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The International Society of Automation celebrated the first-ever International Automation Professionals Day on April 28. The digital event engaged automation professionals from all around the globe to recognize their efforts in the vastly growing automation industry.

Faulhaber has integrated subsidiary PDT Präzisionsdrehteile GmbH from Nürtingen and thereby welcomed 34 new specialists to the Schönaich location.

Stratajam has been awarded a National Science Foundation Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer grant for $256,000.00 to conduct research and development work on Real-Time Mineral Data Collection and Identification Module.

Asset Guardian Solutions Limited has achieved the ISO/IEC 27001 standard for Information Security Management, a framework that will allow AGSL to take a holistic approach to secure the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the company’s information assets.

Industrial Shields has presented its open source solutions for industry 4.0, robotics and automation, during the latest edition of the IOT Solutions World Congress, held May 10-12 in Barcelona.

Seeq Corporation launched Conneqt, the company's expanded global industry conference designed for manufacturing leaders to explore the latest innovations in advanced industrial analytics.

Wibu-Systems is returning in person to Hannover Messe from May 30 - June 2 for a busy and exciting four days of networking, discovery of new technologies, and introduction of Wibu-Systems’ own innovations to an enthusiastic audience.

Learn how underlying application information analysis can provide critical communications data to protect your network. This feature originally appeared in Automation 2022: Cybersecurity & Connectivity Volume 2.

How to implement Industry 4.0 and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications and transform smart factories using digital transformation becomes key to the survival of companies amid the current turbulent climate.

The ability to offload production logistics, overcome challenges in the worldwide supply chain and ease of maintenance over in-house design are among key factors that will drive the System on Module (SoM) market for the next five years.

Voxel uses AI to enable security cameras to automatically identify potential workplace hazards and operational inefficiencies, allowing on-site personnel to address concerns in real-time.

Swiss YC-backed startup Lightly has secured funding round led by Wingman Ventures to solve data challenges in machine learning as it plans to launch in Silicon Valley.

Endress+Hauser Canada has erected one of the country’s “greenest” commercial buildings for 20 million euros.

Advanced robotic technology meets the demand for sustainability and personalization in the automotive industry.

Dassault Systèmes announced that Comez International is using Dassault Systèmes’ digital planning and scheduling solutions to improve its production efficiency and its competitiveness.

As new security risks emerge and technologies improve, more sophisticated electronic security measures become necessary. This feature originally appeared in Automation 2022: Cybersecurity & Connectivity Volume 2.

Viking Masek Packaging Technologies, a leading manufacturer of automated packaging systems, was named a 2022 Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for the second year in a row.

Industry-leading, cloud-based RobOps platform launches advanced capabilities providing data management and real-time operation for the new KIRA B 50 autonomous floor scrubber.

Because unscheduled downtime is far more costly than planned downtime, it’s important that manufacturers have real-time information about their equipment and processes to avoid unexpected faults and failures. Here Johan Jonzon, CMO and co-founder of edge analytics platform developer Crosser, explains how edge analytics provides instantaneous data to prevent unscheduled downtime.

Mistakes often offer the greatest learning experiences. Mentor program participants share what they have seen in this four-part series.

Increased connectivity creates increased risks.

The first quarter of 2022 had orders totaling $1.47 billion, 26.5% higher than the first quarter of 2021 and the highest Q1 of any year since 1998. The first quarter of 2022 has been extremely impressive for manufacturing technology orders.

A new element to North America’s largest automation tradeshow and conference enables more to benefit from the latest innovations and best practices in robotics, machine vision, artificial intelligence (AI), motion control and smart automation.

Machine learning and natural language processing outdo manual database research for critical product matching. This feature originally appeared in Automation 2022: Cybersecurity & Connectivity Volume 2.

Intelligent robotic automation developer Southie Autonomy announced it has raised $2.5 million in seed funding led by BootstrapLabs.

Altra Industrial Motion Corp. has expanded its virtual exhibition with new explorable 3D application environments, booths, event areas and products.

Bedrock OSA is the key to unlocking the value that has been suppressed by proprietary technologies, unnecessary complexity and cyber vulnerability. It provides revolutionary advancements in cybersecurity, openness, ease-of-use, simplicity of design, performance and user value.

For organizations undergoing digital transformation, reliable smart instrumentation and a knowledgeable userbase are the bedrock for implementing IIoT, Industry 4.0 and other modern solutions.

Intrinsics Imaging’s AI-powered vision system uses edge I/O to integrate cloud analytics into process controls. This case study originally appeared in Automation 2022: Cybersecurity & Connectivity Volume 2.

At this year's Control trade show, the manufacturer of X-ray and CT inspection systems announced that it will change its name to Comet Yxlon, effective Sept. 8, 2022.

To avoid disturbances in the process, these two features must be configured in all types of controllers.

Endress+Hauser Raman spectroscopy-based analyzer systems are a reliable and low-maintenance alternative to traditional gas chromatography/vaporizer systems for liquefied natural gas composition and energy content measurement during custody transfer transactions.

If your low-power application draws enough energy to prematurely exhaust a primary lithium battery, then it may need an energy-harvesting device in combination with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The feature originally appeared in the April issue of InTech magazine.

Gibson deploys an industrial IoT solution powered by Telit deviceWISE EDGE, a no-code platform, to enable operation optimization, preventive maintenance, and efficiency control for one of the world’s most important ports.

The International Federation of Robotics identified 13 SDGs, where robots help to create a better planet.

Motion Industries, Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts, and a premier provider of industrial technology solutions, named Gates Corporation “2021 Supplier of the Year.”

Innodisk, a global leader in industrial storage and embedded peripherals, is delighted to announce its latest business strategy. Together with its subsidiaries, Innodisk will make every effort to promote Edge AI computing technologies to the world.

Because digital transformation involves the most advanced forms of technology, it is easy for manufacturers to settle for lengthy implementation timelines. But they don’t have to.

Network Distribution has honored Novolex as its "most highly engaged" manufacturing partner, supporting the organization’s sales initiatives and advancements.

The Open Industry 4.0 Alliance will be presenting at the Hannover Fair 2022, from May 30 to June 2 (Hall 8, Booth C08), with the theme "Connect to the Open Industry 4.0 Alliance."

Ambi Robotics unveiled its new headquarters in Berkeley, Calif. to support company growth and new product development.

SEMI today announced the promotion of 20-year SEMI veteran Paul Trio to Director of the SEMI International Standards program, effective immediately.

New CREDEMUS and UBITO businesses create potential for exciting business opportunities.

Lean processes bring the holistic view and basic principles, while agile processes bring the flexibility of short-cycle implementations (sprints) for continuous improvement. This feature originally appeared in the April edition of InTech magazine.

Both member organizations will benefit from the sharing of smart city, smart home and smart building data models and ISO/IEC standards.

Aker, Cognite and Telenor are establishing a software security company to serve industry and operational technology.

This new collaboration shortens time-to-market for business-ready, edge-as-a-service solutions connecting legacy systems to the network edge and cloud.

System-integrated vibration analysis monitors the load-bearing capacity of steel structures in offshore energy production.

To be competitive in your industry, it is important to understand the difference between continuous improvements that leverage new technology and manufacturing digital transformation. This feature originally appeared in the April issue of InTech magazine.

By integrating online training specialist The Technology Academy into the Rohde & Schwarz technology group, the T&M specialist takes its customer trainings further into the digital domain.

An interview with Derek Manky, Chief Security Insights and Global Threat Alliance at Fortiguard Labs.

The benefits of personalizing your own server, including custom features, accessories, and specifications.

Despite facing some real challenges along the way, fiscal year 2021 was a tremendous success for Beckhoff Automation.

The new headquarters for Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots will be located at Energivej in Odense S–a few hundred meters from the current headquarters of Universal Robots.

The retired head of Instrumentation, Control & Electrical professionals within ExxonMobil Upstream makes the case for open systems development for automation projects. This feature originally appeared in the April issue of InTech magazine.

As a result of its recent partnership with S.F.H., Jorgensen Conveyor and Filtration Solutions now serves manufacturers as a single source for total metalworking chip and coolant processing systems.

Worldwide silicon wafer area shipments in the first quarter of 2022 surpassed the previous record high set in the third quarter of 2021, rising 1% quarter-over-quarter to 3,679 million square inches.

The 1H4U and Professionals4Ukraine initiatives, engineered by Luigi De Bernardini, support Ukrainian industrial system integrators by encouraging donations of time and money.

The manufacturing industry is facing a ton of pressure today. Companies need to do everything in their power to make life easier for their employees so processes and the production of goods are not slowed down.

Face-to-face roadshow features industry innovators and inspiring thought leaders showcasing the latest ways to deliver digital workspace solutions for the hybrid work era.

Microchip grows its commitment to the 8-bit PIC and AVR MCUs by releasing five new product families and over 60 new devices.

New Chicago lab provides a testing ground for institutions to explore and innovate solutions to solve their toughest challenges.

Endress+Hauser has expanded its center of competence for silicon pressure sensors in Stahnsdorf near Berlin, Germany at a cost of more than 12 million euros.

Claudia Jarrett, US country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains why Industry 4.0 and key performance indicators (KPIs) are crucial to establishing a positive working culture in manufacturing environments.

When organizations want to optimize plant processes, smart instrumentation provides host systems with indispensable data, which can be used for operational and maintenance insights. This feature originally appeared in the April edition of InTech magazine.

Malisko Engineering, Inc. uses Stratus redundant servers for both in-house and client projects, to realize high availability and easy management.

Somfy North America donated to Airbnb.org this week to help provide safe housing for people that have been displaced due to the crisis in Ukraine.

The annual ThreatLabz Report reveals phishing-as-a-service as the key source of attacks across critical industries and consumers globally.

Knowing which maintenance strategies to use will help you get the maximum return on your investment.

Endress+Hauser expanded its on-site calibration offerings by adding three additional mobile calibration rigs to the existing fleet, making a total of 19 rigs that service Endress+Hauser and third-party instrumentation including flow, pressure and temperature.

UniversalAutomation.Org has welcomed ExxonMobil as a member. ExxonMobil has been using the IEC 61499 runtime as part of an Open Process Automation test bed, having previously deployed the runtime for a successful prototype at an ExxonMobil pilot plant.

Universal Robots, the Danish producer of collaborative robots (cobots), has reported record Q1 revenue of USD 85m, 30% up on its 2021 Q1 revenue.

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that defending America’s Cup winners, Emirates Team New Zealand, has selected Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of software for the design and development of its next racing yacht.

To gain modern computing system advantages while maintaining traditional solutions reliability, an HVAC company uses Arduino-compatible open PLC controllers. This feature originally appeared in the April issue of InTech magazine.

The CC-Link Partner Association is continuously expanding its support for automation vendors, machine builders and users in key markets around the world. The organization is addressing the growing demand for the CLPA’s open network technologies while exchanging the global knowledge gained from each application to support local partners.

A digital transformation in car production is supporting manufacturers as they transit towards sustainable manufacturing.

This leading logistics robotics company is the latest to join Pittsburgh’s technology ecosystem.

Emerson AMS Device Manager now supports FDI for HART instruments, assuring end users of multi-vendor operability.

The HARTING Technology Group staged its traditional trade press conference in the run-up to HANNOVER MESSE. After the event had taken place exclusively digitally in the last two years, this year the invited journalists could choose between participating digitally or on-site.

As asset reliability collaborators within the industrial segment, SKF and AWS are taking scalability of condition monitoring and data analysis to a new level as well as collaborating on the next generation of SKF’s condition monitoring technologies.

NEMA published Electrical Submeter—Current Sensor Accuracy ANSI/NEMA SM 31000-7-2021, a new standard that covers metrological requirements and associated testing for current sensors used with electrical energy submeters to assess accuracy.

Instrumentation engineers can save time, money and effort by applying standards and tools that centralize and automate the documentation process. This feature originally appeared in the April issue of InTech magazine.

NTT DOCOMO appreciates the scalable development environment and the advanced compiler features in IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm.

Globalization has fostered prosperity around the world, but two years of pandemic and the war in Ukraine are significantly affecting global economic growth. How will these developments influence the world economy in the medium and long term? And which technologies can meet these challenges?

Led by the food and beverage industry and despite ongoing COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, the global industrial automation market is forecast to grow through 2028.

Powered by Mangan’s Safety Lifecycle Manager (SLM) software, HIMA is offering a TÜV-certified cloud-based platform that provides digitalization of the entire functional safety lifecycle.

Booth demonstrations and special presentations will highlight the latest marine and offshore technologies that combine efficiency, safety, environmental stability and connectivity at OTC 2022 in Houston.

IFS announced its financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2022 with annual contract value (ACV) bookings up 78% year on year and recurring revenues up a significant 45% year on year.

By learning about and building cyber-physical protection systems into modern ICS deployments, organizations can better defend their control systems from internal and external threats. This piece was originally published in the April edition of InTech magazine.

The promises of the Fourth Industrial Revolution are significant, but companies need to avoid several traps to secure the long-term outcome of their digitalization projects.

Data Center Networks (DCNs) faults are hard to debug due to its complex network and large scale.

Helping end user/operator organizations understand the typical drivers behind such cybersecurity assessments.

Automation industry’s most prestigious honor to be presented to three at Automate 2022 in Detroit on June 8 and three at Automatica in Munich June 20.

Despite facing some real challenges along the way, the 2021 financial year was a success for Beckhoff Automation.

System-integrated vibration analysis reliably monitors the load-bearing capacity of steel structures in offshore energy production.

Cincoze, a leading embedded computer brand, considers that in the current industrial manufacturing environment, increasing computing power is an important factor for driving intelligent manufacturing growth.

MESA International announces the release of a new MESA Model: A Framework for Smarter Manufacturing.

A leading global aerospace company has selected AWS as a strategic cloud provider and will use AWS’s comprehensive cloud portfolio to strengthen its digital foundations for engineering and manufacturing.

Machine vision is increasingly important for many applications, such as object classification. However, relying on conventional RGB imaging is sometimes insufficient–the input images are just too similar, regardless of algorithmic sophistication.

Are your devices ready to provide connectivity for large-scale and highly distributed applications in an increasingly interconnected world?

Total Door Systems, a Michigan-based manufacturer of integrated door systems is helping an effort to supply Ukrainians with tourniquets during wartime.

BIM can really help businesses digitize their asset base and streamline activities relating to both current and future management of their facilities.

The new version of IEC 61918 now provides a clear and unambiguous description sensor-to-cloud data infrastructure in industrial applications, providing the tools for IIoT implementation.

FCI President Dan McQueen has named Nathan Obermiller the new general manager of the FCI Nuclear Division.

Industrial plants interested in energy savings should consider upgrading old conveyor systems. Energy savings could be as high as 81%.

At Automate 2022, attendees will have the opportunity to experience how complete, end-to-end automation solutions from KUKA Robotics can help them exceed their production goals.

The EPLAN Virtual Fair is taking place for the seventh time running–this time in the run up to the Hannover Messe on 4 & 5 May 2022.

GE Digital today announced the availability of the world’s first cloud-native operational data historian available in the AWS Marketplace, Proficy Historian for Cloud.

The JCDC-ICS will build on the existing platform of the JCDC by taking advantage of the knowledge, visibility and capabilities of Nozomi Networks and others in the ICS community.

Manufacturers have tons of data but often don't have the right tools to explore it. If you don’t have those tools in place, where do you start? Follow these six steps to start getting the most value possible from your data.

The Freudenberg technology group can look back on a successful year. Sales and profit increased significantly in the past calendar year.

The merit-based awards recognize excellence in study, service and innovation.

The RoSPA Gold Award recognizes companies around the world for their safety performance.

Implementing automation into CNC machine shops increases productivity, improves employee retention and enhances customer satisfaction.

GrayMatter Robotics announced that it won an RBR50 Innovation Award as one of the 50 leading robotics companies in the world.

This extrusion processing company progressively consolidated multiple legacy production line automation systems into a modern PLC/HMI platform, simplifying operation and greatly reducing scrap.

In 2022, and over the next few years, digital twins are set to be one of the most widely used tools to tackle new challenges. The current scenario of uncertainty has accelerated the adoption of digital twins in the water sector.

ITTIA, a global leading provider of time series high-performance secure embedded data management software, ITTIA DB, announced its Security Development Lifecycle, SDL.

General Motors is the first auto manufacturer to deploy Cisco wireless backhaul technology for real-time, high-speed performance testing of pre-production vehicles.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published a new white paper, Clarification of Broad Voltage vs. “Useable at” Voltage NEMA IS 10007-2022.

The Fayetteville Campus will create 140 jobs over five years and expand JMP’s U.S. footprint for greater access to intelligent automation solutions.

The sale of the industrial door sensor business will support future growth of FRABA.

Digitalization is essential for utilities facing growing demands and new competitors to improve efficiency flexibility and enhance their ability to react quickly to technological changes.

The importance of automation professionals ahead of the upcoming International Automation Professionals Day on April 28th, 2022.

Railway systems, which have been considered safe for decades, can now be compromised by newly introduced digital commands.

Visiting the roots of network operation for securing its communication service as a dependable, safe, and timely asset for industrial automation.

This in-person event will bring together operations, maintenance, engineering and technology leaders to connect and learn about the industry’s latest innovations and solutions.

IBASE Technology Inc., a leading provider of robust embedded computing platforms, is proud to announce its partnership with leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) chipmaker Hailo.

Solutions that bridge different connection interfaces between serial devices and modern systems help save the cost of replacing older assets.

New CEO Chris O’Malley drives focus on product innovation and strengthens commitment to customers.

Portugal has generated significant international awareness in the field of energy. The Partner Country at this year's Hannover Messe presents 13 innovative Portuguese companies with advanced technological solutions in renewable energies.

Brookfield partners with PassiveLogic to bring the first general purpose autonomous platform to the building market.

The awareness videos are designed to help gain more insight and understanding of ISA/IEC 62443.

Maya Xiao, senior analyst at Interact Analyst discusses how the collaborative robot market is performing as we come out of COVID.

Turkcell and Ericsson will explore, develop and identify use cases for different industries in Turkey like smart manufacturing, oil and gas, ports, airports, energy and utilities and mining.

Benefits include reduced risk of unplanned downtime and increased production throughput.

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced its call for nominations for the 2022 Going Digital Awards in Infrastructure.

Creating an ecosystem of digital twins can generate data driven insights that improve the operations of municipalities such as roads, public transit, buildings, streetlights, waste management, energy and more.

We are excited to announce that Trillium Flow Technologies ("Trillium") has completed its acquisition of Termomeccanica Pompe.

Founded a year ago, HIMA’s himalaya Innovation Lab is on course for expansion.

Electronics manufacturing equipment to be demonstrated in the SmartTec stand 4-210 and in the Fraunhofer Future Packaging line, stand 5-434.

Manufacturers are at an inflection point and can use increased public awareness to emphasize career opportunities and benefits.

Industry veteran Tom Weingartner brings Industrial Ethernet experience and broad perspective.

Lanner Electronics and MOV.AI are collaborating to provide Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) manufacturers with an integrated computing and software platform for optimized performance and faster AMR development and deployment.

In order to provide customers in Europe with better support, TMC, an AMETEK business, opened its own warehouse facility in Weiterstadt, Germany.

Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in 2021 surged 44% to an all-time record of $102.6 billion from $71.2 billion in 2020.

Leveraging more than a century of complex project delivery experience to meet the increasing needs of customers in the next generation of manufacturing.

Industrial facilities are now bursting with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices and data connections.

Businesses need video surveillance and security systems for a variety of different reasons.

Strong consumer demand has been a key driving factor behind much of the recent capital investment from manufacturers. Despite predictions that spending would soon shift back to services, demand for manufactured products remains at historic levels.

Honeywell Forge Workforce Competency enables advanced controls training of staff for safer and more productive operations at Petroperú’s Talara Refinery.

DHL joins ABB’s Energy Efficiency Movement to support commitment of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to under 30 million tonnes.

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced that Saildrone has adopted Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio, including cloud-enabled Xcelerator as a Service solution, enabling it to innovate faster and more collaboratively across the entire organization without the burden of a traditional IT infrastructure.

Ease of SCADA implementation enables Carroll Electric Co-op to install upgraded, modern SCADA systems in 39 remote substations, with centralized access and control at the home office.

Digital twins will benefit from authoritative ADINA simulations for enhanced infrastructure resilience.

When integrating OT and IT systems from traditionally closed to open data systems, problems arise when unwanted access is given to an organization’s private operation data. To safely integrate unconnected legacy systems, apply these 10 tips from Moxa to reduce network security concerns.

Jay Douglass, COO of the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, recently shared his insights on the role played by automation and robotics in the manufacturing industry today, as well as his future outlook for the industry.

Premier event to reunite Canada’s manufacturing industry for three days of expert-led education, cutting-edge technology on display and unmatched networking opportunities.

BitFlow, a world leader in frame grabber technology, announced today that its Cyton-CXP4 CoaXPress frame grabber has been verified to be compatible with the Vision Research Phantom S990 camera.

Siemens’ comprehensive digital twin is helping sustainability-focused startups to develop innovative solutions to global challenges ranging from ocean monitoring to underwater agriculture.

ABB robot 3D additive printing will use upcycled Parley Ocean Plastic to create range of designer items.

EN Engineering announced the acquisition of TG Advisers, Inc., steam and gas turbine, generator, and utility plant consultants based in Wilmington, Delaware.

Rivulis, a global leader in micro irrigation solutions offering the broadest portfolio in the market, announced today that it is expanding its North American footprint with the establishment of a new, state-of-the-art factory.

Deutsche Messe AG and the German Hydrogen and Fuel-Cell Association (DWV) jointly announced the new H2Eco Award. The call for applications targets companies whose projects significantly boost the hydrogen market economy. Criteria include economic viability, innovation and entrepreneurship. The application deadline is 2 May 2022.

What can be done to smooth out the signal with a soft sensor or virtual instrument?

All month long, leading up to the anniversary of its founding, ISA is celebrating the incredible people who make the world a better place through automation. #AutomationProDay

Yamaha Motor Robotics FA Section will demonstrate industrial robots working together autonomously to raise productivity and reduce waste, on stand no. 314 in Hall B5 at Automatica 2022 in Munich, June 21-24.

Survey highlights reactive mindset and legacy infrastructure as barriers to sustainability and underlines manufacturers’ strong focus on the circular economy both in the U.S. and Europe.

Red Lion Controls, an operating company of UK-based Spectris plc, is pleased to announce the acquisition of MB connect line GmbH, a leading provider of secure connection of machines and plants for remote access, data collection and M2M-communication.

For the financial year 2021, Endress+Hauser has exceeded its own expectations. The measurement and automation technology specialist achieved new records in incoming orders, sales, profit and headcount and continued to carry this momentum into the new year.

Accenture’s 2022 OT Cybersecurity Summit discussed cyber threats and protections for industrial operational technology (OT) environments. One panel provided insight for IT professionals who might be new to industrial automation and control systems.

The Department of Animal Ecology in the Netherlands Institute of Ecology used cameras from Mikrotron to document how various types of radio-tags affect the escape-flight performance of wild-caught songbirds, focusing particularly on whether or not these birds adapt their body mass or behavior over time to carrying the tag.

Electronic System Design industry revenue increased 14.4% from $3,031.5 million in Q4 2020 to $3,468.2 million in Q4 2021, the ESD Alliance, a SEMI Technology Community, announced in its latest Electronic Design Market Data (EDMD) report.

If you’re an automation professional seeking more knowledge in the industry, check out these podcasts.

There is a need for evolution regarding our methods of data handling

New awards recognize and celebrate contributions made to TIA and the information and communications technology industry.

The leadership for ODVA’s 22nd term was elected and announced at the 21st Annual Meeting of Members in San Diego, California, USA, on March 10, 2022.

The company has been honored for driving the adoption of Industry 4.0 with its manufacturing suppliers globally.

In joining the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, Endress+Hauser is supporting the development of a clean and competitive hydrogen industry in Europe.

Manufacturers are engaging in collaborative conversations with legislators to encourage pro-manufacturing policies.

Johan Jonzon, CMO and co-founder of edge analytics pioneer Crosser, explains how manufacturers can prevent IoT project failure in the age of Industry 4.0.

To develop drive systems with sensor technology for industrial automation, Nanotec Electronic invests in Kraken Innovations.

Siemens has increased its global cybersecurity offering with the official inauguration of the Critical Infrastructure Defense Center (CIDC) in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada.

NuVescor Group is pleased to announce the successful sale of Wright-K Technology, Inc., based in Saginaw, Mich., to Koops Automation Systems, of Holland, Mich.

Portescap returns in person to Medical Design & Manufacturing West 2022 for the first time since 2020 to discuss the benefits of its medical motors, which power surgical hand tools, medical pumps, lab automation and ventilation equipment, and several other medical devices.

TeleGeography’s research on software-defined wide-area networks and the vendors who provide them breaks down the weight of pricing, security, and managed services for customers.

A leading AMR provider has been recognized for material handling automation expertise and commitment to improving the global supply chain.

How flow meters function and how process characteristics, circumstances, and practices affect flow detection.

Bosch Rexroth successfully concluded the 2021 financial year despite the persistently difficult framework conditions.

A major Midwest utility embarks on a multi-year replacement of all their Remote Terminal Units.

JAL Engineering Co., Ltd. to deploy IFS aviation maintenance solution in the cloud to modernize long range maintenance planning for its fleet of nearly 200 aircraft.

Measurement technology from SICK reliably and safely measure the flow of hydrogen-methane gas mixtures up to admixtures of 30% hydrogen.

FactoryTalk View Site Edition (SE) HMI V13 software delivers new features along with simplified licensing and a lower-cost pricing model.

Worker safety, asset security and more can be enhanced with an industrial wireless alternative to commercial access control and mustering systems designed for the unique needs of industrial operations.

The partnership between IAR Systems and Alif Semiconductor accelerates innovation in the embedded space through strong artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities.

Vanderlande joins as a charter member.

At MODEX 2022, company leaders finalized a deal to implement OPEX Corporation’s new Infinity AS/RS at Beckhoff USA headquarters for highly efficient warehousing and order fulfillment.

Despite some adversities, Basler AG looks back on a very successful fiscal year 2021. Sales grew by 26%, and orders by 78% to new record values. The company's management is also optimistic for 2022.

Dream Chaser spaceplane, the world’s only winged commercial spaceplane is being designed, engineered, built and tested using Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio.

Ease of SCADA implementation enables Carroll Electric Co-op to install upgraded, modern SCADA systems in 39 remote substations, with centralized access and control at the home office.