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Basler Reports Strong Annual Result for 2021
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. -
Sierra Space to Revolutionize Space Exploration with Siemens' Xcelerator
Dream Chaser spaceplane, the world’s only winged commercial spaceplane is being designed, engineered, built and tested using Siemens’ Xcelerator portfolio. -
Case Study: Streamlined HMI Is Key to 41 Substation Rollout of SCADA System at Co-op
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. -
Supply Chain Disruption Fuels Investments in Technology
Nearly 80% of supply chain leaders say their digital transformation has accelerated due to the pandemic, according to an industry report released today by MHI in collaboration with Deloitte. -
Hg Joins EQT and TA Associates as Investors in IFS and WorkWave
EQT, Hg, and TA will form a trio of world-class investors with decades of software experience, backing IFS and WorkWave for their next wave of growth. -
Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation Board of Directors Announced
The Women in Manufacturing Education Foundation (WiMEF) is pleased to announce the election of 22 members to its 2022 Board of Directors, whose terms begin on April 1, 2022. -
Beckhoff Expands Intralogistics Industry Sales and Engineering Team
Automation technology leader increases personnel and industry group activities to help OEMs, integrators and end users succeed in rapidly changing industry. -
AMETEK Land Strengthens its Product and Physics Development Teams to Maximize Growth
AMETEK Land, the world's leading manufacturer of monitors and analysers for industrial non-contact temperature measurement, has enhanced its strategic product development offering. -
Koidra Raises $4.5M Seed Funding to Bring Intelligent Automation to Greenhouses
Koidra, an intelligent automation (IA) platform company based out of Seattle, has raised $4.5 million in its seed round. Ospraie Ag Science (OAS) led this round of funding, with participation from Amritam Holdings, Cavallo Ventures and Foothill Ventures. -
Women in Manufacturing Association Announces 2022 Board of Directors
The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is pleased to announce the election of 22 members to its 2022 Board of Directors, who began their terms on April 1, 2022. -
Overcoming Digital Transformation Resistance
Examining how technology can help organizations improve processes, reduce risk and save money, makes it clear that digital transformation efforts are worth the time. -
Using Risk Analysis to Optimize OT SOC Operations
Risk analysis and management as a method of optimizing security has increased in popularity over the past few years. -
Here's How the IoT Improves Boiler Room Intel
It’s increasingly common to see smart boiler technology used to provide insights that were not previously available. -
ODVA Accelerates Innovation at Its Annual Meeting of Members
ODVA held its 21st Annual Meeting of Members in San Diego, California, USA on March 10, 2022. -
ARC Industry Forum: Accelerating Industrial Digital Transformation and Sustainability
Join us at the 26th Annual ARC Industry Forum to speed up your progress with strategies and stories from the digital front lines. -
Hecate Energy Chooses Honeywell Technologies to Power Clean Energy Project
Honeywell solutions will enable Hecate Energy to accurately forecast and optimize energy costs at the site. -
SICK, Eagle Research Partner on Remote Communications for Gas-flow Data
With a key partnership between SICK and Eagle Research Corporation , a new remote data collection solution is available for the United States market using the FLOWSIC500 ultrasonic gas flow meter. -
The Evolution of Digital Transformation
As manufacturers mature in their digital transformation journey; leveraging their institutional knowledge will be the critical next step for long-term success. -
Training Transformed: Adapting to Automation Integration
Learn more about how businesses can adapt employee education to thrive through technological changes and greater automation integration. -
HighByte Named 'DataOps Company of the Year' by Data Breakthrough
Industrial software company recognized by prestigious international awards program for outstanding data technology. -
Freudenberg Supports India’s First Zero-emission Bus with Fuel Cell Filters
High-performance fuel cell filter for first Indian-designed and -built fuel cell public transport bus. -
Bentley Education Announces Student Contest: The Digital Twin Design Challenge
Bentley Systems announced Bentley Education’s Digital Twin Design Challenge—a student contest that provides an opportunity to reimagine a real-world location with a structure designed with the popular Minecraft video game. -
Rakuten Chooses Zebra Autonomous Mobile Robots to Improve Warehouse Operations
Zebra Technologies Corporation and Rakuten Super Logistics (RSL) announced their work together utilizing Zebra’s Fetch robots to increase RSL’s efficiency and productivity. -
Hannover Messe 2022: German Industrial Trade Fair Plans Focus on Industrial Transformation and Partner Country Portugal
Hannover Messe 2022 will feature around 2,500 companies demonstrating their technologies for factories and energy systems of the future and exhibiting how connected production facilities can operate more efficiently and conserve resources. -
Eyelit Announces Growth Investment from Banneker Partners
Eyelit Inc. announced that Banneker Partners has made a growth investment in the company. -
New FCI Aerospace Capabilities Brochure Explains Thermal Sensing Technology & Applications
Engineers looking for precision, flight-qualified sensors ready to solve mission-critical fluid measurement problems involving air, gas, liquids, pressure and temperature should read the new Capabilities Brochure from FCI Aerospace. -
KTEC to Honor Festo Didactic as 2022 Distinguished Partner
Festo Didactic is scheduled to be presented with KTEC’s 2022 Distinguished Partner Award at the annual KTEC Gala on Saturday, March 26, for the company’s dedication to education and support of KTEC. -
Replace 'the Wall' with a System Model
In many siloed innovation processes, design data is spread out over tens or hundreds of unconnected documents, in multiple repositories. Conversely, a model-based digital innovation process is built around a unified system model. -
Russia’s War On Ukraine: Three Disruptions Within Motors & Drives
The war that Russia has waged on Ukraine has rocked global commodity markets. While oil & gas supply disruption and the resulting increase in price continue to dominate headlines, there are a number of other key materials exported by Russia and Ukraine which have been equally disrupted. -
Urbx Logistics Selects Celestica to Manufacture Automated eCommerce System
Urbx leverages Celestica’s Robotics Center of Excellence to meet rising demand among retailers for faster, more efficient, cost-effective order fulfillment and delivery systems. -
Ansys India Is Now Great Place to Work Certified
Global leader and innovator of engineering simulation software Ansys India is proud to be Great Place to Work-Certified in its maiden attempt at certification for 2022-23. -
Numina Group & Core eBusiness Solutions Announce New Strategic Alliance
Core eBusiness Solutions, a leading developer and solution provider for 3PL, B2B and E-Com Warehouse Management Software, announced today a Strategic Alliance with The Numina Group. -
Dow Wins 2022 Artificial Intelligence Excellence Award
Dow Polyurethanes’ Predictive Intelligence recognized for scaling AI into operations, driving business and customer value. -
Universal Robots Powers New Mixed-Case Palletizing and Piece-Picking Solutions at MODEX 2022
The market leader in collaborative robotics will show attendees at North America’s largest supply chain expo how cobots can automate new hard-to-staff palletizing and piece-picking tasks in new applications from partners including Mujin and RightHand Robotics. -
DENSO Engineer Wins STEP AHEAD Award for Manufacturing Excellence
Monique Radersma has been honored for her impactful career at DENSO and her efforts to increase women’s access to STEM and manufacturing. -
Yokogawa & JSR Use AI to Autonomously Control Chemical Plant for 35 Days
Yokogawa Electric Corporation and JSR Corporation announce the successful conclusion of a field test in which AI was used to autonomously run a chemical plant for 35 days, a world first. -
Songwon’s New Electronic Chemicals Production Line Nears Completion
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. announced today that construction of its new electronic chemicals production line is nearing completion. -
Adding Automation to Factories: A Multi-faceted Initiative
Automating factories is the way of the future, but it needs to be completed holistically, thoughtfully and thoroughly to realize all of the benefits. -
Numina Group and Addverb Technologies Partner to Expand North American Warehouse Automation Solutions
Pairing autonomous mobile robots with real-time distribution software, this partnership offers increased performance and higher accuracy for warehouse distribution operations. -
OT Security Dozen: Series on Building an OT/ICS Cybersecurity Program
In this 12-part series, the author will touch on potential mappings to ISA/IEC 62443 standards requirements, NIST-CSF domains, and CSC Top 20. -
What Does it Mean to be an ISA Volunteer?
Do you know what it means to be a volunteer and the benefits of volunteering at ISA? -
Electromate Inc. Recertified as a Great Place to Work
Electromate is proud to announce that we have been recertified as a Great Place to Work after a thorough and independent analysis conducted by Great Place to Work Institute Canada. -
Improving Operations with Edge Computing Platforms
Systems integrator Taurus Controls helps their industrial clients move from underperforming traditional technologies to modern, easy-to-manage, and highly available edge computing platforms. -
Praemo Selected for Smart Manufacturing Start-up Program
Praemo is honored to join the seven scaling start-up organizations that have been selected to join the first Sixth Sense cohort to gain access to Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence data, expertise and tools. -
Vision Systems Let Robots See What They Are Doing
Vision systems expand a robot’s range of applications with increased flexibility to handle greater variation in parts and processes. -
Bentley Systems Recognized as Microsoft Asia Pacific Region Changemaker
Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced that it was recognized as the Microsoft Asia Pacific Region Social Impact–Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year 2021. -
Electrocomponents Named ‘Company of the Year’ at PLC Awards 2021
Resilience, market share growth, a broadened customer base and continued focus on sustainability secure prestigious award. -
Southwire's Rich Stinson Named to Manufacturers Association Board of Directors
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) recently announced that Rich Stinson, Southwire's president and CEO, has been named to its Board of Directors. -
Siemens Energy Chooses Razor Labs' DATAMIND AI For Increased Efficiency Utilizing Deep Learning
Razor Labs, a leading developer of AI solutions for industrial manufacturing processes, today announced that Siemens Energy has selected Razor Labs to implement a pilot at its O&M site in Israel, for the station’s cooling system. -
Smart Manufacturing Adoption Grew 50% Over Prior Year, New Survey Shows
Report reveals the need for smart manufacturing technology to address current supply chain and workforce challenges, especially those created or heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Five Ways That Better Robot Integration Can Improve Your Operations
How integrating or unifying robot and machine control systems can help you achieve better productivity, insights and maintenance. -
Ultimation Industries Earns 'Michigan 50 Companies to Watch' Award
Ultimation Industries has been recognized as one of the 2022 awardees for the Michigan 50 Companies to Watch Award, presented by Michigan Celebrates Small Business. -
Digital Metrology Solutions at IMTS 2022 Improve Workflow With ‘Quality Intelligence’
Exhibitors in the Quality Assurance Pavilion at IMTS–The International Manufacturing Technology Show will showcase digital metrology solutions that enable users to optimize workflow, improve manufacturability and increase quality. -
Spotlight on ISA’s 2022 IIoT & Smart Manufacturing Virtual Conference
Join us to learn how to scale up toward fully integrated digital manufacturing. -
The Struggle With Supply Chain Disruptions
Industry 4.0 technologies guard against supply chain disruptions. -
The Decarbonization Pathway: How to Work Toward Sustainability in Operations
Schneider’s decarbonization pathway espouses four basic steps: Define success, set targets, deploy programs and sustain results. Though each plant will need to apply the steps differently, some general principles for successful application apply in every case. -
Google Launches Last Mile Fleet Solution, Cloud Fleet Routing API
Combining hyperlocal insights from Google Maps with analytics and scale of Google Cloud, logistics companies and retailers can create exceptional delivery experiences for consumers, drivers, and fleet managers. -
Mitsubishi Electric Helps a Manufacturer Boost Throughput
The latest customer success story from Mitsubishi Electric reveals the vendor’s vast experience with technology that delivers extreme speed and precision. -
Nordson Sponsors New Innovation Lab at California State University
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, held after 2-year delay, celebrated new lab space for engineering students. -
4JET and Robolution Enable Customized Robotic Cells for Surface Technology with Laser
The 4JET Group from Alsdorf and Robolution GmbH from Weiterstadt will in the future market joint system solutions for cleaning, decoating and pretreating technical surfaces. -
No-code AI Empowers the Next Generation of Businesses
While the benefits of automation can be substantial, the cost of implementing AI can be high, which is why no-code AI is a game-changer for enterprise-driven businesses. -
Mobile Industrial Robots Named 3rd Most Innovative Robotics Company
Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) has been honored for bringing heavier lifting power to precision robots to transport materials in challenging industrial environments. -
Harting to Provide Insights into Solutions Presented at Hannover Messe 2022
"Digitization and sustainability are not only the major buzzwords of this year's fair but are also two of the guiding principles of the way we think and act,” Christopher Ukatz, managing director of Harting Deutschland GmbH, stated during the presentation at the digital Hannover Messe preview. -
ABB Predicts Key Trends That Will Change Robotic Automation in 2022
Marc Segura, ABB’s new Robotics Division president, outlines the key 2022 robotic trends. -
Caja Robotics and Ranpak to Provide Sustainable End-to-End Packaging Solution for Order Fulfillment
Caja Robotics announces today its partnership with Ranpak, a global leader of environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains, to extend the companies' joint product offerings to customers in the logistics industry. -
Finding a Balance Between Energy Supply Security and Climate Change
The world is experiencing a turning point in international economic and energy policy–one that brings with it rising energy prices, disrupted supply chains and a major impact on global industrial production. At the same time, a growing number of manufacturers are doing their part to combat climate change. The world needs speedy solutions in this area: political, economic and technological. Hannover Messe 2022 is the ideal setting. -
Global Semiconductor Materials Market Revenue Tops $64 Billion in 2021 to Set New Record
The global semiconductor materials market grew 15.9% to $64.3 billion in revenue in 2021, surpassing the previous market high of $55.5 billion set in 2020. -
Matrox Imaging Division to be Acquired by Zebra Technologies
The two companies share a focus on innovation. That, along with Zebra’s global footprint is expected to accelerate Matrox Imaging’s long-term strategy. -
Preparing to Defend the Lesser Targeted Systems in the Supply Chain
In the coming year, traditional targets will remain high on the menu for cybercriminals, but we expect to see new areas for exploitation that include some of the previously lesser-targeted systems. -
Closing Manufacturing’s Gender Gap
Manufacturers can embrace the IoT for gender parity and profitability. -
Open Process Automation Forum Modernizing Manufacturing
Members of the Open Group Open Process Automation Forum (OPAF) provided a progress update Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022 discussing progress and planned developments to achieve the goal of greater interoperability and portability in manufacturing control systems. -
Robotics Trailblazer Dominik Boesl Joins Micropsi Industries as Managing Director
Boesl to leverage 22+ years in robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) to lead product development of ready-to-use and proven MIRAI robot control system. -
Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence in Cutting Tool Manufacture
US cutting tool manufacturer Tool Alliance celebrates 50 years of highly successful business in March 2022. -
SEMI Applauds Findings on Cybersecurity Hardware Adoption in Europe
The findings mark the conclusion of a joint industry project on cybersecurity led by Coventry University’s Institute for Future Transport and Cities’ Systems Security Group to examine drivers of computer hardware security adoption among businesses and consumers. -
5G and Standalone Networks: The Unstoppable Duo Fueling the 4.0 Paradigm
Hamish White, founder and CEO of telecom solution provider Mobilise, explores the potential of 5G SA networks. -
Spotlight: ISA 2022 Digital Transformation Virtual Conference - Brazil
Exploring cybersecurity challenges in a post digital transformation world. -
Excerpt: SBoM is Crucial in Software Development
An excerpt of the ISS Source article, written by ISAGCA member Cassie Crossley. -
Harting Rated No. 1 Among German SMEs
The "Die Deutsche Wirtschaft" information network regards the company as leading in all areas. -
Researchers Develop Optical Tomography System with BitFlow Frame Grabber
High resolution 3D imaging of biological tissue is used extensively in the diagnosis of eye diseases, typically by applying a technique known as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). -
Make Digital Twins an Integral Part of Your Sustainability Program
Digitalization helps gain valuable insight and work toward sustainability targets. -
Manufacturing Technology Orders Have Strongest January on Record
Manufacturing technology orders totaled $436.6 million in January 2022, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology. -
Portugal Presents Innovative Digital Solutions for Industry
Partner Country Portugal boasts one of Europe’s most liberal business ecosystems with policies that favor foreign investment. Portuguese companies develop innovative digital technologies that enable international companies to improve the quality of life for millions of people. -
Low-code: Accelerating Digital Transformation
Why low-code will be crucial for the future. -
LogRhythm and ectacom Partner to Tackle Cyber Threats in Germany
ectacom GmbH’s customers can proactively strengthen their cybersecurity defences as European organisations face new and growing cyber threats. -
Rockwell Automation Suspends Business in Russia Over Ukraine Invasion
Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced Monday that the company is suspending operations and sales in Russia and Belarus. -
Shell Announces Intent to Withdraw from Russian Oil and Gas
Shell announced its intent to withdraw from its involvement in all Russian hydrocarbons, including crude oil, petroleum products, gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in a phased manner, aligned with new government guidance. -
International Research Identifies Challenges to Widespread Adoption of Sustainable Packaging
Almost half of the 255 global packaging professionals (49%) surveyed said meeting testing standards was one the biggest challenges they faced in wider adoption of sustainable packaging materials. -
Level Transmitter Altitude Matters
This blog describes how level transmitter elevation matters and how level transmitter detection affects it. -
Japan is World´s No. 1 Robot Maker
Japan is the world´s number one industrial robot manufacturer–delivering 45% of the global supply. In recent years, the country’s robot suppliers have increased their production capacity considerably. -
igus Is World's First Manufacturer to Get UL Approval for Halogen-free TPE Cables
Long service life of igus chainflex high-end TPE cables convince inspectors and give customers certified security. -
How Viable is Zero Trust for OT/IoT Networks? Is it a Journey or a Destination?
In general, a Zero Trust mindset assumes that every device and user in the network is potentially compromised or a potential threat. -
ABB to Electrify Two Plants in North America Set to Produce 60 Tons of Green Hydrogen Daily
ABB solutions help make green hydrogen production more affordable, accessible and sustainable. -
Endress+Hauser Reinforces its Logistics Network
The Endress+Hauser Group will soon be managing its worldwide logistics network from a single operations center in Ireland. A small team of logistics specialists is tasked with managing the day-to-day operation and enabling the smooth and sustainable movement of goods. -
Yokogawa Receives Order for Integrated Water Facility Management System from Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that its subsidiary Yokogawa Middle East & Africa has received an order for an integrated water facility monitoring and management system from the Addis Ababa Water and Sewerage Authority. -
Chinese Manufacturing: The Rest Of The World Plays Catch Up
Chinese manufacturing output emerged from 2020 relatively unscathed due to strong COVID-19 measures. But now the Chinese economy has slowed down and competitors are catching-up. -
Robot Drones Help Detect and Prevent Ever-increasing Forest Fires
Finland is among the world leaders in drone research. Researchers’ next goal is to develop the technology and test how a swarm of coordinating drones equipped with AI can detect and prevent forest fires. -
Mujin Unveils Mixed-case Palletizing Solution at MODEX
Visitors to booth #B1407 will experience Mujin’s intelligent robotics solutions featuring robot manufacturers Fanuc, Kawasaki, Mitsubishi and Yaskawa Motoman, alongside autonomous vehicle solutions from MHS and Tompkins Robotics; Mujin-powered solutions work together to showcase the next generation of warehouse automation. -
Global Manufacturing Sees Output Growth of 8.3% in 2021
New research from Interact Analysis shows that the pandemic has had marked effects on the manufacturing industry. -
Simplifying Virtualization Without Sacrificing the Benefits
Fit-for-purpose hyperconverged infrastructure solutions deliver operations-ready virtualization with easy setup and maintenance, scalability and improved performance. -
Deutsche Messe Converts Hall 27 on Hannover Fair Grounds to House Ukrainian Refugees
Supporting Germany's policy to accept Ukrainian refugees, Deutsche Messe, producer of dozens of trade fairs including the Hannover Messe focused on industrial automation and technology, is dedicating one of its halls to accommodate more than 1,000. -
Pitney Bowes & Ambi Robotics to Help Optimize Last-Mile Sorting Across US Hubs
Pitney Bowes Inc., and Ambi Robotics announced a $23 million deployment expansion of AmbiSort systems in Pitney Bowes ecommerce hubs across the US. -
Adam Ruebsam Named President of Missouri-Based Tri Tech Automation
TriTech Automation, a turnkey industrial automation systems integrator, announced that Adam Ruebsam joined the company as president late last fall. -
Bentley Systems Announces Availability of Life Cycle Assessment
Bentley Systems announced the availability of integrated workflows for lifecycle assessment (LCA) and embodied carbon calculation capabilities in the Bentley iTwin platform to support the sustainable-development goals of infrastructure projects. -
Seeq to Showcase Work with AWS at CERAWeek
Seeq helps customers reduce carbon intensity and increase productivity as a launch partner for the AWS Emissions Monitoring and Surveillance Solution and Flare Monitoring and Optimization Solution. -
Applied Manufacturing Technologies Recognized by FANUC America for Outstanding Robot Sales
AMT once again achieved the prestigious Sales Growth Award from FANUC America for attaining outstanding year-over-year growth in robot sales for 2021. -
HighByte Expands Board of Directors with New Appointees
Industrial software company welcomes industry veterans Seth Lawry and Sujeet Chand to Board of Directors. -
Epicor Acquires Grow Inc., Expanding Business Intelligence Capabilities
No-code, cloud-based analytics lets any user make better, faster decisions with easy-to-build, easy-to-use visualizations. -
Introducing Heidenhain Education Support Program (HESP) For Manufacturing
To assist in training the next generation of manufacturing professionals, Heidenhain is offering a collection of educational services and products to meet the demands for today’s digitization of data in NC metalworking. -
Warehouse Operators Driven to Automate for Workforce Augmentation
Respondents to a 2019 Warehousing Vision Study conducted by Zebra indicated that the adoption of robotic material handling solutions was only expected to grow by 6-8% in a five-year period. -
Slow and Steady Doesn’t Always Win the Race
Hamish White, CEO of telecom solution provider Mobilise, explores the reasons why 5G rollout is lagging across the world, and why catching up is so important. -
Clip Automation Joins the 5G Open Innovation Lab
Clip Automation was chosen as one of 11 companies to join the 5G Open Innovation Lab's Spring 2022 program. -
3 Aspects for Detectability & Configurability of 5G Infrastructure
5G and edge networks introduce dynamic network architectures that require a level of closed loop automation and contextual service assurance. -
Excerpt: A Community for Workforce Development in Industrial Cyber
Taken from the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Winter 2021-22 Government Spotlight e-newsletter. -
Case Study: Replacing the Control System to Reduce Production Loss Risk
For an industrial coating manufacturer, quickly upgrading an aging DCS to a more effective modern system was crucial to enable growth and long-term stability. -
The Manufacturing Institute to Honor Adrianne Tipton, PhD, CTO at Novolex
The Manufacturing Institute announced it will award Novolex Chief Technology Officer Dr. Adrianne Tipton with the Women in Manufacturing STEP Ahead Award. -
Ongoing Digital Transformation of the Industrial Network Edge
After a solid decade of pursuing Industrial IoT-enabled business process improvement and innovation, the value of the industrial network edge tier within digitally transformed architectures is now widely recognized. -
ARC Calls for Responses to Covid-19 Impact for Industrial Manufacturers Survey
ARC Advisory Group is calling for those working in industrial manufacturing to take the COVID-19 Impact for Industrial Manufacturers survey. -
Rohde & Schwarz Provides Highly Accurate Calibration Technology for US Air Force
Rohde & Schwarz has developed the R&S FSMR3000AF measuring receiver to calibrate signal generators and attenuators with one single instrument. -
War in Ukraine: HARTING Helps and Acts
“We are deeply saddened by the situation and the great suffering that is being inflicted on people. Our thoughts are with them and in particular with our employees and their families," Philip Harting, CEO of the HARTING Technology Group stated. -
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS to Exhibit Innovative Logistics Drive Solutions at MODEX 2022
NORD will be at MODEX 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia, showcasing their latest drive technology including their groundbreaking IE5+ synchronous motors, DuoDrive, and NORDAC ON/ON+ variable frequency drives. -
Hannover Messe USA to Take Place in Chicago Sept. 12-17
HANNOVER MESSE USA, co-located with IMTS, will return Sept. 12-17, 2022, in Chicago. -
Global Shop Solutions Goes Green With New Solar Panels
Global Shop Solutions, a leading producer of ERP software for manufacturers around the globe, has a reputation of doing the right thing for their employees and clients. Now they’re doing the right thing for the planet by switching to solar power for the company’s electricity needs. -
Putting IEC 61131-3 into Perspective
With open multivendor interoperable standards, automation companies still need to be able to compete on traditional dimensions including quality, reliability, customer service and value. This piece originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Parcel Shipping Systems Enhanced Using Data Analytics
Every shipping company’s goal is to protect assets and maximize profits. -
Free eBook for Industrial Automation Professionals Highlights Benefits of Calibration Software
The eBook provides guidance and insights into how software can assist in implementing best practices developed by professionals in the process industry. -
Transforming Life Science Lab Automation Standardization & Modularization
Life science laboratory standardization and modularization support automation and are increasing the efficiency and number of practical applications in life sciences, including drug discovery and small-batch, single-use pharmaceutical applications. -
Kollmorgen NDC Relocates to New Premises in Gothenburg
Kollmorgen is relocating to new premises in Gothenburg. The move is part of a strategic initiative to meet the future demands for AGVs and Mobile Robots by expanding the business and increasing the innovation and development capacity. -
What’s Coming to Industry 4.0?
Johan Jonzon, co-founder and CMO of edge analytics pioneer Crosser, shares his insight on the digital technology to watch over the next year. -
Massive Growth in Machine Roaming Shows Impatience for 5G-enabled IoT
The communications platform company BICS reports a 44% YoY increase in global machine roaming on its network. -
Trelleborg Hosts 'The Future of Manufacturing' Virtual Conference
On March 24, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Americas will host a virtual conference focusing on the mega trends that are shaping the future of manufacturing, including digital transformation, circular production, near sourcing and sustainability. -
Industry IoT Consortium Publishes Industrial IoT Artificial Intelligence Framework
The framework will enable AI systems in next-generation IIoT applications. -
Rensselaer Research Teams Receive Funding for Further Understanding of Robotics
Two School of Engineering projects have secured nearly $900,000 from the Department of Defense. -
ICS Vulnerability Disclosures Grew 110% Over Last Four Years
The biannual ICS Risk & Vulnerability Report from Claroty’s Team82 found that 34% of vulnerabilities affect IoT, IT and medical devices, highlighting the need to extend ICS security to the XIoT. -
Why Smart Manufacturing Initiatives Often Fall Short of Expectations
Research has shown that even after years into implementing smart factory initiatives, more than 85% of companies are unable to achieve successful deployments. According to Moxa, one of the major obstacles holding them back is IT/OT convergence. -
87% of Enterprises Now Pursuing Digital Transformation
The insight-commissioned survey reveals progress & roadblocks to IT modernization. -
Biomanufacturers' MES Manifesto Specifies Requirements
The goal of the MES of the Future workstream is to create and implement a manifesto for the MES of the future that clarifies industry objectives and leads to detailed industry/MES vendor collaboration on solutions to overcome current challenges and limitations. -
Okuma America Corporation & Morris Group Announce New Technical Center
The management teams of Okuma America Corporation and Morris Group Inc. are pleased to announce a new facility that will serve as a product showroom and technical center featuring CNC machine tools and associated equipment. -
CGTech Announces 2022 VERICUT Users’ Exchange Events in North America
VUE is an annual event held for VERICUT customers to share ideas and learn about new features as well as tips and tricks for improving performance and efficiency from other users and the CGTech team. VUE is free to attend. -
The Power Woman Driving the Harting Brand
For 35 years, Margrit Harting has been responsible for the image and good reputation of the Technology Group and has hosted celebrities from politics, culture and business. -
Rockwell Automation to Showcase Warehouse and Fulfillment Solutions at Company’s Inaugural MODEX Exhibition in March
Company will showcase a virtual warehouse featuring Emulate3D digital twin software, an operating MagneMover LITE intelligent conveyor system, new drive solutions and more. -
Case Study: Celsa Steel UK Sees Improved Yield Following Implementation of Slag Detection System from AMETEK Land
AMETEK Land, the world’s leading manufacturer of monitors and analysers for industrial non-contact temperature measurement, has delivered its SDS-640 slag detection system to Celsa Steel UK to improve yield during the tapping process. -
Marina Bill Elected as IFR Vice President
Marina Bill is global head of marketing and sales robotics at ABB, member of the IFR Executive Board and current chair of the Robot Suppliers Committee. -
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. -
Europlacer Wins Two NPI Awards at APEX 2022
Europlacer has secured top honors in two New Product Introduction (NPI) categories in the prestigious awards organized by Circuits Assembly magazine and notified at the IPC APEX Expo in San Diego in January. -
How Can We Improve PID Control Loop Monitoring?
What are the work processes, techniques, solutions, and people who should be involved for comprehensive control loop monitoring? -
Separating Man from Machine: KVM Reduces Security Threats
Cybersecurity is an important aspect that KVM solutions allow to make installations more secure. -
NEMA Introduces 'Power Index' Standard to Help End-Users Achieve Decarbonization Goals and Optimize Energy Savings
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published NEMA MG 10011-2022 Power Index Calculation Procedure—Standard Rating Methodology for Power Drive Systems and Complete Drive Modules. -
Zyter & Qualcomm Provide Applications & Dashboard for 5G Private Networks
Production-ready applications include autonomous mobile robots, LiDAR-based analytics and AI-based camera. -
Variscite and Foundries.io Partner to Provide Secure IoT and Edge Devices
Variscite, a Computer on Module provider, has integrated its modules with Foundries.io’s cloud-native DevOps service to help OEMs develop secure IoT and edge devices. -
DuPont Sustainable Solutions Unveils New Brand Name: dss+
The new name dss+ reflects expanded capabilities and commitment to protect, transform and sustain client operations. -
No-Code Industrial Control Programming Basics
A brief overview of PLCopen and the IEC 61131-3 industrial control software standard. -
Dresser Utility Solutions Closes Agreement with Itron
Dresser Utility Solutions announced the successful closing of the previously announced agreement for the sale of Itron’s European commercial & industrial (C&I) mechanical gas meter business, gas stations meter and pressure regulation business and global gas regulator business to Dresser Utility Solutions. -
Transelec Strengthens its Electrical System, Improves Robustness of its Operations
PcVue SCADA platform has been selected to control Alto Jahuel substation, the largest one of Chile National Electric System. -
RightHand Robotics Secures $66 Million in Series C Funding
Safar Partners, Thomas H. Lee Partners L.P., and SoftBank Vision Fund 2 lead the investment. -
Baumüller Adds Three Rooms to its Virtual Exhibition Stand
A platform for product and solution searches, for exchanging information, and for virtual networking with drive and automation experts–the new virtual exhibition stand of the Baumüller Group offers all these things. -
How Does the IoT Help Build Digital Twins?
Information from IoT sensors, monitors, and tracking devices can provide the foundation for a digital twin. -
Emerson Opens 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program
The automation leader is now accepting applications for merit-based awards recognizing U.S. college students for excellence in study, service and innovation. -
Entries Open for $10K Prize at Automate 2022
The competition will spotlight cutting-edge technologies on June 7 as part of Automate 2022 in Detroit. -
Your Plant Floor Data and IIoT: 5 Things to Consider
Modern automation systems are incorporating cloud and edge technology to digitize applications across multiple industries. The goal is to maximize efficiency, increase productivity and share data seamlessly. As more end users attempt to adopt these technologies, there are some key factors that need to be considered. -
KUKA Robotics Builds Leadership Team With Two Key Position Appointments
KUKA Robotics has named Casey DiBattista and Vancho Naumovski to key leadership positions within the company, leveraging decades of experience and expertise to drive organizational growth and lead the industry. -
ABB to Showcase Selection of Advanced Robotic Technologies for Omnichannel Commerce at MODEX 2022
ABB’s robotic innovations are designed to serve the flexible distribution needs of consumer products companies in all application areas where products need to be packed, moved and delivered. -
Fuzzy Logic Makes Robotics Agile at MBDA
MBDA wanted to robotize certain processes in small series or even single unit production. Fuzzy Logic's Repplix application software module addresses all aspects of this requirement in a cost-effective manner. -
German Companies Find Problem Solvers in Portugal
Portugal is an essential partner of German industry. More than 550 German companies operate in the country, where they find talent, innovation, reliability, and commitment to success. -
CISA Shields Up Advisory: Potential Russian Cyber Attack Escalation
CISA has issued a recommendation for US companies to be on high alert for potential cyber attacks from the Russian government. -
Emerson Technologies Selected for Geothermal Clean Energy Production
Geological modeling software will help HITA increase safety and reliability of sustainable geothermal energy sources. -
How Viable is Zero Trust for OT/IoT Networks?
While Zero Trust is making great inroads across IT organizations for a wide variety of specific security use cases and environments, the unique requirements of OT and IoT, combined with industrial processes and critical infrastructure, can hamper ZTA deployments with general-purpose Zero Trust solutions. -
Sustainability and Industrial Autonomy Converge
Survey results indicate that manufacturers around the world understand the value of digital transformation, seeing it as a critical tool for sustainability, process optimization and more. -
Biden’s Critical and Emerging Technologies: Areas to Watch
In February 2022, the White House issued an updated list of critical and emerging technologies that the Office of Science and Technology Policy, National Science and Technology Council, and National Security Council have identified as being important for US national security. -
Major IoT Trends to Expect in 2022
Claudia Jarrett, US country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explores the major IoT trends for 2022—including 5G, edge systems, machine learning and more. -
Industry Experts Promote Industrial Careers During Engineering Week 2022
Students get hands-on manufacturing experience at NJMEP's Interactive Engineering Week Event. -
ISA Safety Committees Advance into New Year with New Initiatives
ISA’s primary safety standards committees, ISA18 and ISA84, are launching several new projects this year in addition to wrapping up some key ongoing projects. Here is brief rundown of these efforts. -
Yamaha Reveals Initiatives to Support Factory-automation Sales Network
Among fresh initiatives revealed in a recent meeting is a new online portal for agents that accelerates solution integration and customer support by simplifying access to parts and setup information. -
Cadence and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Transform Electronic Systems Development
Cadence Design Systems, Inc., and Dassault Systèmes announced a strategic partnership to provide enterprise customers in multiple vertical markets. -
Digitalizing Asset Health Maintenance Process to Improve Overall Plant Performance
Two major concerns that prevent the plant operators from maintaining assets digitally are: lack of normalized field diagnostic data and absence of an IAMS application to predict asset failure. -
HIMA Appoints New Director of Global Accounts
Brad Ogilvie has been named the new director of Global Accounts and Large Project Pursuit at HIMA Group. This appointment further reinforces one of the company’s core values of delivering superior safety-related automation solutions on a global base. -
My ISA Journey: Why Did I Join ISA (and Become President)?
Carlos Mandolesi's February Presidential blog column focuses on how his ISA journey led him to his current term as 2022 President. -
Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity: Everything You Need to Know
What is driving these new complexities? -
IFS Recognized for Strong Ecosystem to Support Enterprise-wide Service Transformation
IFS announced that it has been positioned in the Leaders Category in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Manufacturing Service Life-Cycle Management Platforms 2022 Vendor Assessment. -
Case Study: AI-Powered Failure Analysis and Inspection System Finds Issues Faster
Using 20 MP Blackfly S cameras, Instrumental imaging stations capture high levels of detail required for inspecting small electronic micro assemblies where very small errors can lead to failures. -
Unifying Automation for Industry Success
Advancing open-based systems with service-oriented solutions. -
What You May Not Know About SoftPLCs
For those who have not looked at SoftPLC solutions in the past few years, they are worth revisiting. This feature was originally published in the February 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Performance Management of Processing Plants: KPIs, People and Processes
This article will outline some of the disconnects relating to performance management initiatives between the C-Suite and operations teams and shift supervisors working on the plant floor. -
The Effects of Automation on Jobs
With a sharp increase in the use of robotics in the manufacturing industry, there is valid concern about how the future workforce will be shaped. Factories that employed hundreds, even thousands of employees now require only a fraction of that number due to increased automation. -
NEMA Debuts Its 2022 Electrical Standards and Products Guide
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) published the 2022 Electrical Standards & Products Guide (ESPG), which is the electroindustry’s go-to resource for 1,000 standards and technical documents, product categories and the manufacturers of those products. -
Report: The Future Lies in AI and Machine Learning
A new market research report by ESOMAR-certified market research and consulting firm on cyber security in robotics market includes industry analysis 2014-2021 and opportunity assessment 2022-2029. -
Our Cobot Co-Workers
These autonomous helpers could be the compassionate technology that enables factories and distribution centers to unstick supply chains. -
Algorithm Could Shorten Quality Testing, Research in Many Industries by Months
A machine-learning algorithm developed at Sandia National Laboratories could provide auto manufacturing, aerospace and other industries a faster and more cost-efficient way to test bulk materials. -
Enjoy the New for 2022
If you are an author, a blogger, or an automation professional looking to get published, send your well-researched reports, application notes, and thought-leader essays to be considered for the InTech family of publications. This feature originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
DT Research Rugged Tablet Awarded C1D2 Certification for Safe Operation in Potentially Hazardous Environments
The DT362 purpose-built tablet has been proven safe to use in areas where flammable gases, vapors and liquids could exist. -
Exploring Disparities in the 5G Rollout
Hamish White, CEO of telecom solution provider Mobilise, explores the reasons why 5G rollout is lagging across the world, and why catching up is so important. -
Successful Industrial IoT Use Cases
Pilot purgatory can often become a barrier to successful adoption. -
COPA-DATA Group Reaches Revenue Record
COPA-DATA closes the year 2021 with a revenue increase of 18.5%. -
AAEON and Hailo Partner to Enable Next-Gen AI Applications at the Edge
AAEON’s latest UP Bridge the Gap platforms are now compatible with the Hailo-8 AI module, offering unprecedented AI performance for edge devices across industries. -
Control Remains Fundamental
Automation professionals need to take the lead in guiding management to adopt new technology or the organization will become noncompetitive. This feature originally appeared in the February 2022 issue of InTech magazine. -
Taking the Edge Off Industry 4.0
Johan Jonzon, CMO and co-founder of pioneer in edge analytics for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Crosser, looks at why edge analytics should be a key part of an IIoT strategy in manufacturing. -
VMA Presents In-person Valve Forum Conference & Exhibits
The Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) announces the 2022 Valve Forum Conference & Exhibits. -
HARTING Technology Group Distinguished as 'Company of the Year 2022'
HARTING is the "Company of the Year 2022." The magazine "FOCUS MONEY," together with DEUTSCHLAND TEST and the Institute for Management and Economic Research, awarded this distinction to the Espelkamp-based technology company in the "Electronic Components" category. -
Top 5 Robot Trends of 2022
The operational stock of industrial robots hit a new record of about 3 million units worldwide–increasing by 13% on average each year (2015-2020). The International Federation of Robotics analyzes the top 5 trends shaping robotics and automation around the globe. -
Endress+Hauser Charts Path to Growth
With strong growth in 2021, Endress+Hauser left the coronavirus pandemic behind economically. The Group’s consolidated sales rose more than 11% to just under 2.9 billion euros. As a result, the measurement and automation specialist significantly exceeded its own expectations. -
Nord Drivesystems Looks to a Future of Continued Growth in 2022
The company had an impressive 2021 with the launch of four new products, comprehensive investments and double-digit sales increases.








































































































































































































