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Carrier will serve as a founding and voting advisory board member. The company will help to advance various cybersecurity priorities.

The collaboration encompasses the hardware, software and engineering services needed to assess risk, monitor networks and manage security.

As defenders and engineers who need to keep systems running securely and safely, it’s important to understand how the adoption of IoT impacts visibility and security for OT systems.

At the 2021 Rockwell Automation Fair, the company discussed the expansion of its scope to provide a full set of products and services for manufacturing business digitalization. Rockwell Automation has put together resources, creating a new business model and positioning them as the primary resource for manufacturers industrial digitalization journey, including the conceptual stage, design, deployment and operations.

Inventor Ernest Neckhaim of FuTech Solution GmbH explains why sustainable packaging can only be a partial solution and why much of the recycling problem takes place far from the end-user business within the manufacturing industry itself.

The designation recognizes Seeq’s expertise in enabling faster insights for energy customers via advanced analytics features and innovations.

Companies partner to simplify product and production complexity through technology collaborations and new offerings.

New research from global market intelligence firm Interact Analysis shows that the market for industrial robot components will enjoy strong double digit growth in 2021, marking a clear turnaround after two years of disruption.

Acquisition bolsters company's position as a premier supplier of difficult to manufacture components for the aerospace and defense industries.

Enterprise Automation delivers reliable, high-quality monitoring and control systems solutions. Reekoh brings an agile integration platform as a service approach to this digital transformation partnership that seamlessly bridges data gaps between operational technology and information technology systems.

This overview highlights why people so often bring up AI as they talk about the most useful and compelling ways to create an Industry 4.0 factory.

Driving the future of the automotive industry: A research partnership between Ericsson and Porsche is leveraging the power of 5G to accelerate production capabilities at Porsche’s manufacturing production complex in Leipzig, Germany.

Siemens Digital Industries Software is selected as the preferred bidder for the next generation engineering environment and product data management environment.

TM Robotics CEO Nigel Smith 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.

PulsaCoP set-up allows for optical inspection of dense, granular suspensions during pulsating flow.

In an effort to advance interoperable communication in the Integrated Assembly Solutions industry, the VDMA Robotics + Automation association has published the first OPC UA specification for this application area.

Due to retirement, the previous managing directors, Dr. Thomas Bertolini and Gert Frech-Walter, will be handing over the reigns to the new five-person management team around Karl Faulhaber.

What things have been found most effective in building a rapport with maintenance technicians?

HARTING presenting numerous innovative solutions and products at digital press conference.

ABB is providing a package of metals industry-specific digital-ready solutions, including drives, controller and converter infrastructure, to enable Global Steel Wire (GSW), part of CELSA Group, to modernize operations at its Santander steel mill.

Lattice Semiconductor Corporation, the low power programmable leader, today announced the company will host a virtual seminar about the challenges, opportunities and latest programmable logic solutions for Industrial applications.

When an application requires a reliable, low-cost motor with simple operation, stepper motors can be hard to beat. However, the same straightforward design and driving method that make stepper motors popular can lead to resonance problems in certain conditions.

Comprehensive IoT-enabled monitoring solutions for remote assets can help various markets.

The designation of ISA/IEC 62443 as a horizontal standard will have many benefits to many different vendor stakeholders.

“Obtaining value from digital transformation is only possible if culture change is achieved,” said Dow Global Process Automation Technology Leader Paul Tomlin, during the ISA's Digital Transformation Virtual Conference.

By calibrating closed-loop digital twins in the intralogistics industry, warehouse managers are running operations at peak levels, unleashing orders to fly off the shelf.

Association for Advancing Automation (A3)’s Automate is expected to draw more than 20,000 attendees and 500+ exhibitors centered on robotics, machine vision, motion control and AI.

Hartnell and Festo Didactic partner to close the skills gap in Manufacturing & Agriculture.

Earlier this year, the ISA100WCI announced that the 2020 award had been presented to Fuji Oil Company, Ltd.

Attackers can circumvent obstacles to target Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks by using drones to bypass physical barriers. These drones can be equipped with signal jamming technology to automatically locate and disrupt part of the industrial communication infrastructure. Nozomi Networks Labs investigated the likelihood of attacks against low-power radio frequency WAN (LoRaWAN) technology used in IIoT networks.

So, who are the real leaders in digital transformation? ARC Advisory Group has been conducting research designed to identify them and is releasing a new report.

The program will empower students, employees, and employers with the necessary skills to succeed in the automation industry.

The carbon footprint will be reduced by up to 58% with additively manufactured eyewear.

Jagan Mohan Reddy Yeturu is being honored as an ISA Fellow for his work in wireless communications, data acquisition, transmitter interface, communication networks, Fieldbus, soft sensing and edge analytics to advance the field of automation and, specifically, power plant operations.

Thousands of participants from more than 100 countries attended Yokogawa’s Y NOW 2021: Realizing Autonomous Operations, held Nov. 2–4. The free virtual event featured presentations by dozens of industry powerhouses, from Shell to Saudi Aramco, Cisco Systems to Evonik Operations, and C3 AI to Microsoft.

Product releases and strengthened partnerships with global programming service providers enable mass volume remote secure programming, inhibiting malware injection, IP theft, and supporting software bill of materials (SBOM) legislation.

Faster, more robust connectivity makes safety possible, leading to more widespread cobot development progress.

The International Society of Automation and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance are proud to announce that the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has officially designated the IEC/ISA 62443 series of standards as “horizontal,” meaning that they are proven to be applicable to a wide range of different industries.

Integrating Sevensense AI and navigation technology will enable future autonomous mobile robots (AMR) to work in more dynamic, unstructured environments.

FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council have announced their decision to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications to meet the acute shortage of skilled industrial robotics and automation operators.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is announcing the addition of Urbx Logistics to its Diamond Partner OEM Program.

To realize the potential of smart factories and Industry 4.0, the coming together of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Operational Technology (OT) is essential. Achieving a working relationship is, however, going to take work, says Tom Richter.

WISER Systems, a leading provider of real-time location and tracking systems (RTLS), is proud to announce its selection as winner of the Use of Technology: Digital Transformation Award at the 2021 NC TECH Awards.

Jōb Industrial Services (Jōb), an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company serving the oil and gas, power, materials and chemical industries, has named Steve Wendel as president and chief operating officer (COO).

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Debra Phillips issued a statement upon President Biden's signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

AMETEK Process Instruments has announced the launch of its new e-commerce website for the United States market. Customers are now able to purchase AMETEK Process Instruments’ parts and accessories online, at their convenience.

Graham brings more than 20 years of process industry experience, along with demonstrated success driving growth and innovation at Seeq.

The Sacchi Group, one of Italy’s leading electrical product wholesalers has selected Vanderlande as a partner for a new ADAPTO goods-to-person (GtP) solution inside its existing warehousing facility in Desio, north of Milan.

Many decision makers are seeking clarity about how robotic automation can truly help fill the skills gap, improve worker safety, lower manufacturing costs, increase product quality, mitigate market fluctuations and more.

The relationship, of strategic importance for both firms' growth, expands Pierce Aerospace's manufacturing capabilities and increases Prudent American's IoT development capabilities.

Armin Haller, chief sales officer and member of the Executive Board at Güdel Group AG, was appointed vice chairman of the EUnited Robotics Board at the EUnited Robotics General Assembly.

Organizations collaborate to propel digital twins across manufacturing.

A weekly panel of experts from industry, media and academia look at the cutting edge of robotics, analysing how advances in automation are benefitting society and businesses, and what the future holds.

After two years without a physical trade fair, the organizers of Germany’s Hannover Messe 2022 focused on transformation and their next event’s themes of digitalization and sustainability.

A look at what ISA has achieved in 2021, and a look forward to continued growth for 2022.

Distinguishing between design and architecture is very important for any project.

To help drivers achieve improved visibility through fog, researchers from Purdue University and the University of Science and Technology of China developed an experimental off-axis spatiotemporally gated multimode laser scanning system.

AI and IoT-enabling technologies are crucial for digital twins.

If you're a machine builder or user maintaining hundreds of machines, then failures are the things you dread most. You know you need Predictive Maintenance, but the cost is often prohibitive. This article discusses a retrofit approach that uses an edge device to continuously measure a machine's critical parameters and send the sensor data to the cloud.

Hackers can exploit the flaw to gain access to encrypted files, for espionage, and to bypass copyright protection.

Daburn Electronics has announced the acquisition of EMSE, a medical air and vacuum system design and manufacturing company.

EDGECAM 2022 anticipates future capabilities for milling and turning; WORKNC software introduces "manufacturing aware" CAD for mold and die makers.

Online configurators and innovative products from Festo bring OEM and end-user solutions to market faster.

Transaction strengthens digital thread capabilities across the value chain.

Association for Advancing Automation (A3) stats show $1.48 billion in sales so far in 2021, surpassing the previous nine-month record set in 2017.

Industry experts reveal roadmaps to creating agile and sustainable businesses that can thrive in emerging ecosystems.

Foremost Electronics, the engineering-led, Essex-based importer and specialist distributor of electromechanical components, is continuing to grow its product offerings into the industrial and automation markets through increased cooperation with IDEC and leaders in machine automation and safety.

Collaboration would create a cloud-based, distributed, energy storage monitoring system, a full manufacturing execution system, and controls automation for a smart, connected factory of the future.

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that its Additive Manufacturing Network platform has been implemented at Schaeffler to connect its community of design engineers with its AM Fab Shop for additive manufacturing to facilitate collaboration, speed time to production and to foster greater application of the benefits of additive manufacturing (AM) within its value-chain.

Trelleborg Group has, through its business area Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, signed an agreement and finalized the acquisition of the privately owned US-based VB Seals Inc.

How can India better implement Industry 4.0 and IIOT into each of their processes?

Schneider Electric has joined other industrial leaders and pioneers to form UniversalAutomation.org, an independent, not-for-profit association managing the reference implementation of a shared source runtime. IT and OT software vendors, industrial end users, OEMs and academics will share a common automation software layer across their automation technology regardless of brand.

Certification to the ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 standard provides assurance that Johnson Controls and the YORK brand adhere to stringent ISASecure technical security requirements for IACS components.

From raw materials for plastics and semiconductor chips to household products such as toilet paper and hand sanitizer, one thing is abundantly clear: automated manufacturing is needed now.

Recently, Dayco’s San Luis Potosi (SLP), Mexico facility, is selected by Ford as one of its “ChEP 100 Best Managed Companies with outstanding Quality performance” for the year 2020.

Rokster’s professional services team helps clients with little to no security auditing experience use the SecurityGate.io platform to uncover cyber risks and understand what to do next.

OT/IT convergence introduces new attack surfaces in industrial control systems.

Partnerships with Dragos and CrowdStrike and a new Cybersecurity Operations Center are helping Rockwell customers adopt a more proactive cybersecurity approach covering the entire attack continuum–before, during and after an event.

Many are choosing to outsource SAM services rather than do this quality testing in-house. Outsourcing offers manufacturers key advantages, including capital cost savings on SAM systems, access to specialized expertise in image management and analysis, and the ability to diagnose and isolate material defects.

State of Industrial Cybersecurity report reveals only 21% of organizations achieved full maturity for ICS/OT cybersecurity and regularly inform the C-suite and board about OT cyber status.

Accredited FDT Test Sites are now equipped with dtmINSPECTOR5 to automate and streamline testing of new FDT 3.0 WebUI-based DTMs entering the market.

The vector award for the best e-chain applications is entering its eighth round–and applications will be accepted until Feb. 11, 2022.

AMETEK Surface Vision, the leading provider of online surface inspection solutions, has helped a major Japanese paper product manufacturer improve the quality of its papermaking, as part of an upgrade to its production facility.

The variable speed drive market is back on track, with 7.7% growth predicted for 2021. Interact Analysis' latest market research offers insight into three important trends influencing the drives market: functional safety, predictive maintenance and efficiency regulations.

You can also view the full committee hearing on The Evolving Cybersecurity Landscape: Industry Perspectives on Securing the Nation's Infrastructure.

Some lessons on analytics in manufacturing from semi’s fault detection and classification culture.

Bipartisan legislation passed by Congress today includes nearly $415 billion for modernizing America’s infrastructure through electrification.

2nd Gen PlantPAx Solution-in-a-Box with ztC Edge and Stratus Edge Computing Experience accelerate edge deployment and illustrate paths to success at the edge.

Orders of new manufacturing technology totaled $590 million in September 2021, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Dresser Utility Solutions, a solutions provider for utility companies, and Itron, Inc., which is innovating the way utilities and cities manage energy and water, have reached an agreement for the sale of Itron’s global gas regulator business and European commercial & industrial (C&I) gas metering business to Dresser Utility Solutions.

Yokogawa announces that it has acquired all shares of Insilico Biotechnology AG (“Insilico”), a Stuttgart, Germany-based developer and provider of bioprocess software and services.

You are invited to see a demonstration of the first open control system based on the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS) of The Open Group.

The HARTING-sponsored Volkswagen ID.4 EV USA tour team was awarded a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS Title.

Highly distinguished cybersecurity visionaries bring unmatched knowledge and insight to growing industrial security innovator.

What is the process for adopting new technology in your company, and how can you best implement?

Two key manufacturing nonprofits lead the drive to digital transformation and innovation.

NEMA retains officers from Southwire Company, Phoenix Contact, and Siemens USA.

The partnership with HT Solutions enables more organizations in the region to transform their threat automation, detection and prevention capabilities with the LogRhythm NextGen SIEM Platform.

Westfalia Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of logistics solutions for manufacturers and distributors, announces its automation technology will be installed in the new Ken’s Foods, Inc. warehouse located in McDonough, Georgia.

Francis Gregway “Greg” Shinskey, of North Tonawanda, N.Y., was born Oct. 29, 1931, and passed away peacefully in North Smithfield, R.I., on Sept. 25, 2021. He was 89.