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Beyond Prediction: Discover the Unseen Layers of Generative AI
Generative AI, like ChatGPT, heralds a new age in enterprise technology, one that is ready to change the numerous layers of the corporate IT stack. -
Newsweek Names Advanced Technology Services Among America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024
Advanced Technology Services, Inc., is proud to announce it has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in the mid-size company category. -
InOrbit Brings RobOps to Advanced Robot Simulations Powered by NVIDIA
InOrbit, Inc. proudly announces its collaboration with NVIDIA to blend reality and simulation in robot deployments. -
Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance Publishes Research on Deployment of Wearable AR in Secure Corporate Environments
The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) published a new research report entitled Deployment of Wearable AR in Highly Secure Corporate Environments. -
Expanding Energy Industry Powers Growth in the Ultrasonic Flowmeter Market
A new research study from Flow Research, The World Market for Ultrasonic Flowmeters, 7th Edition, finds that the ultrasonic flowmeter market continues to expand, powered by dynamic growth in the energy industry. -
Dr. Peter Selders Takes Over as CEO of Endress+Hauser, Matthias Altendorf Becomes President of Supervisory Board
Dr. Peter Selders has taken over as CEO of the Swiss specialist for measurement technology and automation solutions. -
Global Geared Products Market Expecting Contraction in 2024, Recovery in 2025
Interact Analysis’ latest research found that many gearbox suppliers observed a slowdown in order intake in the second quarter of 2023, leading to an expected market revenue contraction of 0.7%. This dip is expected to continue into 2024. -
Decarbonization Technology Investments Climb as Renewable Energy Infrastructure Costs Fall
Industrial companies are looking for decarbonization technologies to support emissions reduction efforts more than ever as demand for industrial products such as steel and cement increases. -
Robot Vision System Market Set to Globally Reach US$ 7,236.2 Million by 2033
The global robot vision systems market is projected to achieve a valuation of US$ 2,690.4 million in 2023 and is anticipated to advance at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 10.4%, reaching US$ 7,236.2 million by the conclusion of 2033. -
How IoT-Enabled Condition Monitoring Technology Keeps Produce Safe
Condition monitoring technology represents the future of food safety. It’s a critical tool today that will continue driving pathways for improvement tomorrow. -
Understanding Data Mesh and The Modern Smart Factory
In today’s digital economy, every business wants to be data driven. It is one of the top strategic goals of nearly every organization. -
Guiding Your Secure Development Lifecycle Journey with Frameworks and Standards
ISA/IEC 62443-4-1, originally designed for the rigorous needs of industrial controls and critical infrastructure, can be used as a strong companion to NIST's Secure Software Development Framework as a way to provide detailed guidance for SSDF's practices. -
Digital Twin Consortium Signs Liaison with Open Industry 4.0 Alliance
The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) announced a liaison agreement with the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance. -
Geared Motors and Industrial Gears Revenues to Return to Steady Growth from 2025
The global geared motors and industrial gears (geared products) market was expected to generate $14.2bn in revenues in 2023, and over the next five years, we anticipate the market will resume a steady growth trajectory following a further dip in 2024. -
Rivergate Marketing Launches Monthly Podcast to Empower B2B Clients in Engineering and Technical Industries
The Rivergate Marketing Podcast is a monthly podcast delivering technical marketing-related discussion for B2B marketing professionals in the manufacturing and engineering sectors, providing insights and strategies for success in the digital marketing landscape. -
Global Semiconductor Capacity Projected to Reach Record High 30 Million Wafers Per Month in 2024
Global semiconductor capacity is expected to increase 6.4% in 2024 to top the 30 million wafers per month (wpm) mark for the first time after rising 5.5% to 29.6 wpm in 2023. -
Collaborative Palletizing: A Logical First Step into Robotic Automation
Because more than 80% of goods in the United States are shipped via pallet at some point during their product life cycle, more companies than ever are looking to robotic palletizing as a logical first step into robotic automation. -
Movu Provides KDL with Automation That's Bigger, Better and Easier
A Movu Robotics atlas pallet shuttle system gives leading logistics service provider Kris De Leeneer (KDL) approximately 45,000 storage locations and the capacity to manage a potential throughput of up to 11,000 pallet movements per week. -
AMT Expands Engineering Services Portfolio with Ignition Programming
Applied Manufacturing Technologies announces the expansion of its engineering services portfolio to include Ignition by Inductive Automation. -
AI-Driven Warehouse and Retail Automation Leader GreyOrange Closes on $135M Growth Financing
The funding will further accelerate GreyOrange’s growth and industry defining leadership in automation within the warehouse fulfillment and retail markets. -
Talk to Me: The Evolution of InTech
I have exciting news about access to InTech magazine issues, past and ongoing, and about the range of other ISA resources designed to keep automation professionals well-informed about our fastmoving, quickly evolving industry. This column originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
IIoT Insights: Remote Monitoring Key to Chilean Gold Mine Operation
Salares Norte is a gold and silver mining project owned by Gold Fields, in the Atacama region of Northern Chile. This column originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
Digital Twin Consortium Welcomes PraSaga Foundation as a Member
The Digital Twin Consortium has announced that PraSaga Foundation has become a member of the Consortium. -
The Last Word: Enabling Kubernetes at the Edge
Kubernetes was a big topic at the recent Ignition Community Conference (ICC) 2023 put on by Inductive Automation in September. This column originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
NewTek LVDTs Provide Critical Measurements for Steam Turbines on Valve Position, Shell Expansion and Bearing Vibrations
Hermetically-sealed linear position sensors from NewTek Sensor Solutions tolerate the high temperatures and vibrations of steam turbines to deliver accurate and reliable position feedback on the position of governor and throttle valves. -
ABB Accelerates Creation of Circular Innovations with Startup Challenge
The three winning startups each receive $30,000 to develop their concept in collaboration with ABB. -
Metrics, Mandates and Management: Trends and Predictions for OT Security in 2024
Let's unpack three emergent trends for industrial cybersecurity and explore three predictions for the year ahead. -
HMIs Are Not iPhones: HMI Upgrade Considerations
Because industrial HMIs share similarities with consumer smartphones and tablets, they get an additional degree of scrutiny from equipment operators used to new features and frequent upgrades. This piece originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
Managing SCADA During a Municipal Water/Wastewater Capital Project
Building critical infrastructure is a team effort that requires many types of skilled personnel working together. This feature originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
Continental and Telechips Collaborate on Smart Cockpit High-Performance Computers
The Smart Cockpit HPC is designed for typical cockpit setups with driver and central displays, as well as assistance systems with up to five cameras. -
ABB Wins Full Automation and Drive System Scope of Supply for Gascogne Papier’s Paper Machine Project
ABB will supply control systems and drives to support the project with the world’s widest paper machine in its class. -
The Indispensable Role of Vertical Integration in Motion Control System Manufacturing
Vertical integration plays a crucial role in the manufacturing of ultra-precise motion control systems, primarily due to the stringent quality and performance standards these systems must meet. -
How Industrial Ethernet Is Reshaping Industries
Wired networks are “legacy” solutions that provide a solid foundation for mission-critical applications. This feature originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
How Advanced Analytics Enables OEE Improvement
Collaborative technologies empower workers and foster a culture of improvement. This feature originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
Midwest Motion Products Supplies Robust, Reliable Motion-control Solutions with Timely Delivery
Based in Howard Lake, MN, this leading industrial supplier offers an unmatched range of motor windings and gear ratios. -
Caster Concepts Expands Manufacturing Facility in Albion, Michigan
Caster Concepts, a leading manufacturer of heavy-duty casters and industrial caster wheels, announces the completion of a 16,000 square foot expansion at their West Michigan Ave facility in Albion, Mich. -
wheel.me Adopts Siemens Xcelerator as a Service to Drive the Future of Autonomous Factory Robotics
The Norwegian startup has adopted Siemens Xcelerator as a Service for the development of Genius 2, an autonomous mobile robot that brings automation and AI driven logistics to the shopfloor. -
Cybersecurity Preparedness for Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Operations
OT cybersecurity preparedness is a journey. PETRONAS is one company using ISA/IEC 62443 Series standards to move toward maturity. This feature originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
The Danger of Overreliance on Automation in Cybersecurity
Companies should have a healthy balance of tech and human talent when keeping systems safe. -
AI to Lead the Way in Combating Manufacturing Challenges
In 2024, we’ll see more condition monitoring complimented by AI assistive systems deployed across the plant, and this should help SME’s with lower entry levels to this technology. -
Utility Consumption Monitoring for Sustainability
To optimize use of industrial electricity, water, liquid fuel and gases, operations teams need reliable measurement paired with energy management systems. This feature originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
Digital Twins for the Virtual Plant
A bioreactor system design example shows a way forward for plant development and process optimization. This feature originally appeared in the December 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine. -
Soft Solutions for Hard Problems: What’s Coming in 2024
The lessons we learned in 2023 will carry the automation market forward into 2024, with an emphasis on digitalization continuing and driving the need for data interoperability, specialized labor in IT and the expanded adoption of automation across other verticals. -
UltiSim Announces Innovative AI and Simulation Road Map Workshop
New AI and Simulation Learning Workshops are now available. -
Flexxbotics Provides Robot Compatibility with Nakamura-Tome Machine Tools
Flexxbotics, delivering workcell digitalization for robot-driven manufacturing, announced robot machine tending connectivity compatibilty with the full range of Nakamura-Tome machinery and equipment. -
How to Reduce Cloud Security Vulnerabilities in Smart Manufacturing
In an era when manufacturing processes increasingly rely on cloud technologies, safeguarding these systems from cyber threats is paramount. -
Avoiding Christmas Peak Overload with Warehouse Robotics
Robotic solutions for automated storage and retrieval, as well as order picking, provide the secret to successfully hitting seasonal peaks–and can give a competitive edge at this crucial time of trading. -
Giving Mining Technology a Dusting Down: How Radar Sees Through the Problem
Let's take a closer look at how today’s technology is coping with dust in mining processes. -
Critical Manufacturing Listed as a Top-Growing Technology Companies in Portugal
Critical Manufacturing, a pioneer in future-ready, multi-site manufacturing execution systems (MES) and a subsidiary of ASMPT, has been listed in the Deloitte "Technology Fast 50." -
Patti Engineering's Partnership with Arduino Enables Cost-Effective Digitalization
This collaboration is set to drive innovation, reduce costs and accelerate project timelines for commercial solutions in various sectors, including manufacturing and logistics. -
A Manufacturer's Resolution: Address Supply Chain Chokepoints Like the Panama and Suez Canals
Shipping pressures are driving the move to reshore manufacturing operations. -
NUBURU Expands Automotive Manufacturing Offering with Wire Welding Solutions
NUBURU, Inc., announced it has received a purchase order for its BlueScan solution from a worldwide leader in coil and motor winding and assembly systems to produce electric motors. -
FieldComm Group Announces 2023 Plant of the Year Award Winner: Daikin’s Kashima
This international refrigerant manufacturer is using HART-enabled instrument technologies and tools, combined with artificial intelligence, to optimize maintenance and equipment management. -
The Rise of the 'Digital Maverick'
Characterized by strategic, big-picture thinking, relentless determination, strong business understanding, technical prowess and sometimes a chip on their shoulder, the digital maverick is a new breed of industrial leader who is critical for taking an industrial digital transformation program. -
8 End-of-Arm Tooling Design Innovations Improving Robot Handling
Robots may already be common throughout the manufacturing industry, but the robotics market’s growth is far from over -
Five Advanced Cyber Defense Strategies for Automated Operations
As automation technologies become increasingly integral to businesses, the need for effective cybersecurity grows. Cyber threats are always changing and can pose big risks to automated systems. -
Honeywell And SOTI Partnership Brings Security, Remote Management to One Million Industrial Mobile Devices
Honeywell and Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) provider SOTI have achieved a major milestone, remotely managing more than one million devices worldwide. -
ABB Robotics Partners with XtalPi to Build Intelligent Automated Laboratories
The partnership follows the opening of ABB Robotics Open Innovation Lab for Life Science and Healthcare in Zhangjiang Robot Valley, Shanghai. -
Four Predictions for 2024: AI Set to Supercharge Robotic Automation
We’ve reached that point in the year when it’s time to reflect upon the trends from the past 12 months, while looking ahead at what 2024 has in store for the world of robotics and automation. -
Robotics and Automation Expected to Show Sales Growth of 4% in 2024
The robotics and automation industry in Germany is forecasting a 4% increase in turnover for 2024. -
The Future of Computer Aided Manufacturing and Fabrication
Those who develop CAM software must stay ahead of the curve where possible, ensuring that they mitigate the risks of losing experienced staff anticipate the needs and expectations of manufacturint firms in years to come. -
What Are Automation Companies Looking for in Their Employees?
Automation is changing the landscape of manufacturing, and the skills and qualities that made an employee stand out 20 years ago are very different from what they are today. -
EtherCAT Semiconductor Technical Working Group Publishes New Standards
The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) recently held the 24th meeting of its Semiconductor Technical Working Group (Semi TWG), leading to the approval of four additional profile specifications. -
Rockwell Automation and Michelin Strengthen Collaboration in Digitalization of Manufacturing
Rockwell Automation has strengthened its collaboration with Michelin, the French multinational tire manufacturing company, focusing on digital innovation across Michelin’s manufacturing processes. -
Smart Robotic Automation Solutions from ABB to Support Sustainability Targets for Volvo Cars
ABB will supply more than 1,300 robots, including functional packages, to Volvo Cars for the next generation of electric vehicles. -
Seeq Wins Silver in 13th Annual Best in Biz Awards
Accolade has recognized Seeq in the “Enterprise Product of the Year” category for its innovative advanced analytics and AI platform for addressing operational challenges impacting the manufacturing industry. -
Enhancing Manufacturing Security Through Innovative Troubleshooting
Advanced robot controllers can provide enhanced troubleshooting in smart factory settings—while prioritizing data security. -
5 Advanced Cyber Defense Strategies for Automated Operations
As automation technologies become increasingly integral to businesses, the need for effective cybersecurity grows. Cyber threats are always changing and can pose big risks to automated systems. -
AI Beyond Prediction: Discover the Unseen Layers of Generative AI
Generative AI, like ChatGPT, heralds a new age in enterprise technology, one that is ready to change the numerous layers of the corporate IT stack. -
SEMI Honors Semiconductor Industry Sustainability Leaders
SEMI President and CEO Ajit Manocha selected the award recipients based on their innovative approaches to expanding sustainability practices at their companies and in the semiconductor industry in order to meet aggressive net zero emission goals. -
DigiKey Receives Governor’s International Trade Award
DigiKey announced it has received the 2023 Governor's International Trade Award for Large Companies. -
Understanding Standards-based Safety System Design
Regardless of the products selected for a safety circuit, the machine designer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the standards. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Sensor Technology for Machine Health Monitoring
A comparison of piezoelectric and MEMS technology for early detection of bearing faults. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Enhancing Machinery Performance in the Evolving Manufacturing Landscape
Manufacturers cannot afford to overlook the role of specialized lubricants—especially as, as outlined in Aptean’s report, they seek to diversify to attract new customers and suppliers. -
October 2023 Manufacturing Technology Orders Up Over September But Down From 2022
Despite a more optimistic outlook, orders for manufacturing technology, measured by the USMTO report, continued to fall relative to 2022. -
Brightpick Unveils Details About Machine Vision and AI Behind Brightpick Autopickers
Brightpick has unveiled new details about the proprietary world-class machine vision and AI that are critical for the seamless operation of its Brightpick Autopicker robots. -
SEMI Announces Election of Two New International Board Members
SEMI, the industry association serving the global electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, has announced the election of two new members to the SEMI International Board. -
Siemens Leads the Way with Sustainable Stainless Steel for Medium-voltage Switchgear
Outokumpu will provide steel with a 93% lower carbon footprint for Siemens’ medium-voltage switchgear. -
The Democratization of Technology: Reducing the Risks and Reaping the Rewards
The increasing democratization of technology is reshaping innovation and improving access to a wide range of jobs and skills for non-technical professionals. -
How to Manage Cybersecurity Automation Challenges
By automating repetitive and complex tasks, you can detect and respond to security incidents more swiftly. -
HMS Networks Acquires Red Lion Controls, Expands Presence in North America
The acquisition will significantly strengthen HMS’ presence in North America and enable cross-selling of both HMS’ and Red Lion’s products through their respective market channels. -
LogRhythm Sponsors 2023 Scottish Cyber Awards, Supporting Cybersecurity Collaboration
Keith McDevitt of the Scottish Government has been recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by LogRhythm. -
Rockwell Automation Expanding Scope Beyond Controls & Automation: Automation Fair 2023
Rockwell Automation (ROK) continues to evolve beyond the company's traditional industrial controls and automation business through acquisitions and growing service business. -
Siemens Honors Best Inventors of 2023
Each year, Siemens presents the Inventors of the Year award to outstanding inventors in six categories: Newcomers, Open Innovation, Outstanding Invention, Lifetime Achievement, Design and User Experience and the recently added PhD Award. -
A3 Announces Fall 2023 PlugFest Results for GigE Vision and Camera Link HS
The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) is pleased to announce the results of its Fall 2023 PlugFest. -
Summarizing Regional Regulations for Mandating Driver Monitoring Systems
Driver monitoring systems (DMS) have gained considerable momentum, driven by the escalating SAE autonomous driving levels and regulatory frameworks in key regions like the USA, Europe, China, Japan and others. -
How Primary Lithium Batteries Can Achieve Ultra Long Life
To avoid costly replacement, the ideal battery will last as long as the device. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Software-Driven Evolution in the Industrial Network Infrastructure Market
This report, the first of several drawn from ARC’s recent Industrial Ethernet Switch market update, highlights new and ongoing software-driven developments in the IES landscape. -
MQTT and Sparkplug 3.0: The Future of Industrial OT-IT Integration
Technologists should understand why MQTT, why Sparkplug and how they work together to enable OT-IT integration. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Understanding AI Risks and How to Secure Using Zero Trust
As advantageous as AI is to businesses, it also creates very unique security challenges. -
Emerson Chosen as Automation Partner For Korea’s Largest EV Lithium-Ion Battery Recycler
The collaboration with SungEel HiTech will advance operational excellence at the company’s expanding sustainable battery recycling facility. -
Siemens Offers Virtual Product Expert for CNC
Now all Siemens CNC community members will be able to interact with a product expert and get answers to programming and operations questions on-demand. -
Role of Data Diodes in the Evolving Landscape of OT Cybersecurity
In this article, we'll discuss a powerful cybersecurity control—the Data Diode—that aligns well with the fundamental cybersecurity objectives in most typical OT environments. -
Automation Depends on People
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has authored a position paper called Automation Depends on People. -
SE Asia Territories Becoming Global Manufacturing Hubs
A series of global manufacturing hubs are being established in south-east Asia, including those for semiconductors in Malaysia, electronics in Vietnam and automotive in Thailand. -
Eviden Announces Joint Asset Performance Management Solution with Samotics for Energy and Utilities Industries
Eviden, the Atos business, and Samotics have announced a new strategic partnership. -
What Digital Alone Can’t Do For You
Success in digital procurement requires a holistic approach that combines digital tools, process overhaul, upskilling and a culture embracing technology for optimized efficiency and value delivery. -
Founding President Dennis Gimpert Passes the Baton
Dennis Gimpert, founding president of Koefper America (now Helios Gear Products), announced retirement at Motion + Power Technology Expo 2023. He looks forward to a strong future for Helios with expert leadership in place. -
Rajant Wins IET Industry Excellence Platinum Award 2023
Rajant Corporation, the pioneer of Kinetic Mesh wireless networks, is an Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET) Industry Excellence Platinum Award winner for 2023. -
Is Cybersecurity as a Service (CSaaS) the Answer?
CSaaS, or Cybersecurity-as-a-service, is a subscription-based approach to cybersecurity that offers organizations cybersecurity protection on demand. -
Designing Automation With Humans in Mind
Designing automation with humans in mind can unlock unique benefits for businesses, but it requires shifting focus to employees. -
Endress+Hauser Group CEO and Supervisory Board President Celebrates 75th Birthday
Dr. Klaus Endress, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group for many years and president of the Supervisory Board since 2014, is celebrating his 75th birthday. -
Integration of AOAI Delivers Empowered User Experience, Unparalleled Ease of Use
Industrial AI software leader Canvass AI, in working with Microsoft OpenAI labs, leverages the power of Azure OpenAI (AOAI) for copilot automation capabilities in its industrial AI software. -
Wauseon Machine Announces New Facility in Delta, Ohio
The new 22,000 square foot facility enables Wauseon Machine will significantly expand operations. -
The Role of Industrial Switches in Smart City Network Connectivity
Let's explore the role of industrial Ethernet switches in providing stable, efficient data transmission capabilities and network management functions to Smart Cities applications. -
How the Wiegand Effect Helps Create Energy-Harvesting IIoT Devices
Research promises a new generation of self-contained, zero-maintenance, wireless sensors designed to operate as nodes on emerging IIoT networks. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Flender Wins Prestigious Excellence Award from Caterpillar Inc.
Drive specialist Flender has received the Supplier Excellence Recognition Award 2023 from US machinery manufacturer Caterpillar. -
SpiTrex Orthopedics Selects Flexxbotics for Robot-Driven Manufacturing
SpiTrex Orthopedics, a leader in global medical device contract manufacturing, has selected the Flexxbotics solution for robot-driven manufacturing with autonomous process control in its FOBA laser marking machine workcells. -
Siemens Makes Strong Progress in Achieving Ambitious Sustainability Targets
Siemens has published its fiscal year 2023 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates strong progress towards a range of targets. -
JGC and Yokogawa Develop Lunar Plant Control System to Support Ultra-remote Communications
JGC Corporation and Yokogawa Electric Corporation signed an agreement to jointly develop a control system that will support the ultra-remote communications required for the operation of plants on the lunar surface. -
Bounce Back in 2025 to Follow Tough 2024 for Singapore’s Manufacturing Industry
Singapore’s manufacturing production has doubled over the past 15 years. The city state witnessed a slump in 2023, and its manufacturing industry is facing a tough 2024, but it’s expected to bounce back to positive growth in 2025. -
Control Valve Selection for Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Pipelines and Injection Systems
A host of fast-track projects related to carbon dioxide injection are being initiated across the globe, each requiring expertise in control valve selection for these difficult applications. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Lena Risse, Precision Toolmaker at Risse Tool Technology, Wins ANCA’s Inaugural Female Machinist Award
As part of its esteemed Tool of the Year event, ANCA introduced an exclusive new category for Female Machinists. -
Presenting IT and OT Cybersecurity Strategy to Executives/Board of Directors
Learn the art of presenting IT and OT cybersecurity strategy -
HANNOVER MESSE Launches Call for Papers
The submissions should be assigned to the trending topics of Industry 4.0; Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning; Energy for Industry; CO2-neutral Production; or Hydrogen and Fuel Cells. -
ABB Wins Global Consulting Firm’s Company of the Year Award for Excellence in Emissions Monitoring
ABB has received the prestigious award from Frost & Sullivan for vision, innovation and technical expertise in emissions monitoring and methane gas leak detection. -
Smart Vision Lights Announces Universal Robots UR+ Certification for DoAll Multifunctional Light
Smart Vision Lights announced that its DoAll multifunctional light—which comprises six different machine vision lights—has received UR+ certification from Universal Robots. -
Comau and LiNa Energy Develop Automated Manufacturing For Solid-State Sodium Batteries
The companies have developed and validated an innovative design concept to automate manufacturing of next-generation sodium-based battery cells. -
Build Reliable Oil and Gas Infrastructure with Future-proof Networking Solutions
Rugged networking devices combined with simplified management software are indispensable in strengthening competitiveness. -
Accelerating Digital Maturity with S.I.R.I. Assessments
The Smart Industry Readiness Index assesses digital transformation in 16 areas within three foundational pillars: process, technology and organization. This feature originally appeared in AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Net-Zero Transportation Enabled by CO2-Derived e-Fuels
On the Nov. 28, 2023, a plane flew from London to New York. For the first time in history, a transatlantic flight was 100% powered by sustainable alternative fuels. -
Electronic Drives and Controls Earns CSIA Certification, Exemplifying Excellence in Control System Integration
Electronic Drives and Controls has successfully renewed its CSIA benchmark certification, reaffirming their commitment to maintaining the highest level of technical and business performance standards. -
Mujin Announces Expansion to Europe with New Office in the Netherlands
Mujin enters Europe to bring its game-changing robotics technology to the market. -
Siemens and Intel to Collaborate on Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing
Siemens and Intel will collaborate to advance semiconductor manufacturing production efficiency and sustainability across scopes 1-3 of the value chain. -
IFS Appoints Max Roberts as Chief Operating Officer and Belinda Finch as Chief Information Officer
IFS has made two senior appointments with Max Roberts and Belinda Finch joining the company’s executive leadership team as COO and CIO, respectively. -
Honeywell to Help Decarbonization of U.S. Virgin Islands Through Battery Energy Storage
Honeywell’s solution will help enable solar company VIElectron to provide cleaner and more affordable energy to residents of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. -
The Evolution of Edge Computing: Transforming Industries with Real-Time Insights
Edge computing is empowering AI embedded applications and IoT to accelerate time to value for digital transformation initiatives. By 2023, according to IDC, more than half of new enterprise IT infrastructure will be at the edge. -
Zero-Emission Truck Market Gains Momentum
The vast majority of new trucks produced today are powered by diesel engines, but this is expected to change, as with other on-road vehicle sectors. -
Quickparts Announces Two Texas Roadshows in December
Quickparts, a leading manufacturer providing custom prototypes and low-volume production parts, is excited to announce its upcoming Texas Roadshows, taking place in Austin and Dallas on Dec. 5 and 6, respectively. -
Supply Chain Optimization Through Innovation and Evolution
Some of the greatest opportunities (or risk mitigation) come from considering manufacturing and product design and engineering as critical stakeholders in the planning process. -
Seeq Named a 2023 AWS Partner Award Finalist
Seeq, a leader in advanced analytics and industrial AI, is a finalist of a 2023 Geo and Global AWS Partner Award. -
Innovation World Cup at HANNOVER MESSE
The 15th Innovation World Cup's official pitch and award ceremony are set to unfold at Hannover Messe 2024 on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. -
Space Machines Uses Siemens Xcelerator to Develop Orbital Servicing Vehicle for In-space Transportation
Space Machines Company is using solutions from the Siemens Xcelerator as a Service portfolio of industry software to design, simulate and manufacture its Optimus Orbital servicing Vehicle. -
FailSafe Servo Safety for All
As industries become more automated, agile and complex, safety systems must be kept in step. -
AutoStore Founders Inducted Into International Logistics Hall Of Fame
AutoStore, a pioneering robotic technology company specializing in automated storage and retrieval systems, announces the induction of its founders, Jakob Hatteland and Ingvar Hognaland, into the Logistics Hall of Fame. -
JAI Celebrates 60 Years of Innovation in Machine Vision Industry
JAI A/S, a global leader in the machine vision industry, has marked its 60-year corporate anniversary. -
Can a Primary Loop Manipulate a Secondary Loop Valve?
"Ask the Automation Pros" Greg McMillan discusses if a primary loop can manipulate a secondary loop -
HARTING: Billion-euro Mark Confirmed Again–Clouded Outlook on 2024
For the second time, the HARTING Technology Group generated sales slightly in excess of one billion euros. -
DFI Optimizes Operating Structure with Focus on Three Major Businesses
During the third-quarter investor conference on Nov. 15, DFI reported major results in three business areas. -
Yokogawa Receives Highest MSCI ESG Rating of AAA for First Time, Releases Sustainability Report
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has received the highest rating of AAA in the 2023 MSCI ESG Ratings, a globally recognized ESG investment evaluation index. The company has also released the 2023 Yokogawa Sustainability Report. -
How to Select a Filter Fan Based on Application Conditions
From electrical equipment to environmental considerations, here are expert tips for smart filter fan selection. -
Five Industry Trends to Shape Material Handling in 2024
Economy and labor shortages are among the factors driving the need for more productivity and efficiency. -
Inaugural Mission Net Zero India Summit 2023 to Take Place Dec. 7-8
The event will feature impact-focused discussions on e-mobility, renewables and hydrocarbons. -
Q3 2023 Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Drop 11% Year-Over-Year
Global semiconductor equipment billings contracted 11% year-over-year to US $25.6 billion in the third quarter of 2023, while quarter-over-quarter billings slipped 1% during the same period. -
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc.’s Networking and Compatibility Capabilities Provide Quality Machine
Integrated Production Systems (IPS) has developed a machine to produce anechoic foam for its customers by incorporating a complete Mitsubishi Electric solution, including CC-Link IE TSN networking. -
IFS Reinforces AI Capabilities Across Automation Segments with IFS Cloud November Release
This second of its twice-yearly IFS Cloud releases for 2023 focuses on helping manufacturers leverage digital technology to build agility and operational excellence. -
Shore-Side Electricity and Data Monitoring Take Hold in the Cruise Industry
According to some estimates, the cruise industry can lower CO2 and other pollution emissions up to 98% by shutting down all on-board power generation from diesel engines and connecting to shore power supplied by the local utility. -
Approaching the Changes in Cloud Evolution
Because of the wide range of requirements from other departments, such as operations, marketing, finance and maintenance, pre-planning is the key for any IIoT application. -
ARIA Cybersecurity Unveils New AI Approach to Protect Critical OT Environments from Growing Cyberthreat
ARIA Cybersecurity Solutions has launched a breakthrough solution for protecting operational technology (OT) environments, which stops even the most advanced and dangerous cyberattacks before they do harm. -
AWS Announces Four New Capabilities for AWS Supply Chain
AWS Supply Chain Supply Planning offers specialized models to accurately forecast and plan purchase of raw materials, components and finished goods to improve in-stock rates across customers’ supply chains. -
Automation Salary Survey 2023 Stats Show 86% of Industry Professionals Are Getting a Raise
Automation.com, a subsidiary of International Society of Automation (ISA), conducted its annual Automation Professional Salary Survey this year and asked participants questions about their income in 2022 and how it changed in 2023. -
Optical Character Recognition with AI Revolutionizes Label Reading
Let's look at how OCR powered by AI helps to bring label read rates closer to 100%. -
How IoT Is Empowering Safety and Efficiency in Aviation
IoT has changed operations in many industries, including aviation, including planes taking off and landing safely, passengers getting the right boarding information and bags reaching their destinations -
Flexxbotics Announces Robot Compatibility with Mazak Advanced Technology Solutions
Flexxbotics has announced robot machine tending connectivity compatible with the full range of Mazak CNC machines and automation equipment. -
Emerson Delivers Software-Defined DeltaV Automation Strategy
Emerson presented its annual DeltaV Roadmap and latest technology releases with a focus on a more modular and flexible software-defined automation platform. -
Paper Mill to Improve Cogeneration Efficiency with Digitalization
DS Smith asks ABB to deliver its ABB Ability OPTIMAX Steam and Energy Optimization software to its paper mill in the Tuscany region of Italy. -
28th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum: Accelerate Transformation
The 28th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum will take place Feb. 4-8, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, with a focus on accelerating transformation in the age of AI, cybersecurity and sustainability. -
Yokogawa and FPT Software Ink Global Partnership to Advance DX Solution Offerings
The partnership will help accelerate the growth of Yokogawa's DX portfolio of applications and services while helping FPT Software expand its market reach. -
Five Cybersecurity Trends to Expect in 2024
AI-powered attacks will accelerate cybercrime, and cyber insurance will be harder to get. -
Nuvvon Cited as Top Ten Competitor in Global Solid State Battery Market
The Solid State Battery Global Market Report 2023 published by The Business Research Company cites US based nanotechnology research company Nuvvon as a top ten competitor in the sector. -
All About Bearings in Space
Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains the vital role of advanced bearings in man’s journeys beyond the stars. -
DigiKey Ranked #121 on Forbes’ 2023 List of America’s Largest Private Companies
DigiKey announced that it has been ranked #121 on the 2023 list of America’s Largest Private Companies by Forbes. -
ABB to Add Optical Sensors to Four More GHGSat Greenhouse Gas Monitoring Satellites
Under a new contract, ABB will build the hyperspectral cameras for four GHGSat satellites set to launch in 2024. -
Integrate Control and Safety and Unlock Hidden Potential
Machine designers and manufacturers have important responsibilities: keep operators safe and keep production flowing. -
German Sustainability Award 2024 Given to Flender
Andreas Evertz, CEO of Flender: "This is a very special milestone for us." -
Cascade Learning Closes Reliability Gap for Robotic Vision AI
Cascade learning has changed the automation game, attaining long-desired reliability with near 100% success rates in item picking. -
Hyundai Unveils Robot-Operated EV Plant in Singapore
After beating General Motors and Ford in US electric vehicle (EV) sales in Q3, Hyundai Motor Group plans to keep its momentum going in the market. -
Ensure Hybrid Infrastructure Upgrade Success with a Proven Approach
Consistency and validated automation methods are the best approach to modern hybrid infrastructure changes to ensure compliance and productivity. -
Deutsche Messe Invites Nominations for the Engineer Woman Award
Every year, Deutsche Messe honors an expert female professional from the STEM sector. -
Siemens and Copperleaf Join Forces to Drive Technical and Economic Grid Planning
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has today announced its collaboration with Copperleaf, a Canadian-based provider of asset investment planning software, growing its existing ecosystem of grid software partners. -
How BESS Merges Power Flow with Data Flow
Battery energy storage systems, or BESSs, are becoming more critical as governments and the global energy industry try to keep up with sustainable development and energy transition. -
New Book: Shining a Light on Bias to Engage, Enable and Retain Women in STEM
Lauren Neal, an award-winning chartered engineer, presents her new book, Valued at Work: Shining a Light on Bias to Engage, Enable and Retain Women in STEM. -
Global Semiconductor Manufacturing Industry Set for Q4 2023 Recovery
The global semiconductor manufacturing industry is on track for recovery in the fourth quarter of 2023, setting the stage for continued growth in 2024. -
Manufacturing Leaders Are Taking Back Control of Their IT Roadmap
The journey begins by changing perspectives. Leaders can transition from viewing IT as a cost center to recognizing its potential as a strategic enabler capable of generating efficiencies to fuel growth and profitability. -
The Eclipse Foundation Announces Sparkplug as an International Standard for a 'Plug and Play' Industrial IoT
The Eclipse Foundation in collaboration with the Eclipse Sparkplug Working Group, announced that the Sparkplug 3.0 specification has been published as an International Standard. -
2023 Advantech Industrial IoT World Partner Conference, Co-creating New Era of AIoT
Advantech hosted its Industrial IoT World Partner Conference with the theme "Partnering for the Next AIoT" and launched a two-day series of forums and a new product showcase. -
ABB Energy Appraisals of Industrial Electric Motors Reveal Potential 2.1 TWh Lifetime Savings
Audits of more than 2000 motor-driven systems found an average energy-saving potential of 31% per motor. -
How AI, Robotics and Machine Learning Can Improve Food Traceability
Advanced artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and machine learning technologies can help manufacturers improve food traceability, ensure the safety of their products and build trust with customers. -
What's Your Game Plan for Low-Cost Preventive Maintenance?
Designing a cost-effective preventive maintenance strategy for your team starts with a few essential techniques. -
Digital Pneumatic Positioners Key to Safeguarding Productivity in Demanding Applications
According to Nicola Zenoni, engineering manager at STI s.r.l., increasing scrutiny on plant teams to optimise processes means the risk and impact of system failures and other costly disruptions has become even greater. -
The Rise of On-demand Manufacturing
By combining industrial robots with injection molding machines, manufacturers can achieve significantly faster injection speeds than traditional molding equipment. -
Navigating the Automation Crossroads
The Automation sector, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), is in the midst of a profound transformation, ushering in new opportunities for innovation and specialization. -
Okuma America Corporation Recognized as a 2023 Top Workplace
Okuma America Corporation is honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace in 2023! -
Basler and MVTec Join Siemens Open Ecosystem
Two industry leaders in machine vision and industrial image processing are independently joining forces with Siemens. -
The Urgency of Cybersecurity: Beamex’s Vision for a Safer Digital Future
Beamex is pleased to launch a thought leadership series examining data integrity, proactive defense strategies, collaborative efforts, and continuous calibration to counter emerging AI-powered threats. -
Leuze Gets a New Location in the USA
As part of its global growth strategy, Leuze in the USA is moving to new premises. -
MES and MOM: Do You Know the Difference?
What’s the difference between MES and MOM, and why are these two terms used side by side? -
Kassow Robots Establishes U.S. Sales and Support Team
Kassow Robots, a developer of 7-axis industrial cobot solutions for machine tending, material handling, dispensing and various other applications, has established a U.S.-based team focused on sales and support. -
ABB Launches Real Progress Campaign to Accelerate Global Sustainability
Technology and expertise from ABB are proving to customers that sustainability and productivity go hand in hand. -
Red Bull Ford Powertrains Pursues Sustainable Future of Motorsport with Siemens Xcelerator
Red Bull Ford Powertrains is using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to develop a new hybrid power unit for 2026 racing season. -
Emerson Invests in Frugal Technologies
The strategic investment accelerates sustainability in shipping. -
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Charts a Path Toward a More Sustainable Future
NORD has developed a Corporate Social Responsibility plan to reduce its carbon footprint and assume responsibility for social, ecological and economic aspects by 2025. -
Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. to Exhibit at ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2023 in Phoenix
From Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2023, in booth #814, Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be showcasing its Workforce Development Program, Diamondworks!, to empower attendees seeking STEM learning in manufacturing. -
How to Calculate an Optical Power Budget for an Industrial Network
Let's demystify the process of calculating an optical power budget. -
Save 30% with ISA on Black Friday
This Black Friday Week, save 30% off ISA training, books, events, and select ISA standards. -
Sustainability Initiatives Spur Growing Distributed Control Systems Investments
Sustainability goals and environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates have taken the forefront of every business sector. -
Sevensense Robotics to Represent Switzerland in the ELA Awards 2023
The European Logistics Association jury selected Sevensense Robotics as one of the top six projects to compete in the final phase of the prestigious ELA Awards 2023. -
Exertus Celebrates 20 Years of Engineering Excellence
Exertus Oy, a Finnish high-tech company specializing in mobile machine control systems, is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary of providing top-quality solutions and customer satisfaction. -
Why Hyperautomation Is Becoming Essential in Cybersecurity
Hyperautomation in cybersecurity may quickly become the new industry standard. Professionals should consider whether staggered or collective automation is the right choice for their department. -
At SPS 2023, Rockwell Automation and Its PartnerNetwork Ecosystem Show How Collaboration Fuels Digital Transformation
Partners will bring best-in-class solutions for holistic approach to optimizing production.








































































































































































































