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The company recorded the strongest half-year in its history in terms of order intake, sales and profit and strengthens its market position.

Robot mobility is booming worldwide: Unit sales of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in the logistics sector e.g. will increase by 31% between 2020 and 2023 annually.

Abaco Systems announced an award of $1.5m, supporting a major Turkish defense contractor with their naval combat management system (CMS).

ACEINNA, a market leading, inertial sensor company, today named Wade Appelman as the company’s president & COO, responsible for developing and implementing strategy for the company’s worldwide operations.

Co-located live events taking place August 10-12 at the Anaheim Convention Center will bring together machine builders and manufacturers around advanced smart manufacturing and 3D printing technologies.

MT United immediately creates the largest integrated print, digital, and in-person network platform in the manufacturing technology ecosystem. Our combined expertise, industry knowledge, and resources generate a powerful synergy.

AMETEK Land, the world leader in high accuracy, non-contact temperature measurement systems, offers an accredited best-in-class global calibration service that ensures high performance, reduced downtimes, and protected investments for its range of infrared thermometers, line scanners and thermal imagers.

Process Insights, the market leader in premium technologies and solutions for the process and research industry, has opened a new facility in Houston, Texas, to better support its customers, distributors, contractors, and suppliers with improved delivery times, as well as on-site engineering, application consulting and process control solutions.

The partnership enables Epsilon’s customers to maximise the value of their cloud and digital investments with a unified SD-WAN edge platform.

The latest ISA Mentor Program blog answers the question: What is the best way to install a DP in level applications with a wet leg?

Special system demonstrations and informative exhibits showcase the latest connected industry solutions for automation and smart manufacturing applications at ATX West 2021 in Anaheim, Calif.

Company sponsors the Green Hydrogen Coalition in its mission to advance the production and use of green hydrogen in all sectors.

The recent announcement to acquire Spanish mobile robot company ASTI by global industrial automation player ABB underlines something we all knew: AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) have a big future in the industrial sector.

Doosan Robotics announced that the company appointed William (Junghoon) Ryu as its latest chief executive officer.

Newly appointed managing director will oversee business growth in Mexico and Latin America.

Industrial companies should start small when digitalizing their operations.

Guidance to help organizations design, develop, and operate networking solutions as they move to digital transformation.

In 2019, PETRONAS leveraged the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards within their company to coordinate a cybersecurity taskforce.

Nozomi Networks Inc., the leader in OT and IoT security, today announced a $100 million pre-IPO-funding round to help accelerate the company’s growth phase and extend its market leadership.

There is a huge base of installed machines in the world, typically referred to as “brownfield." This represents a tremendous opportunity for a predictive maintenance solution that can be “bolted-on” existing equipment to provide condition-based monitoring. For this solution to succeed, it must include: support for many machines in a single eco-system; simple, quick and remote commissioning; flexible choice of attached sensor devices; and built-in security.

Recently the Manufacturing Media Consortium and its founder, TR Cutler (TRC) set up a new division examining the role of manufacturing and technology in the entertainment industry. What follows is an interview of Jacob Kyle Young (JKY) actor and founder of Post Modern Entertainment.

With an increase in online shopping due to the COVID-19 pandemic, McMurray Stern recognized a greater need for their expertise. Shifting to automation, they have helped a mass number of companies, and have been able to improve their solutions in order to meet everyone’s needs.

Pyle joins the Graham Packaging team from Dana after a long history in the global automotive industry.

POSITAL has received certificates of compliance for its family of kit encoders that feature BiSS C interfaces. These encoders are designed to be installed in motors or drives, providing the control system with position feedback to over single- or multi-turn operating ranges.

The paper “Controlling industrial dead-time systems: When to use a PID or an advanced controller” won the nomination from the editorial advisory board as the best paper published in ISA Transactions in 2020.

Warehouse OEMs and integrators can accelerate successful project completion of even increasingly complex, automated systems with advanced platforms.

DENSO, a leading mobility supplier, today announced its global financial results for its first quarter, ending June 30, 2021, for its 2022 fiscal year, ending March 31, 2022.

See our Top 5 most popular blog posts from the first half of 2021!

Basler AG is awarded the audit berufundfamilie certificate for the fourth time. The company sees an attractive and family-friendly working environment as part of its growth strategy.

Emerson’s donation of TESCOM regulators will help students fabricate a record-breaking rocket.

"In my role as cybersecurity technologist, I’ve seen firsthand that those who invested early in cybersecurity are much better prepared to launch a quicker, cheaper and more effective response to incidents," writes Chris Grove, Technology Evangelist at Nozomi Networks.

Patented, cETLus Certified and GMP-ready filling machines are designed specifically to streamline large-scale cartridge filling and capping of manufacturer packaging.

First-hand success with groundbreaking products prompts 3M, Ericsson and Armstrong International to invest in Everactive.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging EXPO is the only show this year covering the entire packaging and processing industry spread across four expansive convention center halls.

Innovations in automation have transformed the gold mining industry by increasing efficiency, productivity and safety. As mines get increasingly deeper, grades increasingly decline and investors pressure companies to adhere to global environment, social and governance principles, such innovations are necessary for the industry to prosper.

FANUC America, the leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and ROBOMACHINEs will demonstrate a variety of automation solutions designed to help manufacturers improve their efficiency and maintain a competitive edge at ATX West in Anaheim, Calif., in booth #4201.

HARTING is partnering with Volkswagen in a 48 state drive in the VW ID.4, a new compact SUV that was designed to bring electric vehicles to the mainstream.

The path forward is clear. In order to maximize their competitiveness, manufacturers will need to start automating their workplace safety much like they already automate other aspects of their operations.

Baking the perfect loaf, and in large enough quantities, demands furnaces that accurately control the process from beginning to end. This was precisely the task faced by Mechatronics Ltd., a system integrator and official distributor of Delta motion, drive, control and robotics products based in Bulgaria.

The Manufacturing Leadership Council, a division of the National Association of Manufacturers, announced that Dragos will be the first industrial cybersecurity company to become a member.

The global Robot as a Service market was valued at US$ 12.6 billion in 2020 and is expected to surpass US$ 41.3 billion by 2028, registering a CAGR of 15.9% during the forecast period (2021-2028), as highlighted in a report published by Coherent Market Insights.

Dresser Utility Solutions, formerly Dresser NGS, a leading provider of metering, electronics, instrumentation, flow control, distribution repair products, and over pressure protection devices to utility and industrial customers, has announced a new partnership between Texsteam and WellAware.

Learning never stops. Especially in drive technology, it is critical to learn continuously in order to identify innovate opportunities early on and apply them to the development of applications.

New Gen Z data reveals increased interest in exploring manufacturing jobs, but misperceptions persist.

Lanner Electronics announced its partnership with Microsoft Azure to launch Edge-to-Cloud AI Solution, integrating Lanner AI accelerated intelligent edge appliance with Azure IoT edge module, runtime and cloud interface.

A two-day interactive event all about calibration.

Wibu-Systems, the maker of one of the world’s leading IT protection, licensing and security technologies, is advancing the licensing capabilities of all legacy software publishers.

Industrial computers have always been an industry in which Taiwanese manufacturers enjoy an advantage, with a total annual revenue of nearly 8 billion U.S. dollars.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) announced today that Debra Phillips will be the next president and CEO of NEMA.

New location expands Brooks Instrument’s production, service and applications engineering capabilities, providing enhanced support to key customers in the region.

Company’s ceramics are essential to high-tech innovation in communications, computing, medicine, automobiles, space exploration, many other industries.

See the recipients for the recently announced ISA 2021 Celebrating Excellence Awards.

Franklin Templeton and Temasek lead Blaize $71m Series D funding aimed at acceleration of AI Edge Computing and Automotive/EV product roadmap.

How to mitigate and assess your cyber risks in an automated manufacturing environment.

Enriching subsurface digital twins through electromagnetic remote sensing for water, environmental and infrastructure resilience.

Hymer uses WERMA CO2 traffic lights to ensure the health and safety of all persons present.

PI North America, the non-profit member-supported trade association for promoting industrial networking technologies in North America, has signed a contract with the IO-Link Community, on behalf of the PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation (PNO) to become a Regional IO-Link Interest Group (RIOLIG) for North America.

In the evolving landscape of electric vehicle manufacturing, is "giga" always better? Within this sector, a rivalry between two diametrically opposed manufacturing methods is playing out.

Catching up with Utilita: currently using three measuring machines for microcomponent inspection.

Continued improvement in the quality of the revenue mix with software at 74% of revenue.

The new Fluke IRR1-SOL Solar Irradiance Meter makes the critical measurements needed for installing, testing, and maintaining photovoltaic systems.

Startup Autobahn program connects new companies with major brands for investment and development.

Increasing efficiency using real-time, tag-based localization solutions. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

With environmental concerns looming, CO2 has been at the forefront of new refrigerant alternatives.

With this major project, the two Groups are promoting the development of electricity storage which is essential in driving the evolution of the energy market towards greater sustainability.

According to 2019 figures from the UK Government, there are now just over a million women (1,019,400) in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) workforce. This translates to an increase of more than 350,000 women (24%) entering these areas of work. While this may be encouraging to hear, there is still a long way to go for gender equality in these male-dominated industries.

How can Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) edge analytics improve manufacturing efficiency?

The right software can dynamically detect changes in data patterns and create best-fit forecasting models to account for multiple variables like warehouse workload, employee preferences, corporate equity rules, labor laws and regulations, and much more.

Air entrapment or gas bubbles are one of the most common causes of poor fluid performance and parts failure in modern fluid management. Loris Medart, a fluid dispensing engineer with more than 20 years’ experience and founder of feed systems manufacturer SR-Tek, discusses the eight most common reasons for gas entrapment and how they can be avoided or managed out of the production process.

Comau UK and Ilika plc, a pioneer in solid-state battery technology, are collaborating on a 12-month Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) funded project, to design the scale up of Ilika’s lab-based manufacturing capacity.

Honeywell today announced that its cloud-based Honeywell Enraf Inventory Calculation Module (HEICM) has been integrated into Royal Vopak’s MyService Terminal Management System (TMS).

Endress+Hauser BioSense to develop equipment and methods for fast molecular analyses.

Current technologies are enhancing our connectivity today and bringing us closer to seamless connectivity tomorrow. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

To provide cybersecurity for the many devices and connections encompassing industrial automation and IIoT systems, organizations should follow a three-pronged approach based on the right policies, technical tools, and education.

ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance Chairperson Megan Samford recently sat down for this interview with NasdaqTV's TradeTalks.

Seeq on AWS enables faster insights for their customers Covestro and allnex with features and innovation for advanced analytics.

HARTING has been a member of the nationwide pioneering initiative of Climate Protection Companies for a total of ten years.

Siemens to add FORAN marine design software to its Xcelerator portfolio of integrated software and services, helping marine customers adopt a comprehensive digital twin approach to ship design and construction.

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Rohan Kelkar as the new executive vice-president of Power Products global business.

Comau was named a GM Supplier of the Year winner in General Motors’ 29th annual Supplier of the Year awards.

The data model forms the basis for standardizing data across a wide range of raw input data. But what exactly is a data model, and why is data modeling important for Industry 4.0? This post aims to address these questions and provide an introduction to modeling data at scale.

Know where vulnerabilities lie and the steps needed to secure interfaces and monitoring systems. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

Outsourcing product design and development can bring fresh perspectives to internal design teams and empower corporate R&D managers to take on new projects.

Advanced Handling Systems (AHS, LLC) announced today that they have been contracted by Comoto Holdings to design and integrate an Exotec Skypod System to optimize its Omnichannel aftermarket fulfillment process.

With the new funding led by Innovation Endeavors, Fero Labs expands its sustainable solutions to help factories reduce emissions, optimize quality and increase profits.

Acquisition adds to Robotics and Machine Automation solutions to deliver unique automation portfolio, further expanding into new industry segments.

"Digitalization in Machine Tool Manufacturing - Infinite opportunities from infinite data" is this year's Siemens trade show motto.

‘A problem shared’–new virtual assistance support service from ABB provides instant access to virtual face to face expert technical advice.

Here, Claudia Jarrett, US country manager at industrial automation supplier EU Automation, explains how some of the most common downsides of cobots are being overcome.

Learn how to empower operations to adapt and thrive in the next normal business environment.

Research scientists with the Energy Materials Telecommunications Center, National Institute for Scientific Research in Quebec, Canada, have developed a groundbreaking technique to acquire 3D images at over 1000 frames per second with resolution as high as 1180 x 860--far beyond the capabilities of available systems today--by eliminating information redundancy in data acquisition.

SPE enables IT and automation to walk hand in hand. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

Read an excerpt from the recently published white paper, Applying ISO/IEC 27001/2 and the ISA/IEC 62443 Series for Operational Technology Environments.

Whether it's smart maintenance, quality control, or inventory, operationalizing AI in manufacturing leads to many benefits.

The series of six executive webinars will feature a range of technologies leading up to Automate, North America’s premier automation trade show.

Letter of intent signed for the construction of one of Europe’s largest energy storage facilities in Wunsiedel, Germany.

Customerville to be integrated into the IFS Cloud proposition helping IFS customers increase engagement with their own customers, improve revenue and profitability, and drive product, service and outcome innovation.

Honeywell and Alturus will collaborate to provide Energy Storage as a Service (ESaaS) and deliver meaningful performance.

Understanding your application can help to miniaturize your battery-powered solution. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

Nigel Smith, CEO of Shibaura Machine, formerly Toshiba Machine, partner, TM Robotics, gives three rules to live by when choosing a 3D vision system for manufacturing.

Connectivity across the entire production workflow is a major goal of industrial digitalisation. However, the greatest challenge lies in combining technological expertise from two different disciplines: IT and industrial production.

MITRE Engenuity today released results from its first round of independent ATT&CK® Evaluations for Industrial Control Systems (ICS). The evaluations examined how cybersecurity products from five ICS vendors detected the threat of Russian-linked Triton malware.

New facility supports automation innovation across industries and has a focus on freshwater conservation technologies.

The leading manufacturer of collaborative robots goes on tour this summer, showcasing its new solution for flexible machine loading at live events hosted by partners across the U.S. To further address demand, Universal Robots is adding four new ActiNav Solutions Providers to assist manufacturers in ActiNav deployments.

Case study: Cavanna optimized its flow-pack machines with the Beckhoff XTS intelligent transport system to improve the feeder component. The results included improved flexibility for product changeovers and gentle and efficient product handling.

Use existing field devices, network connections, and controllers to build an edge-connected system that harnesses the full power of factory data. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

Always be learning and gaining new knowledge, says ISA President Steve Mustard, in his latest blog column.

Portescap has unveiled two new online tools to streamline the process of evaluating and buying miniature motors. MotionCompass delivers product recommendations for brush and brushless DC motors based on user criteria, and the eStore lets users quickly and easily find, configure and order Portescap miniature motors.

Pilot project with ST Telemedia Global Data Centres to map the potential of artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics, with a target of at least 10 percent energy savings.

Yokogawa announces that, as a participant of the Lunar Industry Vision Council, it has worked with other members from government, academia, and industry to formulate a vision for a lunar industry, prepare a number of recommendations, and jointly submit them for the consideration of Inoue Shinji, Japan’s Minister of State for Space Policy.

Siloes between engineering and business have existed in enterprises for decades. As manufacturers design and deliver smarter products and assets, access to real-time business information across networks is critical to bring new and improved innovations to market faster.

Modern instrumentation provides plenty of information—here’s how to get it into IIoT software. This article comes from the IIoT & Industry 4.0 eBook.

Ensuring safety, security, privacy, reliability, and resilience in the context of application, industry.

Modernization of distribution centers drives global demand for automation, logistics, and robotics services.

While it’s true that much of the consumer- and office-grade network equipment will work with work for Industrial Ethernet, the question is, for how long? Research shows that the most common cause of Industrial Ethernet failures is cabling and connectors.

HMS Industrial Networks AB, a wholly owned subsidiary of HMS Networks AB (publ), has on July 1, 2021 acquired 60% of all shares in the Spanish company Owasys Advanced Wireless Devices S.L.

Together with DEUTSCHLAND TEST, FOCUS-MONEY magazine has singled out the HARTING Technology Group for this year’s “Innovation Award.”

AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology and NCATC, the National Coalition of Advanced Technology Centers, announced that Greg Jones, vice president, Smartforce Development, AMT, was elected to the NCATC board of directors to occupy one of two Strategic Partner seats on the board for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2021.

Manufacturing companies are continually on the lookout to improve their business, production and operational processes with the objective of maximizing revenues and profits. There are many ways to achieve these objectives, but the most common strategies include improving overall productivity & efficiency, maximizing cost savings, enhancing customer experience, adapting to market dynamics and reducing plant downtime.

The global SCADA market size was valued at USD 9.2 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 13.2 billion by 2026; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% from 2021 to 2026.

MassRobotics has launched a new partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G) to collaboratively explore technologies around automation and manufacturing-related applications.

New funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of easy-to-use AI for industrial quality inspections.

In 40 years, DFI has undergone a series of growth and evolution, transforming from a purely electronic components supplier to a global leading provider of diverse Industrial PC (IPC) solutions.

The Resiliency Management System will provide advanced visualization for control center operations.

Fluke Process Instruments, a global leader in infrared imaging and thermal profiling solutions for industrial applications, has partnered with mobile robotics trailblazer Boston Dynamics to bring Fluke Process Instruments’ new SV600 Fixed Acoustic Imager capabilities to Boston Dynamics’ agile mobile robot Spot.

With the Comau Next Generation Programming Platform and Siemens Simatic Robot Library, companies can easily program and run Comau robots using Siemens software and systems.

Dr. Tom Winston from Dragos authors this overview of Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI).

Check out these tips on how to boost productivity and efficiency within CNC Machine Shops.

The Open Integration Partner program, initiated by Endress+Hauser, seeks on simple, fast, and manufacturer-independent integration of components and devices.

Driven by the demand for digitalization and automation in the water industry, Royal HaskoningDHV and Mitsubishi Electric Europe are joining forces to develop specialized automation controls.

Acquisition of leading material handling equipment, systems and robotics firm, HCM, enables enVista to meet growing market demand for automated solutions.

Former Adyen VP Marketing North America bolsters executive team to elevate brand awareness and drive international growth initiatives.

With the FLAIROP (Federated Learning for Robot Picking) project Festo and researchers from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), together with partners from Canada, want to make picking robots smarter using distributed AI methods.

An increase in the pace of innovation and emphasis on expanding its digital presence in the face of a worldwide pandemic helped igus increase online sales by 30% in 2020.

Long-term supply chain, rugged technology key factors for customer selection.

Drives market revenues fell by 5-10% in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the first half of 2020 saw steep declines in sales, many suppliers were able to offset those losses with a strong performance in the second half of the year.

FANUC CORPORATION, the world’s leading supplier of CNCs, robotics, and factory automation has announced the production of its 750,000th industrial robot, representing a record high point in the robotics industry.

Instant measurement and production line correction is enabled since calculations are performed in real-time inside the sensor and data is analyzed multiple times per second with integrated software.

Georgia Tech and Emory University professor brings strategic vision, focus on translational research to new role.

The Coalition for Open Process Automation (COPA) launched the COPA QuickStart for companies to leverage the Open Process Automation System (O-PAS) standard to be more competitive and profitable. The move to open industrial and process automation systems is analogous to the shifts that occurred when PC technology displaced minicomputer and mainframes.

API, the Inventor of the Laser Tracker is partnering with the region’s leading software and support provider to complete the most diverse metrology hardware and software portfolio.

Members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) can access 25 new technical textbooks upon Knovel - with titles added in 2021 including new publications on digitalization, major hazard management and clean energy.

Following a two-year absence, in 2022 it is once again time: Hannover Messe will run April 25-29 as a physical fair–supplemented by a comprehensive range of digital services for exhibitors and visitors. The lead theme “Industrial Transformation” focuses on digitalization and decarbonization of industry.

Automation within transportation infrastructure is making it's way to be a huge benefit for contractors in the future.

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that India's industry stakeholders should implement Industry 4.0 immediately.

Why the implementation of cybersecurity processes are important when managing IT/OT convergence.

Our newest ISA Mentor Program blog asks the question: What are the problems and solutions with packaged equipment?

The management team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike Vassil to vice president of operations.

Field Instruments and Controls is named Endress+Hauser’s Authorized Service Provider for OR, WA, and the ID panhandle.

Environment + energy leader recognizes UL 360 software for meeting external ESG and sustainability reporting requirements.

A new management team is to take over operational business of the company; the shareholders continue to be exclusively members of the Philipp family.

The preliminary World Robotics data for China released by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) shows a sales increase of industrial robots by 19% in 2020.

Manufacturing companies that network their machines and systems are particularly at risk from security vulnerabilities and attacks on their IT infrastructure. This was determined by the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT in the course of scientific investigations for the white paper "Cybersecurity in Networked Production," which has now also been published in English.

The Swedish SaaS company CheckProof helps shape future working methods by digitizing Frontline. The new funding strengthens the company to build safe, efficient, and sustainable companies worldwide.

Low-power RTG4 FPGA offers ‘new space’ system designers the industry’s highest reliability at lowest cost with shortest lead times.

AMT announced that it will hold two of its trademark conferences together at a unique event, MFG2021 + MTForecast, on Nov. 2-5, 2021 in Denver at Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center.

The ACHEMA Pulse Live Days the Ethernet-APL organization, with members FieldComm Group, OPC Foundation, ODVA and Profibus & Profinet International showcased Ethernet-APL joint activity demonstrating, “IT-centric Instrumentation,” for process control, including hazardous areas.

Senseye study of major industrial firms finds that large facilities lose 27 hours a month to machine failures, on average, at the cost of $532,000 for each hour of unplanned downtime.

The Valve Manufacturers Association of America (VMA) and the Hydraulic Institute (HI) announce the 2021 Virtual Market Outlook Workshop.

IBM's growing partner ecosystem will help them scale IBM’s edge platform as part of theirhybrid cloud strategy and augments IBM’s extensive work across Systems, Storage, Cloud and AI.

70% smaller Ethernet interface offers miniaturisation potential for PROFINET users.

SICK received an Innovation Award from the Robotics Business Review for its LiDAR-LOC product, a software solution that enables contour-based localization using LiDAR technology.

The geared motors and heavy-duty industrial gears market was valued at $10.6bn in 2019. Following a -7% contraction in 2020, growth will quickly resume and a 2020-24 CAGR of 2.1% will see the market hit $13bn by 2024.

Looking at the total amount of O2 in the gas stream can be misleading because the stoichiometric excess O2 amount is the more important measurement.

As more and more businesses rely on cloud storage, moving your CCTV data over becomes very important.

Sharul A. Rashid of PETRONAS gives us a few examples of how his company institutes a hard-working cybersecurity culture in the workplace.

Global trade group will promote adoption of AI in industrial automation, focusing on new certifications, standards, education programs and events.

Plex Systems' leading subscription-based smart manufacturing platform accelerates customers' digital transformation and improves visibility into end-to-end production systems with easy-to-deploy, cloud-native solutions.

Jeff Winter, Sr. Director, Strategy & Marketing at Grantek, has been named one of Onalytica’s “Top Industry 4.0 Influencers 2021.”

The international FRABA Group has announced the creation of two new business units: UBITO and CREDEMUS.

Seasoned financial and advisory executive to drive growth.

The robotic systems will be used to accelerate parcel sortation to last mile providers.

Path Robotics, a Columbus-based artificial intelligence (AI) robotics company producing the world's first truly autonomous robotic manufacturing system, announced plans to expand its headquarters in Columbus, Ohio, creating 140 new jobs.

The global Human Machine Interface Market is anticipated to reach USD 11.88 billion by 2026, according to a new study published by Polaris Market.

Digital solution connects steel melt shop operations with ladle and crane tracking and thermal loss prediction for higher casting speeds and additional output of 24,000 tonnes per annum.

Renault Group selects STMicroelectronics as key innovation partner, securing the supply of electric and hybrid vehicle advanced power semiconductors to be produced from 2026.

aDolus Technology Inc., a global authority on software intelligence for critical infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Mark Weatherford to its Board of Directors.

CoreTechnologie has developed a tailored version of its 3D printing software specifically for the requirements of Photocentric 3D printing machines and processes. In future, the tool will be delivered together with the printers of the British printing machine manufacturer.

New funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of easy-to-use AI for industrial quality inspections.

The relocation expands operations and capabilities for SELECT’s selective soldering systems used in electronics manufacturing.

If you're undergoing a digital transformation, don't forget to include your machine operators in this process.

CodeMeter technology protects IP and enables innovative sales models.

"Born digital" facilities to transform recycling of polypropylene, a high-volume, versatile plastic rarely recycled today.

New office increases sales, support and training resources for high-tech customers, particularly in oil and gas and petrochemicals.

ServiceNow recently debuted its first product designed for the manufacturing sector. The company is partnering with Siemens Energy to provide a software service that allows energy companies to monitor, identify and respond to cyber threats intended to attack critical infrastructure.

The global research reveals the disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, even as new risks from remote working and ransomware grow.

Combined firm will have 44 offices across North America and represents significant expansion for Salas O'Brien in the power and industrial marketplace.

OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced a series of partnerships to extend availability of OTTO Motors’ line of AMRs to a global audience.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) today announced that Maschinenbau Institut GmbH (MBI), a service company of VDMA (mechanical engineering industry association), are joining forces with ISA to offer a unique, German ISA cybersecurity training program.

In this blog, we look at the steps involved in developing a dissector for a real-world use case, the well-known Cisco Nexus protocol. We’ve also posted a plug-in on GitHub to help the security community at large. Whether you’re a security researcher yourself, or you manage networks for an asset owner, this methodology and plug-in will help you troubleshoot networking issues and improve overall OT security.

Unified solution enables organizations to harness the power of factory data to unlock the value of smart manufacturing.

Vanderlande has signed a new contract with Australia’s largest food and grocery retailer, Woolworths, to deliver STOREPICK, a robotised, end-to-end automated case picking (ACP) warehouse solution.

OPC UA or MQTT, do they work together, or is one better than the other?

Read an excerpt from the Hal Thomas white paper, Leveraging ISA 62443-3-2 For IACS Risk Assessment and Risk Related Strategies.

The international Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel will plan to discuss numerous issues surrounding cybersecurity.

Following the announcements that Chicago’s McCormick place will hold events starting in July and that the state of Illinois lifted capacity limits and social distancing requirements on June 11, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show continued the positive momentum by unveiling the floor plan for IMTS 2022.

In compressed air, gas and vacuum systems, maximizing capacity is better than adding, according to Jason Dupriest, Industrial Systems Analyst/Designer, of ADG Concepts out of Fort Worth, Texas.

Plastic packaging manufacturer relies on SmartMONITOR from WERMA and optimizes its production within a few weeks.

If the Department of Defense (DoD) is to fulfill the recommendations of the final report from the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI), it must become a fully AI-ready enterprise by 2025. This goal is at risk without a change in its traditional approach to data and acquisition.

Though some plastic raw materials can be inexpensive, the molds are always costly, irrespective of the product. The high precision, intricate and high-duty plastic molds are orders of magnitude more costly. Damaged molds are very costly and production down time is a cause of reduced profits. Preventing damage or avoidable wear is therefore a top priority.