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“Use a Machine-Level Historian or a Server Software Historian?” That’s The Wrong Question to Ask
How to stop guessing and choose a historian based on the job that actually needs doing. -
EU Cyber Resilience Act: Multiple Routes to Compliance, One Essential Starting Point—Risk Assessment
Although the final versions of the EN 62443 standards have not been released, manufacturers can use existing standards to start preparing to comply with them. -
NineTenths Joins ISASecure to Advance Adoption of ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Standards
NineTenths to promote ISA/IEC 62443 to companies in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council to guide them in adopting secure, cutting-edge technologies. -
KEYENCE Handheld Computers Help Automotive Lighting Manufacturer Future-Proof Shop-Floor Operations
KEYENCE BT-A600 handheld computers ensure compatibility with the Plex UX manufacturing platform while enhancing scanning performance. -
Boliden Kokkola and ABB Advance Automation with Ethernet-APL Integration
Pave the way for modernization and enhance field visibility, diagnostics, and lifecycle management by integrating Ethernet-APL instrumentation with an existing DCS. -
Salient Motion Launches Division to Manufacture Precision Ball Screws, Essential for Missile and Robotics Supply Chains
New Saginaw Precision division in Michigan brings precision ball screw and roller screw manufacturing in-house, strengthening Salient Motion’s vertically integrated approach to actuation. -
90% of Life Sciences Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation Is Business-Critical According to New Rockwell Report
New research shows manufacturers are investing in connected data, cybersecurity, and AI to improve quality, strengthen regulatory readiness, and enhance operational performance. -
How User Experience in MOM Systems Has Evolved and Why It Matters
A user-friendly interface on a MOM system reduces training time, increases productivity, and creates a competitive advantage. -
Why OT Cybersecurity Starts Before Design
Growing connectivity, new regulations, and long-term operational requirements are pushing cybersecurity decisions into the earliest stages of industrial project design. -
How To Improve Life Sciences Operations with Intelligent Automation
Intelligent automation that combines AI-driven decision-making with traditional rules-based processes is reshaping how life sciences organizations approach high-volume, repetitive work. -
Schneider Electric and SKILLED Nation Offer Scholarships to Help Build America’s Energy and Infrastructure Workforce
Students across the U.S. can apply for $3,000 scholarships for eligible technical education and training programs supporting careers in buildings, energy, and critical infrastructure. -
Physical AI Comes to Building Automation: Self-contained Agentic AI and Simulation Platform Debuts from Honeywell Technologies
Forge Cognition uses NVIDIA and Dell Technologies to deliver AI agents and real-time digital twins that address asset reliability, energy efficiency, and occupant comfort -
Why Edge AI Hardware Matters for Physical AI
Physical AI is transforming industrial automation, from autonomous robots to machine vision. Discover why reliable edge AI hardware, real-time processing, multi-sensor connectivity, and thermal stability are essential for real-world deployment. -
ISA99 Committee Forms New Work Groups
ISA99 is forming work groups to review the effects of AI and supply chain requirements on IACS security. -
Material Synchronization Across Plants: How MOM Closes the Visibility Gap
A unified MOM platform makes material synchronization possible by providing updated material information to every facility in the network that needs it. -
Lights On or Lights Out, Shop Automation Shines
Lights out machining gets the headlines. But today, we’re exploring how automation’s biggest impact often happens with the lights on. Explore how the right solution can increase capacity, reduce scrap, and help skilled machinists focus on higher-value work. -
The EU Cyber Resilience Act: What Does It Mean for UK Suppliers?
The CRA may influence suppliers, asset owners and customers to expect cybersecurity to become a product characteristic throughout its lifecycle. -
Integrating the MES with ERP: Decide Where Planning Sits First
When designing an MES-ERP integration project, the placement of the planning and scheduling phases determines how many interfaces a plant will maintain for the life of its systems. -
Siemens To Digitalize One of Europe’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Projects
Siemens and Galp Energia collaborate to enhance a renewable hydrogen plant’s operations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 110,000 tons of CO₂ per year. -
From the Editor: Keeping Up with OT Cybersecurity Trends
Welcome to the October 2026 issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly, the annual roundup of OT Cybersecurity Trends. Learn how to secure connected legacy systems, prepare to resist quantum-computer-enabled decryption, manage end-of-life IoT devices, and more. Discover what the EU Cyber Resilience Act means for asset owners and automation suppliers. Access global research on industrial cybersecurity vulnerabilities, mitigations, and protection strategies. Discover resources for staying up to date on OT cybersecurity strategies at every level. -
How to Identify Data Poisoning in Industrial AI
Data poisoning reduces AI accuracy by influencing what an industrial system learns and how it responds to inputs. -
Closer to the Process: Uncovering the Hidden Benefits of Utilizing Remote I/O in Process Control Systems
By digitizing instrumentation signals at or near the process and transmitting multiple measurements over a single communications link, Remote I/O helps facilities improve installation efficiency, simplify maintenance, and accommodate future expansion without extensive modifications to existing control infrastructure. -
Why Johnny Can’t Authenticate, But Asset Owners Can Secure OT Deployments
Following the creation of CISA guidance for asset owners, a group of authors created a document for automation suppliers about how they might improve their OT cybersecurity offerings. OPC UA brings strong cybersecurity protections to the entire automation industry. -
Honeywell Technologies Report Reveals Significant Gaps in Industry's OT Cybersecurity Protection
In the face of rising AI-enabled critical infrastructure threats, industrials average 16 hours of downtime and up to $500,000 in losses from significant cyber incidents, says the report. -
How Can We Improve Data Historian Use?
In the latest edition of the Ask the Automation Pros column, the pros discuss how to set up a data historian to transform data into information that can be used for process monitoring, diagnosis, prediction, optimization and continuous improvement. -
When EU Cybersecurity Regulation Crosses the Swiss Border
How will aligning Switzerland’s regulations with the CRA impact Swiss manufacturers and customers? -
Water shortages will threaten growth within five years, say over half of European industrial leaders
Water shortages now rank as high as cyberattacks and supply chain disruption for industrial business continuity. -
An Opportunity for Simultaneous Business Growth and Reduction of Cybersecurity-Related Risks
Manufacturers who build ISA/IEC 62443 into their secure development lifecycle can turn the EU Cyber Resilience Act into a passport to the European market and a stronger position worldwide. -
OT Cybersecurity's New Front Line: Securing Legacy Systems in a Connected Industrial Environment
For years, cybersecurity strategies in manufacturing focused primarily on protecting corporate IT systems while keeping production environments largely isolated from external networks. That model is being challenged as manufacturers create more connections between operational technology (OT) and enterprise systems to support business-wide initiatives. -
Honeywell Technologies Announces Leadership Updates for Process Technology and Building Automation
Appointment of Honeywell Technologies veterans will strengthen leadership across the company’s businesses and support its long-term growth outlook -
Protecting Siemens S7 PLCs Starts with Architecture
A controller connected to the Internet is exposed by design. The practical response is architectural: close the comm path and move process data through a controlled connection -
A Practical Path to Post-Quantum Readiness in Operational Technology
How to develop an OT cybersecurity roadmap to transition to PQC algorithms designed to resist quantum-computer-enabled decryption. -
PI and omlox Welcome FCC Proposal to Modernize Ultra-Wideband Rules
Proposed FCC regulatory update would help facilitate ultra-wideband for industrial safety, physical AI, robotics, automation and real-time asset tracking. -
OT Talent in APAC: Exploring Nontraditional Strategies and AI to Fill the Gaps
The ability to fill cybersecurity roles requires rethinking hiring strategies, investing in reskilling and implementing tools like AI. -
Agilicus Joins ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance to Accelerate Adoption of ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards
Agilicus and ISAGCA to work together to advance OT cybersecurity. -
Setting a New Standard on Innovation for Magnetic Flow Measurement
Magnetic flow meters have proven to excel in challenging applications. This Q&A with Cheng Vue, Global Product Manager at Emerson, covers how the company is innovating with magnetic flow meters that are more intelligent, trustworthy, and easier to use. -
European Machine Vision Industry Shows Upward Trend
The European machine vision industry is expected to grow by 3% this year, and there is a positive demand for machine vision products made in Europe for 2027. -
Around the Loop, Not in It: Where AI Can Already Help in the Plant
The article sets three conditions that qualify a task, names six places to start, and argues that the real question is not which model you subscribe to but whether your software platform can give one structured access to its own engineering model. -
A Backup Is Not a Recovery Plan: Measuring What It Really Takes To Restore OT After an Incident
In addition to a successful backup, nine conditions determine whether OT recovery takes hours, days or weeks. -
Rockwell Automation Research Reveals More Than One-Third of Industrial Organizations See Cybersecurity Risk as a Top Obstacle to Growth
Industrial companies are increasing cybersecurity investment as connected operations, AI adoption and IT/OT convergence expand operational risk. -
Automating Brewery Processes with Sophisticated Modular Systems
WAGO marries the craft of brewing with modern automation to help create the perfect beer. -
Mohave College Expands Employer-Driven Workforce Training at New Advanced Manufacturing Center
New 36,000-square-foot center will prepare students and workers for careers in HVAC, electrical, industrial maintenance and other manufacturing trades. -
Particle by Digi's M635e IIoT Device Gets Skylo Certification for Satellite IoT Connectivity
The first Particle device with cellular, Wi-Fi and satellite NTN connectivity is helping global IIoT deployments stay connected beyond terrestrial network coverage. -
Fluke Delivers Electrical Testing Bundles to Equip the Next Generation of Electricians
Five bundles bring together essential Fluke tools around real-world workflows, giving students, recent grads and apprentices a clear path from foundational safety checks to advanced diagnostic. -
The Procedure Changed. Did Your AI Get the Memo?
AI’s operational guidance is only as current as the data it pulls from. What's your process for updating your AI data, and who is responsible? -
Building Resilient and Secure Industrial Automation Systems
This article explores how a resilient software foundation and a microkernel architecture can isolate critical workloads, contain faults, and support lifecycle cybersecurity. It highlights how foundational platforms such as QNX can enable secure and safe software-defined industrial modernization approaches that are essential in building and managing resilient systems throughout the systems lifecycle. -
DeNexus Joins ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance to Facilitate Broad Adoption of OT Cybersecurity Standards
The ISA/IEC 62443 framework, along with DeNexus’ expertise, will enable industries to assess, quantify and assign a cost to risk. -
ISA Publishes Fourth Edition of A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge
The newly updated Fourth Edition of A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge is the only officially authorized book covering ISA’s body of knowledge core competencies. This revised guide provides an overview of important automation concepts and processes, while also describing the technical skills required to implement them in today’s industrial environment. -
Five Million Robots now Operate in Factories Globally
The new mark of five million robots operational in factories worldwide is more than double the number seven years ago. The strongest growth is taking place in Asia, followed by Americas. Europe is moving ahead more slowly. -
The Cyber Resilience Act: Compliance Starts with Product Security, Not Documentation
Implementing the CRA is an opportunity to achieve higher levels of product security maturity by actively anticipating and preparing to address security issues that may arise throughout a product’s lifecycle. -
Emerson to Build an Automation Solutions Service Center in Qatar
The new facility will help customers across the Middle East and Africa reduce operational disruptions and accelerate time-to-market. -
The High Cost of Dirty Data in Wastewater Automation
Level data from unreliable field instrumentation can turn an expensive automation investment into an operational liability. The solution is radar. -
When the Server Dies and the Backup Is Three Years Old: Reviving a Legacy Biturox SCADA System
Regular, versioned backups of SCADA projects should be managed diligently. Without them, you may or may not be able to recover your data when the system fails. We got lucky. -
Vention Opens Physical AI Lab to Bridge AI Research and Scalable Industrial Deployment
Vention’s new physical AI lab focuses on advancing robotic manipulation from cutting-edge AI research to reliable, scalable manufacturing deployment. -
The Machines Are Talking. Factories Aren’t Listening.
Factories generate enormous quantities of sensor data, yet most of it is never translated into timely operational decisions, leaving significant production capacity unrealized. The next industrial advantage will belong to companies and countries that build infrastructure capable of interpreting this data in real time and using it to improve factory operations. -
Asia Ranks Second in Autonomous Maturity Today; Aims to Be the Leader in Five Years
A global study found that 85% of Asian energy leaders rank advancing autonomous operations as a top strategic priority. -
MISUMI Americas Launches $50 Million Fund for Emerging Hardware, Robotics and Physical AI Companies
MISUMI Americas supports new technology development by providing capital and access to a Fortune 500–caliber global manufacturing supply chain. -
Securing America’s Water Systems: From Malicious Cyber Activity to Measurable Risk Reduction
Recent incidents have accelerated efforts to help water utilities improve their cybersecurity posture. One of the most significant is Project Watershed 250. -
Rockwell Automation Joins Anthropic’s Project Glasswing to Advance AI-Enabled Cyber Defense for Industrial Critical Infrastructure
Through controlled access to Claude Mythos 5, Rockwell security teams are exploring ways to improve secure-by-design innovation and the resilience of critical industrial operations. -
Siemens and Procter & Gamble scale AI-based quality inspection across global production
P&G expands AI-based inspection system using Siemens' industrial AI and edge computing platform. -
Your Digital Plant Is Only as Strong as Its Data Foundation
Advanced digital tools can optimize performance and reduce costs, but only when based on accurate, connected data. This article discusses how data can be captured and structured to facilitate all the promises of a digitally integrated facility. -
Five Trends Set to Define Machine Vision Heading Into 2027
BitFlow’s 2027 machine vision trends are paving the way for manufacturers to achieve near-zero defect rates. -
Siemens Launches Meet at the Machine Initiative for Next-Level CNC Productivity
New initiative brings together machine builders and software and automation technologies to address manufacturing challenges through integrated solutions. -
Emerson to Automate Europe’s First Greenfield Facility Dedicated to Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Emerson is to automate a production facility that will help the Netherlands meet the EU sustainable aviation fuel mandate. -
We’re Building New Factories. Who Will Remember How to Run Them?
America’s manufacturing expansion faces not only a labor shortage but a loss of institutional knowledge as experienced workers retire. Factories must capture human decisions alongside machine data to create a sovereign knowledge repository that helps future workers diagnose problems, act faster, and avoid repeating mistakes. -
Ask the Automation Pros: How Can We Enhance Control System Reliability?
In the latest edition of the Ask the Automation Pros column, the pros share strategies for enhancing control system reliability. -
Industry Networks Merge into Single Pair Ethernet Association
Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance and SPE Industrial Partner Network have merged to create a new unified entity. -
Automation Does Not Scale Judgment Unless You Transfer the Judgment
Why AI-enabled workflows fail when organizations automate the visible task but leave the human decision logic behind. -
How to Implement a Proactive Water Facility Maintenance Plan
Water utilities move from reactive to proactive maintenance using centralized asset data to improve visibility, reduce maintenance and support growth. -
From the Editor: AI, Robotics Sessions and Training Highlight ISA Automation Summit & Expo 2026
The ISA Automation Summit & Expo (ASE) returns to the Walt Disney World, this time at Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 27–29 September 2026, bringing a sharpened focus on artificial intelligence, robotics and hands-on professional development. -
Topical Roundup: August 2026
Learn about the benefits and risks of low-code on the plant floor, applications for cybersecurity in United States water systems, the future of interoperability and more in this month’s topical roundup! -
Process Automation & Instrumentation: September 2026
Welcome to the latest issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly. September 2026 covers... -
Bridging the Gap: Bringing HART Diagnostics to Legacy 4-20mA Systems
For plants weighing modernization against budget and downtime constraints, extracting existing HART data is one of the lowest-disruption steps available. -
Understanding Guided Wave Radar Level Sensors
A practical look at how guided wave radar works, what makes it different from other level technologies, and how to install and apply it successfully. -
ISA Fellow Sarah Fluchs: Making Cybersecurity Accessible for Engineers
ISA Fellow Sarah Fluchs is bridging the gap between engineering and cybersecurity, making cybersecurity more accessible, proactive and measurable. -
Siemens and Sparepartsnow Partner to Expand Access to Siemens’ Refurbished Automation Products
The new partnership brings refurbished Siemens automation products to the Sparepartsnow digital marketplace. -
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Appoints Limor Spector to Oversee Innovation Organizations Across the Americas
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. has appointed Limor Spector as senior vice president, Innovation, Ventures & Commercialization for the company’s key innovation organizations. -
HIMA Australia Inaugurates New Regional Head Office in Perth
The expanded facility strengthens customer partnerships and supports growth across Australia and New Zealand. -
The Rise of Humanoid Robots Is Driving Demand Across the Cobot Supply Chain
Collaborative robot (cobot) and actuator suppliers are benefiting from the rapid growth in humanoid robot production. -
A Look at Two Cyber Reporting Processes: EU CRA and US CIRCIA
Cyber incident reporting is entering a new phase on both sides of the Atlantic. -
Manufacturing AI Initiatives Face Governance and Workflow Integration Challenges
Only 58% report that all or nearly all of their data is fully governed, leaving significant gaps as manufacturers look to scale AI across factories, supply chains, enterprise applications and edge environments. -
OTC Industrial Technologies Acquires Global Energy Solutions
The acquisition expands OTC’s rotating equipment service and repair capabilities across the Central United States. -
Telxius Boosts Caribbean Connectivity and Expands Mexican Footprint with New Cancun Landing Gateway and Edge Data Center
The AI-ready carrier-neutral facility strengthens digital infrastructure in Mexico and the Caribbean interconnecting key hubs across the Americas. -
ABB and Rolls-Royce SMR Sign Agreement on Nuclear Small Modular Reactor Collaboration
ABB will explore how its automation, electrification, instrumentation and communication solutions across its three business areas can enable the SMR projects to scale. -
Global 2026 Manufacturing Growth Forecast Upgraded to 3.2% as It Enters Period of ‘Tentative Expansion’
The rapid expansion of newer sectors is contributing to manufacturing growth. -
Japanese Cement Company Tokuyama Reports Productivity and Efficiency Gains on Multiple Mills with ABB’s Expert Optimizer
The advanced process control solution has been used across seven finish mills over one year and across a kiln operation for five years. -
Custom Beverage Concepts Selects Rockwell Automation's Plex to Drive Visibility and Operational Efficiency
Rockwell Automation’s MES and ERP solutions will help the beverage manufacturer connect production data and enable reliable, on-premises execution to support future growth. -
Moxa Demonstrates Readiness for Cyber Resilience Act’s 24-hour Vulnerability and Incident Reporting Obligations
This regulation shifts vulnerability and incident handling from an internal practice to a legal obligation that mandates rapid detection, assessment, coordination and regulatory response. -
igus to Showcase 'Motion in Automation' at IMTS 2026
Under the theme “Motion in Automation,” igus will demonstrate how motion components and automation technologies can work together to help manufacturers simplify machine design and improve production efficiency. -
Lakeland Engineering Names Ken Chamberlain President
Chamberlain brings 30 years of industrial experience to a growing team. -
ABB and Borussia Dortmund Turn Germany’s Largest Football Stadium into a Showcase for Smart Energy Management
Open, scalable systems integrate with the stadium's existing infrastructure — avoiding a costly rebuild while supporting more than 81,000 fans on matchday. -
Physical AI in the Real World: Four Requirements for Reliable Robot Manipulation
When selecting the right End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for physical AI-driven robotic applications, these four requirements are critical. -
Mouser Releases New Qorvo Ebook on RF Solutions for Drones, SATCOM and IIoT Next-Generation Markets
Mouser Electronics, Inc. has announced a new Ebook in collaboration with Qorvo, exploring next-generation RF wireless designs for drones, satellite communications and industrial IoT. -
25 Years of Swissbit: Industrial Storage Becomes Strategic Factor
As Swissbit marks its 25th anniversary, the company sees itself well positioned for the next market phase with its own development and manufacturing expertise in Europe. -
ABB Modernizes Automation Systems to Extend Life of Nuclear Power Plant in Romania by 30 Years
The delivery of technology will strengthen reliable low-carbon power generation and energy security in Romania. -
Faro Creaform to Showcase Portable Metrology Solutions at IMTS 2026
Faro Creaform will showcase its latest portable metrology technologies at IMTS 2026, held from Sept. 14-19 in Chicago, Illinois. -
KUKA Becomes First to Achieve Security Level 2 Certification for Robotics Industry
The certification demonstrates KUKA's commitment to developing automation solutions that meet evolving cybersecurity requirements while assisting manufacturers in protecting critical production assets. -
Rockwell Automation, Actemium Deploy AI to Cut Refrigeration Energy Use by 17% in Frozen Food Production
The Autonomous PlantPAx-powered application continuously improves refrigeration systems to help reduce energy costs and equipment strain. -
Survey: U.S. Reshoring Momentum Builds Despite Policy and Workforce Challenges
63% of OEMs plan U.S. capital investment through 2027 as reshoring activity and contract-manufacturer quoting increase. -
ABB’s Machine Automation Division (B&R) Appoints Christian Strahberger as Division President
ABB’s Machine Automation Division announced the appointment of Christian Strahberger as its new division president. Christian Strahberger succeeds Florian Schneeberger, who tragically passed away in an accident in April. -
Basler at VISION 2026: A Full-Line Vision Provider for Every Challenge
At the international machine vision trade show in Stuttgart, Basler is showcasing new products from its broad portfolio through real-world examples. -
MotionTech Launches in the United States, Appoints Kristian Hulgard to Lead North American Expansion
The launch marks a significant milestone in the company’s international growth strategy, bringing MotionTech’s proven portfolio of automation and packaging technology to North American customers. -
Closing the Mid-Market Fulfillment Automation Gap
The future of fulfillment will not be defined by technology alone but by how effectively organizations put it to work. -
Festo Brings Hazardous Area Automation to Class I, Division 2 Applications
Fieldbus connectivity improves installation, uptime and performance in hydrogen, chemical and refining applications. -
Waymo, NVIDIA, Tesla and More Join A3’s Advanced Vision & AI Conference
The two-day Santa Clara conference brings together leading experts to share practical strategies for deploying machine vision, industrial AI and intelligent automation. -
Siemens Sets New Standards in Training by Firmly Embedding AI Expertise
Around 1,500 young people are set to start their vocational training or dual-study programs at Siemens this year. -
Okuma America Corporation Announces New President and COO
The Okuma Corporation announced the appointment of Mr. Dominick Patriarca as president and COO of its Americas subsidiary, Okuma America Corporation (OAC). -
Mitsubishi Electric Highlights Connected Manufacturing and Educational Solutions at IMTS 2026
At IMTS 2026, Mitsubishi Electric US, Industrial Automation will demonstrate how integrated CNC, robotics, automation and digital technologies work together to help manufacturers improve performance and build a foundation for future growth. -
Improved Density and Flow Measurement Solutions for Silica Sand
Specialized flow meters are required to measure the density of silica sand slurry, ideally without process pipe penetrations or production interruptions during installation. -
5069-IB16: A Reliable 16-Point Digital Input Module for Compact 5000 I/O Systems
The 5069-IB16 digital input module is designed to provide high-density input capabilities for Compact 5000 I/O systems, making it a practical choice for a wide range of industrial applications. -
Valmet Improves Heat Recovery and Energy Efficiency at Helen’s Salmisaari Pellet Heating Plant in Finland
The investment will enable Helen to recover more heat from the plant’s flue gases, thereby improving energy efficiency, increasing heat production and reducing emissions. -
Design for Automation Starts With the Workforce
A manufacturer’s response to the hiring challenge should have two parts: upskill the workforce you have and partner with education to build the skilled workforce you'll need. -
Securing a Safer Foundation for AI in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Governed Industrial AI for connected work takes the risk out of AI integration while inspiring frontline workers to work smarter. -
Renesas Establishes Physical AI & Robotics Lab in Beijing to Accelerate Next-Generation Robotics Innovation
The new lab will support system-level demonstration, validation and joint development for robotics and broader physical AI applications. -
ISA Podcast Shares Insights into Cybersecurity of Water Infrastructure
In this episode of Podomation, panelists discuss cybersecurity in the water/wastewater sector in the context of recent incidents in the US. -
Are We Over-Automating? How to Decide Where Automation Actually Adds Value
The goal isn’t to automate everything that can be automated. It’s to make deliberate investments that leave the operation safer, more reliable and more productive than it was before. -
Critical Manufacturing to Showcase MES-Powered Industrial Operations Platform for Intelligent Semiconductor Manufacturing at SEMICON India 2026
Critical Manufacturing will bring its vision of the factory of the future to life, showing how manufacturers can transform operational complexity into actionable intelligence through a unified platform. -
Valmet Delivers First Commercial-scale 3D Fiber Line to Metsä Group, Enabling Molded Fiber Packaging Production
Valmet 3D Fiber technology combines high capacity and speed, automation and resource efficiency to produce high-quality molded fiber packaging. -
Ransomware Reaches 2026 High in July, Up by 22%
Ransomware volume rose 22% month-on-month, with 894 cases recorded in July 2026. -
Lars-Gunnar Nilsson Appointed New CEO of PMC Hydraulics Group
Dacke Industri is pleased to announce the appointment of Lars-Gunnar Nilsson as CEO of PMC Hydraulics Group, effective 24 August 2026. -
Industrial Workforce Capacity Gap Being Filled by Agentic Digital Workers in Manufacturing
77% of decision-makers have delayed or avoided a strategic initiative because their team lacked the capacity to pursue it. -
Mouser Electronics Stocking Newest Connectivity Solutions from Nordic Semiconductor
Mouser Electronics, Inc., stocks a wide range of authorized products from Nordic Semiconductor, a leading manufacturer of low-power, high-performance wireless technologies and development tools. -
How UNS Is Helping Manufacturers Turn AI and Advanced Automation Ambitions Into Reality in the Connected Factory
Unified Namespace (UNS) is becoming a critical enabler for the next generation of manufacturing. It provides an a real-time, contextualized representation of the factory. -
The One-Person Risk Hiding in Automated Plants
Does the workforce available at the time of a problem match the response your organization expects? -
S4 Integration Drives Industrial Innovation at Annual Technology Showcase Open Day Events
The dual events brought together over 200 industry delegates and featured more than 25 leading exhibitors across both regions. -
Ascential Technologies Hires Fabrice Michalet as Vice President of Technology, Aerospace & Industrials
Michalet will lead technology development for the A&I portfolio and coordinate application engineering activities across its renowned brands. -
Data Readiness: The Missing Link Between OT Data and Scalable Industrial AI
As industrial organizations race to capitalize on AI and other digital transformation initiatives, data readiness is emerging as the critical differentiator between organizations that experiment with AI and those that successfully scale it. -
ISA and Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition Announce Partnership to Advance OT Cybersecurity
The goal is to encourage better implementation and recognition of foundational cybersecurity standards like ISA/IEC 62443, the globally recognized consensus-based series of OT cybersecurity standards developed by ISA. -
ABB’s High-Power Rectifier Secures International Environmental Product Declaration Certification
The certification establishes a benchmark for environmental transparency and life cycle carbon footprint management. -
Equinor Selects Emerson’s Advanced Measurement Instrumentation to Optimize Operations, Accelerate Development
The broad measurement portfolio will enhance reliable and efficient operations across global energy assets. -
Industrial AI Is Ready for More Authority. Operators Will Decide How Much It Gets.
The future of industrial AI hinges as much on operator trust as it does on technical capability. -
NEURA Acquires ADLATUS Robotics, Bringing Physical AI to Professional Cleaning
ADLATUS brings hundreds of installed systems, proprietary navigation software, and deep industry and application expertise into the NEURA Group. -
Survey: AI and Automation, Training and Development Drive Skilled Labor Priorities
The survey illustrates an industry embracing AI and digital tools, while recognizing that continued investment in training, professional development and industry collaboration will be critical to meeting heightened work demands amid ongoing workforce shortages. -
Could a Virtual Twin Make Your Changes a Non-Event?
The manufacturers who come through this strongest will be the ones who used digital tools not just to cut costs, but to redesign how they operate. -
Autonomous Fleet of Tractors Works 255,000 Acres of Sugarcane Fields 24/7
U.S. Sugar, Autonomous Solutions, Inc., and Everglades Equipment Group have launched the largest commercial deployment of autonomous tractors in the U.S. -
US Robot Industry Returns to Double Digit Growth
The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11% year-on-year, to reach 38,000 units in 2025. -
When Automation Changes the Job, Who Is Still Qualified to Do It?
Plant leaders should be able to answer four questions: What work changed? Who is affected? What evidence demonstrates readiness? What event will trigger another assessment? -
ISA Podcast Revisits the OT Cybersecurity Summit: Day Two
The latest episode of Podomation shares even more key takeaways from the ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit, covering a forum on NIS2 and CRA as well as a keynote. -
Siemens and Electric Power Group to Enhance Proactive Grid Management and Resilience
The global strategic alliance will deliver advanced grid monitoring and real-time visibility for power utilities worldwide. -
Teledyne Flir Shows Integrated Thermal Imaging, AI-enabled Detection for Intelligent Security Technologies
The company shows why multi-layered security is essential for modern critical infrastructure at Security Exhibition & Conference 2026. -
From Defense to Semiconductors: Will Germany’s Industrial Transition Be Enough?
Electric vehicles and battery manufacturing; aerospace and defense; semiconductors; life sciences; and the decarbonization of heavy industry account for a significant share of the country’s largest industrial investments. -
ISASecure to Develop Certification Scheme for Commercial Components Procured by US Government
With a common goal of securing high criticality OT systems, the new certification scheme is intended to increase confidence in the security of commercial components. -
Where Industrial AI Is Actually Headed
While consumer AI continues to dominate headlines, Industrial AI is evolving along a very different path, shaped by the realities of operational technology, safety and the unforgiving demands of production. -
KUKA to Demonstrate the Future of Automated Packaging and Food Manufacturing at Pack Expo 2026
KUKA Robotics will highlight its advanced automation solutions for various packaging operations and food manufacturing applications at Pack Expo 2026 from Oct. 18-21 in Chicago. -
Mouser Showcases Online Resource Center on Consumer Technology for Engineering Next-Generation Connected Devices
This resource center supports faster prototyping, streamlined integration and accelerated development of smarter consumer products. -
Digital Twins Go With the Material Flow in High-Throughput Environments
As automation continues to expand across manufacturing and intralogistics, the ability to understand and optimize material flow at a system level becomes increasingly critical and an effective differentiator. -
Emerson Recognizes Trelleborg for Sustainability Efforts
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has earned the 2026 Emerson Sustainability Award. -
CESMII Discusses Importance and Future of Interoperability, Introduces i3X
CESMII and Manufacturing Leadership Council hosted a webinar to demonstrate interoperability under one shared architecture. -
From AI Pilot to Production: Where Industrial Cloud Costs Become Invisible
The cloud bill still arrives after an industrial AI system goes into production. What disappears is the clean line between that bill and the work being done on the plant floor. -
Overall Industrial Output Boosted by Industrial and Military Equipment
Total U.S. industrial production increased 0.2% in July 2026, a slight slowdown from the 0.3% growth in June. -
ISA Fellow Andrew McDonald: Utilizing AI with Organizational Judgment
Andrew McDonald, founder and principal consultant of Future of Manufacturing LLC, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026. -
Electromate Makes the Case for Hands-On Robotics Education with Dobot
Compact educational robots help schools put robotics directly into students' hands while supporting programming, automation and advanced robotics coursework. -
Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) to Return in October 2026 Ahead of Full-scale 2027 Edition
The relaunch marks the first phase of a renewed direction for ITAP, ahead of its full-scale return July 20-22, 2027, at Marina Bay Sands. -
ABB Selected by Statkraft to Modernize Three Norwegian Hydropower Plants
ABB will modernize key hydropower assets in Norway’s renewable energy infrastructure. -
The Cost of Delaying Energy Optimization in Industrial Facilities
You're already spending $3 million. Here's why energy delay is a decision, not a default. -
Sahajanand Medical Technologies Accelerates Medical Device Innovation with Siemens’ Teamcenter
"With Teamcenter, we are establishing a data backbone that helps connect our engineering and quality teams while improving visibility across product development processes," said Girish Kewalramani, chief information officer, Sahajanand Medical Technologies Ltd. -
Critical Manufacturing and UST to Strengthen MES Implementation for High-tech Industries Across Southeast Asia and India
Through this partnership, UST will serve as a strategic implementation and engineering partner, helping manufacturers modernize production operations through Critical Manufacturing's Industrial Operations Platform. -
Regal Rexnord Corporation Collaborates with FANUC to Deliver Fully Integrated Collaborative Robotics Solution
Regal Rexnord Corporation announced a strategic collaboration with robotics and automation leader FANUC to deliver a fully integrated collaborative robotics solution that combines expertise from many of its brands. -
AI Data Center Boom Creating Demand for Advanced Lasers
Femtosecond lasers are used to manufacture components for AI data center equipment, including parts used in advanced optical connections that speed up data transfer. -
Alstef to Build Dedicated Factory for AI-powered Autonomous Vehicles, Scaling Output to 300 Units a Year
The new 13,000 sqm Rennes site will manufacture the company's new generation of autonomous intelligent vehicles for intralogistics and airport operations. -
The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition Calls for Unified Global Standard to End Regulatory Fragmentation in OT Cybersecurity
The coalition urges U.S. policy makers to formally recognize ISA/IEC 62443 as the foundation for critical infrastructure security. -
Reshaping the Physical World: Gravis Robotics Raises $200M for Construction Autonomy
As the largest Series A in construction robotics history, this funding accelerates Gravis’s mission in physical AI — scaling autonomous heavy machinery across jobsites globally. -
Rockwell Automation Technology Supports Modernization at New Heaven Hill Distillery
PlantPAx helps streamline operations at the state-of-the-art facility and enables future AI-driven optimization. -
Authorized Distributor Mouser Electronics Stocking the Latest Products and Solutions from Omron Industrial Automation
Mouser's global distribution partnership with Omron supports Mouser customers in developing solutions for industrial automation, smart agriculture, warehouse and fulfillment, manufacturing and infrastructure. -
Cybersecurity: A Key Factor in Industrial Communication Technology Product Longevity
Manufacturers hoping for equipment longevity need to choose industrial communication technology with cybersecurity in mind. -
Why High Voltage Doesn’t Need to Mean High Complexity
The challenge is not about adopting high voltage, but about making the best use of it. -
Motion Controls Robotics, Inc Adds New Layers of Automation Expertise
New capabilities in tire manufacturing automation, robotic painting, precision fluid application, surface treatment, and specialized manufacturing processes expand MCRI’s ability to support more operations throughout the plant. -
Siemens and Reinhausen to Develop Power Solutions for AI Data Centers
The two companies are developing a solid-state transformer for direct current applications in AI-ready data centers. -
Bullen Ultrasonics Receives $23,100 Ohio Smart Manufacturing Grant to Advance AI-Driven Process Optimization
Bullen’s Autonomous Process Optimization initiative with Phenx uses machine learning and digital twin modeling to improve manufacturing performance. -
Vale and ABB Sign Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Iron Ore Operations in Brazil
The alliance will now allow Vale and ABB to progress productivity, energy efficiency and digitalization initiatives across multiple iron ore plants for the long term. -
Report: Adaptation, Automation, Autonomy – The Operating Model of Industry 2030
European industry is losing its competitive edge not because it lacks technology, but because of a productivity gap, slow scaling and the rising cost of decision-making. -
Report: Only 22% of Manufacturers Have Made Industry 4.0 a Strategic Investment Priority
Macrium research finds more than three-quarters of manufacturers have yet to make Industry 4.0 a major investment priority, raising questions regarding whether the sector is ready for what comes next. -
Kundinger, Inc. Expands with Four New Hires Across Sales, Operations and Service
The Kundinger Family of Brands provides products, technical expertise, systems integration and service capabilities to customers needing fluid power, automation, process controls and service and repair expertise. -
IBASE Achieves ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 Certification to Strengthen Product Cybersecurity
This achievement further strengthens product security, reliability and long-term support, enabling IBASE to deliver more secure, stable and trusted industrial computing solutions to customers worldwide. -
Emerson to Automate BP-Operated Shah Deniz Compression Project
Integrated control and safety systems will support remote operations, improving safety, reliability and production on a normally unattended offshore platform. -
BitFlow Axion-CL Frame Grabber Powers High-Speed Badminton Tracking Research
Badminton presents a tough challenge for vision researchers: a shuttlecock reaches speeds up to 400 km/h (250 mph), creating motion blur blending it into the background and masking its sharp contours. -
Rainer Brehm Named President of Siemens’ Automation Business
Rainer Brehm will lead the newly established Automation unit beginning Oct. 1, 2026. -
Sheets Unlimited Enhances Corrugated Board Warp Control and Production Efficiency with Valmet IQ Quality Control System
Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ Quality Control System for corrugator to Sheets Unlimited. -
ZEDEDA Joins Lenovo Crosswave: Bringing Orchestration to the Heart of Edge Intelligence
This move deepens ZEDEDA's collaboration with Lenovo and creates a new, scalable path to put ZEDEDA at the center of validated edge AI and industrial IoT solutions. -
Unraveling Cybersecurity Myths in Chemical Manufacturing: A Path to Safer, More Resilient Operations
Here are some common ISA/IEC 62443 myths that still trip up chemical manufacturers. -
Beyond Connectivity: Why Cybersecurity Is Redefining Embedded Communication Modules
For automation equipment manufacturers, the message is clear: connectivity alone is no longer enough. -
AI Becomes Key Growth Driver for Machine Vision, Shows Uneven Impact Across Industries
AI is forecast to be one of the primary drivers of growth in the machine vision market through 2030. -
DigiKey Launches Back to School Giveaway to Accelerate Student Innovations
Five U.S. college students will receive $1,000 shopping sprees. -
ISA Recognizes 2026 Celebrating Excellence Awardees
With this honors and awards program, ISA has an opportunity to formally showcase and celebrate the remarkable achievements and contributions of its members, partners and other automation professionals. -
Frontieras North America Selects Yokogawa as Main Automation Contractor for Mason County Facility
As main automation contractor, Yokogawa's scope encompasses the full automation lifecycle of the Mason County facility, from front end engineering design through commissioning and startup. -
Mouser Explores the Future of Quantum Computing and Its Potential to Transform Engineering
Unlike traditional computers, quantum computers leverage quantum-mechanical phenomena, such as superposition, entanglement and interference, to perform calculations in fundamentally different ways. -
Robot Orders Increase in Q2 as Automation Demand Broadens Across Industries
Robot orders are increasing in Q2 as automation demand broadens across industries. New A3 data shows second-quarter growth across semiconductors/electronics, automotive components, food and consumer goods, metals and life sciences. -
Shared Spatial Understanding: The Next Evolution of Industrial Operations
The information teams use to inspect, diagnose and repair industrial machines is flat. Gains in uptime and efficiency will come not from collecting more data, but from giving field and office teams a shared spatial view of the same reality. -
Cybersecurity in US Water Systems: Lessons from the Recent Incidents
While compliance asks, “Have we satisfied the requirement?” risk management asks, “Have we meaningfully reduced the likelihood or consequence of a cyber incident?” These rarely produce the same answer. -
Beckhoff Celebrates 40 Years of PC-Based Control
For 40 years, PC-based control technology has laid the technological foundation for all Beckhoff automation components and solutions. -
The Case for Functional Safety in Modern Factory Automation
The practical advantage of functional safety is that it allows machines to keep working safely, rather than stopping by default. -
EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) Member Meetings in Asia Draw Strong Attendance
The fast-growing ETG membership figures — particularly in Asia — underscore EtherCAT’s rising adoption as a leading Industrial Ethernet system: 44% of ETG members worldwide are located in Asia. -
ArmorCode Advances Agentic Vulnerability Remediation with Risk Discipline and AI Cost Savings
“Finding vulnerabilities was never the hard part,” said Mark Lambert, chief product officer at ArmorCode. “The challenge is understanding which findings create real attack paths and what actions will reduce risk." -
2026 Metalworking Machinery Orders Set Half-Year Record
The first half of 2026 was the strongest half-year for the value of metalworking machinery orders since USMTO began collecting data in 1998. -
Building Automation a Better Way… With Existing Infrastructure
T1L provides reliable 10Mbps long-distance connectivity ideal for numerous building automation, manufacturing and industrial network infrastructure applications where IIoT edge devices may be installed at long distances from their control points. -
Frenos Closes $1.52 Million USD to Advance OT Security's First AI-Powered Simulated Penetration Testing Platform
The funding from leading industrial investors accelerates cyber resilience for critical infrastructure and defense through continuously validated OT security posture. -
DigiKey Adds More Than 27,000 New Parts to In-Stock Product Lineup and 104 Suppliers in Q2 2026
the industry-leading product line card increased by more than 373,000 products last quarter. -
How UX Design Improves Safety in Process Industries
By presenting information clearly and intuitively, a well-designed Distributed Control System User Experience (UX) reduces the likelihood of human error, helps prevent accidents and enhances situational awareness. -
Data Center Infrastructure Market to Surpass USD 789.8 Billion by 2035
The global data center infrastructure market was valued at USD 234.2 billion in 2025 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 12.1% to reach USD 789.8 billion by 2035. -
Sensor Expert Baumer Establishes New Innovation Lab
The test routines aim at pushing every sensor to its limits, at identifying and eliminating weak points and thereby setting new benchmarks.



































































































































































































