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ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Announces 2023 Advisory Board Leadership
The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA)–a collaborative forum to advance OT cybersecurity awareness, education, readiness, standardization and knowledge sharing–announced its new Advisory Board leadership for 2023-2024. -
Dual Input Temperature Allows for Uninterrupted Process Monitoring
Temperature sensor failure can wreak havoc on processes where maintaining temperature is critical and monitoring must be continuous. -
International Society of Automation to Attend Hannover Messe Trade Show
The International Society of Automation (ISA) will participate in the Hannover Messe Trade Show April 17-21, 2023. -
United Flow Technologies Finalizes Acquisitions of Kodru-Mooney and Macaulay Controls
UFT continues momentum, adding two leading equipment solution providers in highly strategic Texas and Midwest regions. -
Doosan Industrial Vehicle Partners With Kollmorgen for Automation
Doosan Industrial Vehicle (DIV), a global South Korean forklift manufacturer, has partnered with Kollmorgen to secure their leading position in the material handling industry. -
Testing the Waters with Floating Solar Plants
Over the past few years, countries that lack the land mass required for solar plants have turned their attention to the water-based alternative: floating solar islands. -
Kyocera to Acquire Construction Site in Japan for New Smart Factory
The most state-of-the-art Kyocera facility will be constructed on about 37 acres in Isahaya, Nagasaki Prefecture, and will feature new automotive and communication innovations. -
Endress+Hauser Group Reports Performance, Growth
Despite unrest in Eastern Europe, Endress+Hauser Group demonstrates growth and stability for 2022. -
The 22.5GW Power Plant - What You Should Know About Three Gorges, China
The environmental benefits and consequences, power capacity, and overall advantages of the 22.5GW power plant in Three Gorges, China -
Onalytica Names Top Industry 4.0 Influencers
The number one influencer, event speaker and thought leader Jeff Winter, is a leading member of ISA’s Smart Manufacturing & IIoT Division. -
Motion AI Opens New Facility in Massachusetts
Motion Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce the newest Motion Ai facility, located at 71 Cherry Hill Drive, Beverly, Massachusetts, 01915. The new facility officially opened on Dec. 1, 2022. -
Denali Signs Collaboration Agreement with AWS to Allow Companies to Accelerate ROI with Automation
Denali is collaborating with AWS to provide end-to-end automation capabilities to the enterprise as a global operational technology systems integrator. -
Sevensense Robotics to Showcase Industry-Proven Visual SLAM Solutions at LogIMAT 2023
The Swiss 3D Visual Autonomy provider announced its participation in this year’s edition of the renowned logistics event in Stuttgart, Germany. -
GF Divisions Announce the Grand Opening of Mexico Facility
Construction on the 75,000 square-foot facility is now complete, and company leaders are hosting a grand opening celebration. -
Remote Multivendor Digital Packaging Machine Services at the 27th Annual ARC Industry Forum
The New division SEA Smart Service Link has increased customer satisfaction enabling higher packaging equipment performance and functionality while creating new revenues for Sealed Air. -
ABB Invests $170 Million in the US
The investment reflects increased customer demand for electrification and automation products. -
AW-Lake Flow Meters Ensure Accurate Metering of Chemicals
AW-Lake Flow Meters ensure ultraprecise metering of chemicals used to create foams utilized in commercial, industrial and marine applications. -
Flender Appointing New Group CFO Christian Terlinde
German drive specialist Flender has announced that Christian Terlinde will take over the company’s Group CFO position starting July 1. -
Festo Introduces Electric Motion Sizing Online Tool for Quick Selection of Servo Drives
Users receive a choice of perfectly dimensioned options for electric and electromechanical drive components in minutes. -
Kore Power Selects Honeywell for Integrated Automation, Process and Quality Control Technology for KOREPlex
The fully integrated digital solution will deliver remote visualization and control over operations, driving productivity and making the Arizona facility one of world’s most efficient and sustainable. -
The Cybersecurity Response: Specific or Common?
Asset owners in virtually all sectors must determine the best approach to addressing the cybersecurity risks associated with their operations. While many larger companies already have a robust program, others are still struggling to determine how to proceed. -
Ransomware Attacks Rise 45% in February, as LockBit Ramps Up Activity
February saw 240 ransomware attacks, a 45% increase over January. -
ABB Expands Support for Irish Automation Market with New Robotics Business Office
ABB’s Robotics and Discrete Automation business is expanding its presence in Ireland by opening a new office in Dundalk, Co Louth. -
Emerson to Unveil New Approach to Discrete Automation at Hannover Messe 2023
Global technology, software and engineering leader Emerson will exhibit advanced, discrete automation solutions, from the factory floor to the cloud, at Hannover Messe. -
Okuma Corporation Celebrates 125-Year Anniversary
The leadership team of Okuma Corporation, a world-leading builder of computer number control (CNC) machine tools, controls and automation systems, is honored to announce the company’s 125-year anniversary in 2023. -
Hannover Messe Features More Than 300 Startups
More than 300 startups at Hannover Messe highlight their diversity and innovative strengths. From platforms for conducting penetration tests and industrial electrolysis systems on a multi-megawatt scale to quantum computers that store information in individual atoms, they are active across industry sectors. -
Covariant Adds $75M in Series C Funds to Meet Customer Demand for Scaled AI Robotics Deployments
New financing brings total raised to $222 million; existing investor participation highlights confidence in Covariant’s roadmap to fix today’s broken supply chain. -
Plant Documentation 4.0: An Essential Enabler for Industry 4.0
Digitalized plants and processes can only be reliably administered if available documentation reflects the current status of the production plants. -
ABB Enables 15% Energy Efficiency Improvement for Flooring Manufacturer
Swedish manufacturer Tarkett acted on data gathered from 10 connected motors; projects system ROI of less than 18 months. -
Are You Ready for the Future of Composites Manufacturing?
At JEC World 2023, held April 25-27 at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, CGTech will demonstrate how advanced programming strategies and simulation can lead to the production of better composite parts. -
Siemens Presents Software for Real-Time Locating System (RTLS)
“Location Intelligence” software expands SIMATIC RTLS location platform to include the Digital Twin of performance and warehouse. -
Endress+Hauser Achieves New Highs in Incoming Orders, Sales and Employment in 2022
Endress+Hauser, which is celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2023, remains confident for the current year. -
Case Study: Keeping Effluent Safe and Operating Costs Low
New gear motors help the City of Newport, Oregon, watestwater treatment plant address capacity limitations, save energy costs, and process up to 15 million gallons daily. -
How Can We Improve Control of Dead Time Dominant Applications?
From Greg McMillan and the ISA Mentor Program team. -
How Ransomware Gangs Automate Their Attacks
Learn about automated reconnaissance, phishing, and propagation to defend against automated ransomware and cybercriminals. -
Franklin Electric Announces 2022 Recipients for Outstanding Achievement
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. recently held its annual Commercial Summit, a gathering of team members from business units throughout the Americas. -
Wohlers Report 2023 Unveils Continued Double-Digit Growth
Wohlers Report 2023 shows an overall worldwide growth in AM products and services of 18.3%, continuing a trend of double-digit AM industry revenue growth in 25 of the past 34 years. -
Digi-Key Celebrates 50 Years of Fueling Innovation Around the World
The Thief River Falls Mayor has declared April 3 “Digi-Key Day.” -
Critical Manufacturing Announces MESI 4.0 Summit: Connect for a Smarter Future
The MES & Industry 4.0 International Summit, to be held on Sept. 7-8, 2023 at Alfândega Congress Centre in Porto, is aimed to help manufacturers "Connect for a Smarter Future." -
Electromate Partners with Spin Robotics to Offer Cobot Screwdriving Solutions in Canada
Electromate Inc., a leading distributor of industrial automation products, motion control systems and robots has announced a new partnership with Spin Robotics, a Danish manufacturer of collaborative robot (cobot) accessories. -
Okuma America Corporation Launches New Business Segment Focused on Automation Solutions for Manufacturers
The new division will begin operations April 3, 2023, and be based at the Okuma America Corporation headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. -
Siemens Showcases TIA Portal v18
Siemens demonstrated the newest version of its engineering framework, TIA Portal v18, during PROMAT in Chicago from March 20-23, 2023. -
Yokogawa’s Autonomous Control AI Is Officially Adopted for Use at an ENEOS Materials Chemical Plant
One year of stable operation demonstrates this next-generation control technology can decrease environmental impact, achieve stable quality and transform operations. -
Automatica 2023: Optimize Your Production Process Live on Site
sensXPERT invites visitors at Automatica 2023 to an AR Experience with its intelligent sensor technology Digital Mold for real time process optimization. -
WomenPower Jury Nominates Three Women for Young Engineering Award
With the Young Engineering Award, Deutsche Messe will for the first time honor a female expert from the STEM field who is no more than 30 years old, and has achieved exceptional things in her technical sphere. -
IGEL Brings Together Thought Leaders for DISRUPT23, the Ultimate Global EUC Event
Inspiring keynotes and technical bootcamp sessions will feature exclusive content from Citrix, HP, Lenovo, LG, Microsoft, VMware and more. -
Evaluation of the Classification Performance of Surface Inspection Systems
Surface inspection systems (SIS) are used in flat steel production for the inspection of strip surfaces. -
Young Professionals - Our Future
The ISA president discusses welcoming and mentoring young professionals with industry connections, ISA resources, leadership, and management. -
IriusRisk SL Joins ISA Security Compliance Institute in Support of ISASecure Cybersecurity Conformance Scheme
The International Society of Automation (ISA) Security Compliance Institute (ISCI) announced that IriusRisk SL has joined ISCI as a Technical Member in support of the ISASecure Cybersecurity Conformance Scheme. -
Baumüller to Show How Flexible Machine Builders Can Work with PLC Platforms and Smart Drive Functions at Hannover Messe
“Industrial Transformation–Making the difference”–in line with the main theme of the Hannover Messe, Baumüller will demonstrate how digital marketplaces can support machine building in the future. -
DENSO Products and Services Americas Announces Executive Retirements, Promotions and Organizational Changes
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global mobility supplier DENSO Corp., announced the retirement of senior vice president Richard Shiozaki and vice president of Sales Fran Labun. -
Automate 2023 Announces Powerhouse Lineup of Keynote Speakers
Leaders from Michigan State University, NASA, Siemens, MIT and Ericsson will share insights on machine learning, 5G, digitization, team building and more. -
Endress+Hauser’s Load Test of a Realistic Setup Confirms the New Technology’s Performance
Endress+Hauser successfully conducted two load tests of a realistic Ethernet-APL setup with components from various manufacturers. The results confirm the new technology’s reputation as a game-changer in industrial communication. -
CO2 Neutrality for Industrial Plants and the Supply Chain
At HANNOVER MESSE, companies can find solutions to achieving CO2-neutral production. -
New Functionalities of Edge Products from Softing Industrial Facilitate Integration into IT Solutions
At Hannover Messe, April 17-21, 2023, Softing Industrial will present the edge products in hall 015, stand F48. -
i.safe MOBILE Invests Seven-digit Figure in Start-up Company Senseven as Part of Strategic Alliance
i.safe MOBILE, innovation and global market leader for explosion-proof mobile devices and solutions, continues to drive the area of technology and innovation and participates as a strategic partner and investor with a seven-digit amount in the Austrian startup Senseven. -
PlantESP Drives Control Station to Record Growth During 2022
The enterprise licensing of an innovative process analytics solution was key to year-over-year increases. -
Siemens Proves: Digital Data Chain Saves Time and Costs
Siemens will pressent the Digital Data Chain at Hannover Messe. -
Basler Reports Strong Full-year Results for 2022
Basler AG is today publishing its annual report for the financial year 2022. -
Hannover: The Industrial Security Circus Breaks New Ground
Cybersecurity and IT security are giving all companies plenty to think about. Especially with increasing digitalization, protecting networks, computer systems, cyber-physical systems, machines and data is becoming increasingly important. Hannover Messe offers solutions and defensive strategies. -
Sternum Introduces Embedded Cybersecurity and Observability for Zephyr Project IoT Ecosystem
The partnership gives Zephyr’s community of IoT developers and device manufacturers advanced runtime protection, threat detection, and continuous device monitoring. -
Industrial Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Update: Industrial Ethernet Week 2023
The Industrial Ethernet Week 2023 presentations provided an update on the technology and the importance of connectivity to achieve the goals of industrial digitalization/Industry 4.0. -
Discover Innovative Factory Automation Trends and Products in Supply Chain Tech at PROMAT
Reduce product development cost and time-to-market by mapping the manufacturing process and employing leading-edge hardware automation, productivity-increasing software, robotics and motion control solutions. -
ABB and Pace CCS Partner to Drive Carbon Capture and Storage Growth
ABB and Pace CCS join forces to deliver a solution that reduces the cost of integrating carbon capture and storage (CCS) into new and existing industrial operations. -
Beckhoff USA Posts $134 M Revenue in 2022, Continues Relentless Growth Trajectory
The trailblazer in new automation technology boosted sales by 33.4% in the U.S. while increasing market share, adding talent and expanding office footprint. -
Robots in Material Handling Require Reliable Wireless Communication
Material handling workers expose themselves to danger every time they conduct tasks such as manual labor such as loading and carrying heavy parts or moving loaded pallets with forklifts onto towering storage racks. In addition, material handling processes are plagued by human error and inefficiencies. The answer to these problems and many more is robotics. -
Kivnon to Introduce Its Latest Edition of K55 Forklift AGV at Advanced Factories 2023
At Advanced Factories this year, which runs from April 18-20 in Barcelona, Kivnon will highlight one of the latest additions to its AGV portfolio, the K55 Pallet Stacker. -
ABB’s Synchronous Condensers Go Live at Europe’s Largest Renewable Power Generator
This project for Statkraft helps to restore missing system inertia for the stable operation of the UK power grid. -
Daimler Truck Collaborates with Siemens to Build an Integrated Digital Engineering Platform
Siemens and Daimler Truck AG will implement a Siemens Xcelerator digital engineering platform to enable efficient product development and lifecycle management of trucks and buses. -
Festo Didactic’s Digital Portal Makes New, Individualized Learning Experiences Possible
Festo Didactic developed a digital learning portal–the Festo Learning Experience, or Festo LX–to make it easier to create individual learning experiences for trainers and trainees. -
Linear Position Sensor Supply Shortage Affects Component Search
The market for position sensors, such as linear displacement transducers, has experienced a tremendous change. -
Robotics and Automation to See Significant Growth in 2023
The German robotics and automation industry expects its turnover to grow by 9% reaching 15.7 billion euros in 2023. -
Practical Cases in Enhancing Cybersecurity for Connected Serial Devices
Industrial network security is not an option anymore—it is a necessity. -
Becoming an ISA Certified Automation Professional, Part Two
What does it mean to achieve the ISA CAP certification? -
Combine Machine Learning and UEBA for Advanced Threat Detection
Combine machine learning and UEBA for advanced threat detection discussing insider threats, faster incident responses, and fewer errors. -
Hermes Award Nominees Announced
Three companies have been nominated for the HERMES AWARD: ACS, Beckhoff and Bosch Rexroth (in alphabetical order). -
Reshoring and FDI Up 53%, a New Record
Reshoring + FDI job announcements in 2022 were at the highest rate ever recorded. -
Hannover Messe 2023 Industrial Exhibition to Highlight Sustainability Opportunities Across Industries
Hannover Messe 2023 promotes the catchphrase “making the difference” to encourage industrial automation professionals to recognize and play their key roles in the global efforts toward industrial sustainability and manufacturing innovation. -
Micrometal Showcases Next-generation Photo Chemical Etching at the Hannover Show
The micrometal Group will be exhibiting at the upcoming Hannover Show Hall 3 Stand J18 April 17-21. -
NewTek Tailors LVDT Position Sensors to Meet Critical Applications of the Energy Sector
The energy sector uses NewTek LVDT Position Sensors as metrology tools in ensuring the proper operation of different power systems. -
Bentley Systems Announces Infrastructure Projects Achieve Measurable Results with LumenRT
Bentley Systems discusses a solution enabling infrastructure organizations to create compelling visualizations and project deliverables with unprecedented speed and quality, make better-informed decisions and win more projects. -
Maximum Transparency: Siemens Shows the Holistic Digital Twin of a Logistics Center
Under the motto "Intelligent intralogistics - experience the flow," Siemens is presenting the holistic digital twin of a real logistics center at this year's Logimat. -
NEMA Launches Interactive Energy Transition Map
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) under its Energy Transition Campaign has launched an interactive map of the new electrified energy system. -
HIMA Completes Regional Management Team in China
"China is vital to HIMA’s target markets in the Process and Rail industries. Completing our Regional Management team is a crucial milestone in our long-term strategy to strengthen our local presence and continue to improve our customer service,” explained Jörg de la Motte, CEO of HIMA. -
Graham Packaging Releases 2022 ESG Report
Graham Packaging highlights its successes on numerous initiatives in the areas of environmental, social and governance. -
3 Reasons Blockchain is Necessary for Manufacturing Supply Chains
Three reasons blockchain is necessary for manufacturing supply chains discussing smart contracts, traceability, and circular economies. -
Siemens Named a Leader in Product Lifecycle Management for Discrete Manufacturers Q1 2023 Report
Siemens’ Teamcenter receives highest possible scores in product data management, supply chain use cases, manufacturing use cases, and compliance, sustainability, “green” PLM support criteria. -
ASRock Industrial Presents Upgraded Edge AIoT Solutions in Japan IT Week
ASRock Industrial is attending Japan’s largest IT exhibition: Japan IT Week to showcase edge computing and AIoT solutions for embedded system developments. -
Leaning on AGVs to Drive the Future of Commerce
While some might consider technology that’s more than 50 years old to be outdated, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) have evolved and are making a resurgence as a low-entry automation application. For warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) considering automation, the AGV benefits—improved safety, reduced operating and labor costs, use in undesirable locations, and decreased product damage—are hard to pass up. -
Understanding the Role of Machine Vision in Industry 4.0
In the age of Industry 4.0, machine vision is expanding beyond its traditional value-adding function of error detection. -
ODVA Ethernet-APL and PA-DIM Commitments Support Open Automation
Presentations at the ODVA SPS Press Conference indicated elements needed to meet the goals of open systems initiatives, including NAMUR Open Architecture, Open Process Automation Forum, Open Process Automation Standards and FDT Group. -
KUKA Showcased CYBERTECH nano Robot in Parcel Picking Cell at ProMat 2023
The bin-picking cell as a solution fulfils industrial demand related to removing parts from containers or bins as well as bags, sacks, cartons, boxes and totes and features artificial vision to identify the parts to be removed and robotics for handling. -
FAULHABER Receives Special Honor on 75th Anniversary
The street leading up to FAULHABER will be called Faulhaberstraße. -
Siemens to Support Industrial Metaverse Research at Technical University of Munich with €2.4 Million Grant
Siemens has pledged €2.4 million to support cutting-edge research on the industrial metaverse at the Technical University of Munich’s Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS). -
Rockwell Automation Katowice Facility Wins Factory of the Future Award
Katowice plant showcases the company’s own technology in action, with smart industry 4.0 operations supported by tight focus on employees and customers. -
Kaeser at Hannover Messe: Innovative and Sustainable from the Very Beginning
Kaeser Kompressoren has been an exhibitor at Hannover Messe since 1954. -
Altair to Present 'AI and Simulation Enabling Digital Transformation' at Hannover Messe 2023
Altair, a global leader in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI), will present solutions that accelerate digital transformation at Hannover Messe 2023 April 17-21, 2023. -
Bentley Systems Announces Strategic Agreement with Worldsensing
Bentley Systems announced it has entered into a non-exclusive commercial agreement to strategically accelerate the adoption of Infrastructure IoT, further unlocking value for infrastructure designers, constructors and owner-operators in their use of infrastructure digital twins. -
Hannover Messe Is Ideal Showcase for Industry 4.0
More than 10 years ago, the term “Industry 4.0” celebrated its premiere at the Hannover-based tradeshow. Since then, the topic has developed and evolved. But what’s next? Visitors to the show can find out–in Hannover, from April 17-21. -
RS Unveils Better World Product Range to Help Customers Select More Sustainable Products
Products with sustainability improvements and certifications will help businesses make informed choices and reduce environmental impacts. -
Fraunhofer Develops Intuitive Machine Control Using Speech Recognition
Fraunhofer researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Digital Media Technology IDMT have developed a speech recognition solution for use in industrial manufacturing. At Hannover Messe 2023, visitors will be able to experience the technology live at the Fraunhofer booth in Hall 16, booth A12. -
The New Flender One: Drivetrain Questions Are a Thing of the Past
After establishing the Flender Standard Gearbox (FSG) as the industry standard for industrial gearboxes around 30 years ago, Flender is now introducing its successor at Hannover Messe: Flender One. -
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation Names Kazuhito Tojo as President and CEO
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor International Corporation, a leader in the design and manufacturing of compressors, drive turbines, gear boxes and their control systems, has named Kazuhito Tojo as president and CEO. -
KUKA Featured KMP 600 Mobile Robot in Palletizing/Depalletizing Cell at ProMat 2023
At the ProMat 2023 manufacturing, distribution and supply chain equipment and systems show, KUKA Robotics demonstrated its KMP 600-S diffDrive mobile robot. -
Winning the Cyber-Physical Battle in OT Security
To truly tackle this challenge head on, cyber and physical security will need to be addressed together in ways the two functions previously haven’t been. -
Play Before Pay: igus Increases the Simplicity of Low Cost Automation with Apps, Metaverse and New Cobots
igus will present next-level engineering through digital innovation at Hannover Messe 2023. -
New Record: One Million Robots Work in Car Industry Worldwide
The automotive industry has the largest number of robots working in factories around the world. -
Additive Manufacturing Industry Grew 23% in 2022 to $13.5B
The fourth quarter of 2022 capped a strong year for additive manufacturing markets, according to SmarTech Analysis. -
Code Reading Systems Use SVS-Vistek Cameras to Verify Characters and Data on Packaging
By integrating SVS-Vistek cameras, Strelen Control Systems has engineered online and offline code-reading solutions to address specific imaging challenges across a range of industries, guaranteeing 100% control and better consumer safety. -
OTTO Motors Launches Midsize Autonomous Mobile Robot, New Strides in Software Development
With the launch of OTTO 600, OTTO Motors now offers the most comprehensive autonomous material handling fleet on the market. -
Stäubli Expands in Southern California as a Global Leader in Industrial and Mechatronic Solutions
Stäubli Group, a global leader in industrial and mechatronic solutions, opened the doors of its brand-new office in Cypress, California. -
ABB Reveals an Additional 8.56 Billion Cubic Meters of Wastewater a Year Must Be Treated to Meet UN Goals
To reach UN water targets by 2030, global wastewater treatment capacity needs to increase by 8.56 billion cubic meters each year. -
SICK Is Busting Myths at ProMat 2023
SICK is tackling some common misconceptions in the industry in Booth #S3831. -
Nozomi Networks Added to the Department of Homeland Security Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Approved Product List
Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT and IoT security, has announced its product line has been added to the Department of Homeland Security Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation Program’s approved product list. -
Best Practices in Multi-factor Authentication and Allowlisting in OT Environments
LOGIIC (Linking the Oil and Gas Industry to Improve Cybersecurity) reports on how asset owners approach Multi-Factor Authentication and Allowlisting. -
Hannover Messe: World’s Leading Platform for Hydrogen and Fuel Cells
Some 300 exhibitors will be showcasing their solutions at the Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE special display at HANNOVER MESSE, including well-known companies such as Bosch, Iberdrola, Schaeffler, Siemens, Linde and Emerson. -
MasterMover Partners with BlueBotics for Best-in-Class AGV Navigation
MasterMover, the world’s leading manufacturer of electric tug and tow solutions, has announced a new partnership with vehicle automation leader BlueBotics to provide best-in-class autonomous navigation technology for MasterMover’s range of automated guided vehicles. -
Yale Unveils New Brand Identity at ProMat
The new brand positioning addresses the changing demands of today’s warehouses and capitalizes on organizational strengths in research and development and technology integration. -
Increasing Manufacturing Information Efficiency
Industrial digitalization advances are providing new, cost-effective tools to significantly improve timely and accurate information flows and WIP (Work In Process) tracking, which improves manufacturing efficiency, quality and profits. -
MobileDrive Builds Next Generation Autonomous Driving Systems with Siemens’ Digital Twin Technology
MobileDrive’s ADAS vision and technology roadmap is based on market-led vehicle requirements built using Siemens Xcelerator. -
Yokogawa Acquires Science Based Targets Certification for Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Targets
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that the Yokogawa Group’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets for 2030 have been certified by the SBT Initiative as being science-based targets. -
MESA International Announces Results of 2023-35 International Board Elections
MESA (Manufacturing Enterprise Solutions Association) International announces new Board leadership to help steer the future of MESA. -
Electromate Recertified as a ‘Great Place To Work’ for 2023
Electromate Inc.'s "Great Place To Work" for 2023 designation is a testament to the company's commitment to creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture that empowers employees to thrive. -
ABB Unveils Unstoppable Film Series to Advocate for Women in STEM
The film series will raise awareness of diversity and inclusion to encourage more women to take STEM career paths. -
Essential Instruments for Troubleshooting Steam Turbines
Example cases, potential problems, solutions, and parameters of essential instruments for troubleshooting stream turbines contributed by a control system engineer -
Photonfocus AG Enters Distribution Partnership with Italian Machine Vision Specialist
Photonfocus AG has started a sales cooperation with Visionlink, an Italian full-service distributor for machine vision. -
Digitalizing Manufacturing: 27th Annual ARC 2023 Industry Forum in Orlando
Bill Lydon offers insights about digitalizing manufacturing that he gleaned from the 27th Annual ARC Industry Forum in Orlando, Florida. -
FKDPP Autonomous Control AI Algorithm Takes Highest Honor in Japan Industrial Technology Awards
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced that the FKDPP algorithm has received the highest award, the Prime Minister’s Prize, in this year’s Japan Industrial Technology Awards. -
Siemens to Equip Continental Tire Factories with Automation Technology
Siemens will supply automation and drive technology, software, industrial communication and training. -
ABB to Expand Robotics Factory in US
The newly expanded, highly automated facility will create new jobs in the state of Michigan. -
Siemens Creates New Vertical Market Dedicated to Intralogistics in the U.S.
The Intralogistics segment will provide a holistic, systematic approach for materials handling. -
DataOps for Manufacturing: A 4-stage Maturity Model
DataOps solutions are necessary in manufacturing environments where business users need to leverage data aggregated from industrial automation assets and systems for different purposes throughout the company and supply chain. -
Industrial Transformation USA Premieres October in Indianapolis
Italian German Exhibition Company (USA) Inc. will stage the premiere of Industrial Transformation USA from 10 to 12 October 2023 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. -
How to Get Actionable Insights Using a Cloud-Based Semantic Layer
Manufacturers rush to the cloud but struggle to access data with actionable insights. -
HiveMQ Achieves 200 Million Concurrent Connections with MQTT Platform
The benchmark sets a new standard for enterprise scale in IoT data movement. -
Digital Twin Consortium Guides Building Owners and Stakeholders in Carbon Emission Reduction
The new white paper shows how digital twins can help decarbonization strategies. -
Study Finds More Than 44% of European Manufacturers Struggle to Outpace Competitors Due to Lack of Skilled Workforce
The clear message coming from this report is that the manufacturers view technology as an advantage for improving quality, agility and innovation and attracting the next generation of talent. -
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America Merges with Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas
Asahi Kasei Plastics North America, a leading international compounder of advanced engineered polymers and polypropylene, and Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas, supplier of the world's best-selling purging compounds and concentrates, are merging effective April 1, 2023. -
Digital Twins Heat Up the Capabilities of Energy Storage Plants
Leveraging cutting-edge industrial automation with real-time simulation models. This feature originally appeared in the IIoT & Industry 4.0 edition of Automation 2023. -
HANNOVER MESSE: A Knowledge Platform for Industrial Transformation
Hannover Messe will offer solutions to reduce energy consumption, which has become an important focus because of sharp cost increases. -
RS Group Appoints Simon Pryce as Chief Executive Officer
RS Group, a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, has announced that Simon Pryce is to be appointed to the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Executive Director. -
What are Considerations in Combining Process Control and Safety Systems?
From Greg McMillan and the ISA Mentor Program team. -
Excerpt #5: Industrial Cybersecurity Case Studies and Best Practices
The book provides a practical overview of industrial control systems cybersecurity from governance through design and implementation to support. -
Emerson Selected by Lodestone Energy to Automate Large-Scale Photovoltaic Solar Power Project
This renewable energy project will support the national effort to decarbonize New Zealand’s energy sector. -
IBASE Wins Best in Show Award at Embedded World 2023
IBASE Technology Inc. announced that its SI-624-AI Industrial AI Computer has won Embedded Computing Design’s prestigious Best in Show Award in the Computer Boards & Systems category at Embedded World 2023. -
National Electrical Manufacturers Association Welcomes 13 New Members
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) welcomes the following companies into NEMA membership. -
At the Core of Convergence, There’s (CC-Link IE) TSN
Tom Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), looks at what the CLPA saw in TSN and the progression of this technology, now considered an enabler of digital manufacturing applications. -
Microchip Expands Its Secure Authentication IC Portfolio
Six new security-focused products aim to optimize and scale embedded security across a wide range of industries including IoT, consumer, industrial and automotive. -
CODESYS Technology Day 2023
The CODESYS Group is currently planning the 2nd CODESYS Technology Day. -
Five Ways Manufacturers Can Use Technology to Retain Workers
Here are five ways manufacturers can use technology to create a better work experience that encourages employee loyalty. -
CEL Brings EUROLOG to the 25th Anniversary of SIL in Barcelona
On Wednesday, June 7, the annual conference of the European Logistics Association (ELA) will be held in Barcelona, coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the International Logistics Fair. -
Emerson Selected to Automate Golden Triangle Polymers Facility
One of the world’s largest ethane crackers, a Chevron Phillips Chemical and QatarEnergy joint venture, will leverage the Plantweb digital ecosystem to optimize operations and mitigate emissions. -
Siemens Invests in Frankfurt-Fechenheim Site and Sustainable Technologies
Siemens invests 30 million euros in its switchgear plant in Frankfurt-Fechenheim. -
Phoenix Contact Employee Recognized as Emerging Leader
The Manufacturing Institute announced that Samantha Ortiz, lead product marketing specialist at Phoenix Contact USA, has been recognized as a 2023 Women MAKE Awards Emerging Leader. -
January 2023 Orders Total $355 Million, Nearly 17% Above a Typical January
New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $355.6 million in January 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology. -
Appointment with Royalty for ABB’s Offshore Wind Electrification Solutions
ABB shared energy transition insights at summit attended by Norwegian Crown Prince Haakon and the UK Secretary of State for New Energy and Net Zero Grant Shapps. -
Owasys Edge Gateways Connect Commercial and Industrial Vehicles to Azure and Amazon Web Services
Owasys is the latest member of the HMS Group. -
Creating a Planned Digital Community
A plastics recycler is skipping the transformation and going directly for its multi-site plant operations. This feature originally appeared in the IIoT & Industry 4.0 edition of Automation 2023. -
Tenable Expands OT Security Software to Protect IT Operations and Industrial Control Systems
Expanding core capabilities makes it easier than ever for IT security teams to achieve visibility, security and compliance across their OT environments. -
Barcoding, Inc. Acquires FRED Automation, Inc., An AGV Company
Barcoding, Inc., has announced its acquisition of FRED Automation, Inc., an automated guided vehicle (AGV) company. This acquisition represents continued expansion and investment in industrial automation for Barcoding, Inc. -
Diving into Distributed Data Lakes Using GraphQL
Unstructured data comes in many forms and can give engineers useful information not offered by structured data. This feature originally appeared in the IIoT & Industry 4.0 edition of Automation 2023. -
RightHand Robotics Appoints Brian D. Owen as New CEO to Drive Next Level of Growth for the Company
Co-founder and former CEO Yaro Tenzer will assume Chairman role. -
Digital Twins: A Key to Energy Saving in Manufacturing
Manufacturers can leverage Industry 4.0 and Industrial IoT (IIoT) technologies to help reduce their energy consumption and increase sustainability. -
Automating the Metal Casting Process Improves Productivity
A more efficient casting process will shorten lead times and improve safety and productivity across your entire production. -
Rockwell Automation Announces Strategic Investment in READY Robotics
Rockwell Automation has announced a strategic investment in READY Robotics, a pioneering company in software-defined automation and a Rockwell Technology Partner. -
Case Study: Belt-Coater Redesign Creates One Sweet Confectionary Machine
From candy to coffee beans, AD Process Equipment’s confectionery equipment applies coatings that make food taste better. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS helps them do so more efficiently. -
HIMA Opens New Regional Head Office in Key Middle East Region
HIMA, a leading provider of safety-related automation solutions, is pursuing a clear strategy to strengthen customer partnerships in key markets and enhance collaboration between its partners, sales and engineering services. -
ABB Wins Automation Contract for Cerilon’s First Gas-to-liquids Plant
ABB will supply front-end design services, including automation and digital solutions for $2.8 billion gas-to-liquids facility. -
Roberta Nelson Shea, Universal Robots, and Jeff Burnstein, A3, Selected for 2023 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards
The robotics industry’s most prestigious award will be presented Wednesday, May 24, at Automate in Detroit. -
Rockwell Automation to Showcase Warehouse and Fulfillment Solutions at ProMat 2023 in March
Rockwell Automation will demonstrate technologies that help to remove bottlenecks, increase output and improve material handling processes to combat today’s supply chain challenges. -
Young Talent Initiative 'Your Future' Promotes STEM Careers
Skilled-worker shortages pose enormous challenges for industrial companies, because it is difficult to recruit qualified workers. The young talent initiative YOUR FUTURE offers a solution: exhibiting companies at HANNOVER MESSE can connect with suitable candidates. -
Proposed Standard Supports Robotic Training Systems
ASTM International’s robotics, automation and autonomous systems committee (F45) is developing a proposed standard that will focus on the use of hardware and peripherals in robotic training systems. -
NEMA and Orgalim Sign Memorandum of Understanding
NEMA and Orgalim announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their coordination in promoting the shared interests of their respective members in the United States and Europe. -
Fluke Celebrates 75 Years of Continuous Innovation, Putting Customers First, and Supporting Its Communities
The company honors John Fluke’s legacy of giving customers "a little bit more than they paid for" and always building toward the future. -
Achieving Long-term Savings with Long-life Lithium Batteries
Ultra-long-life lithium batteries power remote wireless devices throughout the IIoT, with certain cells operating up to 40 years. This feature originally appeared in the IIoT & Industry 4.0 edition of Automation 2023. -
Industrial Wireless Networks: Broadband Meets URLLC
R3 Solutions, the specialist for industrial wireless networks, presented an industrial-grade solution for wireless real-time data transmission based on Wi-Fi 6 and EchoRing. -
WomenPower Career Congress Announces First-rate Program
This year, the opening speech at the WomenPower Career Congress will be delivered by Dr. Ariane Reinhart, a member of the Executive Board at Continental AG. -
Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance Publishes Key Research
The Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (AREA) has published a new research report entitled 3D Mapping Solutions for Enterprise AR. -
Researchers Use Mikrotron CoaXPress Camera for Contactless Imaging of Large Skin Areas
A 2023 study by researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, demonstrated the added utility of PPG for physiological investigations, in particular, of simultaneous data acquisition from several regions of tissue using remote/contactless PPG. -
ProMAT 2023: Werma Presents Intelligent Signal Technology for the World of Today and Tomorrow
At ProMAT in Chicago (USA), visitors can experience "WeASSIST," the cross-industry and cloud-based solution for monitoring and optimizing all processes live in use and put it through its paces on site. -
congatec and Kontron Conclude Joint COM-HPC Evaluation Carrier Board Standardization Agreement
The goals: Reduce NRE costs, accelerate time-to-market, and improve product & supply security. -
Safety in Manufacturing
As manufacturing continues to become increasingly automated, manufacturers continue to look for more ways to protect their most important asset: their workforce. -
Study: China Leads World in ‘High-Impact’ Research
Technological advances in robotics, energy, the environment, biotechnology, artificial intelligence, advanced materials and quantum technology are coming out of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. -
Valve World Americas Expos and Conference Announces Houston Event
The Valve World Americas Expo and Conference will be held June 7-8 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Downtown Houston, Texas. -
Hannover: Climate-friendly Energy Supply with Amonia
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM are developing ammonia-based systems for a mobile, decentralized energy supply in the infrastructure, transportation and industry sectors. -
Endress+Hauser Opens New Regional Logistics Hub
A new 48,000 square-foot facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, will allow the company to streamline the shipping of products through a global network. -
Beamex Renews Strategy to Support Its Purpose to Create Safer, Less Uncertain World
Beamex has announced the public launch of its renewed strategy, supporting its purpose to create a safer and less uncertain world through accurate measurements, reliable data and traceability. -
IT/OT Convergence is More than Integrating Data
IT/OT convergence is as much about change management as it is connectivity - breaking down silos and deliberately creating cross-functional teams -
Embracing Zero Trust: Least-Privilege Access
Least-Privilege Access ensures that users only have access to exactly what they need — nothing more, nothing less. -
Hannover: Electro and Digital Technology, Plus IT, Pave Road to Energy Efficiency
Industry faces the challenge of reducing consumption in order to counter rising energy prices, reduce its carbon footprint and, at the same time, be prepared for various taxonomies dictated by capital providers and/or governments. -
Franklin Electric Launches New Employee Resource Group: Franklin Women’s Network
A company-wide kickoff event on Feb. 22 unveiled plans for the group and its engagement activities throughout the year. -
Quest Global is Great Place To Work Certified in India, for the Second Year in a Row
Quest Global, one of the world’s fastest-growing engineering services firms, today announced it has been Great Place To Work Certified in India. -
HACK4INDUSTRY: New at Hannover Messe
Hannover Messe has partnered with prototype.club to stage HACK4INDUSTRY, a contest that adds a twist to the classic pitch format. Established companies first pitch their challenges to startups, the startups then pitch their solutions back to the companies. The winner gets the order. -
Nozomi Networks Expands Strategic Partnership with Mandiant to Deliver Advanced OT and IoT Threat Intelligence and Response
Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT and IoT security, today announced an expanded global strategic partnership with Mandiant to help industrial and enterprise customers anticipate, diagnose and respond to IT and OT cyber threats in their critical business operations. -
Bentley Systems Issues Call for Nominations for the 2023 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
The winners will be nnounced at the Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards Event in Singapore. -
Hamid Sarshar Named President of TESCO Controls
The seasoned leader will drive TESCO’s next phase of strategic growth. -
Emerson BM6X Series Slam-Shut Valve is Certified for Use in Hydrogen Applications
Bureau Veritas has certified the valve for use with up to 100% hydrogen at pressures up to 100 bar. -
PROFINET and EtherNet I/P: Key Protocols for Industry 4.0 and IoT Applications
Two protocols – PROFINET and EtherNet/IP – are compatible with virtually all Industry 4.0 and IoT applications. Which is best for you? -
Hannover Messe: 4th Lightweighting Summit Shines Lightweighting 2.0 in Circular Economy
The 4th Lightweighting Summit of the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) on April 18 from 2-5 p.m. at Hannover Messe, is dedicated to the urgent and future-oriented theme of “Lightweight Construction 2.0 in the Circular Economy." -
Bentley Systems Announces Retirement of Founder Keith Bentley, Promotion of Julien Moutte to CTO
As of April 2023, founder Keith Bentley will step down as Chief Technology Officer to assume the role of Technology Advisor through his anticipated retirement later in the year and will continue thereafter his service on Bentley Systems’ Board of Directors.







































































































































































































