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How to Proactively Protect Your Industrial Networks
Increased cybersecurity incidents have been crippling critical infrastructure and harming businesses. Here's how to respond. -
The 12 Fundamentals of Embedded Software Development
Experts from IAR Systems highlight the most important aspects for successfully developing high-quality embedded software. -
Cleo Robotics to Develop Tactical Drone for U.S. Army
Cleo Robotics, developer of the Dronut aerial vehicle platform, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Army to deliver a number of prototype Tactical Dronut (TacDronut) systems for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capability. -
The 4 Biggest Manufacturing Automation Trends of 2023
These four trends reveal broader industry patterns that encourage people to use automated technologies. -
Automation.com’s Top 10 Articles of 2022
View our top 10 most-viewed articles for 2022! Special thanks to Digi-Key for contributing our top two byline articles of the year. -
Endress+Hauser, Indiana State University Collaborate to Support Students and Faculty
Terre Haute, Indiana-based Indiana State University recognizes Endress+Hauser for philanthropic efforts. -
Digital Transformation: Evolution or Revolution?
The concept of connectivity is not new. But the potential for wisely using data obtained through the right connectivity is the objective to be pursued. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Digi-Key Electronics’ Jeff Poulos Recognized as 40 Under 40 Honoree by Prairie Business Magazine
Jeff Poulos, vice president of order fulfillment operations for Digi-Key, has been named a 40 Under 40 recipient by Prairie Business magazine. -
Defending Remote-Friendly Environments from Cyberattacks
Use layered defenses to provide cybersecurity for remote OT assets. -
Six Stages to Improve Utilities' Energy Efficiency
Any improvements in energy efficiency, achieved through water savings, energy savings or process improvements, translate directly into lower costs and increased economic efficiency. -
New Kistler Website: Easy Access to Measurement Technology
Kistler has unveiled its newly overhauled website, which now gives easy access to the most suitable product solution for a large range of applications. -
Manufacturing Technology Orders Total $436.5M in November 2022
Manufacturing Technology Orders totaled $436.5 in November 2022, and the annual total value dipped below 2021 for first time in 2022. -
Siemens and 80 Acres Collaborate to Scale Vertical Farming
Siemens technology and capital is aiding 80 Acres Farms and its technology subsidiary, Infinite Acres, in expansion to meet global food supply demands. -
How Moxa Applies the Benefits of Time-Sensitive Networking to Real World Manufacturing
Companies that want to reap the benefits of this exciting technology must understand the needs of industry players and start to build TSN-enabled systems. -
Creating a LOPA Project Report
LOPA is a valuable tool to analyze the risk associated with an event scenario and document the expected effectiveness of protective layers. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Badger Meter Enhances Smart Water Capabilities With Acquisition of Syrinix
Badger Meter, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Syrinix, Ltd., a privately held provider of intelligent water monitoring solutions, for £15 million, funded with available cash. -
New Additive Manufacturing Service Set to Disrupt Flow Control MRO Market
Additive manufacturing has the potential to revolutionize in-field control valve maintenance, potentially saving process and industrial plants millions of dollars a year in maintenance, repair and operation (MRO) costs. -
Young Engineering Award to Be Presented for the First Time
The Young Engineering Award will go to a woman from the STEM field who is no more than 30 years old and who has made exceptional contributions. -
67% of Companies Say They've Lost Deals Because of Low Confidence in Their Security Strategy
Global research has found that external stakeholders are increasingly expecting vendors to meet specific security requirements to win and retain business. -
3 Ways IoT is Changing Our Ecological Future
Discovering the IoT’s impact on sustainability and resource conservation. -
Standardized Foundation, Faster Development Pipeline
Life sciences manufacturers are looking to other methods to shorten time to market. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Deutsche Messe Invites Entries for the Hermes Award 2023
For what is now the twentieth time, Deutsche Messe is inviting entries for the Hermes Award–the world's leading industry prize–on the occasion of HANNOVER MESSE. -
Next-gen Warehouse Operations Start with Next-gen Wireless
There’s no point in upgrading to Industry 4.0 applications such as IoT, robotics and automation if your existing network isn’t up to it in terms of performance and scalability. -
Delta Controls Applauded by Frost & Sullivan for Innovative, Customer-centric Products
Delta Controls is process-driven and identifies and addresses customers' needs to build and sustain solid, strategic partnerships while its state-of-the-art products save energy, effort and time. -
Industrial Automation And Control Systems Market Report Released
The global industrial and automation control systems market size is expected to reach USD 377.25 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 10.3% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030. -
New Book from CRC Press Highlights Frontiers of Research in Flowmeter Technologies
The first book of a new two-volume set on flowmeter technology by Dr. Jesse Yoder is now available from CRC Press. -
Brooks Instrument Receives Supplier Excellence Award from Applied Materials
The award recognizes Brooks Instrument for Best in Class Performance. -
Geared Products Market Grew by 7.2% in 2022
Prices rose by 7.2% in 2022 and are projected to decline by 0.9% in 2023. -
Smart Gauging Systems Improve Tank Farm Efficiency
Reduce failures and downtime using smart tank gauging systems. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
EtherCAT International Technology Week World Series Has Successful Debut
The EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) successfully launched the EtherCAT International Technology Week (ITW) world series, which took place in an online format from Nov. 21-25, 2022. -
Valmet Completes Acquisition of NovaTech Automation’s Process Solutions Business
Valmet has completed the acquisition of the U.S. based NovaTech Automation’s Process Solutions business. -
ABB to Divest UK Technical Engineering Consultancy Business to TÜV Rheinland
ABB’s technical engineering consultancy sold to TÜV Rheinland. -
FORVIA Increases Logistics Productivity with Fleet of MiR Robots
This investment in 14 MiR robots provided the Tier 1 automotive supplier with production stability and reliability in its Czech plant with return on investment (ROI) in less than two years. -
The Details and Strategy Behind Siemens’ €3bn Motor & Drive Split-out
During mid-November, Siemens announced its intention to separate out a three-billion euro motor and drives business into an independent entity. -
Digitalization’s Influence on Maintenance Strategies
Building better models provides operations personnel with vast plant insights. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
How to Ensure Cybersecurity During Video Conferences
Here are nine tips to ensure you have excellent cybersecurity during video conferences. -
Low Voltage AC Motor Market Grew by 21.2% in 2022
In 2022, the low-voltage AC motor market grew to a total of $17 billion, driven heavily by price volatility. -
Beamex Extends Its Global Reach with Opening of Chinese Subsidiary
Beamex is pleased to announce the establishment of a wholly foreign owned enterprise in China, which began operating on Jan. 1 2023. -
Research Team Uses BitFlow CoaXPress Frame Grabber to Determine Habituation Model
Behavior of the larval zebrafish in response to abrupt global dimming (a dark flash) was recorded using a Mikrotron EoSens CXP-4 four-megapixel camera linked to a Bitflow Cyton CXP4 four-channel CoaXPress frame grabber. -
Dematic Recognized as a Top Employer in 2022
The global supply chain leader has been awarded six Best and Brightest distinctions. -
Digi-Key Announces Platinum Level Sponsorship of Women in Electronics
Digi-Key Electronics announced that it has renewed its annual sponsorship with a Platinum Level investment for Women in Electronics, a 501(c)3 public charity which provides leadership growth and development, mentorship, networking, thought-leadership events and resources that advance results in gender parity in the electronics industry. -
Defending Remote-friendly Environments from Cyberattacks
Use layered defenses to provide cybersecurity for remote OT assets. This feature originally appeared in the December 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
How Do We Improve Response to Continuously Changing Conveyor Setpoint?
What would be a good control strategy to regulate a process in which the setpoint is continually changing? -
New Flow Research Study Reveals Resilient and Strong Magnetic Flowmeter Market
Magnetic flowmeters are running neck and neck with Coriolis meters as a revenue leader in the global flowmeter market, according to a new study from Flow Research. -
ISASecure Announces Certification for IIoT Component Security
The ISASecure program announced a new ISASecure certification for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) components based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Cornerstone Automation Relocates Headquarters to Larger Facility in Montgomery County
The new headquarters offers increased space for their growing business and expanding team of engineers. -
CCTech’s HVAC-Twin is Powered by iTwin
The HVAC-Twin cloud-based platform transforms the HVAC design process. -
RS Group PLC Announces Qualification for Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
RS Group plc has qualified as a constituent of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), which measures the performance of companies selected with environment, social and governance (ESG) criteria using a best-in-class approach. -
Digital Transformation Training Series Debuts
The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced the release of its new Digital Transformation Training series, a set of courses covering emerging technologies associated with digital transformation. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Jorgensen Announces New Company President and COO
With a definitive business plan in place for the future, Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions has promoted Karl Kleppek to the position of company president and COO. -
Can You Use Machine Learning to Automate Your FPI Inspection Process?
Quality control automation has become increasingly viable with the rise of machine learning. -
What Do You Do When You Can’t Patch Your OT?
What do you do when you must patch your OT to face today’s growing cybersecurity threats? -
Increasing Edge Expectations
The right edge platform removes roadblocks to creating innovative and long-lasting applications. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Dassault Systèmes, McPhy and Visiativ Drive the Green Energy Transition
Combined expertise and technological resources aim to boost the competitiveness of McPhy in the low-carbon hydrogen production and distribution equipment market. -
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Exceeds $1 Billion in Sales for First Time in Company History
After achieving record sales in 2021, the drive technology leader continues to find success and surpass its previous goals. -
TI Fluid Systems Celebrates Century of Automotive Design and Manufacturing Automation
A new book details company’s role in advancing automotive fluid systems technology since 1922. -
Best Practices for Collaboration Between Industry and Academe
Better collaboration between academic institutions and industry practitioners can improve outcomes for industrial businesses and the schools, professors and students they depend on. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Rockwell Automation Platinum Partnership Enables First-rate Solutions for Business Challenges
Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced that RoviSys has been designated a Platinum System Integrator Partner as part of the PartnerNetwork Program. -
How to Migrate ICS Networks to the Cloud #1: RTOS
RTOS are designed to handle time-sensitive operations and ensure that data is processed quickly and accurately. -
Ultisim Announces Advisory Board
Leaders in technology, analytics, defense, education and business development will provide strategy and guidance. -
Want a Recession-Proof Career? Here’s the Case for a Job in Cybersecurity
The cyber threat landscape continues to evolve rapidly, but with more than 760,000 open positions in the US, the gap between supply and demand remains wide. -
Ultisim Announces Advisory Board
Leaders in technology, analytics, defense, education and business development will provide strategy and guidance. -
Digi-Key Electronics Debuts Farm Different Season 2 Video Series
The new season covers sustainability and waste reduction for a changing planet. -
Practical IIoT and Wireless Network Practices for Modern Mining
Automation, IIoT and wireless technologies are fundamental to current mining and metals companies. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
ABB Partners with Boliden to Reduce Carbon Footprint of Its Industrial Products
ABB to use Boliden’s certified recycled and low-carbon copper in electric motors and electromagnetic stirring technologies. -
Moore Indusries' Donation Aids in Restoration of World War II PT Boat
Moore Industries has done its part to get a historic World War II boat back in the water. -
System Integrator and End User Reduce Pump Management Time
System integrator Farm Data Systems helps agricultural producer save time and produce better yield with automation and IoT technologies. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Systems Integration 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for November 2022. -
Open Industry 4.0 Alliance and Labs Network Industrie 4.0 Work Together for Digital Transformation
The two industry associations are cooperating closely, especially on testing implementations. -
Siemens Campus Erlangen: Catalyst for the Nuremberg Metropolitan Region
Now that construction of the company’s new Reception Building is complete, Roland Busch, president and CEO of Siemens AG and Markus Söder, minister-president of the German State of Bavaria, have visited the building to mark the grand opening of the Siemens Campus Erlangen. -
Banner Engineering Receives Gold LEAP Award for DXMR90-X1 Industrial Controller
Industrial automation manufacturer Banner Engineering announced its DXMR90-X1 smart industrial controller has received Gold in the Industrial Automation category at the 2022 Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program Awards. -
A ‘Smart Start’ Can Be Crucial to the Success of Your Digital Initiatives
The right technology choices can ease integration and reduce risks, while helping you meet your business goals. -
Will Your OT Data Sink or Swim in the IT Ocean?
According to Moxa, the reasons OT data is leaving its safe nest are closely tied to today's operational needs. -
Instrumentation Lessons: Selecting and Sizing Flowmeters
It is worth doing some homework when it comes to sizing and selecting flowmeters. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
World’s First Embedded Industrial Communication Interface Supporting TSN Uses CC-Link IE TSN
Anybus CompactCom 40 CC-Link IE TSN expands the CC-Link IE TSN development ecosystem to create future-proof industrial automation devices. -
How Business Process Automation is Powering Systems of eXperience
If business leaders let data drive their decisions, it will be clear that automation, if done right, will bolster their organizations and help them race towards growth and profitability by taking their most talented people and getting them involved in higher order work. -
Novotek Acquires Astec IT Solutions
This move delivers far-reaching and complex skills to help manage the modern industrial IT and automation ecosystem. -
Chromasens Announces Participation at Upcoming SPIE: Photonics West 2023 Exhibition
Chromasens announced today it will participate in the upcoming Photonics West exhibition sponsored by the Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), scheduled for Jan. 18 to Feb. 2, 2023 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. -
The 27th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum Will Take Place Feb. 6-9, 2023, in Orlando
Join us at the 27th Annual ARC Industry Forum to speed up your digitalization, sustainability and energy transition initiatives with strategies and stories from your peers. -
Forklift Telematics Improve Fleet Safety Standards
Here are a few ways that data can improve fleet safety standards. -
TSN Is Changing the Landscape of Industrial Robotics
Time-sensitive networking can help system integrators and end users enhance deterministic and reliable communications performance. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Systems Integration 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for November 2022. -
Grace Technologies Unveils Electrical Safety and Predictive Maintenance Innovations
The electrical safety and predictive maintenance innovations include the GraceSense wireless condition monitoring software Add-On Profile (AOP) being added to Rockwell Automation's Studio 5000 Logix Designer (v35). -
ISA84 Launches New Projects
A new working group will develop an ISA technical report providing guidance on how to apply digital information during the operation and maintenance activities of the functional safety lifecycle. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Three Approaches to Overcome OT’s Cyber Skills Gap
Across industries, there’s a major cybersecurity skills gap–and OT is acutely impacted by it because IT skills in general are often lacking here. -
Excerpt #3: Industrial Cybersecurity Case Studies and Best Practices
Author Steve Mustard continues his excerpt series with a look at implementing cybersecurity to facility teams. -
2022 In Review: A Great Year for ISA
ISA 2022 President Carlos Mandolesi provides a wrap up of some of the important Society events that happened over the course of the year. -
Hexagon Partners with Scada Systems to Offer the Elecdes Design Suite
Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence division today announced a partnership with New Zealand-based Scada Systems, Ltd., a global leader of industrial solutions for power generation and transmission as well as other markets. -
Five Advantages of Digital Sustainability in the Water Sector
Digital sustainability, a key concept in today’s world, stems from the far-reaching digital transformation that companies have to tackle and the need for them to exploit their data to add value. -
How AI Is Reshaping the Edge Computing Landscape
To tackle AI tasks at the edge, we’re bridging the gap between the edge and the data center. -
The Next Frontier in Workplace Safety Will Launch at ProMAT2023
A new era in safety technology will be revealed at ProMAT 2023 by AME. -
AspenTech White Paper Details Pharma's Roadmap for Smarter Manufacturing
AspenTech, in collaboration with FT Longitude, conducted a survey of 400 pharma professionals (200 U.S.-based) in drug development or manufacturing. -
Case Study: Making Buildings Smarter
An integrated automation platform in high-performing infrastructure enhances building automation. -
Specifying Control Valves for Severe Service
The best severe service application solutions can be found with research, process knowledge and SME advice. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Systems Integration 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for November 2022. -
Gas Compressibility Factor and Control Valve Sizing
A valve-sizing veteran provides perspective on calculating a gas’s compressibility for control valve sizing. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Control Systems 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for September 2022. -
Deutsche Messe and DWV Accepting Applications for Second Annual German Hydrogen Award
The H2Eco Award is presented to national and international companies that contribute an outstanding commitment to a green hydrogen economy by technical innovation, economics and entrepreneurship. -
How Digital Transformation Can Attract, Empower and Retain Workers
This people-centered approach to digital transformation brings workers and managers into the age of Industry 5.0. -
Flexible Feeding for a Smart Production Line
Robotics and integrated feeding modules can optimize line feeding processes in manufacturing. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Systems Integration 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for November 2022. -
Mentoring: Paying It Forward Enriches You
Synergy is defined as two or more things functioning together to produce a superior result not independently obtainable. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
dotData Feature Factory Technology Adds Feature Discovery Capabilities to Azure Synapse Analytics
It empowers Azure Synapse Analytics users to discover deeper insights and enhance ML models. -
Seeq Achieves AWS Life Sciences Competency Status
The designation recognizes Seeq’s expertise in enabling faster insights and better business outcomes for life sciences customers, including Bristol Myers Squibb, with advanced analytics innovations. -
Rockwell Automation Partners with Fortinet to Secure Operational Technology Environments
Fortinet has joined the Rockwell Automation PartnerNetwork as a Gold Technology Partner. -
PICMG COM-HPC Committee Approves COM-HPC Mini Pinout
congatec is pleased to announce that the PICMG COM-HPC technical subcommittee has approved the pinout and footprint of the new credit-card-sized (95x60mm) high-performance Computer-on-Module specification COM-HPC Mini. -
AIaaS for Effective Change Management in Industry 4.0 Manufacturing
AI-as-a-Service solutions can work to dissolve barriers to digital transformation. -
Leveraging ISA/IEC 62443 is Easier Than You Think
Learn about the ISA/IEC 62443-3-3 OT security standard and how to easily implement it. -
Automation Overhaul Benefits Smaller Utilities
A utility in Texas installed a monitoring and control system rivaling those at much larger utilities to improve service. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Control Systems 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for September 2022. -
Summary of “QRS Detection Using Adaptive Filters: A Comparative Study”
The paper presents an improved QRS detection algorithm based on adaptive filtering principle. -
Is This the Year for Digital Transformation of Industry?
The year 2022 may well become known as the year of industrial transformation. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
How Smart Condition Monitoring Can Help Operations Teams Keep Up with Industry Changes
How will operations teams keep up with maintenance, quality and performance surprises? A smart condition monitoring approach can overcome such problems. -
Digi-Key Electronics Recognized as One of America’s Best Employers for Veterans
Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, announced that it has been named to the 2022 list of America’s Best Employers for Veterans by Forbes. -
OPC Foundation Showcases Industrial Digitalization Integrated Architecture at SPS 2022
The OPC Foundation continues to prove it is the strongest and broadest open multivendor standards ecosystem for building integrated digital manufacturing businesses. -
Rockwell Automation Fair Boasts Record Signups After Three-Year Hiatus
18,000 people signed up online, and a record 11,000 people showed up to the first in-person Rockwell Automation Fair in three years. -
Case Study: AI-Based Autonomous Control
AI-based autonomous control runs a semiconductor plant’s HVAC system. This feature originally appeared in the October 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
SS&C Releases Intelligent Automation Survey Results
More than half of the 290 respondents said their organizations were prioritizing intelligent automation investments over the next 12-24 months. -
Engineering Skills Needed by Industrial Automation Systems Integrator Firms
Global systems integrator market report identifies needs of system integration firms. -
Siemens Wins New Order for Grid Control and Smart Metering Infrastructure in Egypt
Siemens has been awarded a new contract to establish a distribution management system and advanced metering infrastructure for North Delta Electricity Distribution Company (NDEDC). -
CNC Technology Leader Opens Second Facility in China
CNC specialist NUM has opened a second branch in China, further consolidating its position within the country. -
Consumers Want More Transparency on How Businesses Handle Their Data, Cisco Survey Shows
Consumers are supportive of Artificial Intelligence (AI) but are concerned about how businesses use AI; 65% have lost trust in organizations due to their AI use. -
How to Secure Operational Technology Data with an All-in-One Computing Platform
As the scale of the OT data grows, with many businesses adopting a distributed edge computing approach, securing OT data and edge devices against cyberattacks is more important than ever. -
PICMG COM-HPC Mini Working Group Reaches Key Milestone in Record Time
PICMG, a leading consortium for the development of open embedded computing specifications, announces that the COM-HPC committee has finalized the pinout and dimension definitions for the COM-HPC Mini form factor in record time. -
Carbon Neutral Industrial Complex Planned for Japan’s Chiba Prefecture
Ten companies signed a memorandum of understanding for the project: Yokogawa Electric, Cosmo Oil, Denka, Iwatani, JFE Steel, JNC, KH Neochem, Maruzen Petrochemical, UBE Elastomer and Ube Material Industries. -
HPS Unveils New Power Quality Lab
Hammond Power Solutions Inc. (“HPS”) has announced the opening of their new HPS Power Quality Lab. -
Fluke Donates Tools to the Lee College Instrumentation Lab in Memory of Long-time Fluke Engineer Bob Greenberg
The donation of 75 tools honors “the Godfather of Clamp Meters.” -
Siemens Increases and Accelerates Sustainability Targets and Investments
Siemens has been a pioneer in sustainability for many years and is continuing to accelerate its commitments. -
Wibu-Systems and Phoenix Contact Integrate CodeMeter into the PLCnext Ecosystem
PLCnext is the industrial automation ecosystem combining hardware, engineering software and a digital marketplace created by Phoenix Contact, the German automation specialists. -
Emerson Chosen as Automation Partner for World’s Largest Hydrogen Refueling Station for Commercial Vehicles
The collaboration with KOHYGEN will help decarbonize transportation industry while expanding global hydrogen refueling infrastructure. -
Moxa Gateways Bridge Gap Between Ethernet/IP and Modbus Protocols
Modbus and EtherNet/IP are two of the most widespread protocols used in industrial automation, yet a chasm remains between them that prevents bi-directional communication, leading to inefficiencies when engineers try to extract information manually or write software to adapt legacy Modbus devices to Ethernet. -
PCE Instruments Acquires Munich-based Drive Test GmbH
PCE Instruments announced that it has acquired Drive Test GmbH from Munich, a company that develops and manufactures test equipment for clamping force measurement. -
New Ninth Edition Gas Detection Handbook Helps Protect People, Equipment and Plants in Hazardous Industries
Industrial process and safety engineers along with plant managers and others responsible for fixed gas detection sensors and systems will want to obtain their free copy of the new ninth edition of the MSA Gas Detection Handbook. -
What Process and Equipment Effects Need More Attention?
How can we better understand how process and equipment design and operating conditions affect automation system design, installation, and performance? -
ABB Provides Power Management System for BHP’s Jansen Potash Project in Canada
The digital, automated system will help to ensure energy efficient and safe operations at the Jansen Stage 1 Potash Project in Saskatchewan, Canada. -
Emerson Software Automates Purdue University’s DC-Powered Nanogrid House
Living lab’ provides blueprint for sustainable residential electrical systems that could reduce emissions by 55% and save homeowners up to 44% of annual energy costs. -
Industrial Ethernet Security Harmonization Group (IESHG) Publishes First Whitepaper
The major Standards Development Organizations OPC Foundation, PI, ODVA and FieldComm Group announce the release of the first whitepaper of their joint working group called Industrial Ethernet Security Harmonization Group. -
Global Geared Motors and Heavy-duty Gears Market Reached $12 Billion in 2021
Interact Analysis has recently released the 3rd edition of the Geared Motors and Industrial (Heavy-Duty) Gears report. -
City of Fort Worth Partners with Cisco to Promote Digital Inclusion in Underserved Neighborhoods
An estimated 60,000 Fort Worth residents lack home access to the Internet. This community Wi-Fi rollout provides free access to five underserved neighborhoods, home to an estimated 40,000 residents. -
Siemens’ Hour of Engineering to Spark Middle School Interest in STEM
A new STEM learning program for middle-school educators and students aims to inspire interest in engineering careers before high-school. -
Beckhoff USA Names Daymon Thompson Director of Product Management
Thompson will lead the skilled U.S. product management team and Advanced Applications Group, with a focus on increasing market awareness and adoption of New Automation Technology. -
Digi-Key Electronics Ranked #119 on Forbes’ 2022 List of America’s Largest Private Companies
Digi-Key Electronics announced that it has been ranked #119 on the 2022 list of America’s Largest Private Companies by Forbes. -
The Adoption of ISA/IEC 62443 as a Malaysian Standard
The authors share their experience of adopting ISA/IEC 62443 standards as part of Malaysian Standards. -
China Overtakes USA in Robot Density
China’s massive investment in industrial robotics has put the country in the top ranking of robot density, surpassing the United States for the first time. -
Protecting Hazardous Locations from Explosion
Understand the types of hazardous areas and variety of explosion protection methods to best protect industrial operations. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Control Systems 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for September 2022. -
Cisco Networking Academy Announces Next Phase Goal, Celebrates 25 Years
A new Cisco Networking Academy goal aims to provide digital and cybersecurity skills training to 25 million people over the next 10 years to position them for in-demand jobs. -
OPC Foundation Welcomes '.NET User Group' to Maintain the Open-source UA-.NET Standard Project
ABB, Microsoft and SAP have joined forces to extend and enhance the OPC Foundation’s open-source .NET offerings. -
IT-OT Convergence Has Always Been the Path Forward
Long before Industry 4.0 and cloud-connected architectures became possible, innovators championed PC-based technologies for industrial automation. -
Best Practices to Enhance Cybersecurity in Energy Storage Systems
In this article, we will share best practices in safeguarding ESS infrastructure for the renewable energy sector. -
Why New Product Introduction (NPI) is Important to PCBs
In the PCB manufacturing process, several work groups collaborate to improve the production yield. -
Qualifications to Address Skills Shortage: Siemens Launches Digitalization Academy
Siemens is launching an academy for continuing education that will focus on technical up- and reskilling. -
The OPC Foundation Releases the OPC UA Field eXchange Specifications
The release of the UAFX specifications heralds the dawn of a new generation of secure, open standard based Field Level communications. -
Trelleborg Hires Bogart and Spencer as Customer Success Advocates for Sealing Solutions
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has hired Lindsay Bogart and Dominique Spencer as Customer Success Advocates for its Customer Solution Center in Fresno, California. -
Exploring Local, Remote and Distributed I/O
Input/output (I/O) devices have advanced rapidly in recent years; the differentiators are blurring the lines that separated them. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Control Systems 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for September 2022. -
Open Standards, Global Initiatives Help Modernize Operations
Organizations are driving forward to provide roadmaps, models, and standards for manufacturing digitalization. This feature originally appeared in Bill Lydon's 7th Annual Industrial Automation & Control Trends Report. -
Case Study: Launching a Nationwide Equipment Network
ALTA Refrigeration achieves faster, easier product development and servicing with edge controllers and MQTT. This feature originally appeared in InTech Focus: Control Systems 2022, the InTech Focus ebook for September 2022. -
Eastern Controls Brings Water and Wastewater Industry Expertise to New Northeast Markets
Long-time Endress+Hauser representative partner is now the exclusive authorized sales and service provider for municipalities for the east Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware markets. -
Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increase 9% in Q3 2022, SEMI Reports
Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 9% from the second to the third quarter of 2022 and 7% year-over-year to US$28.75 billion. -
Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation Systems Business to Launch 'Automating the World' as Global Slogan
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation announced today it will launch “Automating the World” as the global slogan for its Factory Automation Systems business. -
DENSO Increases Efficiencies, Improves Morale with Fleet of MiR250 Autonomous Mobile Robots
Tier 1 automotive supplier reached fast ROI with Mobile Industrial Robot’s safe, flexible AMRs tasked with transporting materials around its 800,000 square foot powertrain component production facility in Athens, Tennessee. -
Digi-Key Electronics to Match Donations to KiCad Dec. 1-7, 2022
Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components and automation products in stock for immediate shipment, has announced that it will match donations made to KiCad from Dec. 1-7, 2022, up to $15,000. -
Digital Integrator Cohesive Group Acquires Vetasi, Leading Provider of IBM Maximo Managed Service
Bentley Systems has announced that its Cohesive Group digital integrator business has acquired Vetasi, a leading international consultancy specializing in enterprise asset management solutions, with a strong focus on IBM Maximo. -
Feeding the Digital Twin: The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance Integrates ECLASS as New Standard
Alliance members and end customers advance their Industry 4.0 initiatives with ECLASS. -
Blickfeld Chooses Fabrinet as Production Partner
Blickfeld relies on leading manufacturing service provider for series production of the world's first smart LiDAR, the Qb2, to meet growing global demand. -
RapidBox Secures US$4.5 Million in Series A Funding
RapidBox, a fast-growing, young, direct-to-consumer venture that is active in footwear, sports and casual fashion categories, today announced that it has secured US$4.5 million in a Series A funding round. -
FAULHABER Motors and Systems Help Map the Stars, Galaxies and Black Holes in the Universe
Over the next five years, SDSS V plans to observe four million stars and 300,000 black holes, analyze spectra and material composition, reconstruct cosmic development histories and verify physical models of the birth of the galaxy. -
Fail Safe Over EtherCAT: Advantages in Practice
With FSoE, EtherCAT can ensure functional safety in robotics. Nikolai Ensslen, CEO of Synapticon, and Peter Brinkmann, CEO of Brinkmann Electronic, explain what is important in practice. -
Yokogawa to Provide Integrated Control System for Australian Green Hydrogen Project
Yokogawa Australia has been selected by Technip Energies to provide the integrated control system for the initial phase (“phase 0”) of the YURI Green Hydrogen Project. -
Micropsi Industries’ AI Software MIRAI Now Compatible with FANUC Robots
Compatibility enables FANUC customers to add valuable hand-eye coordination to their robots, including the CRX series. -
Comau Delivers Faster Time-to-Market and Enhanced Flexibility for the New Alfa Romeo Tonale
The quality guaranteed by Comau’s processes and production equipment fully addresses the stringent requirements of a premium brand like Alfa Romeo. -
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS Powers Intralogistics Systems with Reliable, High-Efficiency Solutions
NORD’s modular system of gear units, motors and variable frequency drives work in unison to transport items quickly and safely across all intralogistics and warehouse systems. -
Miracom Announces Software Retrofitting Services for Newspaper Production Equipment
Utilizing its NewsWorx software products, company assists newspaper publishers in updating unsupported packaging machines and optimizing operations. -
Proposed Robotics Standard to Cover Mobile Manipulator Performance
ASTM International’s robotics, automation and autonomous systems committee (F45) is developing a standard on mobile manipulator performance for static/indexed tasks. -
VMA Announces New Leadership
The VMA membership elected the 2022-2023 Board of Directors, following the announcement of the slate of candidates at its Annual Meeting, which took place in September. -
WISER Systems, Inc. Issued Five New Patents in 12 Months
The Raleigh, N.C., based company now has a total of 19 patents in its intellectual property portfolio. -
Unlock Ultimate Control for Manufacturing with InterSystems and M&M Software
The strategic partnership between the two companies enables customized implementation of SmartData Fabric concepts for data-driven production. -
Siemens and Eplan Enter Strategic Partnership
Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Eplan have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in the area of software solutions for the industry and infrastructure market segments. -
Comau Selected To Support Foton Daimler’s Localized High-End 'Actros' Truck Production
Comau has built a state-of-the-art welding solution to produce the customer’s first heavy-duty truck in China. -
5 Benefits of Robotic Abrasive Blasting
Robotic abrasive blasting comes with several benefits for innovative manufacturing. -
ISA/IEC 62443 Referenced in CISA’s Cross-Sector CPGs
These CPGs extensively reference ISA/IEC 62443-2-1 and ISA/IEC 62443-3-3 in almost every category. -
How Remote Telemetry Units Can Help with Energy Monitoring
Smaller remote telemetry systems are vital for monitoring lower voltage renewable energy sources. -
Transformative Technologies Move Automation Forward
System-wide Internet protocol communications, 5G wireless, OPC standards, and more are transforming industrial systems. This feature originally appeared in Bill Lydon's 7th Annual Industrial Automation & Control Trends Report. -
Control Station Expands PlantESP Delivery Options Through AWS Partnership
Control Station announced advancement of its cloud strategy with the company’s enrollment in the Amazon Web Services Partner Network. -
The Implementation of Robotics within British Manufacturing
Automation innovations are becoming a popular key topic within multiple industries in Great Britain, including manufacturing with robotics emerging as the solution. -
Next-Generation Biotechnology Manufacturing: Genentech Small-Batch Biologics
Bill Lydon discusses the new Genentech Clinical Supply Center with Genentech’s Benedicte Lebreton, VP, head of Technical Development for Biologics US. -
Siemens Welcomes OverIT to Its Grid Software Ecosystem of Partners
Complementary product partners are part of the Siemens Xcelerator strategy to create an ecosystem of partners. -
Black Friday is Here! See What ISA Has in Store
ISA's 2022 Black Friday week sale starts 21 November and ends through 28 November. -
EUnited Robotics to Join Europe's Largest Industry Association VDMA
EUnited Robotics and VDMA Robotics + Automation merge to create one strong platform for the European robotics industry. -
Bentley Systems Announces Winners of the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure
Winners were announced at the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure Celebrations in London. -
Common Types of Pneumatic Valves
The primary function of a pneumatic valve, also known as a directional control valve, is to switch airflow. -
Okuma America Corporation Recognized as a Top Workplace in 2022
Okuma America Corporation is honored to be recognized as a 2022 Top Workplace within the Charlotte-metro area of North Carolina. -
ABB and Perenti to Explore Solutions to Help Mining Customers Decarbonize Operations
A team of experts from both companies will establish recommendations and strategies for net zero emissions mining. -
Ford Motor Company Selects Rockwell Automation to Advance Its Electric Vehicle Program
The collaboration will enable on-time successful launches to meet increased customer demand. -
Essential HMI/SCADA Software: Increased Connection
Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) software provide necessary visibility into manufacturing operations. This feature originally appeared in Bill Lydon's 7th Annual Industrial Automation & Control Trends Report. -
OT & IoT Cybersecurity: Marriage of Digital Factories & Cybersecurity
Monitoring smart systems and managing risk become more essential as connected systems proliferate. -
KUKA to Educate on Robotic Automation at ACTE 2022 in Las Vegas
KUKA Robotics will bring its leading educational and software simulation technologies to the Association for Career & Technical Education CareerTech VISION 2022 conference at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 30 through Dec. 3. -
AppViewX Announces Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Ranking for 2022
AppViewX, the leader in Machine Identity Management (MIM) and Application Infrastructure Security, announced ranking amongst fastest growing enterprise security companies in Deloitte Technology Fast 500. -
Cybersecurity Leaders Gather at KuppingerCole's Cybersecurity Leadership Summit
The world’s top cybersecurity leaders gathered in Berlin at KuppingerCole’s Cybersecurity Leadership Summit to discuss trends and shape the future of the industry. -
New Board of Directors Member at the EtherCAT Technology Group
The new board was elected without dissenting votes: Dr. Gerhard Grunwald. -
Microsoft Joins Charter of Trust for Greater Cybersecurity Collaboration
Microsoft has joined the Charter of Trust (CoT) cybersecurity initiative as of Nov. 10, 2022. -
Manufacturing Technology Orders Up 13% in September Despite Anticipated Economic Slowdown Ahead
New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $519.3 million in September 2022, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology. -
Essential Recovery: Restoring an HMI
Human-machine interfaces (HMIs) should not be taken for granted. Have a good plan to quickly restore operation setup - just in case. This feature originally appeared in Bill Lydon's 7th Annual Industrial Automation & Control Trends Report. -
Is the U.S. Gearing Up for the Brave New, More Efficient World of Autonomous Vehicles?
Despite the wide-reaching impact autonomous vehicles (AVs) can have on society, the environment and the economy, the sector is still very much in its infancy. But recent legislative movements could fast track the AV market into maturation. -
Essential OT: Monitoring and Detection Is a Necessity
Safeguarding the operational technology (OT) environment has never been more important; its importance will only increase. This feature originally appeared in Bill Lydon's 7th Annual Industrial Automation & Control Trends Report. -
Machine Vision 'Made in Germany' to Grow by 8% in 2022
Machine vision in Germany is expected to achieve a turnover of 3.3 billion euros in 2022, which corresponds to an increase of 8% compared to the previous year.






































































































































































































