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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. -
Bosch Rexroth Showcases Next Generation of Mobile Machine Solutions at CONEXPO/IFPE 2023
Working technology demos and exhibits highlight powerful, flexible and innovative electrified, electronic, and digitally networked solutions to transform off-highway equipment. -
SIKO Supports Development Project for Autonomously Operating Harvesting Vehicle in Fruit Orchards
Measurement and sensor solutions from SIKO are not only found in established industrial applications, SIKO GmbH is also currently supporting an agricultural research and development project with two rotary encoders from its range for mobile machines. -
Yokogawa Launches Autonomous Control AI Service for Use with Edge Controllers
Autonomous control AI is a new technology that achieves complex process control of formerly manual operations. -
Becoming an ISA Certified Automation Professional, Part One
What does it mean to achieve the ISA CAP certification? -
More Than 17 Million Control System Cyber Incidents are Hidden in Plain Sight
The author describes a database of control system cyber incidents he has had in development since 2000 for helping electric utility companies. -
Ransomware Persisted Despite Improved Detection in 2022
Although ransomware's share of incidents declined only slightly from 2021 to 2022, defenders were more successful detecting and preventing ransomware. -
The Six Water Technology Trends for 2023
Pre-emption and prevention, security, reuse, process automation, optimization and planning are the main technological challenges ahead for water management in 2023. -
BALYO Reveals Simple Path to Robotic Automation for High Bay Storage at ProMat 2023
The BALYO line of high-bay storage robots will be front and center at ProMat 2023. -
Single Major Automation Vendor Architecture Myth
Manufacturers who plan to be competitive, increase profits and grow no longer believe the single major automation vendor architecture myth. -
Breaking Barriers to Digital Transformation in Manufacturing
Focusing on digital transformation in manufacturing opens significant opportunities for growth, improved profitability and enhanced resilience. This post gives you some talking points to help counter common obstacles and objections. -
Mobile Industry Approaches Gigabit Era with Peak 5G Download Speeds Delivering Nearly 1 Gbps
CELLSMART Global Cellular Performance Survey captures real-world data about cellular network performance locally across the globe. -
Creating a Culture of Safety: Tips for Manufacturers
Evotix, the world-leading provider of environment, health and safety (EHS) solutions, has outlined tips for creating a safety culture throughout the business. -
Women In STEM: Who Has Developed the Industry into What It Is Today for Women
In recent years, women have begun to readdress the balance with a 31% increase in entries from women and girls looking to complete STEM-related A-Levels, with the number of women working in engineering doubling during the past decade. -
Win-win-win: Hutchinson Aerospace & Industry Inc. Shares Successes and Joys of Pursuing a More Inclusive Workplace
Working toward a more inclusive workplace “has been a win-win-win for our employees, for our business and for the folks from MMI who without these programs wouldn’t have meaningful employment,” said Bob Anderson, CEO of Hutchinson Aerospace and Industry, Inc. -
Bentley Systems Announces Acquisition of EasyPower, Leader in Power Systems Engineering Software
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, announced it has acquired EasyPower, a leading developer of design and analysis software tools, including arc flash solutions, for electrical engineering professionals. -
Case Study: Tier 1 Automotive Supplier Accelerates AMR Deployment from Warehouse to Line-Side Production
DENSO turned to Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) to automate material conveyance and is now running six MiR250 robots through two production areas, including transport to and from the warehouse, to support line-side manufacturing, and including facilities and spare parts transport. -
Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 2023 Board of Directors
The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is pleased to announce the election of 20 members to its 2023 Board of Directors, who begin their terms on April 1, 2023. -
Case Study: RoboTire Ushers in the Future of Automated Automotive Care
RoboTire has ushered in the future of automated automotive care by taking the tedious out of tire changing. -
IT Standards Accelerate Industrial Control and Automation Plug-and-Play Data Mapping
Microsoft’s Erich Barnstedt, in collaboration with Siemens, is taking the lead to simplify and automate the mapping of industrial field device data tags using discoverable data models. -
Three New Team Members Join Franklin Electric Industrial and Engineered Systems Business Unit
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. is pleased to welcome three new customer-facing team members to its Industrial & Engineered Systems (IES) business unit. -
AAEON Joins PlayRobot to Bring Educational Robots to Universities Across Taiwan
Using the UP 4000, AAEON and PlayRobot bring aspiring developers the tools needed to succeed. -
Rittal Opens Its Newest Location in Atlanta
The showroom provides a first-hand view of the brand’s latest Industry 4.0 technology and solution offerings complementing its previously opened Southeast Regional Distribution Center. -
The Need for a Digital 'Central Nervous System' Shifts from Innovation to Necessity
As new smart infrastructure assets are built and existing ones are retrofitted, the need for a digital “central nervous system” is shifting from innovation to necessity. This central nervous system for infrastructure assets is the infrastructure digital twin. -
Germany’s Economics Minister Robert Habeck to Visit HANNOVER MESSE
Dr. Robert Habeck, Germany's Federal Minister for Economics and Climate Action, is set to visit Hannover on the second day of the flagship event for dialog with representatives of industry on taking the path to climate-friendly production. -
7 Communication Strategies to Improve Workplace Safety
Establishing communication strategies and adopting technology like a wireless guide system will help manufacturing businesses protect and inform employees and visitors. -
Sevensense Robotics to Present Alphasense Autonomy Evaluation Kit at ProMAT 2023
A Swiss 3D Visual Autonomy provider introduces off-the-shelf prototyping solution for AMR manufacturers. -
Molex Releases Miniaturization Report, Highlighting Innovations in Product Design Engineering
Designers must ‘think big to go small’ to redefine connectivity innovations to address communications, power and I/O processing requirements. -
Industry IoT Consortium Publishes Optimal Use of Cloud and Edge in Industrial Machine Vision Applications Whitepaper
The white paper will provide guidance on when to use cloud vs. edge computing for AI-based industrial applications. -
Nokia and Bosch Set a New Bar for 5G Positioning and Look Ahead to 6G #MWC23
Nokia and Bosch are continuing their joint research in 6G, exploring the integration of sensing technologies in future 6G systems. -
Critical Manufacturing Expands Footprint in Malaysia to Provide Future-ready MES
Critical Manufacturing, a pioneer in multi-site, future-ready manufacturing execution systems (MES), is pleased to announce its expansion into Penang, Malaysia. -
Share Your Love of Automation: Recommend ISA to a Colleague
ISA 2023 President Marty Bince offers his thoughts on getting involved with ISA and sharing your love of automation. -
Endress+Hauser Initiates Generational Change
Dr. Klaus Endress will leave the Supervisory Board by the end of the year; Matthias Altendorf has been named as his successor; Dr. Peter Selders will become CEO. -
Deoleo Pursues Sustainability Goals, Drives Operational Efficiency with Siemens Xcelerator
Siemens’ Opcenter software helps Deoleo to reduce cost, optimize control and enable greater transparency throughout the value chain. -
How ChatGPT is Impacting Cybersecurity
Tangible benefits and repercussions of ChatGPT in cybersecurity are becoming more visible. -
Fuzzy Studio, the Robotics Software for Everyone, Is Now Available Online!
Fuzzy Logic has announced the launch of its no-code industrial robot programming and simulation software, Fuzzy Studio, on its website. -
Digi-Key Celebrates National Engineers Week with Giveaways and Instagram Takeover
Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, is celebrating National Engineers Week from Feb. 19-25, 2023. -
Baumüller Dravinja Expands Its Capacities
The new hall provides space for expansion of electrical production–around five million euros invested. -
The Top Five Robot Trends of 2023
The International Federation of Robotics analyzes the top 5 trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023. -
What Engineers Need to Know about Digital Transformation
Learn all about digital transformation from ISA experts, and get some valuable takeaways that will help advance your career in automation engineering. -
88% of Business Leaders Would Be Happier If Administrative Tasks Were Automated
The latest SS&C Blue Prism conducted study highlights growing issues of burnout and demands for workplace empowerment. -
Proposed Test Method Supports Grasp Strength in Robotics
ASTM International’s robotics, automation and autonomous systems committee (F45) is developing a proposed standard on grasp strength of robot end-effectors. -
Hannover: Industrial Solutions for Connectivity and Climate Neutrality
Carbon-neutral production, artificial intelligence, hydrogen technologies, energy management and Industrie 4.0–those are the overarching themes of HANNOVER MESSE 2023. -
Former World Economic Forum Managing Board Member Joins Ultisim Advisory Board
Ultisim, a company that integrates hardware and software to build fully immersive 3D simulation and Digital Twin experiences to solve real-world problems, has announced the appointment of Anil Menon, former managing board member of the World Economic Forum, to its advisory board. -
Siemens Partners with Swinburne University to Help Accelerate Energy Transition and Net Zero
Siemens Swinburne Energy Transition Hub aims to create the most advanced future energy grid laboratory of its kind in Australia accessible to students and industry. -
ABB Publishes 900th Edition of the Company’s Technical Journal ABB Review
ABB Review magazine has been in continuous publication since 1914. -
EinDollarBrille Revolutionizes Eyeglasses for Those Most in Need Using Siemens’ Software
The German non-profit uses Siemens’ Solid Edge software to digitally transform its product development. -
Emerson Software Helps Intermountain Power Agency Deliver Carbon-Free Power
The transformative initiative creates clean energy hub for western United States and extends digital foundation for green hydrogen production, storage and power generation. -
Why are Cyberattacks Shifting to ICS?
Protected only by simple security measures, ICS has become the newest focus of hackers worldwide. -
AI-Powered Kindred INDUCT Automates Induction of One Million Items with 95% Accuracy
Results from a test at high-volume logistics and transportation hub proves INDUCT’s performance in field. -
Pentagon to Release New Cyber Workforce Strategy 'Any Day Now'
To address its workforce challenges, the Pentagon is undertaking new initiatives that will minimize education and certification requirements in favor of cyber knowledge and performance. -
KnowledgeLake Unveils Enhanced Process Automation and Digital Workflow Tools
KnowledgeLake “Ontario” update brings an expanded process automation engine and new digital customer experience portal to the company’s Intelligent Document Processing platform. -
RapidDirect Utilizes Algorithm to Achieve Automation in CNC Machining Business
However, regardless of the enormous benefits these CNC machining businesses offer, these businesses encounter certain challenges in their day-to-day operations. . -
Pressure Measurements for Reliability, Safety, and Cybersecurity
The following blog is in response to Abhishek Sharma’s January 2023 blog, “The Wisdom of Correct Pressure Measurements.” -
North America Sees Record Robot Sales in 2022
Association for Advancing Automation stats show 44,196 robots ordered in 2022, up 11% over 2021; records result from resurgence in sales from automotive companies looking to boost EV production. -
Digi-Key Electronics Adds More Than 550 New Suppliers and 75,000 SKUs in 2022
Noted suppliers include AirBorn, Endress+Hauser, EPC Space, Isabellenhutte and Schneider Electric. -
Communication and Safety Challenges Facing Mobile Robots Manufacturers
This article outlines the main communication and safety challenges facing mobile robot manufacturers and provides an easy way to overcome these challenges to keep mobile robots moving. -
DuPont’s Young Bae Elected to Semiconductor Climate Consortium Governing Council
DuPont has announced that Young Bae, Ph.D., has been elected to the Semiconductor Climate Consortium (SCC) Governing Council. -
Siemens' Flying Start to Fiscal 2023
Siemens started fiscal 2023 (to Dec. 31, 2022) with a strong performance and maintained its continuing growth momentum with very good results in Q1. -
Why CC-Link IE TSN Compatible Solutions Are Growing in Numbers at Testing Events
Plugfests, or testfests, are key drivers in the journey towards the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and its all-encompassing connectivity. -
International Society of Automation (ISA) Announces 2023 Global Event Schedule
International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its global and virtual events for 2023. -
L&T Technology Services Expands Industry 4.0 Suite of Offerings in North America
L&T Technology Services Limited has unveiled a new suite of offerings centered around Industry 4.0 technologies for key verticals like transportation and medical devices. -
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Exhibits High-Efficiency Drive Solutions at ProMat 2023
NORD will be at ProMat 2023 held in Chicago, Illonois, March 20-23 to showcase their latest supply chain technology and system solutions. -
Industrial Defender and Nozomi Networks Extend Endpoint Security Capabilities in Industrial Environments
The joint solution combines network monitoring, vulnerability management, and threat detection with endpoint configuration management capabilities to protect critical operational technology (OT). -
SAS Joins CESMII to Accelerate the Adoption of Analytics and AI
Advanced analytics improve quality, optimize performance and support sustainability for manufacturers. -
Global Cement Producer Votorantim Cimentos Achieves Multi-site Digitalization with ABB Industry-specific Solutions
One of the world’s largest cement producers reports enhanced productivity, streamlined processes, reduced maintenance and energy savings through Industry 4.0 solutions. -
The OPC Foundation Welcomes Procter & Gamble as 900th Member
Procter & Gamble is a global leader in the Smart Manufacturing domain through its efforts to drive innovation by using digital technologies, including OPC Unified Architecture (OPC UA), in a concept they call “constructive disruption.” -
Bosch Rexroth Academy Offers Practical Training Courses to Qualify Associates for Digital Transformation
The Bosch Rexroth Academy offers a wide range of practical training courses, which provides companies with a targeted means of qualifying their associates for the digital transformation. -
HANNOVER MESSE: Showcase for Artificial Intelligence
HANNOVER MESSE will be shining a spotlight on the topic of “AI in manufacturing." -
Excerpt #4: 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. -
ISASecure Announces Site Assessment Program for OT Cybersecurity
The first-of-its-kind program aims to demonstrate operating site compliance with the international standard ISA/IEC 62443. -
Digital Twin Consortium and OPC Foundation Announce Liaison Agreement
The agreement will advance the use of digital twins in manufacturing across industries. -
Schneider Electric Launches Industrial Digital Transformation Consulting and Deployment Service
The specialized end-to-end service will accelerate successful digital transformation strategic planning and implementation for industrial businesses. -
Maintenance Frequency of MCC, LV, and Generator Control Panels
There are several checks that can be done during preventive and predictive maintenance. -
Three Considerations to Help Engage Deskless Employees
It is essential for employers to have their workforce feel heard and valued, especially within the deskless workforce sector. -
Uptake Fusion Accelerates Digital Transformation
Davey Textile’s Loom Operations has achieved 100% OEE. -
Trelleborg to Expand its BioPharma Manufacturing Footprint in Europe
Trelleborg Healthcare & Medical announces a substantial investment to expand its European biopharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities in Malta. -
Aspen Technology Combines inmation Software and AIoT Hub to Advance Customers’ Digital Transformation Strategies
Expanded AIoT Business Unit, now known as AspenTech DataWorks, enables customers to unlock value from data to support profitability and sustainability goals. -
HARTING Again Honored as 'Company of the Year'
HARTING once again received the "Company of the Year" award. The award was given by FOCUS MONEY and DEUTSCHLAND TEST, who named HARTING the winner in the electronic components category for the second time in a row. -
Conquering Electric Vehicle Myopia
Automation professionals are an important contributor to architecting, designing and deploying systems for effective reliability, availability and quality of electric vehicle initiatives throughout the world. -
Ten Partners of the Automotive Industry to Foster Adoption of Catena-X Network
Cofinity-X will help to make important progress with the operationalization and build-up of end-to-end data-chains to trace material flows throughout the entire value chain. -
What are the Diagnostics/Expertise Needed for FOUNDATION Fieldbus?
From Greg McMillan and the ISA Mentor Program team. -
Six Tips for Selecting an HMI
When selecting an HMI for a given application, it is important to consider a number of factors to ensure compatibility. -
World Economic Forum Lighthouse Project: Rockwell 2022 Automation Perspectives
The Lighthouse project is a response to the global manufacturing industry lagging the adoption of advanced technologies. -
The 22 Fund Announces Multi-Million Dollar Investments to Create High-Tech U.S. Manufacturing Jobs
Ally Financial and 4S Bay join the growing list of investors supporting women and Black, Indigenous and People of Color entrepreneurs creating clean manufacturing jobs in low- and moderate-income communities. -
HIMA Group Acquires Sella Controls
The HIMA Group headquartered in Brühl, Germany, which specializes in safety-related automation solutions, has acquired the UK system integrator Sella Controls with effect beginning Feb. 1, 2023. -
Wibu-Systems Wins Its First Top 100 Innovation Award
The official award ceremony will be hosted in Augsburg, Germany on June 23. -
Antaira Awarded U.S. Patent for iPoE Budget Control Technology Protecting Industrial Switches from Damage
Antaira Technologies announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued a new patent for its iPoE Budget Control, a software innovation that helps to avert damage to Antaira industrial PoE switches by preventing the switch from overrunning its already set PoE budget -
Yokogawa Acquires Fluence Analytics
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces the acquisition of Fluence Analytics, Inc., a US-based startup that provides real-time analytics solutions to polymer and biopharmaceutical companies worldwide. -
Pacline Conveyors Announces New Robotics and Automation Division and Unveils Robotic Loading System at The ProMat Show
Pacline Conveyors is excited to announce the launch of its new Robotics and Automation division, which will focus on integrating Pacline conveyor systems and robotics to offer a greater scope of turnkey solutions for valued distributors, integrators and end-users. -
Understanding Open Process Automation
OPAF members think OT systems should adopt IT tools and techniques; vendors and integrators are on board. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022 Volume 6: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Key Tax Credits Can Help Automation Businesses Get Ahead
With the start of another tax season, businesses in the automation and manufacturing industries are forced to evaluate how persisting economic and industry trends have impacted their profit margins and viability. -
Fine-Tune Linear Motion Positioning for High-Speed, Automated Machines
The right positioning table and digital drive combination enables precision adjustments with fast response and settling times. -
QAD Acquires Redzone, the World’s #1 Connected Workforce Platform, to Fortify its Vision of the Adaptive Enterprise
This latest acquisition helps manufacturers transform productivity and frontline engagement to deal with the challenges of rising input costs and labor shortages. -
MiddleGround Capital Announces Acquisition of Megatech
MiddleGround Capital has acquired Megatech, a new digital manufacturing platform investment focused on computerized numerical control machining of highly-complex, highly-precise, low volume engineered parts. -
ABB and Hynamics Collaborate to Reduce Hydrogen Production Cost
ABB and Hynamics, the hydrogen subsidiary of EDF group, have signed an agreement to integrate the ABB Ability OPTIMAX energy management system to optimize hydrogen production costs. -
Endress+Hauser Records Strong Sales Growth in 2022, Looks Ahead with Confidence
Endress+Hauser is heading into its special anniversary year with momentum. -
Nord Drivesystems Displays Reliable, High-Performance Drive Solutions at CONEXPO–CON/AGG 2023
NORD’s construction industry solutions include heavy-duty MAXXDRIVE industrial gear units, versatile helical bevel gear units, robust parallel shaft gear units and efficient electric motors. -
How to Overcome Supply Chain Disruptions With Real-time Data Transparency
Ensuring precise data about all parts, materials and components at every link in the supply chain provides an early-warning system and puts actionable information where it can be mobilized. -
Key Trends & Takeaways: Industrial & Collaborative Robots
New market insight by Interact Analysis outlines some key takeaways from 2022 for the industrial and collaborative robot market. -
OTORIO Reports Vulnerabilities in Sierra Wireless AirLink IIoT
Sierra Wireless has released updated firmware to address vulnerabilities in its IIoT devices for critical infrastructure. Users are urged to update their devices. -
POSITAL Launches WebShop for Online Purchases
POSITAL has launched its new WebShop for buyers of encoders, inclinometers, linear position sensors and related accessories. -
OT Security Dozen Part 4: IDS/AD Solutions
Run an OT IDS/AD solution to enhance an OT/ICS cybersecurity program. -
How to Migrate ICS Networks to the Cloud #2: Edge Computing
Exploring the benefits of using edge computing in ICS cloud migrations and how to implement edge computing in your own ICS network. -
AW-Lake Flow Monitor Helps NOAA Measure Ocean Salt Content
AW-Lake is supplying flow monitors to the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration for use on its research vessels as part of a process to measure the temperature and salt content of the world’s oceans. -
KP Engineering Acquired by the Shaw Group
KP Engineering, a leader in the design and execution of customized EPC solutions for the refining, syngas, hydrogen and renewable fuels industries, is pleased to announce the completed acquisition of its assets by The Shaw Group, a leader in global pipe and module fabrication. -
Straight Talk About OT to ERP & SAP Integration
Find out what ERP systems and SAP are about and how they fit into Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing. -
How TSN Is Accelerating Digital Transformation for Industrial Automation
Transforming smart factories is key to the survival of companies amid the current turbulent climate. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022 Volume 6: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Dutch Shoe Retailer Schuurman Schoenen Implements Magazino Robots
By using the TORU robot, Schuurman Schoenen is implementing flexible automation for the manual picking process of shoeboxes. -
Motion, Drive and Automation Firms Accelerate Digital Transformation
Hannover Messe's lead theme is “Industrial Transformation–Making the Difference”–a reference to how companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical and digital industries as well as the energy sector are driving change to tangibly reduce CO² emissions. -
Machine Repair Specialist Expands Services with Renishaw Multi-axis Calibrators
To become the go-to calibration service provider to its customers, KES Machine LLC expands its relationship with global engineering technologies company, Renishaw. -
Vision Research Supplies Embedded Phantom High-Speed Camera for Use With FDA-Cleared Sepsis Test
Vision Research has for the first time supplied an embedded Phantom high-speed camera for use within a medical device with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 501(k) clearance. -
Siemens Turns Ski Lifts into High-tech Systems
Technology power meets powder snow. -
AI Inference at the Rugged Edge: Meeting Performance with M.2 Accelerators
Data at the rugged edge enables capabilities, accuracy and speed beyond human performance. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022 Volume 6: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
Manufacturo Doubles Innovation Team Headcount and Increases Revenue by 360%
Manufacturo, a SaaS provider of a cloud-based manufacturing execution system (MES) designed to help manufacturers optimize and synchronize production processes in complex manufacturing industries, announces 360% growth in revenue year-on-year. -
Sinumerik One Is Being Used on EMCO Turning and Milling Machines
SINUMERIK ONE, the digital native CNC with new technological functions and a redesigned user interface, is already being used successfully on EMCO turning and milling machines. -
4 Benefits of Time-Sensitive Networking for Industrial Robots
TSN has the technology to support easy scalability, helping businesses future-proof their operations. -
CGTech Celebrates 35th Anniversary
CGTech, developer of VERICUT CNC machine simulation software, is proud to celebrate 35 years of growth and innovation in CNC simulation and optimization in 2023. -
Change at the Top of Analytik Jena
Managing Director Ulrich Krauss has decided to assume other responsibilities outside of Analytik Jena. The Endress+Hauser Group is handing over the management of the subsidiary specializing in laboratory analysis to Oliver Klaeffling as of Feb. 1, 2023. -
COPA-DATA at the World Economic Forum 2023
The Salzburg software company COPA-DATA has been invited to Davos for the World Economic Forum to contribute its expertise to the committees as a Global Innovator. -
Powering Remote Wireless Devices to Run a 40-year Marathon
Low-power remote wireless devices can operate for up to 40 years on a single battery while powering two-way communications. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022 Volume 6: IIoT & Industry 4.0. -
PLC Industrial Controller Software Quality: Your Opinion Matters
Integrating existing metrics for code quality into software engineering workflows has benefits. Takes the survey to contribute your thoughts on the subject. -
TKH Vision Group Opens Vision Solution Center for Integrated Machine Vision
TKH Vision, a leading group of machine vision companies and part of the TKH Group, is proud to announce the official opening of the TKH Vision Solution Center in Konstanz, Germany. -
Thomas Bako Joins BAK Food Equipment as Director of Business Development
Bako brings more than 25 years of experience in manufacturing and industrial process automation. -
Siemens Expands Simulation Capability for Electrification and Aerospace Design
Portfolio updates provide greater automation and increases understanding of product performance prior to physical testing. -
Endress+Hauser Announces Expansion to Its Laboratory Sensor Portfolio
The company launches additional handheld, high-performance Memosens 2.0 sensors for pH, conductivity and dissolved oxygen measurements. -
Integrating Robots Into Industrial Communications Networks Is Key Step in Digital Transformation
Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), looks at how industrial automation vendors, machine builders and end users can futureproof robotic systems with value-adding network technologies. -
Contactless Temperature Measurement: A Thousand Times Faster Than the Blink of an Eye
Measuring temperatures with pinpoint accuracy, contactlessly–and thousands of measurements per second is now possible, thanks to the expertise of Berlin-based technology company Optris. -
Universal Robots Reports Record Revenue Despite Global Uncertainty
Universal Robots has reported Q4 revenue of USD 85 million, bringing 2022 annual revenue to USD 326 million, up 5% on 2021. On a constant currency basis, growth over the year was 12%. -
Automated System Revolutionizes Bacon Production
Spiral Bacon Smokehouse provides continuous process that significantly reduces labor, increases yields and streamlines operations. -
T.H.E.M. Enhances Efficiency, Sustainability, Safety with New Technology
Since August, packaging industry leader Technical Help in Engineering and Marketing reduced its carbon footprint, improved floor safety procedures and increased its efficiency levels by 23% by integrating Redzone, the leading Connected Workforce Solution for manufacturers, into daily operations. -
SAM Increases Electro-Mechanical Sensor Reliability
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy testing ensures that oilfield and optical sensors are built without essential material defects. -
Why Robotics Are Stuck in Neutral Without the Right Intelligent Human Labor Management Solution
Robotics and automation will continue to grow throughout the industrial commercial landscape, but without intelligent labor management technology, these companies will not efficiently and effectively manage their robotics systems for optimum logistics and warehouse functions. -
Here’s What You Need to Know About Keeping Your CNC Machines Up-to-date
As expectations for cutting tools have changed, so has the equipment you use to stay competitive. The types of CNC machines you use can make or break your position in your toolmaking niche. -
Hexagon and Scada Systems Offer the Elecdes Design Suite Serving the Industrial Electrical Market
The companies will cooperate to reaffirm their position as industry leaders in electrical design for industrial applications. -
Digi-Key and Make Announce New Boards Guide and Companion Augmented Reality App
Digi-Key Electronics and Make are pleased to release the updated Boards Guide and companion Digi-Key AR augmented reality app available in both the Apple App Store for iOS devices and the Google Play store for Android-based mobile devices. -
IFS Performance Outpaces Competitors with 5th Consecutive Year of Double-digit Growth
IFS, the global cloud enterprise applications company, has announced its financial results for the full year ending Dec. 31, 2022. -
ASI and SICK Optimize and Automate Yard Operations
Autonomously reversing into trailers is one of the final steps in completing fully autonomous yard operations. ASI and SICK have come together to solve this phase of autonomous yard operations. -
Promising Innovations in Emerging Image Sensors
The new IDTechEx report, “Emerging Image Sensor Technologies 2023-2033: Applications and Markets,” explores a diverse range of image sensing technologies capable of resolutions and wavelength detection far beyond what is currently attainable. -
Seeing is Believing: Mikrotron Camera Used in Developing Pupil Tracking Device for Eye Research
Researchers have implemented Mikotron's camera to make a pupil tracker, which serves several functions in the field of opthamology. -
Equipment Processing Solutions Is Now BAK Food Equipment
The new branding honors family tradition and decades of industry experience. -
Infinite Electronics, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Bulgin Ltd.
The latest acquisition will further strengthen Infinite Electronics’ European footprint and global distribution network. -
Delta Controls Applauded for Advanced Building Control Products, Seamless Systems Tech Developments
Delta Controls' trailblazing products empower customers to save costs, condense energy use, amplify operational excellence and augment the performance of their buildings and facilities. -
Japanese Robot Manufacturer Relies on Digital Twin by CENIT
FASTSUITE E2 technology provides powerful foundation for digital twinning and offline programming at Sugino Machine. -
10 Skills You Need to Be an Effective Plant Manager
Check out these ten essential skills that will help you lead your team to success. -
Securing Industrial Networks Can–And Should–Be Simple
Securing industrial networks beyond the industrial DMZ calls for creating secured zones and enforcing security policies between them. -
Heart Aerospace Selects Siemens Xcelerator for Design and Certification of Electric Airplane
Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Heart Aerospace has selected the Capital software portfolio from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software and services to support its design, development and certification of zero emission electric aircraft. -
Emerson Selected to Automate Largest Ethane Cracker in Middle East
Digital automation technologies will play key role in $6 billion QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical project. -
The New WERMA Catalogue Is Here!
Werma's new catalogue for 2022/2023 is available now and is full of clear and concise product information. -
Indonesian President Joko Widodo to Personally Attend Hannover Messe
Indonesian President Joko Widodo has confirmed his personal attendance at the world’s leading industrial trade fair and will speak at the opening ceremony on April 16. -
Endress+Hauser Dedicates New Building in Mexico
The new business facilities align fully with the needs of customers and employees. -
igus Passes the One Billion Sales Mark
The Cologne-based industrial company achieved a ten-digit turnover for the first time at the beginning of the Carnival. -
ACC Hires Michael Stephens to Meet Increase in Demand for Digital Transformation Services
Automated Control Concepts appoints Michael Stephens as executive vice president, Sales & Business Development–Manufacturing Digital Transformation, in a strategic hire to support an increase in demand for the company’s digital transformation solutions. -
Sealevel Expands International Footprint with Growing Distributor Network
Sealevel Systems, an industry-leading developer and manufacturer of industrial I/O and embedded computing solutions, announces its expansion into international markets, specifically Germany, Italy and Spain. -
Exact Metrology Displays the GOM ScanCobot
On display at the Milwaukee area and Cincinnati, Ohio locations, the ScanCobot offers the perfect combination for simple automated inspection tasks. -
CyboSoft Awarded a New U.S. Patent for Its Flare Smoke Auto-Detection Technology
CyboSoft announced that it has recently been awarded a U.S. patent that enhances its patent portfolio in advanced control and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. -
How is Modern Tech Increasing Sustainability in Manufacturing?
Modern tech options are poised to change the industry for the better, creating a cleaner future in manufacturing. -
Cincoze Embedded Computer for Vision-guided Robots in Smart Applications
Among the new technologies used in the burgeoning smart factory market, machine vision has proven a popular choice, enabling new technologies like vision-guided robots (VGRs) that make production lines more flexible, elastic and efficient. -
Digi-Key Electronics Awarded U.S. Patent for Tray to Transport and Store Electronic Components
Digi-Key Electronics has announced that it has been awarded United States Patent Number D968,957 titled Tray for Transporting and Storing Electronic Components. -
Festo Introduces Pneumatic Essentials, a Program for Easy-Order and Fast-Ship Pneumatic Products
Making something simple isn’t easy. Festo invested sizable resources over four years to create Pneumatic Essentials. -
New Robotics Factory Coming to Pittsburgh
The Robotics Factory will launch a unique program to create startups addressing industry needs, accelerate their growth and scale up manufacturing. -
SP Manufacturing Receives Investment from Novo Tellus
Novo Tellus, a leading private equity fund focused on building industrial and technology companies, has completed an investment in SP Manufacturing. -
AMT and Mesago Messe Frankfurt Collaborate to Expand Automation Across the US
AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology and Mesago have announced a collaboration to create the Automation Sector at IMTS–The International Manufacturing Technology Show in 2024, and SPS–Smart Production Solutions in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2025. -
Phoenix Contact Acquires iS5 Communications
The Phoenix Contact Group has acquired Canadian company iS5 Communications Inc., based in Mississauga, Ontario. -
Industry Collaboration Results in New Era of 3D Cameras
Jabil announces joint effort with ams OSRAM and Artilux on a SWIR 3D camera for both indoor and outdoor applications. -
Siemens and Deloitte Demonstrate Industry 4.0 Innovation at The Smart Factory @ Wichita
The new dedicated space allows Siemens, Deloitte and other collaborators to bring suppliers and customers together to work towards engineering excellence. -
Renowned Indian Gear Manufacturer Chooses NUM for CNC Grinding Machine Upgrade Project
Bharat Gears Ltd., one of India’s largest manufacturers of quality gears, has successfully retrofitted a Reishauer RZ361A gear grinding machine with an advanced NUM Flexium+68 CNC system. -
Precision Gears Market Grows By 17% in 2022
New research from Interact Analysis shows the precision gear products market enjoyed exceptional growth throughout 2022. -
Why Manufacturing’s Technological Evolution Must Never End
In this article, we’ll look at where technology has helped the manufacturing industry become an economic juggernaut, and what the future holds in the coming years. -
AVEVA Announces the Completion of Its Acquisition by Schneider Electric
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, today announced the completion of its acquisition by Schneider Electric, a leading global industrial company specializing in digital automation and energy management. -
Seeq Recognizes Its 2022 Reseller and Service Partners of the Year
Annual partner awards, honoring excellence in delivering the next generation of process manufacturing improvements, were announced at Seeq Global Partner Symposium in Las Vegas. -
ABB Opens Its Mexico Technology and Engineering Center to Increase Project Delivery Across North America
The new facility in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico will expand engineering capacity by approximately 25%. -
The Importance of Cyber Resiliency in OT
Cyber resiliency, as defined by The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), is “The ability to anticipate, withstand, recover from and adapt to adverse conditions, stresses, attacks or compromises on systems that use or are enabled by cyber resources.” -
Leader Electronics Corp. Grows Its Resolution Measuring Software Business with the Aid of Wibu-Systems
Wibu-Systems, the company behind the CodeMeter protection and licensing technology, has teamed up with Leader Electronics Corp. to support the global expansion of the Japanese maker of highly specialized electronic measuring hardware and software. -
HARTING Honored with 'Best of Industry Award' for Han-Modular Domino Modules
The industry media of the Vogel Communications Group presented the "Best of Industry Award" in 24 categories shortly before the turn of the year. -
KUKA to Showcase Automation for Human/Machine Collaboration at ATX West
During the ATX West 2023 show, KUKA Robotics will showcase several new technologies geared specifically for safely automating those manufacturing processes where humans interact with robots on a regular basis. -
Summary of “Design of Minimum Multiplier Fractional Order Differentiator Based on Lattice Wave Digital Filter”
ISA Transactions is a journal of advances in the science and engineering of measurement and automation. -
Report: How Asia, Europe and America Invest in Robotics
The research shows that the most advanced robotics countries in terms of annual installations of industrial robots–China, Japan, USA, South Korea, Germany–and the EU drive very different R&D strategies. -
Groundbreaking ISA18 Committee Looks to the Future While Honoring the Memory of a Lost Leader
In 2023, ISA18 will begin work on the next version of ISA-18.2. This effort and those of the ISA18 working groups are open to all ISA members and the public. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Bosch Rexroth to Present Complete Automation Solutions Portfolio at ATX West 2023
Bosch Rexroth will showcase one of the industry’s most complete solutions for factory automation, robotics and smart manufacturing at ATX West 2023 on Feb. 7-9 in Anaheim, California. -
ICS Cybersecurity: 9 News Items You Missed in 2022
The ISA Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division highlights important industrial control system and IIoT cybersecurity developments in 2022. -
Case Study: Digital Transformation of Power Plants for Greater Efficiency
The TEPCO SYSTEMS Corporation (TEPSYS) recently implemented DataHub technology supplied by Skkynet partner BellChild Co. Ltd. to upgrade data collection, storage and visualization for a customer operating a hydroelectric power plant in central Japan. -
Double Extortion Ransomware: What It Is and How to Respond
Follow these recovery tips and prevention strategies to protect your organization. -
Complexity and Contention: The Future of Digital Infrastructure
As we end the second decade of the 21st century, many of our biggest challenges with developing digital infrastructure still originate directly from our inability to creatively collaborate to solve diverse technical issues. -
2022 Award Recognition Recipients
ISA’s 2022 Honors & Awards Committee is “Celebrating Excellence” by recognizing the following individuals and groups this year. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Universal Robots Predicts 2023 Automation Trends Helping Manufacturers Meet New-Year Goals
The collaborative robot pioneer and market front runner has announced January as “National Cobot Awareness Month,” spearheading new products and initiatives prompting manufacturers to address hiring woes and production challenges. -
ISA Now Accepting Applications for Industrial Automation and Control Scholarships
College or university students who demonstrate outstanding potential for long-range contribution to the fields of automation and control are encouraged to apply. -
Emerson to Present Assembly, Cleaning and Fluid-control Solutions at MD&M West 2023
Emerson will showcase Branson welding equipment and automated solutions for plastics joining and mold cleaning, in addition to ASCO miniature valve technologies for fluid control at the MD&M West trade show. -
OPEX and Transitic Offer Innovative Warehouse Automation Solutions to Customers Across France
Two OPEX warehouse solutions that complement Transitic’s customer base are Perfect Pick, a goods-to-person automated storage and retrieval system that improves speed, efficiency and reliability, and Sure Sort, a robotic sorting system that is a scalable and cost-effective alternative to traditional put wall sorting. -
Industry 4.0: Focus on Results, Not Industry Spin and Buzzwords
Industrial revolutions are changing our lives over decades, and they are not just covering technologies but also advances in new businesses and applications. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Emerson Named ‘Industrial IoT Company of the Year’ for Fifth Time
The award recognizes Emerson’s leading global industrial software and IoT expertise provided through the power of Plantweb with AspenTech. -
Nord Drivesystems Returns to GEAPS Exchange With Specialized Solutions for Grain and Bulk Material Handling Applications
The drive system manufacturer will be displaying their modular line of gear units, industrial gear units, electric motors and electronic control products at the annual GEAPS Exchange Feb. 25-28, 2023 in Kansas City, MO. -
Brooks Instrument Announces New Certifications Available for Its SLA Series of Mass Flow Controllers
Three new certifications for the company’s industry-leading MFC products help OEMs and end users satisfy key safety, legal and regulatory requirements. -
Strong APAC Low Voltage AC Drive Unit Sales Fuel Market Growth to $14.2bn
Supply chain problems, semiconductor shortages and the war in Ukraine continue to affect global markets. -
NexTech AR Solutions Receives Patent Protection on Artificial Intelligence 3D Model Creation
NexTech AR Solutions CEO Evan Gappelberg told Proactive that the company has been granted a patent for its artificial intelligence technology 3D model creation. -
Digital Transformation: Publication Style
The December 2022 issue is the last issue of InTech in print. Sign up to receive your issues via email. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Jabil Forecasts Continued Growth as Additive Manufacturing Market Matures
Jabil Inc. offers a forecast of five important additive manufacturing trends that will continue to accelerate innovations in the new year.