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The Case for DIPS and Distributed, Intelligent Automation
How a distributed intelligent production system is made possible by the Industrial Internet of Things. -
Universal Robots Emerges as Preferred Robotics Platform for AI Solutions at Automate 2024
At North America’s largest automation show, the cobot pioneer will redefine the frontiers of physical AI, showcasing how the "ChatGPT moment for robots" has arrived in a wide range of applications. -
ISA Releases 2023 Annual Report
The 2023 ISA Annual Report is now available for download. -
University of York Strengthens Autonomous Research Capabilities with Solar Farm Completion
Siemens has completed work on a 200kWp solar farm for the University of York located at the University’s new Institute for Safe Autonomy, as part of £1.5 million research project. -
Plan to Attend ISA’s 2024 Automation Summit & Expo
Charleston, South Carolina, USA is the place to be Sept. 30-Oct. 3 to learn from and network with ISA leaders and automation professionals from around the world. -
A Conversation with Deji Chen, ISA Fellow 2024
Deji Chen, chief scientist at Wuxi University in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China, is one of four individuals recognized in 2024 by the International Society of Automation as an ISA Fellow. -
A Process Data Bridge with HART
Smart field devices can enable process control, predictive maintenance and more. -
OMNIVISION Unveils Two New Global Shutter Sensors for Machine Vision Applications
At Automate 2024, OMNIVISION will showcase two new image sensors that feature excellent shutter efficiency and low-light performance. -
Yaskawa Motoman Exceeds Expectations for Annual Customer Survey
Yaskawa Motoman is thrilled to report another year of high results for its 2023 Customer Satisfaction survey, receiving an overall corporate rating of 4.7 on a possible scale of 5.0. -
Optimizing Response Time to Improve Flow and Pressure Control
New developments have enabled automatic response time optimization, or “autotuning,” to quickly establish excellent flow control in a new or recently changed process. -
Schneider Electric Announces U.S. Winners of Second Annual Sustainability Impact Awards
Five companies have been recognized for outstanding performance in either decarbonizing their own operations or decarbonizing the operations of their customers. -
Okuma America Corporation Announces New Personnel Appointments
Senior executives at Okuma America Corporation announced new personnel appointments to direct and support the company's strategic growth initiatives in the Americas. -
OnRobot to Debut Two Electrical Grippers with Unmatched Power for High-Payload Applications at Automate 2024
OnRobot’s new 2FG14 and 3FG25 electrical grippers for heavy-duty, collaborative applications are now launching. -
ISA Publishes New Book on Nonlinear Model-Based Control
Nonlinear Model-Based Control: Using First-Principles Models in Process Control has just been made available by ISA. -
Ethernet-APL for Process Automation
With this technology, the digitalization of automation networks is relatively easy to implement. -
When Pneumatic Standalone Controllers Age Out
With a small solar panel and battery, digital process controllers provide a digital way forward. -
Ask the Automation Pros: How to Best Migrate from Obsolete to Modern Instrumentation and Control Systems?
Greg McMillan discusses how to migrate a project from obsolete to modern versions of instrumentation and control systems. -
Beckhoff USA Opens Upgraded Chicago Office
Minutes from O’Hare International Airport, the new facility will provide greater opportunities for training and support for Beckhoff customers in the Windy City and across the region. -
A3 Announces First Winners of the New Automate Innovation Awards: AMD, ECM and GrayMatter Robotics
New innovation award celebrates industry-changing breakthroughs in automation that not only push the boundaries of technology but also contribute to the betterment of the economy and consumers at large. -
OPC Foundation Launches New Working Group 'OPC UA for AI,' Revolutionizing Manufacturing Solutions
The OPC Foundation, a global organization dedicated to interoperability in industrial automation, announces the formation of a new working group focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence. -
Siemens Xcelerator: Scaling Roll-out of Generative AI with Siemens Industrial Copilot
Siemens makes automation easy with the first generative AI-powered product for engineering in an industrial environment. -
Cybertrol Engineering Wins Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork System Integrator Innovation Award
Cybertrol Engineering wins the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork System Integrator Innovation Award in collaboration with Van Meter Inc. -
Executive Corner: Generative AI-Infused Advanced Analytics Fuels Digital Transformation
GenAI has the potential to reshape the way industrial organizations analyze data, optimize operations, and make critical decisions. -
U.S. Companies Invest Heavily in Robots
Manufacturing companies in the United States have invested heavily in more automation: total installations of industrial robots rose by 12% and reached 44,303 units in 2023. -
Ensuring Cyber Resiliency for OT Systems
Awareness is a pathway toward cyber resilience. But organizations must take the necessary steps. -
Divcon Controls Names Kevin Timmons as CEO
With decades of experience designing, building and operating some of the world’s largest technology infrastructures, Timmons is exceptionally well positioned to further Divcon Controls’ global growth. -
Single Pair Ethernet: Endress+Hauser Teams Up for the Future of Automation
Endress+Hauser is proud to announce its partnership with the Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance. -
Sahana Shastry Receives Young Engineer Woman Award
An independent jury consisting of the members of the FEMWORX Congress Advisory Board selected Sahana Shastry as the winner among three nominated female experts. -
Parsec Double Award Win Showcases Dedication to Customers and Manufacturing Expertise
Parsec Automation Corp. has been recognized by the American Business Awards for its significant contributions to progress in the manufacturing industry and commitment to going above and beyond for its customers. -
Festo Sees Good Growth Prospects
After years of strong growth, 2023 was a year of consolidation. -
Nordson Electronics Solutions Receives EM China Innovation Award
The SL-1040 elevates coating performance with improved yield and uptime for automotive electronics reliability. -
ABB to Showcase Latest AI-powered Robotic Solutions at Automate 2024
ABB will celebrate 50 years of robotic innovation with new AI-powered technologies that help companies become faster, more flexible and resilient. -
OPC Foundation Launches OPC UA Cloud Initiative
Cloud providers and large manufacturers support the new initiative to enhance interoperability within IT and cloud environments leveraging OPC UA. -
The Role of Tracking in Augmented Reality
The tracking process is the basis of the application that offers an augmented reality experience. -
Mitsubishi HC Capital America Reveals Key Factors Shaping Adoption of Robotics-as-a-Service in 2024
Recent research shows that the global robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.4% through 2028 to more than $4 billion. -
Flexxbotics Announces Robot Compatibility with Heidenhain CNC Controls
Flexxbotics announced advanced robot machine tending connectivity compatible with the entire range of Heidenhain CNC controllers. -
Vending and Coffee Machine Industry Chooses OPC UA for Standardized, Secure Information Exchange
The OPC Foundation and the European Vending & Coffee Service Association announce a new joint working group called “OPC UA for Vending, Office Coffee Service & Automated Retail Working Group." -
Phoenix Contact on Course for Long-term Growth
CEO Frank Stührenberg took a look back at the company’s 100th anniversary celebrations in 2023 and its sustained growth during this time. -
Siemens and BILT Launch Spatial Computing Electrical Training for Apple Vision Pro
Siemens is leveraging BILT on Apple Vision Pro to provide immersive step-by-step guided instruction for electricians. -
HANNOVER MESSE 2024: 'Powerhouse for Promising Upswing'
HANNOVER MESSE impressively demonstrated its ability to internationally synthesize the best of technology innovations, business trade fair and economic and political agenda-setting. -
Wibu-Systems to Showcase Its CodeMeter Solutions at the Automate Show 2024
CodeMeter provides software protection and monetization technologies for manufacturers of robotics, machine vision and other smart automation products. -
IFS Announces Best Q1 Results in Company History with 20% Increase in Cloud Revenue YoY
IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, announced its financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024. -
DigiKey to Showcase Full Automation Offerings and Value-Add Services at Automate 2024
DigiKey invites attendees at Automate 2024 to visit its booth, #2036, May 6-9 in Chicago. -
Jonas Berge on Becoming an ISA Fellow
Jonas Berge discusses what becoming an ISA Fellow means to him. -
Robotic Helpers Test New Technology on the Space Station
Researchers are using the Astrobees—named Queen, Honey and Bumble—to test innovative new technology with important applications on future spaceflight missions and back on Earth. -
KUKA Robotics to Showcase Solutions for Education and Mixed Reality at Automate 2024
KUKA Robotics will highlight an innovative solution for educating the next generation of workers and its collaboration with three universities on cutting edge mixed reality demonstrations at Automate 2024. -
Revolutionizing Cost Engineering: Harnessing The Power of Digital Twins
Digital twins, virtual replicas of physical assets, processes or systems, are becoming the cornerstone of any forward-thinking digital ecosystem. -
Fizyr Partners with DERO GROEP to Revolutionize Robotic Automation for Advanced Picking
The partnership brings highly efficient automation in complex, high-variability tasks to food processing and logistics. -
The Engineer Woman Award Goes to Yvonne Groth
Yvonne Groth was honored with the Engineer Woman Award at the opening ceremony of the FEMWORX Career Congress. -
Digital Twin Capabilities Periodic Table V1.1: Advancing Interoperability for Digital Twins
Digital Twin Consortium announced Version 1.1 of the Digital Twin Capabilities Periodic Table, an architecture and technology agnostic requirements definition framework. -
Siemens Xcelerator Partner Ecosystem Expanded with Asset Monitoring from Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen
The Siemens Xcelerator partner ecosystem now includes the TESSA APM suite of transformer and switchgear condition monitoring and management applications from Maschinenfabrik Reinhausen. -
Universal Robots Announces Seamless Integration with Siemens PLCs
The company accelerates its commitment to “Automation for Anyone, Anywhere” by supporting the automation requirements of global companies. -
The Open Group Calls for Industry Collaboration on Open Standards for AI Professional Practice
The organization announces plans to facilitate AI professional practice standards development as its next flagship initiative. -
IFS-commissioned Research Shows Value Creation Lags AI Promise–Without Right Planning and Application
New research from IFS has found that executive and board leadership have "bought the AI hype," but organizations are unable to deliver operationally on expectations. -
ABB and Vulcan Energy Resources to Support Carbon-neutral Lithium Production for Battery Manufacturing
The agreement allows the two companies to work together in the early stages of design, engineering, execution and operations. -
Deterministic Network Technologies for Motion Control
When looking at demanding applications, such as motion control, data needs to be transferred with high accuracy and reliability to meet strict cycle times. -
Kivnon Teams Up with AER for Hannover Messe 2024 Showcase
Kivnon has announced its participation in the upcoming Hannover Messe 2024 alongside the prestigious Spanish Association of Robotics and Automation. -
Wibu-Systems and FLECS Technologies Revolutionize the Future of Industrial Apps
Wibu-Systems and FLECS Technologies, a pioneering force aiming to transform the industrial app marketplace, are excited to reveal the groundbreaking outcomes of their partnership at Hannover Messe. -
Four Reasons Why Automation Is the Future of Metal Fabrication
Automated metal processing can reduce injury rates and promote a safer and healthier workforce. -
MAHLE Successfully Drives Sustainability Forward
Compared with base year 2019, MAHLE reduced its emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels (Scope 1) and the import of purchased electricity (Scope 2) by 43%. -
atNorth Announces New Chief Development Officer
International development expert Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir has been appointed to lead the future expansion of atNorth’s data center portfolio. -
Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey Film Launches on Earth Day 2024
Liam Neeson narrates feature documentary exploring water wisdom of our ancestors. -
Emerson Now Accepting Applications for 2024-2025 Discrete Automation Scholarship
Two academic merit award winners will receive financial support and grants for collegiate STEM research and educational programs. -
Siemens and Mercedes-Benz Transform Future of Sustainable Factory Planning with Digital Energy Twin
The companies have co-created a Digital Energy Twin to improve the integration of energy efficiency and sustainability measures in factory designs and upgrades. -
Industrial Robots and Their Human Counterparts
Cobots can reduce worker fatigue, increase production rates and increase quality, all while reducing waste. -
FieldComm Group and FDT Group Explore Strategic Business Collaboration
The two companies have executed a term sheet to combine resources into a single business focused on creating device integration technology standards and products. -
German Chancellor Visits HARTING at HANNOVER MESSE
Fun at the trade fair stand: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz quickly turned the Han-Modular connector from HARTING into a microphone. -
Boliden, Epiroc and ABB Make First Battery-electric Truck Trolley System for Underground Mining
Mine haul fleet electrification is one of the most effective and realistic ways to reduce CO2 emissions in mining and help the industry reach its sustainability targets. -
Differential Flowmeter Selection for Challenging Compressible Fluid Flow Applications
When measuring gases or steam, selecting the right combination of transmitter and primary flow element can be confusing due to the range of options available, but free online tools help deliver maximum performance. -
How to Secure IoT Networks in Smart Warehousing
When a warehouse experiences a disruption, the consequences ripple throughout the supply chain. -
Women MAKE Awards Recognize Excellence in Manufacturing
The Manufacturing Institute announced that Sarah Dale, plant general manager at International Paper, has been recognized as a 2024 Women MAKE Awards. -
IMI Critical Engineering Unifies All Products and Services Under IMI Master Brand
IMI plc (IMI) recently announced its intention to gradually unify its entire product and service portfolio under a single brand identity. -
AVEVA Launches CONNECT Industrial Intelligence Platform at Hannover Messe
The is open and neutral platform is designed to unify customers’ data, AI, and trusted industrial expertise. -
Industrial Shields Establishes Its Position in the International Market at Hannover Messe 2024
Industrial Shields is attending Hannover Messe 2024, which takes place April 22-26, 2024. -
HARTING Is on Fire for the Substance of the Future: Electrical Energy
The Group will be presenting connection technology for fuel cells and hydrogen production as well as AI-assisted connector development–thereby actively helping to design the All Electric Society. -
Electromate Recertified as a ‘Great Place To Work’ for 2024
Electromate Inc. is proud to be recertified by Great Place To Work for the 8th year in a row. -
Schneider Electric Highlights Importance of Software and Electrification to Accelerate Industrial Competitiveness
Schneider Electric outlines how software-defined automation is driving industrial growth at Hannover Messe. -
HERMES Startup AWARD 2024 Goes to Archigas
This year, the coveted HERMES Startup AWARD goes to Archigas, a young company based in Rüsselsheim, Germany. -
XPONENTIAL 2024 Launches Next Week in San Diego
Pertinent keynotes, defense programming, international participation and a start-up pavilion will move the autonomous and robotics industry forward. -
Beckhoff USA Accelerates Growth with New Office in Austin, Texas
The Austin office will amplify support, sales and training opportunities covering an array of industries that include electric vehicles, medtech and digital manufacturing. -
Brooks Instrument Acquires Creative Machining Technology
The acquisition strengthens the company’s ability to produce ultrahigh-purity components for critical markets like semiconductor manufacturing. -
Radiflow Partners with Exclusive Networks to Elevate OT Cybersecurity
With Radiflow's cybersecurity and risk management solutions for OT environments, Exclusive Networks Italy expands its range of technologies to protect companies' production sites. -
The Open Group Open Footprint Forum Releases the Open Footprint Data Model Standard, Version 1.0, Snapshot
The Open Group Open Footprint Forum has announced the release of the Open Footprint Data Model Standard, Version 1.0, Snapshot 1. -
VDMA: Machine Vision Navigating Through Uncertain Times
"The European machine vision industry has demonstrated exceptional growth over the last decade and remains a very attractive industry," said Mark Williamson, chairman of the Board of the VDMA Machine Vision. -
ISA Releases Podomation Episode 3: Global Impact on Student Access to New Technology
The International Society of Automation's (ISA) podcast, Podomation, has released its latest episode, Global Impact on Student Access to New Technology. -
Advantech Establishes Collaboration with Qualcomm to Shape the Future of the Edge
Advantech proudly announces its strategic collaboration with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to revolutionize the edge computing landscape. -
Innovative Strength of Companies Appearing at HANNOVER MESSE Is Greater Than Ever
“Innovative technologies and a clear economic policy agenda–that’s what is important for Hannover to be able to impart the signs of new beginnings and a renewed spirit of optimism,” said Dr. Jochen Köckler. -
Rockwell Automation to Showcase Latest Technologies Shaping the Future of Industrial Operations at Hannover Messe
In collaboration with partners including Cisco, Ericsson, Microsoft, ODVA, the OPC Foundation and NVIDIA, Rockwell will showcase the latest technologies shaping the future of industrial operations -
Accruent Sets New Benchmark for Regulatory Compliance in Manufacturing
Accruent’s compliance solution offers integrated CMMS and EDMS designed to meet FDA and ISO standards, driving manufacturing forward. -
Yokogawa and GridBeyond Conclude Investment and Strategic Partnership Agreements
Yokogawa Electric Corporation and energy IT solutions provider GridBeyond of Ireland announce that they have concluded a strategic partnership agreement. -
Debut at Hannover Messe 2024: Siemens Announces New Generation of Controller with Simatic S7-1200 G2
For the first time in ten years, Siemens is announcing a new generation of controllers, available in winter of 2024, at Hannover Messe 2024. -
The Association of Advancing Automation (A3) Celebrates Legacy of Advancing Automation with Golden Anniversary
The Association of Advancing Automation (A3) marks its 50th anniversary in 2024. -
Partner Country Norway: Pioneering the Green Industrial Transition
Under the headline “pioneering the green industrial transition,” Norway will showcase digital technology and sustainable solutions for manufacturing. -
Hexagon and Dragos Unveil Technical Partnership to Strengthen Industrial Cybersecurity
Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division has announced a strategic partnership with Dragos, a global leader in cybersecurity for operational technology (OT). -
Siemens Opens Its Largest Global Research Hub North of Munich
Siemens has opened the first building complex of the Siemens Technology Center (STC) at Garching Research Campus, north of Munich, Germany. -
Large Machine Vision Companies Acquire and Partner to Grow Portfolios
The global machine vision market is expected to return to growth in 2024, expanding by around 1.4% this year. -
Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance Announces its Statement of Needs Requirements Platform
The tool helps enterprise and AR providers understand and define AR solution requirements. -
SS&C Blue Prism Intelligent Automation Customers Unlocked $53.4M in Value
The Total Economic Impact Study examines IA benefits for five SS&C Blue Prism customers and 166 global respondents. -
What to Expect at Automate 2024
From the ever-increasing influence of IT devices and practices on the plant floor to finding ways to deal with problems that arise from that convergence, we can expect this show to be about big ideas and innovative solutions. -
Endress+Hauser Reports Growth in Incoming Orders, Sales, Profit and Employment for 2023
The specialist for measurement and automation technology marked its 70th birthday in 2023, with celebrations worldwide. -
Emotors Adopts Siemens’ Simcenter Solutions for NVH Testing of Next-generation Automotive e-drives
With Siemens’ Simcenter solutions, Emotors created a series of next-generation e-drives ranging from 25 kW to 250 kW in only five years. -
Seeq Appoints Swan-Black as First Master Industry VAR Partner for the Food and Beverage Industry
Seeq and Swan-Black announce the appointment of Swan-Black as the first Seeq Master Industry VAR partner, specializing in the Food and Beverage industry sectors. -
Engineering in the Cloud: ExxonMobil and Its Digital Reality Ecosystem
ExxonMobil is focusing on two mature use cases for its Digital Reality Ecosystem: virtual assembly and additive manufacturing. -
Siemens and Microsoft to Converge Digital Twin Definition Language with W3C Thing Description Standard
Standardization will foster collaboration, accelerate innovation and facilitate the exchange of digital twin models and data. -
Electronic System Design Industry Posts $4.4 Billion in Revenue in Q4 2023
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 14% to $4,423 million in the fourth quarter of 2023 from the $3,879.9 million logged in the third quarter of 2023. -
Self-Funding Transformation: R&D and Emerging Technology
The U.S. House of Representatives has pushed to restore the full power of the R&D incentives, helping fuel every technological revolution of the past half century in America. -
SIBERprotect Delivers Automatic Cyber Response Solution for Industrial OT Systems
Advanced, real-time, cyber-attack response limits the impact within milliseconds at machine speed, isolates and quarantines the infected production equipment to facilitate faster resumption of normal operations. -
Process Safety Technical Consultant Ehab Tayel joins the Hargrove Controls & Automation Process Safety Team
Ehab Tayel brings nearly two decades of process safety experience and a passion for the safety lifecycle to Hargrove Controls & Automation’s process safety team. -
Parsec Recognized for Data Technology Innovation in Fifth Annual Data Breakthrough Awards Program
For second year in a row, the international Awards Program recognizes Parsec for its outstanding data technology product. -
Avid Solutions Marks Growth in Green Hydrogen and Decarbonization
Rockwell Automation selected Avid Solutions as the preferred delivery partner for hydrogen solutions. -
Bosch Rexroth Reports Higher Sales in 2023, Challenges in 2024
Bosch Rexroth again recorded strong growth in fiscal year 2023. Sales rose by 7.5% to around 7.6 billion euros compared to the previous year. -
Case Study: Smart Grid Implementation Enables Digitalization in Gas Management
A Swiss operator deployed PC-based automation and intrinsically safe EtherCAT technology from Beckhoff for accurate monitoring of its natural gas supply network. -
Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Slip to $106.3 Billion in 2023
Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment edged down 1.3% to $106.3 billion in 2023 from an all-time record of $107.6 billion in 2022. -
Manufacturers Optimize Asset Lifecycles and Quality Control with Flowfinity IoT Solutions
Flowfinity Inc. is introducing new solutions to help smaller manufacturers maximize uptime and reduce waste by lowering the barrier to entry for IoT integration and Operational Intelligence. -
Nova Industrial Analytics: Unveiling a New Era in Process Analytical Technology
In a strategic move to better reflect its evolving role in the industry and its commitment to cutting-edge analytical technology, iSud Solutions has officially rebranded as Nova Industrial Analytics. -
Industrial Security Circus at HANNOVER MESSE 2024
At HANNOVER MESSE, exhibitors at the "Industrial Security Circus" demonstrate how industrial companies can ensure a safe working environment. -
CGTech Announces Partnership with Reseller 3DCAD
CGTech is proud to announce a new partnership with “3DCAD” DESIGN, ANALYSIS AND ENGINEERING. -
Beckhoff Ramps Up Global Revenue by 16% to 1.75 Billion Euros in 2023
The automation leader’s U.S. subsidiary grew by 21.6%, increased market share and grew headcount by 20%. -
igus Unveils AI-Driven Solutions for Industry 4.0 at Hannover Messe
igus is showcasing pioneering solutions for the lubrication-free and CO2-neutral industry and automation of tomorrow at the Hannover Messe. -
A Focus on Cybersecurity and Software Licensing: Wibu-Systems at Hannover Messe 2024
As the company celebrates its 35th anniversary and the world is eager to embrace new technologies, Oliver Winzenried, CEO and founder of Wibu-Systems, wants to leave an indelible mark at this year’s show: -
The Role of Automation in Supply Chain Security
Cybersecurity within the supply chain has become an indispensable operational reliability element. -
E Tech Group Secures New Investment from Graham Partners, Sets Stage for Continued Growth and Innovation
With this new investment partnership, E Tech Group expects to accelerate organic growth and acquisition to become a top system integrator in North America. -
Endress+Hauser Presents Itself at Hannover Messe 2024 as a Partner for Digital Process Optimization
Endress+Hauser presents itself at Hannover Messe 2024 as a partner for digital process optimization. -
Advancing Industrial Printing with TSN
Tom Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), looks at how Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) can help achieve seamless synchronization, accuracy and precision within complex, autonomous printing systems. -
Festo Customer Solutions Reduces Multi-Panel Building Costs by as Much as 50%
Festo announces that its Customer Solutions department is now unified throughout North America. -
Kistler Expands Scope of Accreditation to Include Traceable On-site and In-situ Calibrations
Traceable on-site calibration is now available for force measuring chains and joining systems up to 300 kN. -
SS&C Blue Prism Achieves Top Honors with 5-Star Rating in 2024 CRN Partner Program Guide
The 5-star rating is awarded to the companies that have built their partner programs to go above and beyond in their commitment to nurturing strong, profitable and successful channel partnerships. -
February Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 2.1% Over January
Orders of manufacturing technology, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $343.3 million in February 2024. -
Swedish Packaging Maker Upgrades Assembly Line Human-machine Interface for Maximum Versatility and Configurability
Kinnareds Well chose Rockwell Automation partner Hax Technologies to help it improve productivity and operator experience with the Allen-Bradley OptixPanel Standard Graphic Terminal. -
Startups at HANNOVER MESSE: An Enrichment for Industry
At HANNOVER MESSE, more than 300 young companies showcase innovative products and business models to attract potential customers and investors. -
Shibaura Machine to Unveil New SCARA Features at Automate 2024
Shibaura Machine will display its full THE SCARA range and showcase its robots in action. -
AMAZEMET Adopts Siemens Xcelerator to Help Democratize Metal Additive Manufacturing
The Siemens Xcelerator portfolio is helping the additive manufacturing materials and post-processing company solve key complex engineering challenges. -
How Process Control Engineers Are Securing Industrial Systems in the Digital Age
Cyber-Informed engineering is a valuable approach towards keeping industrial processes secure. -
Verisurf and Hexagon Sign Solutions Agreement
Verisurf Software, Inc., and Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence have entered a metrology solutions agreement. -
Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry, Inc., Receives Business Clean Energy Award from Consumer’s Energy
Ithaca plant has saved more than 2 million kilowatt hours in the past two years. -
SEMI Talent Forum 2024 to Help Build Next-Generation Chip Industry Workforce
SEMI Talent Forum connects students, young professionals with semiconductor companies to help build talent pipeline. -
Alimerka Leverages Cimcorp Automation to Enhance Supply Chain Efficiency and Sustainability
By optimizing storage and distribution processes, the Spanish supermarket chain has improved productivity, waste reduction, customer satisfaction and employee safety. -
Averna Announces the Acquisition of Automated Test Solutions Provider ELCOM, a. s.
With 150+ new employees, this acquisition adds significant capacity in power electronics, machine vision, power grid measurements and analysis and industrial automation skillsets. -
Nordson Electronics Solutions Announces Expanded Partnership with Distributor smartTec Nordic A/S
SmartTec Nordic has a long history in the electronics industry with its capability to develop customized hardware and software to meet local needs. -
Siemens' Supervisory Board Extends the Contract of Roland Busch, President and CEO
With key leadership decisions, Supervisory Board demonstrates confidence in the strategy and trajectory of Siemens AG as a leading technology company. -
Universal Robots Expands Partnership with MathWorks by Joining Connections Program
Universal Robots has strengthened its partnership with MathWorks by joining the Mathworks Connections Program. -
Segmenting Networks Using a DMZ
Today’s competitive environment demands access to operations data, and operational data must be secure. These two requirements need not conflict, though. -
The Integration of the IIoT and AI in Smart Factories
The Smart Factory, characterized by several exciting technologies, is at the center of the revolution brought by the integration of the IIoT and AI. -
Symptom vs. Cause vs. Root Cause
Asking as many questions as it takes to identify the symptoms and causes at each level of control until you get to the lowest level of control is how you determine the root cause. -
Emerson to Showcase Floor to Cloud Factory Automation Solutions at Hannover Messe 2024
Emerson will demonstrate how real-time visibility and control can drive sustainability, enhance overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and empower teams using data-informed decision-making. -
Hyperspectral Imaging in Food Inspection Requires the Processing Speed of CoaXPress Frame Grabbers
While food inspection systems have long relied on RGB color sensors, there is a push to incorporate hyperspectral cameras operating in the ultraviolet, visible and infrared spectral ranges. -
Mitsubishi Electric and Nozomi Networks to Expand Operational Technology Security Business
Mitsubishi Electric will integrate its factory-automation (FA) equipment and OT security solutions with Nozomi Networks’ OT network-visualization and intrusion-detection technologies. -
Marking Its 40th Anniversary, Bentley Systems Announces CEO Transition Plan
COO Nicholas Cumins will be promoted to CEO July 1, 2024, as Greg Bentley will transition to Executive Chair. -
Generative AI and Digital Twins: Impact on the Manufacturing Industry
A new industry resource from Info-Tech Research Group on generative AI and digital twins offers a comprehensive analysis for manufacturing leaders considering how best to harness these technologies. -
Dematic FIRST Scholarship Program Applications Open
Applications for the Supply Chain and Logistics Scholarship are due Saturday, May 18. -
How Small Manufacturers Are Building a Business Case for Robotics
Smaller manufacturers are the fastest-growing area of industrial robotics today, driven by the need for new collaborative robotics systems. -
Rockwell Automation Names Stephen Ford Chief Information Security Officer
Stephen will develop and execute a holistic cybersecurity strategy to ensure that Rockwell and its Connected Enterprise ecosystem are safe, secure and resilient. -
FEMWORX Jury Nominates Four Women for the Engineer Woman Award
The winner will be announced on April 25 at the opening of the FEMWORX Career Congress. -
DigiKey Hosts Great Board Giveaway, Technical Demos and More at Embedded World 2024
The company will host a wide variety of activities, giveaways and resources during the show at booth 4A-633. -
Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award Winners Named for 2024
The robotics industry’s most prestigious award will be presented on May 8 at Automate in Chicago. -
E Tech Group Names Trent Meyers, P.E., Vice President of Life Sciences Central and Process Industries
His appointment reflects E Tech’s commitment to support growth in demand for the company’s industrial engineering and automation services. -
Industrial Shields Presents Latest Developments at Advanced Factories 2024
At stand E620 in Hall 2 of the Fira de Barcelona, Industrial Shields will present its latest innovations in the field of industrial automation. -
Study: U.S. Manufacturing Could Need as Many as 3.8 Million New Employees by 2033
A study has found that 1.9 million jobs could be left unfilled, underscoring the need for employee-focused strategies to keep up with growth. -
Report: 79% of Security Professionals Don't Feel Their Company’s Protections Are Adequate
1Password's State of Enterprise Security report reveals how disruptive technologies like AI have escalated the tension between security and productivity. -
Eaton Completes First-of-its-kind Clean Energy Project in Puerto Rico to Support the Regional Power Grid
The new Eaton microgrid advances reliable, sustainable energy at its Arecibo facility and within the broader community. -
ARC: Rise of Applications for Generative AI
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been part of industrial automation for quite some time, Generative AI, a subset of AI, has only recently joined the conversation. Let's take a look at some new applications. -
HMS Networks and Red Lion Controls Join Forces
The two companies are now one entity and can start working together on common go-to-market strategies and product offerings. -
Universal Automation: Enabling Systems Integrators with a Paradigm Shift in Industrial Automation
For system integrators, the adoption of universal automation brings unprecedented engineering efficiency, process scalability and automation agility to OT systems. -
How Network Automation Will Shape the Future of Enterprise Data Center Operations
Network automation can play a critical role in helping enterprises reshape their data center operations to position themselves for success today and in the future. -
Manufacturing ERP Transformation: Pushing Back on Pressured Migrations
The drive toward smart factories—marked by the integration of cutting-edge technologies and digital processes—is not just a trend but a strategic imperative. -
Cyolo Security Announces Partnership with TD SYNNEX
TD SYNNEX Partners can now move their clients beyond mere “accessing” to “operating” safely and securely. -
IoT Solutions World Congress: Why Barcelona is the Place to Be in May
The IoT Solutions World Congress - with program developed by ISA - is becoming the new-technology event for industrial productivity and advancement. -
IDS Brings Industrial Cameras to Fizyr's New Vision Packs
With IDS, Fizyr certified Vision Packs solve complex automation challenges right out of the box. -
Mouser Explores the Potential of Machine Vision in Empowering Innovation Together Series
Mouser Electronics, Inc. has launched its latest installment of the Empowering Innovation Together(EIT) technology series. -
IoT Solutions World Congress: Why Barcelona Is the Place to Be in May
The IoT Solutions World Congress - to be held 21-23 May 2024 in Barcelona, Spain - is extremely valuable because it brings so many different perspectives together in one place. -
Knowing the Right Fit for Robotic Automation
Robot orders by non-automotive companies nearly equaled those of automotive businesses over the last year. -
HWArobotics Introduces Reliable, Customizable Shuttle Systems at MODEX 2024
Shuttle systems from HWArobotics are now available to companies across North America after the ASRS pioneer demonstrated its technology at MODEX 2024. -
LexxPluss Demonstrates Safe, Scalable Mobile Robot Conveyancing Tech in the USA
Japanese automation solutions company LexxPluss has established itself in the US, announcing its new demo space as a practical showcase for its intralogistics technology. -
ThreatLabz AI Report Reveals Enterprises Sharing 569 TB of Data to AI Tools, Stressing the Need for Better Data Security
The top five countries generating the most enterprise AI transactions are the US, India, the UK, Australia and Japan. -
New Study Finds GenAI as Top Tech Investment for Manufacturers
Global State of Smart Manufacturing Report reveals impact of emerging technologies on addressing workforce, quality, cybersecurity and sustainability challenges. -
5th Lightweighting Summit
On April 23, 2024, the 5th edition of the Lightweighting Summit will take place. -
Regulatory Scrutiny, Commercial Necessity Fuels Growth in Aerospace Manufacturers’ Digitalization Spend
2024 has witnessed several incidents highlighting that digital technologies can underpin certifications and compliance processes across the industry’s value chain. -
ETG Concludes EtherCAT ITW World Series 2024 with Record Participation
The EtherCAT International Technology Week World Series 2024 has successfully come to an end and embodies a milestone in terms of collaboration, knowledge exchange and dynamics. -
Petroperú Selects Honeywell Cybersecurity Solutions to Bolster Cyber Resiliency
Honeywell cybersecurity solutions will help support Petroperú’sstrategic goals of driving innovation, improving operational efficiency and ensuring plant safety. -
How to Build and Enable an AI-Focused Engineering Team
Recognizing the full potential of AI integration will help all industries become technology companies to avoid getting left behind. -
The Fusion of Robotics, AI and AR/VR: A 2024 Revolution in Manufacturing
This fusion of robotics, AI and AR/VR is reshaping the manufacturing landscape, heralding a new era of innovation, efficiency and competitiveness. -
Advances in Smart Technologies for Material Handling
Advanced connectivity and data analytics enable manufacturers to optimize operations. This feature originally appeared in the March edition of AUTOMATION 2024: IIoT and Digital Transformation. -
Less Power, More Powerful: Sensors for Condition Monitoring
Energy-efficient sensors drive innovation for machine maintenance. This feature originally appeared in the March edition of AUTOMATION 2024: IIoT and Digital Transformation. -
Cyolo Security Partnership with TD SYNNEX Expands Secure Remote Access to OT Systems
TD SYNNEX Partners can now move their clients beyond mere “accessing” to “operating” safely and securely. -
HANNOVER MESSE: Premiere for the Embedded Park
The latest technologies and developments on the subject Embedded will be presented, ranging from edge computing, embedded vision, software solutions, components and modules to electronic displays. -
ABB and Captimise to Set a Path for Decarbonization in the Cement Industry
ABB and Captimise are extending their collaboration to drive the adoption of cost-effective carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies in the cement industry. -
Nozomi Networks Extends Partnership with Yokogawa to Deliver OT and IoT Security Services Worldwide
Nozomi Networks OT and IoT visibility and threat detection capabilities now part of Yokogawa’s Cybersecurity Managed Services offered to customers in 60 countries worldwide. -
How AI and ML Affect Industrial Automation
Recent advances significantly shift away from traditional processes and methodologies. This feature originally appeared in the March edition of AUTOMATION 2024: IIoT and Digital Transformation. -
ASTM International Welcomes Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as New President
ASTM International is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew G. Kireta Jr. as the organization’s new president, effective May 1, 2024. -
ACHEMA 2024: HIMA Drives Digitalization of Functional Safety to the Next Level
The company is using its presence at ACHEMA 2024 to show how users in the process industry can benefit from safe and secure remote connections in their safety projects. -
IFS Cloud Selected by Joby Aviation to Shape the Future of eVTOL Aircraft
Joby Aviation, the leading manufacturer of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft for commercial air taxi services, has selected the IFS Cloud for Aviation Maintenance solution for its pioneering eVTOL aircraft maintenance processes. -
HANNOVER MESSE Promotes International Trade and Investment
International trade plays a central role in the global economy and enables access to resources that are not available in some countries. -
Beamex Calibration Solutions Revolutionizes Water and Wastewater Facility Operations
Beamex is proud to announce the successful implementation of its calibration ecosystem at a prominent water and wastewater facility in the southeastern United States. -
ABB Robotics Teams with Innovative Tech Start-up to Deliver Sustainable and Affordable Housing
Transformative technology uses robotic micro-factories to build affordable, sustainable homes. -
Fix Inventory Accuracy with Autonomous Inventory Management
In the ever-changing landscape of e-commerce and global trade and the growing requirement to do more with less, the demand for efficient, error-free and streamlined operations has made warehouse automation a crucial element for operators. -
Use the Right Battery for Remote Operations
The right power supply is essential when battery replacement is prohibitively expensive or impossible. This feature originally appeared in the March edition of AUTOMATION 2024: IIoT and Digital Transformation. -
What Do IIoT Solutions Look Like?
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) presents a wealth of opportunities for manufacturing companies to improve their operations and competitiveness. -
How Apple Vision Pro Can Transform and Connect Manufacturing Workforces
As new business applications to Apple Vision Pro are introduced, the benefits of putting the power back into the hands of the frontline worker are increasingly being realized by forward-thinking companies. -
ARC European Industry Forum 2024
The next European Forum will be held in Sitges (Barcelona), Spain on May 6-8, 2024, and focus on “Managing Digital Transformation in the Age of AI, Open Architectures and Sustainability."