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Jack Technology and Siemens Advance Intelligent Apparel Manufacturing with Industrial AI and Humanoid Robotics
To support its digital transformation, Jack Technology will deploy an integrated suite of Siemens’ technologies, including Intelligence Center X and Designcenter. -
DigiKey Powers the Future of Automation with Next-Generation Solutions and Supplier Demos at Automate 2026
Digikey is connecting engineers and designers with practical automation solutions through live supplier demos and expert insights. -
Automation, Trust and Technical Leadership in Complex Systems
The automation professional has become an architect of operational trust. -
ISA Transactions Achieves Top CiteScore
The International Society of Automation (ISA) — the leading professional society for automation — announced that its ISA Transactions journal achieved the top CiteScore in its category from Elsevier, publishers of ScienceDirect. -
OMRON Robotics to Demonstrate Next-Generation Autonomous Mobile Robots at Automate 2026
OMRON Robotics will demonstrate the next generation of its flagship LD Series autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) — the LD-150 and LD-300 — at Automate 2026. -
Bullen Ultrasonics Named Finalist for 2026 IndustryWeek Best Plants Awards for Advanced Manufacturing Excellence
The Eaton, Ohio facility was recognized for leadership in operational performance, automation innovation and precision manufacturing of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials. -
UniversalAutomation.Org Pursues Its Goal of Open Software-Defined Automation Under New Leadership
French national Benoît Thooris is taking over as president of the nonprofit organization from Raquel Torres, who has held the position since 2024. -
Datanomix Brings Production-Tested AI to Automate 2026
Datanomix is showing what AI looks like when it's running on real machine data, helping shop owners answer the one question that matters: Are we improving? -
Why the Pro-face PFXGP4301TADW Remains a Reliable Choice for Industrial HMI Applications
In modern industrial automation systems, Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) play a critical role in connecting operators with machines and production processes. -
What Does a Chiller Skid Have to Do With a $10 Billion Data Center?
Cooling OEMs answer that question with a PLC, not an IT department. If you are a controls engineer or an OEM product architect evaluating your platform for data center work, here are the questions you should ask. -
Perseus Information Security Consulting Becomes Fully Accredited Certification Body for ISASecure ACSSA Program
"We are pleased to have Perseus Information Security Consulting join the ISASecure program as an accredited ISASecure certification body and become the first approved ACSSA CB,” said Dr. Mark P. DeAngelo, program manager of ISASecure. -
ABB and Samsung Partner to Connect Building Intelligence with Enterprise IoT
ABB Ability BuildingPro connects building intelligence with the Samsung SmartThings Pro enterprise IoT ecosystem. -
Siemens Recognized as a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for PLM Software in Discrete Manufacturing Industries
The industry analyst report recognizes Siemens as a leader in the current PLM Software in discrete manufacturing industries. -
Honeywell Introduces Experion Cognition to Deliver Autonomous Control Room Operations for Borouge International
Borouge International will progress work to further demonstrate the potential of autonomous operations and assess opportunities to scale the technology across its Ruwais and global facilities. -
Report: 60% of Global Organizations are Shipping Untested Code as AI Accelerates Software Development
Despite significant AI advancements and increased adoption of AI tools, 6 in 10 organizations still report deploying untested code, remaining consistent with 63% in 2025. -
How to Measure Moisture in the Pulp and Paper Industry
Monitoring moisture is critical for success in the pulp and paper industry. Near-Infrared Moisture meters provide a way to quickly and reliably determine moisture levels. -
Creating a Process Optimization Culture
As digital transformation advances throughout manufacturing organizations, incorporating advanced process analytics technologies into continuous improvement programs will foster a process optimization culture and increase employee engagement. -
Haddy Scales AI-Enabled Adaptive Microfactories with Siemens Xcelerator
Software-defined manufacturing supports repeatable robotic additive production as Haddy expands its distributed model. -
ABB and Point Laz Collaborate to Support Safer Mine Hoist Inspections with 3D Scanning
ABB and Point Laz have signed a strategic partnership agreement to support improved operational performance and safety in underground mining. -
Aramco and Emerson Collaborate on Strategic Corrosion Research and Development
Emerson and Aramco signed an agreement to co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. -
Valmet to Deliver Recovery Boiler Upgrade to Improve Safety and Reliability of Sappi Saiccor Mill in South Africa
The recovery boiler upgrade will improve the safety and reliability of Sappi Saiccor Mill in South Africa. -
Mouser's Rise of the Robots Program Explores Humanoid Design Considerations
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announced the latest installment of its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, Rise of the Robots, -
Cooling Cannot Run on Guesswork: Day One Measurement Confidence for AI Data Centers
With the increasing server hardware densities of hyperscale and AI data center facilities, operators are re‑evaluating utility infrastructure to support faster commissioning, reliable cooling performance and long‑term uptime. -
KUKA Showcases Scalable Machine Tending Robotics at IMTS 2026
KUKA Robotics will display its advanced robotic automation solutions for machine tool tending with the company’s system integrator, Formic Automation, at IMTS 2026. -
Penguin Solutions Recognized as Dell Technologies Global Alliances Americas AI Partner of the Year
The award highlights Penguin’s expertise in delivering Full-Stack AI Factory Platforms that address the growing demand for optimized large-scale inference and agentic AI workloads. -
Siemens Celebrates Leaders in Digital Transformation, Community, Sustainability and Responsible AI Use at the Techcellence Awards
Siemens announced the winners of its third annual Techcellence Awards, at Realize LIVE Americas 2026 in Detroit. -
Survey: Industrial Energy Efficiency Is Moving from Sustainability to Resilience and Competitiveness, But Delivery Isn't Keeping Up
98% of companies are investing or planning to invest in energy efficiency. Yet, structural gaps in financing and internal capabilities are slowing delivery as rising energy costs tighten their grip on profitability. -
IMI Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Lake Forest, California
The move marks a significant step for the business, which has served the severe service flow control industry for more than six decades. -
What Makes a MOM Platform Modern Today?
A modern MOM platform isn’t defined by its interface, its deployment model or any single technology capability. It is defined by its architecture. -
Manufacturing Industry Growth Downgraded to 2.6% Amid Geopolitical Disruptions
The 2026 manufacturing industry output forecast has been revised down from 2.9% to 2.6% amid the US-Israel war with Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. -
Industrial IoT & Digital Transformation: June 2026 Issue
Welcome to the latest issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly. June 2026 covers... -
Consistent Changeovers and Predictable Performance with Industrial AI
By embedding industrial AI directly into changeover workflows, manufacturers are significantly reducing variability, which is increasing process stability, accelerating time to insight, improving quality and driving more consistent and predictable production runs. -
The Shift from Analytics to Intelligence Takes Center Stage at Seeq Conneqt North America 2026
“Conneqt gathers industrial leaders who recognize that the future belongs to organizations that can capture subject matter expertise, build trust in AI and turn insights into faster decisions and actions at enterprise scale,” said Dr. Lisa Graham, CEO of Seeq. -
E Tech Group to Host Live Session on Hidden IT/OT Risks Blocking AI Adoption in Manufacturing
The interactive live session helps manufacturers assess AI readiness and uncover infrastructure gaps impacting performance and scalability. -
Siemens and HighByte Partner on Industrial Data Operations to Scale Industrial AI
The Siemens and HighByte partnership empowers customers to seamlessly connect, contextualize and consume industrial data to build AI models, agents and applications at scale. -
Next-Generation Valmet DNAe DCS to Strengthen Gas Boiler Operations at Lenzing in Austria
Valmet and Lenzing AG have a long-term automation partnership dating back to the 1990s, when the first Damatic XDi DCS was delivered to the pulp mill and boilers. -
From the Editor: Eight AI Trends Reshaping Industrial Operations in 2026
AI is no longer an emerging experiment in industrial environments — it is now a foundational capability driving efficiency, resilience and enterprise-wide transformation. -
Emerson Helps Holy Cross Energy Unify Control of Renewable Power Generation Assets Across Western Colorado
Ovation Green software delivers digital tools to strengthen operational decision-making and support stable, sustainable service for co-op members. -
Strong 17.3% Growth Forecast for Collaborative Robot Shipments from 2025-30
An average annual growth of 17.3% is forecast from 2025-30, with shipments almost doubling. -
HIMA Group Strengthens Its Regional Center for Scandinavia and Launches ‘HIMA Digital’
HIMA Group, a global leader in safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries, celebrated the grand opening of the new regional center for Scandinavia. -
74% of Manufacturers Caught in 'Data Chaos' Despite Increasing Tech Spend
New research by L2L finds that more than 65% of supervisors waste up to four hours per shift on manual data entry and reconciliation. -
Guided Wave Radar: An Overview and Its Impact on Industrial Level Measurement
Accurate, safe and reliable level measurement in oil & gas, chemical and power industries is crucial. -
Topical Roundup: June 2026
Learn about the latest AI agent, ISA/IEC 62443 certification pathways, the history of digital twin and more. -
Rethinking Continuous Process Verification with Advanced Analytics
Companies are evolving from static reports to living models by strengthening their data backbone with advanced analytics and AI platforms. -
Dragos Acquires Phosphorus to Bring OT-Native Cybersecurity to the Full xOT Environment
Dragos expands to protect xOT including OT systems and the billions of connected devices that have reshaped how critical infrastructure operates. -
Siemens and Partners Develop Reference Architecture Purpose-Built for NVIDIA AI Data Centers
As AI factories become more pronounced in the data center industry, next-generation platforms such as NVIDIA Vera Rubin NVL72 are redefining infrastructure requirements. -
Thomson Supports Elara Aerospace in Record-Seeking Rocket Launch Mission
The Elara team is seeking to become the first student group worldwide to develop a liquid-propelled, reusable rocket capable of exceeding 100 kilometers in altitude. -
Manufacturing Drives AI with Real-Time Insights and Automation
Research from Freeform Dynamics, based on a survey of 504 enterprises actively running private AI environments, highlights how manufacturers are scaling AI adoption. -
Cognite Positioned as a Front Runner in LNS Research Solution Selection Matrix for Industrial AI Platforms
Cognite is recognized in three key areas: depth in user-centric industrial AI applications, its knowledge graph-based data model and its strong partner ecosystem. -
FORT Robotics Acquires Mapless AI to Expand Its Trust Platform with Remote Supervision and Active Safety Capabilities
Theh acquisition extends FORT from distributed control to supervised autonomy, delivering the human-in-the-loop and proactive safety capabilities physical AI demands. -
To Unlock Industrial AI’s Potential, We Need Frontline Worker Insights
Frontline maintenance insights are the key to accelerating innovation and unlocking its full potential. -
DigiKey Earns 29 Top Honors from Supplier Partners at the 2026 EDS Leadership Summit
DigiKey was recognized with 29 awards from its supplier partners during the 2026 EDS Leadership Summit, honoring excellence in distribution, growth and performance. -
TwinThread Named a Front Runner in the LNS Solution Selection Matrix (SSM) for Industrial AI Platforms
TwinThread, a global leader in Industrial AI, was named a Front Runner in LNS Research’s inaugural 2026 Industrial AI Platforms Solution Selection Matrix (SSM). -
Okun Energia Oy Optimizes Data Center Waste Heat and Bioenergy Use in District Heating Through Valmet’s Automation
Valmet will deliver a district heating optimization solution to Okun Energia Oy’s Miilu heat plant area in Outokumpu, Finland. -
Report: Ransomware Activity Stays High as New Threat Groups Emerge
748 ransomware attacks were recorded globally in April 2026, a 7% decrease month-on-month. Industrials remained the most targeted sector, accounting for 28% of attacks. -
Quality Management and Traceability in Regulated Manufacturing: Moving from Silos to Integrated Data
As regulatory expectations continue to rise, manufacturers that invest in unified quality and operations data will be better positioned to maintain compliance, respond to change and support sustainable growth. -
Mitsubishi GT2107-WTBD HMI: Features, Applications and Industrial Benefits
One reliable solution is the Mitsubishi Electric GT2107-WTBD, a compact touchscreen HMI from the GT21 series designed for industrial environments where usability, reliability and performance matter. -
Portescap Achieves AS9100 Certification Across All Global Manufacturing Facilities
This achievement underscores the company’s alignment with the aerospace industry’s highest standards for quality and safety. -
HARTING Technology Group Commissions a New Fuel Cell Plant in Espelkamp
Initially, the plant will convert locally produced biogas directly into electricity, thereby making the energy supply at the Espelkamp site even more efficient and climate-neutral. -
E Tech Group Sees Rising Demand for IT/OT Assessments as Manufacturers Prepare Infrastructure for AI and Modernization
Manufacturers are prioritizing infrastructure visibility, cybersecurity and operational readiness to advance modernization, AI initiatives and reduce hidden production risk. -
OpenClaw Explained: The Viral AI Agent’s Surge and Security Risks
The tool operates with broad system privileges and autonomous execution capabilities, demonstrating how natural language can directly control real systems. -
Cimcorp Outlines Sustainability Priorities and Progress in New Report
The 2025 report highlights Cimcorp’s commitment to supporting an efficient, safe and sustainable future. -
ABB Ethernet-APL Technology to Support Future Autonomous Operations at Chinese Chemical Facility
ABB has been selected as a strategic partner for intelligent chemical production facility in Zhangzhou, Fujian province, China. -
AI-Driven Observability for Cloud-Native Industrial Systems
Modern industrial systems are becoming increasingly complex due to cloud-native architectures and distributed services. Let's explore how AI-driven observability improves system reliability, reduces incident response time and provides actionable insights in real-world environments. -
Report: Software Is the Biggest Bottleneck to Robotics Innovation as Physical AI Accelerates
QNX Research's global study of 1,000 robotics developers reveals growing focus on software foundations to address performance, security and scalability challenges. -
Quanta Computer Selects Siemens Xcelerator to Advance Manufacturing Innovation
As a strategic technology provider, Siemens supports Quanta in building a unified digital thread across its research & development centers and distributed manufacturing network. -
Humanoid Robot Revenue to Reach $15bn by 2035
Annual shipments are projected to reach >700,000 units and $15bn revenue by 2035. -
Manufacturing Competitiveness Necessitates Understanding Automation Possibilities, and Industry Events Offer Learning Opportunities
Successful manufacturing companies understand the importance of their people attending industry trade events and symposiums to facilitate learning about the latest manufacturing and industrial automation concepts, techniques and products available. -
The Three Load-Bearing Requirements of an AI-Ready Industrial Network
Scalable performance, embedded security and operational simplicity are the three requirements that separate networks that scale industrial AI from those that quietly stall transformation. -
Critical Manufacturing Expands into Taiwan to Support MES-Driven Industrial Operations Platform
Critical Manufacturing, the Industrial Operations Platform company that unites execution, connectivity, analytics and trusted AI, has expanded into Taiwan. -
Simplifying Likelihood in OT Risk Assessments: A Practical ISA/IEC 62443 Perspective
Let's discuss a practical approach to simplify likelihood assessment in OT environments by defining it as a function of access exposure and exploitability. -
Certified Secure: Understanding ISA/IEC 62443 Certification Pathways
Whether you’re an asset owner or OT cybersecurity product supplier, now is the time to understand the benefits and methods of certification to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards. -
Open, Proprietary or Managed Ecosystems Require Critical Business Management Decisions
Industrial control and automation systems investments require critical business management decisions for long term competitiveness, growth and profits over time. -
Beckhoff Celebrates 30 Years of TwinCAT Automation Software
A single software platform for all automation functions marks three decades of success in the field. -
HIMA Wins Best Managed Companies Award 2026
HIMA impressed the jury in all four areas: Strategy, Productivity & Innovation, Culture & Commitment and Governance & Finance. -
ABB Named a Leader in Green Quadrant for Asset Performance Management Solutions
ABB positioned among market-leading providers for comprehensive asset performance management capabilities. -
Intelligent Indoor/Outdoor Automation Company MyBull Robotics Opens New US Headquarters
The company is creating a hub to increase supply of its indoor/outdoor automated logistics solutions and support for companies across the North and South America. -
The Industrial Reality Check: Why Factory Success Depends on Execution, Not Ambition
Execution means improving data visibility and equipment reliability incrementally, not waiting for a complete digital overhaul that may never come. -
Study: U.S. Manufacturers Leave Plant Floor Access Uncontrolled
U.S. factories scored just 4.7 out of 10 in the "remote access" category of Tosi's benchmark study. U.S. manufacturing respondents still rely on open ports or shared VPN credentials to provide remote OT access, leaving their systems vulnerable. -
Lake Superior State University’s Jim Devaprasad Named 2026 A3 Educator of the Year
The veteran robotics professor will be recognized as Automate 2026 spotlights the next generation of automation talent. -
Ask the Automation Pros: What Are the Process Control Simulation Requirements for Automation Projects?
Simulation of process control can ensure productive automation projects. But how much effort should be allocated to simulation, testing and training. ISA’s Automation Professionals weigh in. -
From Pilot to Action: Manufacturers Now See Digital Transformation as Competitive Differentiator
Several threats to manufacturing progress are compounding — cost, workforce shortages, cyber risk and supply chain disruptions — but smart manufacturers are responding, according to Rockwell Automation’s annual survey. -
Valmet’s Ash Crystallizer Helps Mercer Stendal Pulp Mill in Germany to Reduce Emissions and Improve Performance
Valmet will deliver a new ash crystallization plant for Mercer Stendal mill in Arneburg, Germany. -
ABB Invests in a New Campus in China to Support Market Growth
The campus will support growth in one of ABB's largest drive products markets, meeting increasing demand for high-efficiency drives. -
NEMA Launches National Campaign Spotlighting the Essential Role of America's Electrical Manufacturers
NEMA’s recent grid study projects U.S. electricity demand will increase 55% by 2050, with the steepest growth concentrated in the current decade. -
Honeywell and National Hockey League Partner to Drive a New Era of Intelligent, Digitally Enabled Venues
Honeywell will help address critical building needs and improve the fan experience across NHL arenas, practice facilities and community rinks. -
Global Semiconductor Materials Market Revenue Reaches Record $73.2 Billion in 2025
Wafer fab and packaging materials segments both grew fueled by manufacturing demand for advanced processes, computing and memory. -
Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions and Expertise at IMTS 2026
Sandvik Coromant will focus on solving real-world production problems, featuring interactive technologies and a full roster of industry experts across the entire manufacturing value chain. -
Platinum Tooling Technologies to Present Tooling for Swiss-style Machines at IMTS 2026
Swiss-type tooling from Platinum is manufactured with high spindle bearing technology and ground gear components. -
How to Choose and Deploy the Right Industrial Ethernet Switch
Antaira Technologies breaks down 10 mission-critical capabilities that separate industrial-grade switches from commercial-grade compromises — and why it matters on the plant floor. -
Improving Industrial Measures Point to Sustained Manufacturing Technology Demand
U.S. industrial production increased in April 2026 to the highest level since 2019, according to the latest report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. -
Compliant But Vulnerable: Why Cyber Resilience Is No Longer a Privilege
Morocco’s critical infrastructure operators are pushing toward digitalization. Beyond checking compliance boxes, what does it mean to have a facility that is truly cyber resilient? -
Aptiv and Comau to Co-Develop Next-Generation Solutions for Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Industrial Logistics
The collaboration will deliver safer, smarter and more cost-effective industrial automation. -
Okuma America Corporation Recognizes Morris Group, Inc. as Okuma Distributor of the Year for Fiscal 2025
Mr. Brad Morris, president and CEO of the Morris Group, accepted the award on April 23, 2026, at Okuma's annual distributor meeting held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. -
Operational Technology Faces Heightened Cyber Risk, with the Industrials Sector Experiencing Thousands of Attacks Per Year
OT, which has widespread deployment across sectors, is increasingly coming under attack as the trend of IT/OT convergence continues. -
Robot Orders Hold Steady in Q1 2026 as Demand Broadens Across Non-Automotive Industries
New A3 data shows strong gains in life sciences, electronics, food and collaborative robots despite cyclical Automotive OEM slowdown. -
KUKA Brings Fast, Precise and Flexible Robotic Palletizing to EXPO PACK México
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the consumer goods (FMCG) industry. -
ABB Becomes First in the World to Offer Magnet-Free IE6 Motor for Hazardous Areas
ABB is the world’s first manufacturer to offer an IE6 Hyper Efficiency motor certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas. -
Defining Digital Twin: History, Attributes and Examples
Here's a brief history of the term "digital twin," along with a discussion of its attributes, what it is and what it isn't. -
Humanoid Robots Show Clearer ROI, But Commercial Success Depends on Effective Output
Humanoid robots are moving from prototype validation toward early commercial deployment, with automotive manufacturing and logistics expected to form the core demand base over the next decade. -
Case Study: Quality Assurance Beyond Visual Inspection in Food & Beverage Manufacturing
On a high-speed food and beverage line, small errors rarely stay small across the wider production environment. -
Zimmermann Displays Addition to its Portal Milling Line at IMTS 2026
Zimmermann will feature a 5-axis portal milling machine for lighter weight machining applications aimed at large structures at its booth. IMTS will be held Sept. 14-19, 2026, in Chicago. -
Optimizing VOC Removal With Automated Air Stripping
Automation enables wastewater treatment facilities to match treatment intensity to actual need in real time. That responsiveness translates directly into lower operating costs and reliable compliance. -
Shore Capital Partners Names Aurelio Banda to Lead Automation Hardware & Components Distribution Platform
Banda will be responsible for sourcing and evaluating prospective acquisition partners, while developing a commercial and operating strategy. -
When Supplier Access Becomes an OT Security Risk
Third-party remote access is essential in OT environments, but it can easily become a pathway for compromise. As supplier connectivity expands, industrial organizations are under growing pressure to control and contain the risks that come with it. -
OT Internet Exposure: A Collaborative Industry-Wide Approach to Reducing Risk in Critical Infrastructure
Cyber resilience in the OT world is achieved not through intention — but through collective action executed consistently over time. -
Survey: Oil and Gas Operators Are Confident They Can Detect a Cyberattack. The Tools They Are Using Cannot.
An independent Tosi survey of 100 U.S. upstream and midstream OT decisionmakers finds that 87% are confident in 24-hour breach detection, but only 16% have the OT monitoring to support that confidence. -
SICK Elevates North American Presence with Landmark Headquarters Expansion
SICK, Inc., joined local officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting of its expanded North American headquarters in Bloomington, Minn., marking a $64 million investment in innovation, technology and workforce development. -
Why SGP.32 Specification Is Changing the Rules of Vehicle Connectivity
Software-defined ecosystems exist for both industrial vehicles and consumer automobiles. The SGP.32 specification is at the center of a change in how vehicles connect to mobile networks globally. -
From the Editor: Industrial Automation Information - So Many Trends, So Many Topics
With so much changing so fast, it helps to have a trusted source. -
ACS880 Variable Frequency Drives for Modern Industrial Motor Control Applications
ABB ACS880 Variable Frequency Drives offer a reliable solution for modern industrial automation. -
How a Good Story Can Save Your Industrial Transformation
Industrial transformation isn’t just a technical challenge — it’s a storytelling challenge. Those who master it will move the fastest. -
Why Enterprise Industrial AI Requires a Data Backbone, Not More Models
Industrial AI does not fail because the technology is weak. It fails when the foundations are treated as an afterthought. -
ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit Delivers Training and Two Tracks of Exceptional Speakers
Attendees can learn about cyber-physical security, industrial supply chain threats and mitigation and more, as well as attend certificate training courses. -
Industrial Automation & Control Trends: May 2026 Issue
Welcome to the latest issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly. May 2026 is the 11th annual Industrial Automation & Control Trends issue. -
IMTS 2026 to Reveal How Manufacturers Can Redefine Productivity and Transform Possibilities
From automation to digitally connected factories, advanced manufacturing technology accelerates output, reduces costs and reshapes global competitiveness. -
Emerson Selected by Oncor to Address Rapidly Growing Energy Needs in Texas
The expanded collaboration with the state’s largest electric delivery company focuses on future-proofing the grid, supporting safe and reliable energy delivery. -
Four Reasons Your Industrial Automation and Logistics Tech Project Is Over Budget and Under-Delivering
The same four failure patterns appear again and again across industrial automation and logistics technology deployments — and they're preventable, but only if you know to look for them before the project kicks off. -
Report: 76% of European Manufacturers Do Not Fully Leverage Their Data
One in two European manufacturers (50%) lacks a clear digital roadmap. -
Weald Electronics Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Weald Electronics is known for its comprehensive selection of circular bayonet and screw coupling connectors such as the LMH, LMJ, LMV and LMG series. -
Machinery Orders Continue Rally in Q1 2026 Despite Uncertainty from Iran War
After a year of turbulent uncertainty caused by constantly shifting tariff regimes, businesses began to settle into a new normal and furthered capital investments to meet resilient consumer demand. -
Comau and Omron Robotics to Expand Advanced Industrial Automation Solutions Across High-Growth Manufacturing Sectors
Comau and Omron Robotics are collaboring to expand advanced industrial automation solutions across light industry, electronics and medical manufacturing. -
From the ISA President: Celebrating International Automation Professionals Day 2026
Behind every control system, every manufacturing improvement, every safety layer and every digital innovation are professionals applying expertise, creativity and judgment to improve our world. -
Allient Inc. Wins Rochester Top Workplaces Award 2026
“We are honored to be named a Rochester Top Workplace,” said Jesse Dowd, general manager of Allient Rochester. -
Kassow Robots Discusses Efficient Automation of Complex Handling Processes in the Food Industry at Interpack
Compact cobots from Kassow Robots, a Bosch Rexroth AG company, can handle even difficult manual tasks in the smallest of spaces. -
HARTING Celebrates 10 Years of Operations in Silao
HARTING’s success story in the Mexican state of Guanajuato began in 2016. -
Novada Cement Selects ABB to Prepare US Plant for Sustainable Production
ABB will provide leading process control, electrification and drives solutions at the new Novada Cement Plant in Florida. -
AI and Robotics Leaders to Headline Automate 2026
Four days of keynotes explore the forces reshaping automation and the future of work at North America’s largest automation event. -
'Technician Economy' to Close the Innovation-Deployment Gap
A new economic framework activates employers, colleges and workers to strengthen the infrastructure and capacity required to sustain modern industry and expand access to economic mobility. -
Siemens and Xometry Partner to Bring Expanded AI-Native Supply Chain Intelligence to Siemens Xcelerator
The strategic partnership allows Siemens to offer a differentiated, natively integrated design solution with system owned capabilities that embed intelligence to create a design-to-source digital thread. -
PI North America Holds 4th Annual 2026 North American PROFINET Plugfest
PI North America held the event in cooperation with PROFI Interface Center, and Emerson hosted it. -
Fluke Survey Finds Predictive Maintenance Adoption Doubles as Manufacturers Boost Digital Investment
Organizations are investing heavily in AI and new technology, but skills shortages — not funding — are now the biggest obstacle to digital maturity. -
Topical Roundup: May 2026
Today’s new topic is next year’s trend. See what’s going on at Automation.com! -
TURCK USA Announces Appointment of Rob Nugent as New President and CEO
This leadership transition marks the next phase of growth for the U.S. arm of TURCK, a leading global automation manufacturer. -
The Unknown Risk: Are Your OT Devices Unintentionally Visible to Malicious People?
When an OT device becomes internet-exposed — directly or indirectly — it can shift from “hard-to-reach” to “continuously discoverable” for threat actors. -
Schneider Electric Joins World Economic Forum Lighthouse Operating System Advisory Board to Create Open-Source Manufacturing Blueprint
The Lighthouse Operating System (Lighthouse OS) is an open-source, practical blueprint that translates the proven practices of the world's highest-performing industrial sites into a structured path any manufacturer can follow. -
Report: AI Adoption in U.S. Manufacturing Has Quadrupled — But 87% of Facilities Still Haven't Made the Switch
Digit Software's report draws on the Census Bureau's Business Trends and Outlook Survey and tracks AI adoption across the manufacturing sector over nearly four years. -
Video: ABB Global Process Automation, Part 2
Renee Bassett interviews ABB's Mohammad Alhyari about the evolution of distributed control systems — specifically, ABB Ability™ Symphony® Plus. -
PLCopen Process Industry Work Group Strives to Harmonize the PLCopen Process Function Block with MTP and OPC UA/OPC FX
During the PLCopen Process Control Work Group kickoff meeting, members came to a consensus regarding a goal: harmonization between the PLCopen Process function block with MTP and OPC UA/OPC FX. -
Humanoid Robots: A Premium Growth Market for Motion Controls
Motion control demand tied to humanoid applications is forecast to grow at an average annual rate of 102% from 2023 through 2029. -
ABB Highlights Commitment to Future-Proofing Metals Operations at AISTech 2026
ABB showcases products and services that address challenges such as rising energy costs and skills shortages in the steel industry. -
PI Showcases Fast Steering Mirrors, Fast Gimbals, Hexapods and Nanopositioning Technology Advancements
At Defense + Security, PI will showcase a portfolio of high-performance motion solutions supporting aerospace, communication and defense applications. -
SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13% Year-on-Year in Q1 2026
AI-driven demand and signs of broad-based recovery are boosting global silicon wafer shipments, despite mixed market conditions. -
Converting Smart Digital Valve Controller Investments into Profits
If your maintenance staff find themselves overwhelmed, and if unexpected control valve failures are costing the plant money and production, it may be time to take full advantage of the smart DVCs and communication networks that likely already exist in your facility. -
Physical AI: Smarter Manufacturing on the Factory Floor
Physical AI is shaping the future of industrial production and expanding the possibilities of intelligent manufacturing. -
Siemens Hardware-Assisted Verification Validates Arm AGI CPU for Scalable Agentic AI
Siemens verification solutions support Arm to advance scalable, production-ready AI infrastructure. -
Flender Officially Starts Operating Its New Location in Brazil
Flender expands its presence in South America by acquiring the Wärtsilä Brazil wind turbine and assimilated industrial gears services business. -
Makino Strengthens New England Market Position with Yamazen Partnership
“Partnering with Yamazen in New England allows us to strengthen local support, improve responsiveness and ensure our customers continue to get the most out of their Makino investment," said Bob Henry, executive vice president, Makino Inc. -
China Makes AI-Powered Robots Core of National Strategy
China has launched its 15th Five-Year Plan by placing robotics at the heart of its modern industrial system. -
Siemens Expands Digital Portfolio for Water, Wastewater and Waste Management
At IFAT 2026, Siemens will showcase how digital solutions help manage water quality, wastewater treatment and material flows in waste management more efficiently. -
Beckhoff Automation Increases Global Revenue to 1.24 Billion Euros in 2025
Beckhoff Automation has closed the books on a successful 2025 financial year, increasing global revenue to €1.24 billion, with 6% growth over 2024. -
American Microgrid Solutions Expands Microgrid Partnership with Schneider Electric
Integrating Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Microgrid technology suite with AMS’s core development, delivery and operations platform strengthens AMS’ service for communities and businesses in need of reliable power. -
How Unattended Machining Redefines What’s Possible
The most successful shops use automation to protect and elevate their workforce, stabilize production expectations and stay competitive in a tight labor market. -
Bentley Systems Achieves Key U.S. Government Security Milestone to Help Modernize the Nation's Infrastructure
FedRAMP authorization for ProjectWise and OpenGround provides federal agencies with secure, modern digital tools to deliver on the generational mission of rebuilding U.S. infrastructure. -
KUKA to Highlight Advanced Robotics for Easy Machine Tool Tending, Handling and Milling at IMTS 2026
KUKA will highlight robotic machine tool automation through a series of integrated demonstrations featuring multiple CNC machine tool OEM partners. -
The Industrial Orchestration Layer: Empowering Shop Floor Intelligence
As a secure and deterministic bridge between stochastic AI models and physical machinery, the industrial orchestration layer empowers manufacturers to safely automate real-time decision-making while ensuring safe operations. -
Palindrome Technologies Gains Full Accreditation to Certify Products to the ISASecure Program
The International Society of Automation announced Palindrome Technologies has received full accreditation from the International Accreditation Service and ANSI National Accreditation Board to serve as an ISO/IEC 17065 accredited certification body for ISASecure. -
Report: The Countries Leading the Robotic Revolution
Accu Components, a precision engineering components supplier, produced a report analyzing data to understand the countries preparing for a robotic future. -
AI is The Biggest Threat Facing CISOs, NCC Group Analysis Finds
Cyber attacks increased by 22% month-on-month in March 2026, highlighting the growing impact of AI weaponization and poorly governed adoption. -
ABB and Alcemy Collaborate to Bring AI-Driven Quality Control to Cement Production
The collaboration combines ABB automation expertise with Alcemy’s AI and ML-based quality prediction technology. -
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Opens State-of-the-Art European Service Center
With an area of 16,000 sqm, the new building offers space for an expanded range of value-added services such as kitting, various packaging solutions and cutting. -
F C Lane Electronics Celebrates 60 Years of Success
F C Lane Electronics a market-leading franchised distributor for many of the industry’s major electrical, electronic and optical connector manufacturers, is celebrating 60 years of trading since their foundation on April 12, 1966. -
IFS Q1 2026 Financial Results Deliver Strong 25% ARR Growth
The question is no longer whether AI belongs in industrial operations; rather, the question is who has the industry-specific capabilities and enterprise-grade platform to run it at scale? -
Emerson and Aramco Deploy AI Solution Aimed at Higher Refinery Yield Volume and Efficiencies
Aspen Hybrid Models measurably improve planning and operational efficiency across global refining operations. -
The Shop Floor Is Ready for AI. Is Your Network Ready, Too?
ARC Advisory Group research explains why the network is the strategic decision manufacturers can no longer afford to defer. -
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation Announces $2.5 Million in Grants Focused on Access to Careers in Technology for Youth with Disabilities
The 2026 grant portfolio includes both continuing multiyear investments and newly approved projects that advance MEAF’s long standing focus on assistive technology, accessible digital tools, inclusive workforce development and employer readiness. -
How Data Maturity Brings Industrial AI Agents Within Reach
Manufacturers can build a foundational data infrastructure that enables them to adopt agents faster and with less outright risk. -
Smarter Scheduling for Custody Transfer Metering: The Case for Surrogate Spool Calibration
Decoupling ultrasonic flowmeter calibration from spool fabrication can recover weeks — often significantly more — from project schedules, without sacrificing measurement accuracy or regulatory compliance. -
Regal Rexnord Corporation Announces Aamir Paul as Its Next CEO
Regal Rexnord Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Aamir Paul to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) commencing no later than July 1, 2026. -
Electromate Named One of Canada’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work
Electromate Inc., a Canadian distributor of advanced mechatronic and robotic solutions, has been recognized as the 95th Best Workplace in Canada in 2026 by Great Place to Work. -
Understanding Siemens Actuators: Reliable Motion Control for Industrial Applications
In modern industrial automation systems, actuators play a critical role in translating control signals into precise mechanical movement. -
HANNOVER MESSE: Industry Points the Way to a Competitive Future
HANNOVER MESSE 2026 demonstrated that industry is delivering concrete solutions even in challenging times.Ap -
Educating the Next Generation of Process Control Engineers
Which subjects should be included in the curriculum of an undergraduate process control course, and which should not? -
Will the US Machine Vision Market Ever See Consolidation?
How does vendor concentration vary by sector, and what mix of sectors makes up the machine vision market? -
DigiKey and Microchip to Host Educational Webinar on Programming Embedded Systems
DigiKey and Microchip are hosting a free webinar on embedded systems and software vs. hardware logic on April 30 at 10 a.m. CDT. -
Rockwell Automation to Demonstrate AI Orchestrated Factory System Design at Hannover Messe 2026
The virtual demonstration will be presented at the Rockwell Automation booth in the “AI in Manufacturing” area, Hall 27, Booth A22. -
Schneider Electric, AVEVA and Royal Avebe Showcase Practical Example of Industrial Electrification Despite Europe’s Grid Constraints
The companies have demonstrated that meaningful steps toward electrification are possible within existing grid connections. -
Allient Inc. Publishes Whitepaper on Motor Selection for Humanoid Robotics Systems
Allient Inc., has announced the release of a new whitepaper titled "A Selection Guide to Motors for Humanoid Robotics Systems." -
3PLs Are Ramping Up Warehouse Construction: Here’s What It Means for Automation
Global supply chains are in another period of high stress and are becoming increasingly complex. -
Finnlines Selects Valmet’s Integrated Automation Systems to Optimize Performance of Three New RoPax Vessels
Valmet has received an order to deliver integrated automation systems for three new RoPax vessels for Finnlines. -
Flex and Teradyne Robotics Expand Partnership to Scale Intelligent Automation Across Global Manufacturing
Teradyne Robotics solutions are part of Flex's effort across its global manufacturing footprint to standardize automation and accelerate productivity. -
Intel and Outsight Announce Strategic Collaboration to Bring Physical AI–Powered Spatial Intelligence to the Enterprise Edge
The integrated solution goes beyond people and vehicle flow monitoring by enabling global situation awareness, a shared, real-time representation of reality with temporal and spatial continuity, available to all operators and mobile robots on site. -
OPC Foundation Advances OPC UA for the AI Era with Companion Specifications Optimized for Agentic AI
The initiative transforms more than 430 industry information models into AI-ready assets for engineering copilots, semantic search and intelligent automation. -
Antaira Technologies Achieves SEMI E187 Certification for Semiconductor Cybersecurity
"Achieving SEMI E187 compliance is a testament to our ‘Resilience-first' engineering philosophy," said Frank Hou, CEO at Antaira Technologies. -
Nidec Drive Technology Opens New Press Machine Assembly Factory
This factory will double Nidec Drive Technology’s Japanese domestic production capacity from 60 to 120 press machines per year. -
Logistics Industry Trends: Software-Layer Solutions and Resilience Planning
The software layer is connecting data, automation, labor management, slotting and exception handling. -
Unlocking Easier Automation with Openness, Resilience and Right-Sized Design
As automation systems grow more complex, machine builders are rethinking how they design and deploy motion. -
Siemens and Humanoid Bring Physical AI to the Factory Floor: Deploying Humanoids in Industrial Operations with NVIDIA
Siemens’ and NVIDIA’s strategic partnership to build fully AI-driven, adaptive manufacturing sites delivers real-world milestone with testing of humanoid robot at Siemens factory in Erlangen, Germany. -
OPC Foundation and LoRa Alliance Launch Joint Activities to Map LoRaWAN to OPC UA
The new collaboration will help bridge low-power wide-area networking and industrial interoperability through a standardized mapping approach. -
Schaeffler Wins the 2026 HERMES AWARD
The industrial group receives this coveted innovation prize in recognition of its platform for highly integrated actuators. -
Okuma America Corporation Receives Awards for Training Program at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
The American Association of Community Colleges bestowed the company with the 2026 Outstanding College/Corporate Partnership Award, which recognizes collaborative excellence between a business and a U.S. community college. -
HERMES Startup AWARD 2026 Goes to Swiss Startup BTRY
The product in question is an outstanding innovation in the form of ultra-thin solid-state batteries. -
Cadence and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Reinvent Engineering for the Age of AI and Accelerated Computing
The expanded collaboration combines agentic AI, physics-based simulation and digital twins to accelerate engineering and unlock new levels of productivity across semiconductors, physical AI systems and AI factories. -
From Industrial Sites to Work Sites: The Expanding Definition of Workplace Risk
The traditional boundaries of workplace safety are dissolving as organizations recognize that environmental hazards matter as much as human injuries, and that "industrial" risk factors extend far beyond factory floors into retail stores and customer-facing spaces. -
Standardized Function Blocks Solve Automation’s Consistency Crisis
Standardization through reusable function blocks is achievable, valuable and worthy of investment. -
EPTAC Opens New Corporate Headquarters and Training Facility in Salem, New Hampshire
The newly renovated 14,000-square-foot facility supports EPTAC’s continued growth and increases its capacity to deliver hands-on technical training, certification programs and industry education. -
Siemens and KION Partner to Shape the Supply Chains of the Future
Siemens and KION are making supply chains and warehouses future-ready with AI, automation and simulation technologies. -
Peak Technologies Partners with Jacobi Robotics to Deliver Next-Generation Mixed-Case Palletizing Automation
The OmniPalletizer physical AI platform intelligently adapts to mixed-case variables and eliminates upstream complexities to save time and money. -
OPC Foundation Advances Open, Standards-Based, Digital Product Passport Adoption from Shop Floor to Cloud
The OPC Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to enabling the next generation of Digital Product Passport (DPP) solutions with open, interoperable and standards-based technologies. -
Building Supply Chain Resilience: Why MOM Succeeds Where Standalone MES Fails
Here is where the MES-versus-MOM distinction stops being an academic exercise and starts costing real money.