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The motion plastics specialist igus is expanding through investments in its Low-Cost Automation and has now acquired the majority shares in Commonplace Robotics based in Bissendorf near Osnabrück.

An independent evaluation and review confirms the thermal sensing technology Air/Gas Flow Meters and Flow/Level/Temperature Switches manufactured by Fluid Components International meet the new requirements of the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) and the Emirates Quality Mark.

With a zero trust, mesh overlay approach, the partnership ensures missioncritical operations can run reliably and keep pace with shifting compliance requirements.

Tom Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), explores the key aspects of network communications for future-orientated manufacturing facilities.

Nitrex Metal will be featured in “American Dream," a series airing on Bloomberg and Amazon Prime that showcases entrepreneurial stories of those who founded and built incredible companies.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components, promotes Hector Hernandez to human resources director, Marketing Americas.

Experience measurement technology, solutions for digitalization and services for the process industry at the SPS 2022.

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today that Hymer, a global leader in recreational vehicles, has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software and services to develop VisionVenture, a convention smashing recreational vehicle using the comprehensive digital twin.

ABB is the only company to offer a complete portfolio of machine automation, robotics and mobile autonomous robot solutions.

Bread Financial has committed funds worth $25,000 to The Nature Conservancy (TNC), a global environmental organisation dedicated to tackling climate change, and conserving land and water and water bodies.

Technologies powering industry 4.0 seem limitless, with exceptional results already showing in higher customer satisfaction and a stronger bottom line.

ARC’s report on Product Lifecycle Management finds that healthy growth is expected across multiple geographies and industries, and enhanced PLM solution sets are solving complex product needs and digital transformation challenges.

At HANNOVER MESSE, leading companies from the mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, energy and software and IT sectors demonstrate an industrial ecosystem that enables changes in the way we manufacture, collaborate and do business.

New research from Interact Analysis points to a slow year for global manufacturing output, with growth of 3.9% expected in 2022 as a result of an unprecedentedly wide range of pressures on the economy, including inflation and the war in Ukraine.

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Rivelin Robotics is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at Formnext in Frankfurt Nov. 15-18, 2022 at Stand B41 in Hall 12.

Global fab equipment spending for front-end facilities is expected to increase approximately 9% year-over-year (YOY) to a new all-time high of US$99 billion in 2022, SEMI announced today in its latest quarterly World Fab Forecast report.

ABB Ability Cyber Security Workplace consolidates security tools into a single-view digital platform, streamlining the display of complex information and reducing exposure to risk.

After successfully leading Beckhoff’s Midwest region team, Schieffer will promote further growth, alignment and effectiveness across the entire U.S. sales organization.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announced today that it has been selected by Shell Plc to be the main automation contractor (MAC) for the construction of its Holland Hydrogen I plant in the Dutch port of Rotterdam.

North America’s largest machine vision and imaging show returns to Boston Oct. 11-13.

The new educational program will focus on robot safety awareness in addition to a rich data experience geared towards closing the skills gap in advanced manufacturing.

The global leader in design-for-test (DFT) technology paves the way for mainstream adoption of 3D ICs.

How Shell conducts cyber PHA assessments based on ISA-TR84.00.09.

For a company willing to start digital transformation, it is paramount to assess readiness and maturity.

The US Department of Homeland Security is taking applications for a $1 billion cybersecurity grant program for state, local and territorial (SLT) governments.

After two years of deceleration, the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Systems market has rebounded.

Fuzzy Logic's Repplix software module allows a robotic system to learn trajectories in a single gesture and without any specific training.

Shop floor management, supply chain processes, and back-office operations can benefit from business process automation.

Precision manufacturers can now monitor collaborative robots from Universal Robots in real-time to drive automation that improves performance and reliability.

The merit-based awards recognize U.S. college students for excellence in study, service and innovation.

The North American debut of the modular robot from Beckhoff, plus advances in cabinetless machine design and intelligent mechatronics, will provide a blueprint for adaptive automation in packaging.

After more than two years of effort at FRABA’s R&D center in Aachen (Germany), a research team has demonstrated a prototype of a wireless sensor powered by Wiegand technology that could participate in an "Internet of Things" (IoT) network.

ARC Advisory Group’s new research on the Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) market indicates that one of the key factors propelling the market is rising demand from the government sector at all levels.

Renaud Charvet, CEO of cloud phone system software provider Ringover, explains how revenue intelligence can elevate every business function.

IKERLAN, a Spain-based knowledge transfer technology center, has signed an agreement with the ISASecure program to conduct ISASecure certification assessments of off-the-shelf industrial automation and control (IAC) devices.

Digi-Key Electronics is proud to announce that Stacy Hartmann, director of global customer support for Digi-Key, was named one of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2022 Women in Supply Chain.

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $291.9 million in July 2022, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

SIXAI and Musashi Seimitsu drive the frontier of robotics with plans for the worldwide deployment of MAESTRO, an AI-enabled autonomous mobile robot management platform.

Integrated manufacturing business systems are executing and processing real-time transactions, allowing companies to thrive in the Internet era and meet the needs of customers and the modern supply chain.

ASTM International’s committee on robotics, automation and autonomous systems (F45) has formed a new subcommittee on grasping and manipulation.

The group’s mission is smart-building education, especially regarding the benefits of PoE over traditional high-voltage electrical infrastructure for industrial and commercial facilities.

New methods brought on by the Fourth Industrial Revolution have either hypercharged previous QC/QA methods or brought on completely new ones.

The industrial robotics market in China achieved strong growth with a new record of 243,300 installations in 2021–a rise of 44% compared to the previous year. These preliminary data have been published by the International Federation of Robotics.

Design and Innovation Studio opened to educate and inspire the next generation of STEM leaders through interactive learning.

The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on Nov. 15.

The ongoing pandemic has created a reevaluation for cybersecurity programs and planning in many organizations.

Verizon has brought 5G Ultra Wideband service to Innovation Hub at University of South Carolina housed in the McNair Center.

The 2022 VMA/VRC Annual Meeting welcomed VMA and VRC members for three days of networking and programming that tackled today’s issues and networking opportunities designed to create meaningful partnerships.

With a wealth of sales, application engineering and motion control experience, Moralez will lead business development activities in the southern U.S.

Throughout 2022, Digi-Key Electronics has experienced accelerated growth in the automation and control market as bookings and shipments of automation and control products reached new heights.

To provide access to the most up to date CO2e emission data for materials and energies, Siemens Digital Industries Software has announced its collaboration with sustamize GmbH, a leading ClimateTech company providing professional technology, data and software solutions enabling companies to measure, optimize and manage CO2 emissions.

Baumüller is participating in EuroBLECH 2022 and is presenting itself as a complete partner for every phase of the life cycle.

Using simulation to optimize production, reduce downtime risks and deliver the highest efficiency possible in industrial settings is a crucial aspect of Industry 4.0’s focus on data-driven operations.

Any supply chain player needs to have streamlined processes to keep up with everything.

KUKA Robotics will spotlight end-to-end automation solutions and applications expertise for the casting and foundry industry in booth #929.

SCCAP, SpaceTEC and Festo Didactic kicked off the live SCCAP/FESTO Mechatronics Competition at the IMTS Student Summit in Chicago Monday that ran through Thursday, Sept. 15.

The partnership will focus on green hydrogen projects at Shell and its customers.

Endress+Hauser once again scored 76 out of a possible 100 points in the EcoVadis sustainability audit. The Group was thus able to maintain its top position from last year and continues to rank among the top percent of comparable companies.

A range of CC-Link IE TSN certified industrial automation devices from Mitsubishi Electric will be put through their paces at the latest Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) Plugfest.

AI is a particularly game-changing technology that can also be especially intimidating due to its complexity and the lack of visibility into how it makes decisions. Often the first challenge when adopting AI for building automation is to answer a fundamental question: where does it go? Oracle's Francisco Ruiz and JCI's Sastry Malladi discuss.

Yokogawa Corporation of America has been selected by Grön Fuels, LLC, as the preferred supplier of automation technology, equipment and services for North America’s largest renewable fuels production facility to be constructed at the Port of Greater Baton Rouge in Louisiana.

The survey results reveal expectations about the two sectors and possibilities for the future of Gen Z workforce.

Blaize today announced a strategic partnership with Accton, a premier provider of networking and communications solutions, to bring edge AI computing to the AI inspection market.

RoboBoston, one of the largest celebrations of robots and robotics of its kind, takes place in the innovative Boston Seaport neighborhood on Friday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022.

Nikon Corporation (Nikon) has announced an investment in Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies Global, Inc.

Bosch Rexroth, one of the world’s leading suppliers of drive and control technologies, will expand its presence in North America. A new plant is being built in Queretaro, Mexico.

In Wunsiedel, Upper Franconia, one of Germany’s largest green hydrogen generation plants has been planned digitally and commissioned by Siemens, demonstrating the key role hydrogen can play in Germany’s energy future.

The Association for Advancing Automation will host a one-day powerhouse briefing on data strategy, advances in AI robotics and machine vision, AI-powered optimization and prediction and more.

This new demonstration showcases the company’s motion automation innovations in battery and electric vehicle assembly.

New research from Interact Analysis on the market for smart conveyance technology, shows that its longer-term outlook is much more positive than manufacturing and machinery production growth overall.

Robospot: The Responsible Robotics Knowledge Hub is a platform created within the Robotics4EU project, free and open to anyone.

Martin Thunman, co-founder and CEO of hybrid integration expert Crosser, explores why and how organizations should implement a hybrid IT strategy.

According to a recent SAP Insights study, 90% of manufacturing leaders see a positive relationship between their performance and their organization’s transformation, pointing to an evolving trend–manufacturers recognize the need for innovation in order to sustain the long-term health of their business.

The new private company will focus on accelerating 3D printing innovation and global adoption of desktop 3D printing solutions.

Answer ISAConnect's global call for volunteers and take the next step in your automation career.

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has selected Siemens as “Official Sustainability PLM Software Supplier."

Litmus announced it has closed $30M in Series B funding to cap a period of exceptional growth in adoption of its Industrial IoT Edge platform.

The website supports Asia-Pacific customers with region-specific product info, videos, white papers, news and technical support.

The integration empowers Siemens customers to visualize, simulate and validate robot task plans from directly within the process simulate environment.

Adherence to optimal data best practices can be the difference between successful AI deployment and a failed project. Here are some guidelines to ensure success.

The best way to protect your business from cybercrime is to create a cybersecurity mitigation plan.

Manufacturing is back, and Chicago will be the epicenter, as an estimated 90,000 people will attend IMTS–The International Manufacturing Technology Show, which runs from Sept. 12-17 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.

The skull of a woodpecker has long been thought to serve as a shock absorber that minimizes the harmful deceleration on its brain while pecking hard woods. Researchers at the University of Antwerp, Belgium recently used a Mikrotron EoSens TS3 camera to challenge this hypothesis.

Digi-Key Electronics has opened its highly-anticipated annual Back2School Prize Draw sweepstakes, which gives college students an opportunity to win prizes that empower them to use real-world engineering tools and resources.

The conference and trade show will run Sept. 27-29 in Columbus, Ohio.

The executive leadership team at Okuma America Corporation is pleased to announce the release of a next-generation energy management and optimization technology designed exclusively for Okuma CNC (computer numeric control) machine tools.

Whilst historically cobots have not been as popular as industrial robots, in recent years, several drivers have been proposed to accelerate the adoption of cobots, including industry 5.0, smart factory proposals by large automotive manufacturers and increasing demand for production reshoring.

Supported by wireless communication including 5G, cloud and edge computing bring IT expertise to the smart factory.

A new video released by Ultimation Industries LLC explains how Power and Free conveyors work to provide material handling versatility and accuracy in demanding industrial environments.

Global semiconductor equipment billings rose 7% from the first to the second quarter of 2022 and 6% year-over-year to US$26.43 billion.

Bentley Systems has announced that Michael Campbell has been appointed chief product officer and will lead more than 1,500 colleagues in the company’s product advancement group.

After a four-year break, the world's leading trade fair for production technology will be opening its doors again in Germany in 2023.

Industrial robot distributor TM Robotics will exhibit at the Assembly Show 2022, held on Oct. 25-27, 2022, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) today has announced the release of its new Digital Transformation Training Series.

Bosch Rexroth will showcase its innovative MP1000R AMR, developed in collaboration with Geek+, at the AMR and Logistics Week 2022 on Oct. 10-14, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.

EU Automation's Claudia Jarett examines why semiconductors are becoming obsolete faster than in the past and how to cope.

According to a new report, the industrial sensor market is expected to grow from $17.22 billion in 2021 to $18.75 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.87%.

OTORIO, a provider of next-generation OT cyber and digital risk management solutions, highlights the current state of OT security in its 2022 OT Cybersecurity Survey Report, with 98% of respondents reporting an increase in cyber risks over the past three years.

AGILOX is the leading provider of Autonomous Mobile Robot forklift solutions.To keep up with the increased demand, its US based subsidiary has opened a new Client Experience Center and expanded its fulfilment operations.

Synapse Wireless, Inc., an Internet of Things (IoT) company, and a member of the McWane family of companies, will exhibit their SimplySnap Facility Performance Optimization solutions at two upcoming tradeshows.

The new CNC generation from Siemens, which was introduced to the market in 2019, is also coming up with innovations in software and hardware this year.

Visit Booth 134102 to get a unique look at advanced machining and automation capabilities through interactive demos.

The International Mobility Conference (SIIMC 2022) brings together the mobility ecosystem live with virtual and physical events.

The 2022 Digital Transformation Conference will be live and in-person in addition to providing a virtual conference experience.

This year’s Eplan Forum for Automated Engineering (EFIA) will be a hybrid event Sept. 28-29 offering presentations, hands-on demonstrations and opportunities to network.

Industrial Networking Solutions and MSI TEC will be expanding their HMS Networks offering by including Procentec products in their distribution on Sept. 9.

Ransomware has evolved into a fully-fledged industry, with competing groups that continually introduce new capabilities and techniques.

Here we continue our series with some modeling and control mistakes.

The 2022 TSN/A Conference will provide a forum to showcase practical, real-world implementations of Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN), which is now acknowledged as the key enabler for the e-F@ctories of the future.

The transaction represents Convergix’s third acquisition in its plan to build a market-leading automation solutions provider targeting a $500 billion+ global market.

The ISASecure program is announcing the new ISASecure certification offering for industrial internet of things (IIoT) components based on the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards.

Advanced controls, material transport and mechatronics demos are among the booth highlights, showcasing the company’s complete, open and scalable automation solutions to accelerate production ramp up and shorten time to market.

Digi-Key Electronics announced that it has secured a distribution agreement in North America with Schneider Electric, one of the largest suppliers of electrical and automation and control products in the world.

Motion controls such as servo motors are used in all industries where precise, controlled movements are required. When we consider specific applications and industries, it becomes clear that the market has strengths in certain sectors and that it is always evolving.

A private 5G network supporting both mmWave and C-band spectrum will be built-up, accompanied by live industrial applications.

Intelligent automation is gaining rapid momentum in global industries to promote efficiency.

Mining workers often face unique electrical hazards compared to most industries which require a unique approach to electrical safety. These challenges make the mining industry one of the most dangerous to perform routine electrical maintenance tasks due to the extremely harsh conditions that personnel operate within.

Marcin Grzeszek, manager of Industry Segment Recycling at conveyor belt manufacturer Habasit, discusses innovations in conveyor belts to support recycling targets.

With vast engineering, business development and industry experience, Jafari will play a key role on the fast-growing product management team.

Guillaume Mbow became the new sales and country manager for HIMA France. In his role, he will further expand partnerships with customers from the process and railway technology industries in France and parts of West Africa.

WEG announced its acquisition of Gefran’s motion control business. Then ABB announced its acquisition of Siemens’ NEMA motor business. In this insight, we’ll unpack both of these acquisitions and explain their implications on the broader motor and drives markets.

Dinkle will showcase a wide variety of terminal blocks, connectors, remote I/O, crimping tools, thermal printers and associated connectivity solution products.

This cooperation draws on Siemens’ portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware, software and digital services–the open digital business platform Siemens Xcelerator.

The mining company is championing intelligent data analytics, aggregating in real time from 25 systems to maximize productivity and sustainability.

Integrated control software and solutions for Taiyuan Heavy Industry wind turbines to provide reliable, clean energy for 35 million people.

This acquisition expands the innovative computing solutions from the Edge to the Core to the Cloud.

Wibu-Systems has been chosen by the Swedish company Image Systems to supply its IP protection and license management solution for their new TEMA platform.

Results shows businesses want new energy sources, but more investment in digitalization is required to make it happen.

Rather than following the standardized guidance of an operating manual, predictive maintenance can enable an approach customized to real-world usage.

The global manufacturing execution system market is expected to grow from $11.85 billion in 2021 to $13.18 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $20.3 billion in 2026—a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.23%.

Cincoze is applying for UL certification for more products to further ensure they meet strict safety standards.

ARC has long been advocating for improved cybersecurity in the world of building automation, and the industry took a major step toward this goal with the signing of a frame agreement between building automation major Johnson Controls and OT cybersecurity provider Nozomi Networks.

Association for Advancing Automation latest stats show the most robots sold in any quarter; automotive industry returns to historic norms, while food & consumer goods continues interest in automation to handle e-commerce logistics boom.

For many industries, IT/OT convergence is the path forward to enhancing resilience. To ensure a successful convergence, it’s essential to develop a reliable and secure network infrastructure.

A-LIGN Disrupts the Cybersecurity Compliance Industry with new features and an optimized audit process. A-SCEND, the intuitive cybersecurity compliance automation software, provides a single-provider seamless approach from readiness to report.

A growing field called automated machine learning, or autoML, aims to eliminate the guesswork. The idea is to have algorithms take over the decisions that researchers currently have to make when designing models.

This training is well-suited for engineers, technicians, business leaders, and managers engaged in industrial automation and its related fields.

Digi-Key Electronics will partner with STMicroelectronics to host a webinar on Arm Education offerings on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 11 a.m. CDT titled “Getting Started with Arm Education Online Courses on edX.”

MaVis Imaging will represent BitFlow frame grabbers in Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

Distributor excels in the "High Service Distribution" category–repeating its success to retain the award won the previous year.

Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the world’s largest selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, was named to the fourth-annual prestigious list of America’s Best-in-State Employers 2022 by Forbes.

Claudia Jarrett, US country manager at EU Automation, the global supplier of quality automation components, examines how the latest digital technologies can help reduce stress in industrial workplaces.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it has completed installation of an IoT system for the Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC that utilizes mobile communications to perform integrated remote performance management at geothermal power stations.

Combined technological offerings will include Hydrogen Optimized’s RuggedCell high-power water electrolyzers and ABB’s high-power rectifiers.

The cooperation will harmonize OPC UA-based field instruments and accelerate development and adoption in automation.

Digi-Key Electronics announced that it now offers a selection of Soracom products, including removable IoT SIM cards, USB dongles and IoT cloud integration and protocol conversion services.

Canvass AI announced that it has joined the World Economic Forum’s Global Innovators Community to help accelerate the world’s industrial use of artificial intelligence and address the industry’s role in global economic, productivity and sustainability initiatives.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), global equipment suppliers, and other stakeholders announced the establishment of the Electric Energy OT Security Profile working group hosted by the ISA99 standards committee. This piece originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

Nigel Smith, CEO of industrial robot specialist TM Robotics, explains why a combination of 2D and 3D vision systems and artificial intelligence (AI) are among the latest technologies set to usher in a new phase of robotics.

KYZEN, the global leader in innovative environmentally friendly cleaning chemistries, will exhibit at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) taking place Sept. 12-17, 2022 at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL.

ISA offers a great tool to connect with the automation community and grow your professional network.

Don't rush to hire cybersecurity resources, better train your automation engineers on ISA/IEC 62443.

Pepperl+Fuchs rail field Switches are the first Ethernet-APL products to achieve registration.

The collaboration promises to simplify integration of OT and IT systems by optimizing process automation end users’ management of data from field devices.

The Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division recognizes that industrial automation and control systems are vital for Industrial Internet of Things. This piece originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

The result is a completely available 10Mbit technology for a new two-wire, Intrinsically Safe Physical Layer called Ethernet-APL.

Today, sustainability has become one of the fundamental tenets of a successful business model for many companies ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.

Dematic announced a strategic partnership with warehouse robotics provider, Dexterity, to offer full-task robotics as part of Dematic intelligent automation solutions.

Significant transformational change requires system analysis to integrate IT, OT, automation and controls to achieve efficient and responsive synchronized production. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

Manufacturing and technology experts gather at annual event, showcasing new innovations in automation, immersive learning opportunities and much more!

Rockwell Automation, Inc., the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, is working with The Royal Mint to design, build and commission a facility to safely recover valuable metals from electronic products.

High-speed data cards leverage Verizon’s network to enable high-performance industrial and consumer applications including enterprise routers, industrial gateways, public safety, private networks and mobile computing

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components, welcomes four new employees.

Maintaining and managing a secure facility is important to safeguard manufacturing assets. Access control, which gives authorized personnel access to different resources in the plant and prevents unauthorized access, is one of the basic security measures you need to undertake.

Let’s take a deeper look to understand how automation can benefit manufacturers in today’s cyber threat environment.

Conformal coating and fluid dispensing customers will benefit from SmartTec Nordic’s years of experience in the region’s electronics manufacturing industry.

Today, the drive to increase stakeholder value focuses on three major areas: Environment, Social, and Governance, or ESG.

Siemens Xcelerator includes selected portfolio of IoT-enabled hardware, software and digital offerings as well as a marketplace.

Digi-Key Electronics has announced that the XPLR-IoT-1 explorer kit from u-blox, a global technology leader in positioning and wireless communication, is now available for purchase globally, exclusively from Digi-Key.

Seven steps for getting the most out of legacy equipment.

AR and VR use similar technology, but their industrial use cases are completely different. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

As the foundation of the digital economy, data center infrastructure (DCI) requires constant infrastructural expansions and upgrades to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

Vanderlande has selected Kollmorgen NDC Solutions as a technology and service partner for their automated guided vehicle (AGV) applications.

What follows is a review of five major trends in the robotics and automation sector, along with how they are impacting industries.

The more important digital factories become, the more important OT and IoT cybersecurity becomes; the two are married. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

The 2.2 million square foot facility makes Digi-Key one of the 10 largest warehouses in North America.

MassRobotics, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric Automation, MITRE and Novanta are calling on startups in the healthcare robotics space to apply to the second Healthcare Robotics Startup Catalyst program.

The company's smart robotic solutions help manufacturers increase capacity and save costs by automating complex surface finishing and treatment applications in high-mix, high-variability production environments.

Siemens Xcelerator and the entire Siemens portfolio support sustainability management along the production chain.

While we come to accept the reality that time may not heal all economic wounds onset by the pandemic, we can focus on ways to turn these challenges into opportunities.

ATS Global and ABB have committed to explore collaboration opportunities globally with the main focus on European and Asian markets.

Dematic recently revealed a reimagined Dematic.com, featuring improved search function, user experience and navigation structure.

The award recognizes the world-class carbide manufacturing facility’s operational excellence, customer focus and ongoing employee engagement.

When the expected volume and product life cycle make automated transfer attractive–or even necessary–for an assembly operation, the work of choosing the right conveyor system begins.

Smart manufacturing promises improved performance through the digital transformation of manual and mechanical systems, and the further integration of automated systems with business systems and advanced technologies. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

Computers used in IIoT- enabled systems must be treated as critical equipment that require a higher level of maintenance strategy than non-critical devices.

For a company willing to start digital transformation, it is paramount to assess readiness and maturity. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

Canvass Analytics Inc. ("Canvass AI"), a leader in industrial AI software, today announced the appointment of Kevin Smith as its Chief Commercial Officer.

CGTech will attend the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2022 from Sept. 12-17 at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois at booth #133340.

Phoenix Contact’s COMBICON product portfolio is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

In smart factories, manufacturers must protect their intellectual property from those who would compromise and misuse it.

In addition to many layers of software cybersecurity, protect data centers with layers of physical security systems.

A 2021 report from IoT Analytics estimated that the 6.9-billion-dollar predictive maintenance market will reach $28.2 billion by 2026. Distrelec has analyzed where some of the top predictive maintenance companies are in the world and how much support they are getting from investors.

Cosen Saws has been chosen to showcase a variety of band saws for every application at IMTS 2022.

Digi-Key Electronics will host a webinar in collaboration with NI on Thursday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. CDT titled “Using Python to Automate NI DAQ Hardware.”

IIoT platforms integrate IT functions with OT functions and transform factory floor operations. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.

While the narrative that automation is replacing humans makes a compelling dystopian film, the reality, as usual, is a lot more complicated. And for the labor force, the news is mostly good.

Intelligent device management is a set of tools that are installed on PCNs or on a plant’s business network and collects smart diagnostics info.

A private 5G network in particular is a critical enabler of IIoT technologies; it promises reliable, low latency connectivity with better performance, privacy, and levels of security. This feature originally appeared in InTech magazine's August issue, a special edition from ISA's Smart Manufacturing and IIoT Division.