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Global Ransomware Attacks Drop 17% Month-on-Month in January 2026
Global ransomware activity fell by 17% month-on-month in January, with 741 incidents recorded, but cyber security experts warn organizations should not become complacent. -
The Hidden Constraint in Modern Manufacturing: Decision Latency
Digital Intelligence offers a practical framework for reducing decision latency by connecting industrial data, enterprise systems and human expertise into faster operational feedback loops. -
Tavoron Acquires Doig Corporation, Strengthening Automation Distribution Capabilities Across the Upper Midwest
The transaction further expands Tavoron’s Automation Distribution segment and represents the company’s fourth add-on acquisition since its partnership with Fusion Capital Partners. -
Five Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize Manufacturing
As AI continues to evolve, its capacity to innovate and optimize will further solidify its role as a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. -
Robotics Award 2026 Goes to GoodBytz
The ROBOTICS AWARD 2026, one of the international robotics community's most coveted awards, was presented to startup company GoodBytz during the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview on Feb. 25. -
High-Efficiency Motors Market to Top $3 Billion in 2030
The market for high-efficiency motors is forecast to soar from $1.6 billion in 2024 to $3.1 billion in 2030. -
Rockwell Automation Opens Bologna Customer Experience Center to Accelerate Industrial Innovation Across Europe, Middle East and Africa
The new flagship facility empowers machine builders and manufacturers to overcome technology, workforce and supply chain challenges identified in latest global OEM research. -
Endress+Hauser Continues to Invest in Its US Manufacturing to Power Data Centers and Strengthen Core Industries
“Data centers are growing faster, and becoming more complex, than at any time in history,” said Tremel Wright, vice president Sales at Endress+Hauser. -
International Society of Automation (ISA) Announces Publication of New Standard for SCADA Systems
The ISA-112 Part 1 standard provides a framework for modernizing supervisory control and data acquisition systems and making them easier to design, build, operate and maintain. -
Humanoid Robots and Lithium-ion Batteries: Long-Term Commitment or Short-Term Convenience?
Since late 2024, humanoid robots and lithium-ion batteries (especially solid-state batteries) have repeatedly appeared together in industry headlines. -
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Reveals Its 2026 Dealers of Excellence
This year, 17 winners of its 2026 Dealers of Excellence program across North America achieved this recognition. -
Warehouse Research Finds Ergonomic Debt Is Threatening Operational Productivity
The survey uncovered growing "ergonomic debt" as warehouses face rising injuries, preventable turnover and performance slowdowns caused by outdated tools and unmeasured strain. -
Mouser Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio With Advanced Networking, Motion Control and Safety Solutions
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is broadening its portfolio of solutions designed to support the next generation of industrial automation systems. -
AI, Digital Platforms and Regional Resilience Reshaping Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leadership
Fictiv's supply chain report reveals an industry operating in persistent volatility and fundamentally redefining how products are designed, sourced and built. -
Rethinking the Human-Machine Interface: Why Intuitive Panel Control Is Business Critical
A good human-machine interface (HMI) shouldn’t just look good; it should offer speed and situational awareness. -
AI-Enabled Data Management: The Missing Layer in Industrial Automation
Let's discuss why AI-powered data management is becoming essential in industrial automation and how organizations can build it successfully. -
DELMIA and NVIDIA: Hardcoding the Future of Autonomous Factories
By integrating NVIDIA’s Physical AI into DELMIA’s Virtual Twin technology, Dassault Systèmes is moving the industry from static automation to autonomous software-defined systems that “learn” the laws of physics before the first part is made. -
PACK EXPO East 2026 Draws Robust, Dynamic Crowd Signaling Strong Industry Growth and Investment
Record engagement, cutting-edge automation and AI innovations, and high-demand education sessions drive show momentum. -
Valmet to Deliver Advanced Process Analytical Solutions to Dow’s Path2Zero Project, Supporting Net-Zero Emissions Goals for Ethylene Cracking
Valmet has received orders from Dow, a global materials science leader, to supply turnkey process analytical solutions for its Path2Zero project at its Fort Saskatchewan site in Alberta, Canada. -
The Growing Demand for Compact and Intelligent Drives
The SINAMICS G120C family has gained strong popularity due to its compact structure, integrated safety features, and reliable performance across multiple industries. -
WEX Global: Digital Transformation in Water Industry Requires Correct Technology, Strategy and Team
Seville, Spain, hosted WEX Global, the leading international forum in the water, energy and climate change sectors, held from Feb. 9 to 11, 2026. -
Global Food, Agricultural and Industrial Leader Cargill Modernizes Manufacturing Operations With NTT DATA’s Private 5G Network
The initiative is enabling a connected workplace strategy and supports the deployment of robotics, with additional sites planned for completion in 2026. -
Nordson Electronics Solutions to Exhibit Innovations for Conformal Coating and Selective Soldering at APEX Expo 2026
Experts will be on hand to demonstrate the equipment and to help customers improve their electronics manufacturing with traceability and reliability. -
Rockwell Automation Announces DLG Group’s Computerized Maintenance Management System Deployment to Drive 10% Downtime Reduction
Danish agri-giant deploys Fiix CMMS software to boost maintenance productivity, optimize inventory and develop best practices. -
Valmet Delivers a New Log Line to Increase Wood Handling Capacity for The Price Companies
The investment enables Price to meet growing demand and strengthen its position as the leader in woodyard operations in North America. -
Siemens Wins Best of Show Award for 'Packaging: Design' at 2026 Chiplet Summit
Siemens’ Innovator3D IC software was recognized for advancing 2.5D and 3D chiplet integration. -
Nozomi Networks Labs Report Finds 70% of Ransomware Activity Concentrated Against English-Speaking Countries
During the second half of last year, 40% of all ransomware attacks targeted US-based companies, with attacks against Canada and the UK accounting for a combined 30% of ransomware attacks. -
My ISA Journey
2026 ISA president Ashley Weckwerth shares her journey with ISA. -
Meltio Names AEC as Its Official Sales Partner to Boost Growth in the US Metal Additive Manufacturing Market
AEC will focus on building a strong industrial ecosystem for Meltio’s technology in the U.S., driving business opportunities in collaboration with technology centers. -
NSF Launches $100M National Quantum and Nanotechnology Research Infrastructure Program
The goal of the investment is to accelerate U.S. leadership in quantum information science and engineering, nanotechnology, semiconductors, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing and other emerging technologies. -
Veteran Provisur Executive Joins Fortifi Food Processing Solutions Board
Fortifi announces the appointment of Mel Cohen to the company's board of directors effective immediately. -
Brightpick Enters Automotive Market in Strategic Partnership With NAPA
The agreement will drive the deployment of 100+ robots for network handling. -
AutomationDirect Has Added Stripping, Cutting and Crimping Tools From Weidmuller
AutomationDirect has added stripping, cutting and crimping tools from Weidmuller which are designed to streamline wiring tasks with greater speed, precision and consistency. -
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. Announces Leadership Transitions
Scott Summerville, president and CEO, will retire, and Milton Coleman has been appointed the senior vice president and general manager of the newly created Industrial Automation Division. -
PULS to Showcase Decentralized Field Power Supplies and Industrial Wireless Charging at IntraLogisteX 2026
PULS announces its participation at IntraLogisteX in Birmingham, where it will showcase its expanding range of decentralized field power supplies and demonstrate its industrial wireless charging solutions for mobile robotics. -
AI Is Becoming the Dominant Technology in Industrial Cybersecurity
The demands on cyber security are increasing rapidly in response to the changing geopolitical landscape. Industrial companies in particular are facing increasing pressure. -
HII Teams With Path Robotics to Integrate Physical AI Into Manned and Unmanned Shipbuilding
HII and Path Robotics signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the integration of Path’s physical AI for welding into shipbuilding operations that could accelerate throughput, strengthen the maritime industrial base and augment the shipbuilding workforce. -
Cimcorp Automates Fresh Food Supply Chain for REWE Supermarkets and Stores
One of Germany’s leading grocery retailers has automated critical fresh food operations in its Oranienburg logistics center in collaboration with Cimcorp. -
A3 Presents 'Age of Automation,' a Global Film Series Produced by BBC StoryWorks
The new multi-episode series explores how automation is reshaping human lives — from healthcare and mobility to education and workforce development. -
Flexxbotics Extends Siemens S7Comms Transformer in Open-Source GitHub Project
Flexxbotics announced further enhancements to the S7 Communications (S7Comm) transformer connector driver within the Flexxbotics open-source project on GitHub. -
Emerson Selected by Spain’s National Gas Grid Operator to Support Stable and Safe Energy Supply Throughout the Country
As Spain’s national gas grid operator, Enagás relies on Emerson’s software to support the continuity, safety and security of the country’s natural gas supply. -
RS and ABB Maximize Conveyor System Reliability and Uptime
RS offers ABB’s portfolio of proven conveyor system solutions engineered to boost efficiency and uptime and overcome productivity challenges in manufacturing and logistics applications. -
Manufacturing Momentum: Why Optimism Is Rising and Where Leaders Are Investing in 2026
More than half of manufacturers continue to see steady or increasing customer demand, and 81% expect revenue growth in 2026. -
Using EMS in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Proper architecture directly improves product quality and reduces the risk of deviations. -
HD Hyundai Selects Siemens Xcelerator for Integrated Digital Shipbuilding Platform
Siemens will provide the digital backbone of group’s "Future of Shipyard" project to develop next-generation design and production platforms. -
Securely Feed Your OT Data to AI
To create a secure, reliable data from the shop floor to AI, isolate your networks using a DMZ and tunnel/mirroring your data through it to connect to in-house or cloud-based AI systems. -
Extreme Environments Call for Ultra-Long-Life Batteries
If a remote wireless device is deployed in an inaccessible location where failure is not an option, it pays to choose the best battery possible. -
The Challenges of MFA Adoption in a Legacy OT Environment
Multi-factor authentication introduces operational and architectural challenges in OT that differ sharply from IT environments. -
DENSO Products and Services Americas Welcomes New President
DENSO Corp. has named Daisuke Yamaoka president of DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. -
Wibu-Systems to Showcase Scalable Software Protection and Licensing at Embedded World 2026
Wibu-Systems will exhibit at Embedded World 2026 to present a unified approach to securing embedded innovation across device classes, application environments and future cryptographic requirements. -
NEURA Robotics and Zimmer Systems Enter Into Strategic Partnership
Two strong technology partners from Baden-Württemberg are joining forces for the next generation of flexible automation solutions. -
Exotec Opens New Global Headquarters to Bolster R&D, Expand Global Reach
Designed as a central innovation and industrial hub, Imaginarium supports Exotec’s growth by bringing research, development, production and operations together within a single site. -
Rolls-Royce SMR and Yokogawa Join Forces to Deliver Data Processing and Control Systems for Small Modular Reactors
The scope includes design engineering, validation and qualification, product hardware, building and testing the system, installation and commissioning. -
Valmet’s Automation Boosts Energy Production Flexibility at Fortum in Finland
Valmet will deliver energy balance and district heating accumulator optimization solutions to Fortum’s energy production plants and assets in Espoo, Finland. -
IFR Releases New Position Paper: 'AI in Robotics'
“AI is transforming the field of robotics at a rapid pace," said Takayuki Ito, president of the International Federation of Robotics. -
Mouser Brings Intelligence From the Cloud With Edge Computing Online Resource Hub for Engineers
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is providing engineers with the latest information in its extensive edge computing resource center. -
Trener Robotics Delivers Pre-Trained Skills to Industrial Robots
Trener Robotics’ Acteris platform replaces rigid procedural coding with pre-trained Physical AI skills, letting operators describe robotic tasks in their own words, turning conversational input into executable automation. -
Valmet Increases Yusen Groups’s Production Capacity for High-Quality Tissue With Three Additional IntelliTissue Machines
Valmet will supply three IntelliTissue 1600 tissue machines to Yusen Group for its mills in Tai'an, Liaoning Province, and Chongxin, Gansu Province, China. -
Market Outlook for Precision Gearboxes and Geared Motors: Robotics and Beyond
The precision gears market is closely linked to the robotics sector, which contributed 35% of global market revenue in 2025, up from 33.6% in 2021. -
Kai Bisgwa Appointed to the Board of VDMA Robotics
Kai Bisgwa, chief regional officer DACH of KUKA Deutschland GmbH, is a new member of the board of the VDMA Robotics division. -
Ask the Automation Pros: What Topics Should Be Covered in an Undergraduate Process Control Course?
In the latest edition of the Ask the Automation Pros column, the pros share their insights on what topics should be covered in an undergraduate first course on process control, particularly in chemical engineering, but possibly also in mechanical and electrical engineering. -
Wiley and International Society of Automation (ISA) Partner to Scale Publishing Content on Automation in Response to Rapid Industry Growth
The new partnership will produce and distribute high-value content to meet the needs of ISA members while serving the broader automation community around the world. -
Steven Endress to Succeed Matthias Altendorf as Endress+Hauser Supervisory Board President
The Endress+Hauser Group’s generational handover continues. -
Rockwell Automation Technology Supports Orphea in Modernizing and Accelerating its Production Process
Precision robotics and expertise from specialist Vimco will help this leading manufacturer of fabric protectors control costs and scale up. -
How Industrial Enterprises Can Strengthen Cloud-Based Backup and Disaster Recovery for Extreme Weather Events
Real resilience isn’t heroic last-minute decision making during a crisis. It’s unglamorous, disciplined preparation done well in advance. -
The Eight Types of Data Context
Without context, manufacturing data is worthless. Here's what to consider to turn digital junkyards into gold nugget insights. -
How Portescap Empowers Humanoid Robots
As the robotics sector steadily moves from science fiction to factory floor, a new generation of humanoid robots is emerging to reshape industry, healthcare and daily life. -
SEMI Reports 2025 Annual Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments and Revenue Results
Silicon wafer shipments increased in 2025 amid strong AI-driven demand, while revenue softened. -
Deep Space Energy Closes Pre-Seed Round, Securing €930K to Generate Electricity on the Moon and Strengthen Satellite Infrastructure
Deep Space Energy is developing a power generator technology that is based on radioisotopes, materials derived from nuclear waste, which generate heat through natural decay. -
HighByte Announces New Addition to Board of Directors
“We’re thrilled to welcome Mr. Harden to the HighByte Board of Directors,” said Tony Paine, CEO at HighByte. -
Allient Inc. Releases New Whitepaper on Motor Selection for Drone Systems
The new whitepaper, "An Engineering Guide to Motors for Drone Systems," provides guidance on selecting and applying motors in UAV systems. -
Morgan Motor Company Joins IFS AI Ambassador Program to Drive Industrial AI Innovation
Morgan Motor Company and IFS are extending their decade-long partnership and will apply Industrial AI solutions across Morgan’s business during the next five years. -
Yokogawa and ANYbotics to Integrate OpreX Robot Management Core Software With ANYmal Robotic Inspection Solutions
The two companies aim to develop new opportunities in the oil & gas, power and metals industries. -
Understanding VPL Series Servo Motors for High-Performance Motion Applications
As machine builders push for higher throughput, tighter control accuracy, and smaller footprints, the selection of servo motors becomes a critical engineering decision. -
Architecting a Resilient MES
Edge-native reference architectures can keep deterministic control local while using the cloud for analytics, while avoiding vendor lock-in. -
OPSWAT Delivers a Landmark Year of Innovation and Growth
Advances in threat prevention, new partnerships with technology leaders and an expanded global presence strengthened cybersecurity resilience in 2025. -
From the Editor: Digital Transformation for People, Not Just Systems
Building the capability to sustain new-system implementations is essential to operational success. -
Announcing the OT Security Knowledge Framework: A Guide for Educators & Students, Second Edition 2025
The OT Security Knowledge Framework: A Guide for Educators & Students, Second Edition 2025 can help universities build an OT cybersecurity program. -
Tavoron Announces Acquisition of DP Technologies Group and DP Brown of Saginaw
The transaction builds further scale in Tavoron’s Automation Distribution segment and represents the second add-on acquisition since being acquired by Fusion Capital Partners. -
BitFlow CoaXPress Frame Grabber Accelerates Tissue Sample Analysis in Van Gogh Microscopy System from CellTivity
Bitflow is helping CellTivity Scientific diagnose cancer. -
Manufacturing Technology Orders Set Record in December 2025
Through 2025, the value of manufacturing technology investments followed a relatively linear upward path. -
Rand Simulation Named an Ansys Apex Channel Partner
Globally, only six partners have earned Apex status, and Rand Simulation is just the second Ansys Apex Partner to operate in the United States and Canada. -
Is It Possible to Future-Proof Industrial Cybersecurity?
Future-proofing in cybersecurity is best understood as a strategic approach rather than as a promise of permanence. -
IIoT & Digital Transformation: February 2026 Issue
Automation professionals dive deep into fundamentals — just what are the foundational technologies enabling digital twins? — and the cutting-edge. Those who learn to apply AI can shape the next generation of industrial projects. -
Digital Twin Fundamentals: Foundational Concepts and Enabling Technologies
Better understanding of the design, implementation and operation of these cyber-physical systems can enable optimized process surveillance, control and planning. -
Exploring Gateway Architectures for Quantum-Safe Industrial Networks
Operational technology systems are not ready for the recent NIST cybersecurity standards. Given the constraints, cryptographic processing at network boundaries rather than on endpoints may be the answer. -
How AI Is Transforming Industrial Automation Software Development
AI is becoming a strategic differentiator in industrial automation; those who learn to apply it effectively will shape the next generation of industrial projects. -
Topical Roundup: February 2026
In the past month, Automation.com has published some great pieces exploring 2026 predictions related to industrial automation and various industry segments. -
VDMA Machine Vision: Changes of Leadership on the Board, Including Chairman
Daniel Seiler, CEO of AT – Automation Technology GmbH, was elected Chairman of the Board by the VDMA Machine Vision division. -
Mouser Explores the Challenges of Powering AI in New Interactive Ebook From Renesas Electronics
Mouser Electronics has announced a new Interactive Ebook in collaboration with Renesas Electronics that explores how data centers are evolving to meet the power demands of AI. -
SMART and NUS Pioneer Neural Blueprint for Human-Like Intelligence in Soft Robots
A newly developed AI control system using neuron-inspired learning enables soft robotic arms to learn a broad set of motions once and adapt instantly to changing conditions without retraining. -
Cemvita and Radix Collaborate to Advance Circular Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Feedstock Plant in Brazil
Cemvita and Radix announced progress in front-end engineering for a first-of-its-kind circular bio-oil project in Brazil. -
As Enterprise AI Use Deepens, New Research Highlights the Urgent Need for Data Governance
Research reveals growing gaps between AI experimentation and risk patterns as usage deepens across business workflows. -
Five Unique Challenges in Incident Response for Distributed Industrial Security Teams
Distributed industrial security teams protect systems where cyber incidents can have real-world consequences, often without being physically present. -
Siemens Acquires Canopus AI to Bring AI-Based Metrology to Semiconductor Manufacturing
The acquisition extends Siemens’ comprehensive EDA software portfolio with computational metrology and inspection to help chipmakers solve critical technical challenges in semiconductor manufacturing. -
Warehouse Automation: What to Expect in 2026
Heading into 2026, we expect the disconnect between a weak macroeconomic backdrop and strong underlying demand for warehouse automation to narrow as broader economic conditions improve. -
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Announces Structural Reorganization of United States Business
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. (MEAU) will transfer to Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. (MEUS) as MEUS's Industrial Automation Division to strengthen customer support and enable future innovation and growth. -
Industrial Automation Components Overview: Reliable Supply of PLC, HMI and Drives From Global Leading Brands
XiangYuan Electronics' goal is simple: to help customers keep their production running smoothly by offering reliable automation solutions and fast delivery. -
Purdue University Programs Partner With METAL to Advance Workforce Training in Metalworking and Manufacturing
The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL) program, led by IACMI – The Composites Institute, is proud to announce a new partnership with Purdue University engineering programs. -
Isembard Opens New 25,000 Square Foot Dallas-Fort Worth Factory to Meet Rising Defense and Aerospace Demand
The second North Texas facility expands high-precision manufacturing capacity, accelerates lead times and strengthens U.S. supply chains for critical industries.