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Siemens Strengthens AI Infrastructure Leadership with More Than $200 Million in U.S. Manufacturing Investments
The investments strengthen a global portfolio spanning power distribution, automation, digital twins, electronic design automation (EDA) and industrial AI. -
Analog Devices Returns as Strategic Sponsor of MassRobotics
The decision gives robotics startups direct access to ADI technologies and expertise in sensors, signal processing and power management, as well as engineering resources. -
Avatar Robotics Takes the Next Step to Build the Unlimited Industrial Workforce
Avatar Robotics' humanoid robots can perform high-value workflows 24/7 in warehouses, factories, mines, farms and future infrastructure projects. -
How Adaptive Intelligence Will Redefine Product Design and Manufacturing
As complexity increases and market cycles compress, organizations that succeed will not simply manage information more efficiently. They will build environments that interpret, anticipate and respond. -
Siemens and Arizona State University Launch PCB Design Microcredential to Address Critical Hardware Design Skills Gap
The 40-hour, self-paced program open to engineering students, career changers and working professionals with no prerequisites. -
Digitalization: More Space for Research and Development in Salzburg, Austria
The company is investing €15 million in the project, underlining its long-term commitment to Salzburg and Austria as a location for technology, research and innovation. -
What the FCC Ruling on ‘Advanced Robotic Devices’ Means for the US Mobile Robot Market
On July 28, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added two further categories to its Covered List: foreign-produced advanced robotic devices and foreign-produced connected power inverters. -
Mouser's AI and Power Management Resource Hubs Help Engineers Deliver Industrial Edge AI
Used together, the two hubs give engineers a single, continuously updated reference spanning the full design chain, from inference engine to supply rail. -
IFS Reports Strong H1 2026 Growth as Customers Scale Industrial AI Adoption
IFS delivered 25% year-on-year ARR growth in H1 2026, demonstrating customers increasingly adopting and scaling Industrial AI across their operations. -
Macrium Selected by Gruppo AB to Standardize Backup and Recovery Across 2,000 Industrial Systems
"Critical infrastructure depends on systems being available when people need them most," said Dave Joyce, CEO of Macrium Software. -
Understanding 2198-DBR20-F EMC Filter for Kinetix 2198 Series Servo Systems
Industrial automation equipment often operates continuously in demanding environments. -
ISA Awards Scholarships to 31 Students from 7 Countries
ISA scholarships are awarded to college or university students who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation, instrumentation, systems and control. -
World Class Connectivity: Weidmüller’s SNAP IN Achieves New Record Title in Guinness World Records
“For us, this record is far more than a measured time,” said Frank Polley, vice president, Business Unit Terminals at Weidmüller. “It demonstrates what is possible when technological innovation, experience and teamwork come together." -
City of Cadillac Selects Schneider Electric and Budderfly to Advance Resilient Energy Infrastructure with No Upfront Cost
The project highlights the growing momentum of Schneider Electric’s Accelerating Resilient Infrastructure Initiative, now with more than 40 ecosystem members nationwide. -
ISA Podcast Revisits the OT Cybersecurity Summit: Day One
The latest episode of Podomation shares highlights from the ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit, including the Cyber Empowerment Forum. -
ABB Motors and Mechanical Awards $44,000 to 2026 Scholarship Recipients
This initiative supports the educational aspirations of upcoming professionals whose parents or guardians are employed by U.S. ABB Motors and Mechanical. -
Rockwell Automation Helps Ken’s Foods Streamline End-of-Line Operations
Rockwell Automation, Inc., has modernized end-of-line operations at Ken’s Foods, improving performance, reducing complexity and supporting continued growth. -
Simple Energy Expands Siemens Xcelerator Adoption to Scale Electric Vehicle Engineering
Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy has deepened its adoption of Siemens Xcelerator to develop sophisticated electric vehicle variants, complex assembly and variant design and drive faster time to market. -
Regal Rexnord and FANUC to Deliver Fully Integrated Collaborative Robotics Solution
“Adding an external axis transport layer to a 6-axis cobot opens new avenues for productivity, innovation and profitability for our customers,” said Emily Kern, president of Regal Rexnord’s Linear Motion Division. -
ISA Fellow Rao Mannepalli: Advancing National Defense and Space Exploration
Rao Mannepalli, chief scientist of Leidos, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026. -
The AI Maturity Map: Intelligence, Conscience and the Climb Toward Human-Like Cognition
AI maturity is not a race to deploy — it’s a climb toward intelligence and integrity. -
Emerson’s Integrated Automation Portfolio Fast-Tracks AI-Scale Data Centers
DeltaV Automation Platform for Data Centers delivers precision control, industrial reliability and project expertise to accelerate time-to-compute. -
Low-Code on the Plant Floor: Empowering Engineers or Creating the Next Technical Debt Bomb?
Your plant already runs on low-code. It has for thirty years, and it was called Excel. -
Emmeatech Celebrates 20 Years of Italian Technological Innovation
Emmeatech celebrates twenty years of innovation and looks toward international growth with digital technologies designed for industrial and pharmaceutical environments. -
Murrelektronik Unveils Six New Automation Solutions at Automate 2026
The new product portfolio simplifies decentralized automation with intelligent connectivity, enhanced safety and streamlined machine integration. -
Hilscher Sets New Strategic Priorities in Industrial IoT
Hilscher has decided to conclude its collaboration with the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance as part of a strategic realignment of its partnerships in the Industrial IoT sector. -
Digital Twin Consortium Takes Front-Running Simulation from Concept to Real-World Operation
The Digital Twin Consortium has announced member adoption of multi-agent driven Front-Running Simulation (FRS), carrying the framework from concept to real-world application. -
Okuma America Corporation to Exhibit at IMTS 2026 with Comprehensive Lineup
Okuma will showcase a comprehensive offering for the metalworking industry featuring new CNC machine tools, a CNC control, a robust line of automation systems, intelligent manufacturing technologies and new world-class services. -
583.4 Million USD in New Machinery Orders Highlight US Economic Strengths
While recent events have caused much trepidation in the general outlook among businesses and consumers, the U.S. economy remains on a solid footing, and robust machinery demand is cause for optimism. -
Siemens Xcelerator Powers Next-Generation Reusable Spacecraft Development at The Exploration Company
Siemens Xcelerator helps The Exploration Company reduce design complexity and accelerate reusable spacecraft development. -
Endress+Hauser Tests Multi-Vendor Scalability of Ethernet-APL with Yokogawa DCS
Endress+Hauser, in collaboration with Covestro, BASF and Yokogawa, has conducted a further large-scale Ethernet-APL scalability test, extending validation to more complex and heterogeneous process automation environments. -
WAGO Appoints Deepan Patel to Lead Its Data Center Growth across the UK and Ireland
The role will focus on WAGO's automation, connectivity and monitoring portfolio, with a goal to close the gap between IT and OT systems inside modern data center facilities. -
Siemens Advances Self-Verifying Agentic AI Workflows for Semiconductor and PCB Design
Siemens has announced an expansion of its strategic partnership with NVIDIA to deliver self-verifying agentic AI workflows to EDA. -
Cimcorp Reports Growing Customer Demand for Cybersecurity in Distribution Center Automation
As software becomes the backbone of modern distribution operations, companies are prioritizing cyber resilience, disaster recovery and business continuity when selecting automation solutions. -
Wistron Celebrates Grand Opening of First U.S. Smart Factory Marking Milestone in Global Smart Manufacturing Strategy
Wistron Corporation celebrated the grand opening of its D1 AI smart facility in Fort Worth, Texas, the site where the first NVIDIA GB300 Grace Blackwell Ultra Superchip was built and mass-produced in the United States. -
Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad and ISASecure to Accelerate Adoption of ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Standards in the Costa Rica Energy Sector
“We look forward to our partnership with ISASecure to ensure our energy systems and Costa Rican residents are protected from cybersecurity attacks," said Erick Obregón Navarro, ICE Dirección Ciberseguridad y Protección Empresarial, Gerencia General. -
Tiger Data Launches Ghost, a Purpose-Built Database Service for the Agentic Era
Tiger Data has announced the general availability of Ghost, a database service designed and built specifically for AI agents. -
Closing the Gap Between PID Performance and the Bottom Line
A new metric is changing the conversation about the value of control loop performance. -
AW-Lake and KEM Flow Measurement Announce Merger, Creating a Stronger Global Flow Measurement Organization
The merger expands engineering resources, application expertise and global customer support while maintaining continuity for AW-Lake customers. -
Future-Proofing Buildings for Modern Industry Demand
Facilities managers and plant leaders need a solution that offers them more control in order to reshape industries for current demand levels. -
Single Use Support Speeds Design Cycle for Pharmaceutical Industry with Siemens Xcelerator
The pharmaceutical single-use fluid and cold chain management specialist cut project times by 15% and achieved 25% shorter design and customization cycles with Designcenter and Teamcenter. -
Mitsubishi Electric Iconics Digital Solutions Announces Enhanced Global System Integrator Program
The program recognizes and rewards system integrators with the tools, training and support needed to grow their business and deliver exceptional project results. -
Cooling the AI Era: Rethinking Thermal Infrastructure for High-Density Manufacturing
Organizations that invest early in integrated thermal strategies, workforce development and predictive analytics will be better positioned to support the next wave of AI-driven industrial growth. -
Rockwell Automation Announces Luminus Selects SecureOT Platform to Support Industrial Cybersecurity Resilience
The deployment will help strengthen operational technology visibility and risk management across a diverse energy production environment. -
IBASE Collaborates with AMD to Advance Physical AI Innovation
The relationship strengthens IBASE's ability to deliver intelligent robotics solutions with greater Flexibility, scalability and long-term platform support. -
2026 Check-In: Was the Agentic AI Hype Just a Mirage?
Agentic AI is a real technology that was sold on a fictional timeline, and telling those two things apart is the most useful thing an automation professional can do this year. -
Weidmuller USA Releases National PCB Design Survey: Engineers Share Insights on PCB Design Tools and AI Tool Impacts, Gaps
Reliability is dominant priority in device connectivity for 79% of engineers. -
MULTIVAC Selects Siemens Xcelerator to Advance Digital Transformation
By introducing Siemens’ Teamcenter from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software as its digital thread backbone, MULTIVAC aims to further digitalize and integrate its product development processes. -
Human-AI Integration Is Redefining Digital Water Management Operations
The application of artificial intelligence to water processes and services is evolving rapidly. -
Eplan Next26: Inspiring Insights into the Future of Engineering
Eplan CEO Sebastian Seitz: “We are giving you a taste of what’s to come. Here at Eplan Next, we need to discuss one of the greatest challenges facing our shared industry, namely the digitisation of our entire value creation process.” -
Björn Twiehaus Appointed New CEO of the WAGO Group
The WAGO Group is preparing for its next chapter of growth. -
Honeywell Leans Into OT Cybersecurity Topics at 50th HUG Event
“The cybersecurity landscape for industrial organizations continues to evolve rapidly, with increasingly advanced threats targeting critical operations,” said Jim Masso, president and CEO of Honeywell Process Automation. -
Yokogawa de México Celebrates 20 Years with Opening of New Mexico City Headquarters
The modern facility reinforces Yokogawa's commitment to customer success, innovation and local support across Mexico. -
Transforming Continuous Extrusion with AI-Driven Process Control
For the first time, manufacturers can deploy control systems that don't just execute instructions but understand processes. -
Can AI Be Trusted in Industrial Automation?
Here's why security assurance and validation must evolve for AI-enabled industrial automation and control systems. -
How Unit Level Traceability Can Help MedTech Scale Toward Physical AI
Digital Device History Records (eDHR) are the norm across MedTech manufacturing, but data inconsistency across systems can limit automation. A new framework could address the lack of alignment. -
Datanomix at IMTS 2026: Digital Production Bundles Take the Shop Floor Paperless
The print, the setup sheet, the tooling sheet and the inspection plan: All delivered to the operator at the machine, all from one platform. -
How Many Chips Does It Take to Build a Humanoid Robot?
Humanoid robots typically contain between 1,000 and 2,000 semiconductor chips, approximately an order of magnitude higher than the content found in a conventional industrial robot. -
Dematic Unveils Global Destination for Companies to Explore the Future of Warehouse Automation
Dematic, a global leader in supply chain automation, unveiled its new Solutions Center at its Americas headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. -
DigiKey and Arduino Unveil Challenge to Award $20,000 in Prizes
Project submissions that utilize Arduino’s UNO Q microcontroller board are open through Sept. 30 -
Supply Chain Threats Escalate as Global Ransomware Activity Rises Month on Month
Industrials continue to be most targeted sector accounting for 30% of attacks in Q2 and 183 (28%) in June. -
NEURA Robotics Creates 'NEURA Gyms' Facilities for Training Physical AI
A worldwide network of purpose-built Physical AI training facilities will address the most significant barrier to intelligent robotics: the scarcity of real-world training data. -
Siemens Acquisition Will Extend Its Electronic Design Automation Portfolio across the SoC Design Lifecycle
Acquiring Defacto Technologies will help Siemens’ EDA portfolio customers manage growing system on a chip complexity through automated SoC design creation. -
Schneider Electric Tapped by Southern California Edison to Add Grid Capacity Faster with SF6 Free Technology
Schneider Electric will deliver SF₆-free, medium-voltage switchgear integrated into compact, pre-assembled and enclosed substation systems that can be installed more quickly. -
Mouser Accelerates Innovation with Online Transportation Resource Center for Next-Generation Mobility
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is empowering engineers with its comprehensive transportation resource center focused on the technologies reshaping mobility. -
The Silent Automation Layer Nobody Talks About: Middleware Becoming the Real Control System
Middleware became a control system, and it did so without inheriting any of the discipline we spent seventy years wrapping around control systems. -
U.S. Manufacturing Reaches Record $2.91 Trillion as Workforce Gap Threatens Next Decade of Growth
MISUMI Americas, a specification-driven sourcing partner for mechanical components and assemblies, today announced The Rise of U.S. Manufacturing report. -
Hyperautomation Hits the Factory Floor: When Everything Starts Automating Everything
The target of the automation is no longer a task. It's the discovery and automation of processes themselves. -
Emerson Software Supports Operations for India’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System Deployment
Ovation Green software provides digital framework to maximize output, maintain grid stability and ensure reliable, round-the-clock clean power delivery. -
ABB to Modernize Automation at Australian Power Station to Improve Operational Performance and Reliability
Modernizing the distributed control system controller will help strengthen cyber security and improve real-time monitoring while preserving existing functionality. -
Moxa’s New-gen Arm Computers Achieve ISA/IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 Certification to Strengthen Edge Security
Moxa Inc., a leader in industrial communications and networking, proudly announced ISA/IEC-62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) certification. -
Keeping Ahead Means Keeping the Intel Flowing in the Age of Continuous Disruption
Manufacturers are no longer asking whether disruption will occur, but whether their operations can respond quickly enough to minimize its impact. -
CESMII Releases i3X 1.0 Open API Specification for Manufacturing Interoperability
The standard defines a common way for software, platforms and AI applications to discover, access and understand manufacturing information. -
Beckhoff Meets Growing Security Requirements Driven by Cyber Resilience Act and Machinery Regulation
Beckhoff is actively driving standard development to bring automation technology in line with the new EU regulations. -
Industrial Measures Remain Steady Amid Growing Machinery Investment
U.S. industrial production was flat in June 2026 compared to May 2026, but 1.1% above June 2025. -
New Book on Mass Flow Measurement Explores Coriolis Theory and the Geometry of Flow
Mass Flow Measurement, published by Taylor and Francis on June 26, 2026, explores the concept of mass and its measuring technologies in non-technical language. -
Siemens to Acquire Precision Innovations to Expand AI-Powered System-on-a-Chip Design Exploration and Optimization
The acquisition expands Siemens’ electronic design automation portfolio with AI-powered, shift-left chip planning capabilities to support faster design exploration for advanced system-on-a-chip architectures. -
US Machinery Orders Are Outstripping Shipments. What Happens Next?
The US machinery market is entering a new investment cycle as new orders are once again growing faster than shipments. -
PI Tackles High-Resolution Focusing Demands in Metrology and Microscopy
PI, a global leader in precision motion control, is providing new options for Objective Focusing Stage applications. -
PLCopen Announces Changes in Board of Management
Three board members — Achim Koch of SMS group, Efrossini Tsouchnika of Siemens and Jaeyoung Park of OMRON Corporation — informed PLCopen of their wish to resign. -
Logistics Robots Market to Surpass USD 91.4 Billion by 2035
The Logistics Robots Market is set to grow from its current market value of more than $17.8 Billion to more than $91.4 billion by 2035, as reported in the latest study by Global Market Insights Inc. -
Weidmuller USA Announces Organizational Alignment to Accelerate Growth, Innovation and Customer Value
Weidmuller USA announced a strategic organizational alignment designed to enhance collaboration, streamline decision-making and position the company for continued growth in an increasingly dynamic industrial landscape. -
Poka Plants the Flag on Industrial AI for Connected Work
Poka, the leading Industrial AI platform for Connected Work, is setting the bar even higher with the announcement of its Industrial AI roadmap. -
New Sinumerik One Generation Makes CNC Control Systems AI-Ready and Prepared for the EU Cyber Resiliance Act
The new Sinumerik One Generation meets increased cybersecurity requirements in line with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). -
Emerson Automates Refinery Scheduling to Improve Margins, Respond Faster to Market Volatility
New software solutions integrate planning and scheduling processes to accelerate decision-making. -
Peak Technologies Announces CEO Transition as Company Enters Next Stage of Growth
Peak Technologies, a leading global systems integrator and solutions provider, announced that Joachim (Joe) Heel has been appointed CEO. -
ORECA Selects Siemens Xcelerator to Advance High-Performance Motorsport Design
ORECA adopts Siemens’ Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Simcenter Optistruct to enhance computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and composite optimization workflows. -
Schneider Electric Recognized with New Global Lighthouse Designations for El Paso and Beijing Plants
Schneider Electric has been recognized by the World Economic Forum with two new Global Lighthouse Network designations for its El Paso (U.S.) and Beijing (China) manufacturing sites. -
Valmet Delivers an Automation System for CO₂ Liquefaction Plant Supporting Green Transition in Finland
Valmet will deliver a Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System to Suomen Biovoima Oy for a CO₂ liquefaction plant being built at Auris Energia’s biogas facility in Mäntsälä, Finland. -
NCC Group and Siemens Collaborate to Strengthen UK Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security
Together, the two businesses aim to support asset owners, operators and supply chains with an end-to-end approach to cyber resilience. -
Mouser Electronics New Product Insider: More Than 5,000 New Parts Added in Second Quarter of 2026
Last quarter, Mouser launched more than 5,000 part numbers ready for shipment. -
Light Operate vs. Dark Operate Sensor Modes: Understanding the Difference and Choosing the Right One
Every controls engineer should understand the difference between light operate and dark operate sensor modes. -
WAGO Celebrates 75 Years of Engineering Excellence
WAGO marks 75 years of ‘Empowering Connections’ as it celebrates industry milestone. -
Why an 'Outcome-First' Mindset Is Essential for Turning AI into Measurable ROI
Integrating AI into core operations enables scalable impact, improved efficiency and sustained performance gains. -
The Manufacturing Skills Gap Starts in the Classroom
According to data from consultancy McKinsey, 87% of businesses report that they are either facing a skills shortage or expect to in the next five years. -
Mouser and onsemi Ebook Examines Power and Sensing Technologies Enabling the Next Generation of AI Systems
Mouser Electronics, Inc., and onsemi's new Ebook is called Powering and Sensing AI: From Cloud Infrastructure to Physical Autonomy. -
Report: Only 31% of Critical Infrastructure Organizations Prioritize Patching Critical Vulnerabilities Within Three Days, Compared to 69% in Technology
The new study reveals significant differences in cybersecurity resilience targets across critical infrastructure, healthcare, financial services, retail and technology sectors. -
Thin Clients Scale AI, People and Production Sites Via Central Management
To scale for the future, thin clients are the smart move. -
Rolls-Royce Expands Minnesota Logistics Operations Center for Backup Power Systems
Expanded logistics and assembly operations supports increased production of mtu Series 4000 generator sets. -
Siemens Advances Aerospace Innovation with Industrial AI at Farnborough International Airshow
"Industrial AI and the Digital Twin are helping aerospace and defense companies navigate increasing complexity and unlock new levels of innovation,” said Ben Sheath, vice president and managing director, UK & Ireland, Siemens Digital Industries Software. -
Visual Components Brings Immersive VR Experience to FABTECH 2026
Visual Components is bringing its decades of software development, advanced 3D simulation expertise and offline robot programming (OLP) software to FABTECH 2026. -
Flux Report Reveals AI Visibility Gap as AI-Generated Code Reaches 44.7% in Production
The AI Code Generation Reality Check finds AI-written code is now standard practice, but over a third of teams remain hesitant to ship, wary of risks they can't fully see. -
Edge Data Center Market to Surpass USD 71.9 Billion by 2035
Market expansion reflects the accelerating demand for low-latency digital infrastructure as real-time computing requirements continue to rise across connected ecosystems. -
Report: 93% of Manufacturers Have MES, But Only 23% Have Fully Integrated It
Manufacturers are moving from MES deployment to enterprise-wide performance, but most are struggling to scale. -
KUKA Expands Education Portfolio to Classrooms Across North America
KUKA Robotics is expanding its education portfolio with new robotic cells, simulation software and hands-on training programs designed to assist educators across North America. -
Emerson Helps Romania’s Largest Refinery Reduce Control System Alarms by More Than 95%
Rompetrol Rafinare uses DeltaV AgileOps software to increase operator effectiveness and ensure compliance with EEMUA industry 191 guidelines. -
ABB Ethernet-APL Flowmeters to Support Digitalization at a Large Petrochemical Complex in China
ABB will deliver electromagnetic flowmeters with Ethernet-APL connectivity to Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical for a large-scale petrochemical production facility in China. -
HOJ Innovations Modernizes ADT’s Atlanta Control System for Future-Ready Cloud Integration
“This project was a complex upgrade where security was just as critical as the technical execution,” said CEO of HOJ Innovations Tim Hoj. -
Teradyne Robotics Unveils Wide Range of Production-Ready Physical AI Applications at Automate 2026
Moving past conceptual hype, the company showcased deployable physical AI solutions — from electronics manufacturing to logistics. -
A2LA Expands Accreditation Portfolio to Include ISASecure ACSSA Certification Body and Inspection Body Programs
“A2LA has a great reputation for being on the leading edge of cybersecurity. We look forward to A2LA’s newest offering to ISASecure members who are looking to be an IB or CB for ACSSA,” said Dr. Mark DeAngelo, ISASecure program manager. -
Brooks Instrument Named a 2026 Top Workplace by The Philadelphia Inquirer
The recognition highlights employee-driven culture during the company’s 80th anniversary. -
New Technologies Lower the Barrier to Capturing Legacy Machine Data
A new generation of lower-cost smart sensors and industry-standard connectivity protocols are making it easier, faster and more affordable to augment legacy shop floor equipment. -
Why Technology Alone Won’t Future-Proof Manufacturing
Leading manufacturers focus on people, processes and technology — in that order. -
Global Robotics Industry Joins Forces to Advocate for Common Automation Strategies
Four robotics and automation organizations have officially signed the Barcelona Declaration on Robotics and Automation 2026. -
Using Robots to Overcome Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing
Robotics can help organizations maximize existing labor resources, improve safety and increase productivity while creating opportunities for employees to develop new skills. -
ABB Robotics Collaborates with Roche to Bring Physical AI to Laboratories
The agreement lays the foundation for a new era of digitally connected labs enabled by intelligent robotics to provide significant efficiencies in laboratory workflows. -
IFS and Chelsea FC Announce Landmark Agreement to Embed Industrial AI Across Premier League Football Operations
IFS, the global leader in Industrial AI, announced an agreement with Chelsea Football Club, to make Chelsea a trailblazer in the use of AI within their operation. -
Claroty and Frenos Partner to Reduce Downtime Risk for Industrial Environments
The combined solution offers comprehensive visibility with prioritized remediation actions. -
Taiwan Shows Technologies Powering Next Generation Manufacturing at Automate 2026
Pavilion showcased 23 Taiwanese companies' edge AI, robotics and other industrial automation technologies. -
Güdel Showcases 'Grinding Beyond Stationary Robots' with Integrated Vertical and Horizontal Motion at Automate 2026
At Automate, the company demonstrated how it is overcoming the limitations of traditional fixed-robot cells by adding two additional degrees of freedom to heavy-duty grinding applications. -
Festo Addresses Automation Integration Challenges at Automate 2026
Motion, handling, engineering and workforce solutions simplify machine assembly, deployment and startup. -
Luffy AI Raises £8.1M for Neuroplastic AI in Real-time Adaptive Control
A lightweight neuroplastic AI stack, trained in simulation and refined in reality, needs no constant retraining from the cloud. Adaptive AI-based motor control is on the horizon. -
FIRST Global and Experiential Bring Agentic AI Learning Experience to 190+ Countries, Advancing Robotics Education
The new Agentic Learning Experience introduces students to AI-powered workflows while maintaining the essential role of human creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving. -
SEW-EURODRIVE Powers One of the World’s Longest Single-Flight Conveyor Systems
The 42-mile Dune Express conveyor showcases advanced industrial engineering, heavy-duty reliability and large-scale logistics innovation. -
Cybersecurity Strategies for Managing End-of-Life Industrial IoT Devices
Organizations that establish strong life cycle management practices position themselves to adapt as threats evolve and technology advances. -
Dacke Industri Strengthens Position in Europe Through Acquisition of Electromen Oy
Dacke Industri acquired 80% of the shares in Electromen Oy, a Finnish company specializing in electronic control systems for demanding automation and motion control applications. -
Whatfix and PTC Partner to Improve PLM Adoption for Modern Manufacturers
The partnership brings the Whatfix agentic digital adoption platform to users of PTC's product lifecycle management software environments. -
Report: Nearly Half of Frontline Managers’ Ideas Are Never Implemented
While most middle managers are actively submitting improvement ideas, only 54% of those say their ideas are implemented. -
Small Cable Choices Drive Big Automation Outcomes
Factoring in small decisions regarding cable specifications earlier in the design process can make the difference between stable, predictable operation and issues that only surface later on. -
A3’s Automate 2026 Breaks Records as Demand for Robotics, AI and Automation Grows
This year was the best attended Automate ever with more than 50,000 registrants. -
Feintool Opens First Production Site in Pune, India
Feintool officially inaugurated its first production facility in India, located in the industrial hub of Pune. -
Finite State Wins the 2026 IoT Industrial Solutions Award
The recognition honors technologies advancing security, reliability and operational visibility across industrial environments. -
Yokogawa Awarded Main Automation Contractor Role for Commonwealth LNG Project
The overall project is valued at $13 billion and has secured long-term offtake agreements with international energy companies. -
Outcome First, Technology Second: Smart Manufacturing Insights from a Continuous Process Practitioner
When technology works, why does a pilot or project fail? Here are three clues to better outcomes. -
ISA Named a Top-Rated Nonprofit for Third Consecutive Year
“We are proud to be named a 2026 Top-Rated Nonprofit, and to celebrate our third year in a row with this special distinction,” said Claire Fallon, ISA CEO and executive director. -
Oobotic Establishes Manufacturing Facility in Melbourne, Arkansas
The consumer products plant will be equipped with modern manufacturing systems and production equipment and employ a range of manufacturing, operations and administrative staff. -
Help Shape the Future of Industrial Control Centers: Join the ISA60 Standards Committee
ISA is seeking volunteer committee members to shape developmental aspects and best practices for industrial control centers. -
Siemens to Invest 300 Million Euros in Germany to Build Electrical Backbone of Tomorrow’s Industries
Siemens is investing €300 million to significantly expand the production of key technologies for the global energy transition and for AI data centers. -
How Ready Are Suppliers for New Robot Safety Standards?
Robot manufacturers and system integrators of all sizes should treat preparation as a strategic priority rather than a compliance afterthought. -
Jane Heffner Is New President of International Federation of Robotics
Adrien Brouillard has been appointed as IFR’s vice president. -
The Intersection of IT/OT: From Organizational Friction to Factory Floor Results
While IT and OT must collaborate and integrate each other's respective best practices, they also must accommodate different approaches, objectives and business requirements. -
ABB Modernizes Smithsonian’s Electrical Systems as the United States Marks 250 Years
ABB modernized critical power infrastructure at the Smithsonian Institution to support celebrations for the United States’ 250th anniversary. -
Siemens and IFS Partner to Close the Loop Across the Product Lifecycle with Industrial AI
Industrial AI leaders will connect design, production and asset performance in one continuous loop — from engineering intent to operational outcome. -
ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit Hosted in Prague for 2026
The ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit had a 25.5% increase in attendance year over year, with 314 attendees, 41 speakers and 18 sponsors and exhibitors. -
Schneider Electric Announces Agreement to Acquire Cognite, Unlocking a New Level of Strategic Intelligence for Industrial AI
Schneider Electric has announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of Cognite. -
Schneider Electric Advances Open, Software-Defined Automation at Automate 2026
Schneider Electric demonstrated how open software-defined automation, digital intelligence and electrification are converging amid a resurgence in domestic manufacturing, heightened pressures to modernize industrial processes and aging infrastructure, and the data center boom. -
Humanoids Could Add 30% to Collaborative Robot Arm TAM
While both China and the United States have humanoid production capabilities, only China possesses a fully integrated collaborative robot (cobot) manufacturing ecosystem and a mature supply chain. -
Philip Harting Joins VDMA Main Board
Philip Harting, chairman of the Board and CEO of the HARTING Technology Group, joins the VDMA Main Board. -
Siemens Celebrates European Leaders in Digital Transformation, Sustainability and Responsible AI Use at the Techcellence Awards
Siemens announced the winners of its third annual Techcellence Awards for Europe at Realize LIVE Europe 2026 in Amsterdam. -
Penguin Solutions Becomes an NVIDIA AI Factory Specialized Partner
Recognition validates Penguin's expertise designing, building, deploying and managing full-stack, NVIDIA -based AI factory infrastructure for enterprises, sovereign AI initiatives and neocloud providers. -
Endress+Hauser Expands its Presence in the U.S.
The new facilities enhance customer proximity and collaboration with sales and service representative partners. -
Service Assurance Enables Transforming IP Camera Networks into Certified Life Safety Infrastructure
An AI-powered video analytics approach to hazard detection can monitor thousands of square feet visually and instantaneously, providing early-stage detection. -
ISA Announces Assumption of MESA International Educational Programs and Content
“We are pleased that ISA has agreed to serve as the new home for MESA's assets, content and community,” said Khris Kammer, chairman, MESA International. -
Raymond Celebrates Future Leaders Graduating from Youth Apprenticeship Program
Raymond’s apprenticeship program offers junior and senior students an immersive, hands-on learning experience that connects classroom instruction with real-world career opportunities. -
What Agentic AI Needs from Your Plant Data: A Readiness Checklist for Operations Leaders
Let's examine a practical readiness framework for operations leaders can use to assess the data infrastructure before committing to agentic AI investment and defines the boundaries within which autonomous action can be responsibly deployed. -
Beyond Cycle Time: How Manufacturers Can Increase Injection Molding Efficiency
Manufacturers can improve injection molding efficiency by looking beyond cycle time and focusing on OEE, scrap reduction, downtime, automation and material/energy optimization. -
Bilfinger Deploys Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert to Enable Autonomous Offshore Floating Installation
The unmanned floating offshore buoy delivers 1,000 hours of autonomous operations in a harsh North Sea environment. -
Mitsubishi FX3U-32MT/DS PLC: A Reliable Compact Controller for Industrial Automation
The Mitsubishi FX3U-32MT/DS is one of the most widely used compact PLCs in Mitsubishi Electric's FX3U Series, offering powerful processing capabilities, versatile communication options and excellent expandability for a wide range of industrial applications. -
Pattison Food Group Invests in Future-Ready Grocery Fulfillment with Dematic Automation
Automated fulfillment solutions enhance efficiency, throughput and scalability across Pattison's warehouse operations. -
Integris Report Finds U.S. Manufacturers Facing Widespread Cyber Breaches as Smart Factory Adoption Accelerates
New research reveals 60% of manufacturers experienced email-based security breaches, while consumers increasingly judge brands on cybersecurity. -
Engineering at Scale: Why Knowledge Transfer Is Now a Strategic Imperative
Scaling engineering now depends on treating knowledge transfer as critical operational infrastructure, not just documentation management. -
Robust.AI Selects Aptiv Perception, Powered by PULSE, for its Gen 3 Carter Robot Share
Companies collaborate on innovative approach to Machine Learning-based perception and functional safety with Aptiv PULSE Sensor. -
Siemens Recognized as a Visionary in Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI Platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning
An industry analyst report recognizes Siemens as a Visionary in the current AI platforms for Data Science and Machine Learning. -
Report: State-Backed Cyber Actors Increasingly Hiding Behind Ransomware Operations
NCC Group warns the line between nation-state and criminal cyber activity is becoming increasingly blurred. -
How Inflation Fatigue Is Impacting Consumer Spending, Small Businesses and Manufacturing
To navigate changes in government policy, technology and consumer spending, small businesses and manufacturers will need to be nimble and have access to flexible financing solutions. -
ABB Boosts Emissions Monitoring with Lowest Certified Measurement Ranges to Date
ABB launches ACF5000 LCS to help industries meet tighter EU Industrial Emissions Directive (IED 2.0) requirements. -
Why Smart Factories Are Still Leaving AI on the Table
The transition from static, siloed automation to a dynamic, agentic ecosystem is underway across the industry. -
HANNOVER MESSE Announces the ROBOTICS AWARD 2027 Competition
Beginning today, companies and institutions can submit their robot-based automation and logistics solutions to be considered for the award. -
Kawasaki Robotics and Dexterity Expand Collaboration to Scale Physical AI for Warehouse Logistics
The RL030N 8 DoF robot arm platform brings together Kawasaki Robotics' industrial robot engineering, Dexterity's Mech hardware and Foresight World Model. -
Poka Plants the Flag on Industrial AI for Connected Work
Built on twelve years of frontline data, new AI agents and no-code AI Studio are now open in Poka Early Access Program to bring governed Industrial AI to the shop floor of the world's largest industrial operators. -
Automate 2026: Orbbec Brings AI-Powered Vision Solutions to Address Industrial Automation Challenges
Orbbec, a leading provider of robotics and 3D vision, is showcasing its latest 3D vision products and solutions to accelerate industrial automation at Automate 2026. -
HIMA Group Grows Despite Challenging Market Conditions
HIMA's revenue has risen by 2.4% to 190.5 million euros. -
Ask the Automation Pros: What University Projects Are Needed to Support Process Control?
Like a lot of things in engineering and construction, it’s hard to teach everything and risky not to, but getting it right the first time saves time and money. -
Annual Industrial Robot Shipments ‘Will Reach More Than 760k Units in 2030’
Industrial robot shipments forecast to grow from 550k units in 2025 to 760k units in 2030. -
Effective Cybersecurity Using ISA/IEC 62443
ISA/IEC 62443 provides a practical framework for aligning cybersecurity investments with operational risk, enabling organizations to build security programs that are measurable, sustainable and adaptable to changing threats. -
Antaira Unveiling More Than 30 New Products at Automate 2026
Antaira underscores commitment to automation market with debut of rugged switches to drive network reliability across diversified applications. -
Musashi AI Upgrades AI Inspection System With Smarter Deep Learning Models
At Automate, Musashi AI will demonstrate its production-ready Gen 2 inspection system. -
Kawasaki Robotics Unveils Dexterous Physical AI Robot Platform, Advanced Automation Technologies at Automate 2026
Kawasaki Robotics will debut several advanced automation technologies at Automate 2026. -
Parsec Automation Appoints Suzanne Rudnitzki CEO, Succeeding Founder Eddy Azad
Azad will retire from day-to-day operations for the global manufacturing execution system (MES) software provider. -
Valmet Is Revolutionizing Tissue Production by Introducing World’s First Fully Non-contact, Nuclear Free Quality Control System
Valmet launches the world’s first fully non-contact, nuclear-free quality control system (QCS) for tissue production. -
IERA Award 2026 Goes to Flying Warehouse Robots by Verity from Switzerland
The aerial robots help in the logistics and retail sector, continuously keeping track of inventory without GPS or human intervention. -
NEMA Celebrates Make It American Program’s First Anniversary with Landmark Schneider Electric Certification Milestone
Schneider Electric has earned NEMA's Make it American certification across 20+ U.S. facilities. -
Employers Are Moving Faster on AI Than Workers Can Keep Up, New Research Finds
New research reveals growing concern over workforce readiness in frontline-heavy industries as employers struggle with widening skills gaps, rising burnout, AI preparedness challenges and increasing operational strain. -
Apex Lubrication LLC Chooses Solace to Bring Real-Time AI Intelligence to Industrial Conveyor Operations
Integrating OmniView Platform with Solace Agent Mesh will deliver predictive maintenance, automated reporting and centralized visibility across client manufacturing facilities. -
Deutronic USA Expands Operations to Power the Next Era of Industrial Electrification
The new facility marks a strategic pivot for Deutronic USA from simple warehousing to a logistics and technical support hub. -
Top 10 Things Automation Users Want from Vendors Before They Buy
New research from Automation.com and RH Blake reveals the B2B manufacturing buying journey. -
The Quiet Cost of Maintenance Inefficiency
When paired with strong data discipline, AI can help organizations identify where time, effort and budget are being misallocated. -
Emerson to Exhibit Technologies That Enhance Machine Performance, Accelerate OEM Time to Market at Automate 2026
Global technology, software and engineering leader Emerson will present its latest high-quality, fit-for-purpose pneumatic and electric technologies and handling systems at Automate 2026 from June 22-25 in Chicago. -
Arcline-Backed DwyerOmega Acquires Lake Shore Cryotronics
The acquisition strengthens DwyerOmega's precision temperature measurement product offering in cryogenics while expanding its measurement capabilities into magnetics and material characterization. -
The FRABA Group in 2025: Sales Rebound and Expanded Production Capacity During Turbulent Times
The FRABA Group, a leading international manufacturer of sensors for industrial motion control applications, had a successful 2025, with sales of € 46 million, up by 7% from the previous year. -
Endress+Hauser Honors Inventors at the 2026 Innovators’ Meeting
In total, more than 9,400 active patents and patent applications protect the company’s intellectual property. -
Valmet DNAe DCS Modernization Improves Performance, Enables Operational Independence at a Finnish District Heating Plant
Valmet is to deliver a Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) to Padasjoen Energia’s heating plant located in the Taulu area in Padasjoki, Finland. -
One Manufacturer, Triple the Output
What’s needed to increase productivity by 200%? For Youngers and Sons Manufacturing Company, Inc, three Okuma Robot Loaders flipped the switch. -
Quality Is the Glue That Holds Manufacturing Operations Together
Moving quality beyond enforcement and into daily operations helps teams surface problems sooner and improve performance across the manufacturing system. -
The Critical Role of Gas Chromatography in CCUS Success
Process gas chromatography is one of the most consistent tools supporting the safe, compliant and optimal operation of processes using carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). -
Takayuki Mukai Appointed CEO of Specim to Accelerate Global Growth
Takayuki Mukai has been appointed CEO, effective June 11, 2026. -
Humanoid Robot Production Surged Tenfold in 2025, But Commercial Deployments Remain Limited
By the end of 2025, most real-world application projects remained small-scale proof-of-concept (POC) deployments, predominantly driven by government subsidies, strategic investments and supply chain partnerships. -
Seeq Named to Inc.’s 2026 Best Workplaces List
The annual list recognizes the businesses that set the standard for workplace success and awards excellence in company culture. -
Honeywell Strengthens OT Cybersecurity Suite for Resilience Against Next Generation of Industrial Cyber Threats
The expanded portfolio introduces breakthrough capabilities to proactively protect critical infrastructure and minimize operational risk. -
ABB to Modernize Automation Systems on Buzzard Offshore Platform
The upgrade will help ensure continued safe, reliable and secure operations of the Buzzard offshore platform in the North Sea.








































































































































































































