling in Math and Science student teams to tour its high-tech facilities. -
HARTING Expands 3D Printing Expertise
HARTING's new Centre of Competence Additive Manufacturing focuses on various 3D printing processes and materials. -
A3 Launches Introduction to Industrial Robotics Course
A3's on-demand, industry-backed training helps workforce navigate rapid automation growth. -
Industry 4.0 Market Projected to Surpass 1.2 Trillion USD by 2035
The Industry 4.0 Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than 149.2 billion USD to more than 1.2 trillion USD by 2035, according to the latest study by Global Market Insights, Inc. -
MDS Servo Drive Systems: Architecture, Performance and Practical Applications in Modern CNC Automation
Here's a comprehensive analysis of Mitsubishi MDS systems, including architecture, key features, series comparison and real-world applications. -
Case Study: Revolutionizing Cheese Production With AI and Machine Vision
Industrial machine vision, combined with robotics, enables cheese dairies, for the first time, to inspect thousands of wheels continuously throughout the entire aging process. -
Cognite and NVIDIA Operationalize NV-Tesseract to Transform Industrial Forecasting
The strategic integration combines Cognite’s Industrial Knowledge Graph and AI agents with NVIDIA’s time-series AI model to drive operational efficiency and predictive accuracy at scale. -
Five Digital Solutions Shaping the Path Toward Global Water Digitalization
The world has entered a state of water bankruptcy, according to the UN. Digitalization is key to safeguarding the future of water. -
Choosing the Right Metal Shaping Method in 2026
What are the main differences between chemical etching and other metal shaping methods? -
Universal Robots and Scale AI Launch Imitation Learning System to Accelerate AI Model Training, Bridging the 'Lab-to-Factory' Gap
The AI Trainer marks a tectonic shift as robots move from pre-programmed applications to fully AI-driven tasks. -
Honeywell and Rhombus Introduce AI-Driven, Cloud Video and Access Solution to Modernize Building Security
The collaboration addresses rising demand for integrated cloud access and video solutions that simplify management across multiple facilities. -
ABB and VoltaGrid Extend Collaboration on Data Center Power Infrastructure
ABB will supply 35 additional synchronous condensers with flywheel technology and eHouses for major power generation projects globally for VoltaGrid. -
Adapting to Change: How Precision Gearbox Manufacturers Are Driving Growth
Precision gearbox manufacturers are repositioning themselves as system-level enablers in the robotics ecosystem, rather than pure component suppliers. -
Limble and VibeCloud Integrate Predictive Maintenance Insights With Work Order Execution
The new partnership automates work orders from condition monitoring alerts. -
ICS Security Market 2026 Report: ICS Market Expected to Reach 29.21 Billion USD in 2030
The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing connectivity of industrial control systems, rising cyber incidents targeting critical infrastructure and growing regulatory scrutiny. -
interpack 26: COPA-DATA Presents Automation Software for Transformation
COPA-DATA will be presenting its zenon software platform at interpack, the Düsseldorf trade fair for packaging, from May 7 to 13, 2026. -
Beyond IoT: The New Foundations of Resilient Industry
Instead of focusing solely on connecting devices, companies must create systems that organize data, apply intelligence where it is most effective and support the people responsible for running complex operations. -
Control Station and Dimension Software Partner to Connect Control Performance Monitoring With Enterprise Operations Intelligence
The integration of PlantESP and Asset Intellect helps manufacturers turn control loop diagnostics into faster operational decisions. -
Critical Manufacturing Named in 2026 Gartner Market Guide for MES
The report highlights a broader shift toward more connected manufacturing systems. -
NCC Group Research Finds Global Ransomware Attacks Decreased 8% in February
635 ransomware incidents occurred in February 2026, according to a new report from NCC Group. -
Using Automation to Navigate Shifting Manufacturing Market Tides
Manufacturers today need to ride waves of rapidly shifting tariffs, costs, customer demands and supply chain dynamics. -
Basler AG and Orbbec Launch Technology Partnership for Industrial 3D Vision in Logistics and Factory Automation
The first result of the partnership is the Basler Stereo mini 3D camera, which will be presented at LogiMAT 2026. -
The Shrinking AI Revolution: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better, Especially in Manufacturing
As manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0, smart factories and connected operations, a different reality is emerging: smaller, more efficient AI models are often the better tool for the job. -
Control Station Appoints Process Control Expert Chris Christie, PhD to Lead Growing Optimization Services Business
The role targets billions lost annually to poor control loop performance and process variability. -
Robots That Pay for Themselves: RobotLAB CEO’s New Guide for Modern Business Leaders
The book serves as a practical playbook for moving robotics beyond the experimental phase and turning it into a profitable operational tool.