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How Encoders Provide Motor Speed and Position Control
In many mechanical systems, precise motion hinges upon effective monitoring and control of the motor. Encoders make motion control possible by sensing the motor’s speed and position and sending feedback signals to control components. This article will provide an overview of two common types of encoders: optical encoders and magnetic encoders. -
Okuma America Corp Welcomes PDQ Workholding & Tooling to the Partners in THINC Network
The management team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to announce that PDQ Workholding & Tooling has recently joined the Partners in THINC network. -
Electromate Recognized with 2021 AHTD Foundation Award
Electromate received a Foundation Award from the Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD), recognizing the company’s 25 years of membership and support. -
Paving the Way for Smart Factories
Intel, EXOR Int’l and Telecom Italia collaborate to demonstrate benefits of on-premise 5G private network alongside AI. -
5 Steps to Select a Predictive Analytics Solution
Every industrial organization knows that it’s imperative to move ahead at light speed with predictive analytics. How does an engineer select the best predictive analytics solution for their operations? The following advice provides guidance for engineers. -
Digital Immunity, Inc., Announces Appointment of Interim CEO
Digital Immunity announces the appointment of Thomas House to the position of Interim CEO. -
Control System Integrators Association Affirms New Board of Directors
The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) is pleased to announce a new board of directors was affirmed at the CSIA Town Hall Business Meeting held on May 13, 2021 and follow up member vote. -
VDMA R+A and Startup Platform 'GO2automation' Agree on Strategic Partnership
The VDMA Robotics + Automation Association and the platform “GO2automation” operated by the startup andugo agree on strategic cooperation. -
ISA-95 and IIoT: Power is Nothing Without Control
Applying the ANSI/ISA-95 standard to IoT, IIoT, and all things internet. -
OPC UA Recognized as 'the Most Important Interoperability Technology in Today’s Industrial Landscape”
A new ARC report examines the critical role OPC UA serves globally as the core data interoperability standard in process and discrete manufacturing industries and beyond. -
Kollmorgen NDC Expands Collaboration with AGV Network
Today Kollmorgen NDC is pleased to announce that Kollmorgen NDC and AGV Network have decided on an expanded collaboration together. -
Hopped-Up Homebrew Automation
When this homebrewer wanted to take his craft to the next level, he found that AutomationDirect PLCs and other products were fermentation friendly. -
Longbow Advantage Opens Registration for First Annual User Conference, NOW 2021
Longbow Advantage announces first-ever Rebus user conference: Bringing Rebus customers together to connect live and inspire innovation in the supply chain industry. -
Endress+Hauser Honors the Group’s Inventors
More than 500 inventors gathered virtually for Endress+Hauser’s 21st Innovators’ Meeting. Because last year’s anniversary event had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, two innovator cohorts were invited in 2021 to honor the creativity and inventive spirit of the Group of companies. -
UL's Industrial Automation Event to Help Manufacturers Innovate While Prioritizing Safety, Reliability and Performance
Three-day virtual event showcases industry-leading safety experts and engineers providing insights on achieving regulatory requirements, determining optimal component selection and broadening market access. -
Wibu-Systems Takes Up Residence on its New Karlsruhe Campus
The company makes a physical commitment to local IT excellence. -
Getting the Most Out of Digital Transformation
The right software and training empower employees to connect, grow, and pivot as necessary to improve personal and organizational productivity. -
Automatic Configuration of a Safety Instrumented System
The DeltaV SIS Configurator tool can provide a consistent approach with fewer errors and less rework. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety. -
Cloudreach Recognized as Intel 2021 U.S. Partner of the Year in Emerging Technology Category
Cloudreach, the leading multi-cloud services company, has been named as an Intel US Partner of the Year at the Intel Partner Connect 2021 virtual conference. Cloudreach’s approach to cloud services earned the company an accolade in the "Emerging Technology Partners" category. -
ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance and admeritia Announce Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices Document
The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA), along with admeritia GmbH (admeritia), today announced the release of the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document. -
Bentley Systems Announces Acquisition of SPIDA, Leader in Utility Pole Structure Management
To extend OpenUtilities’ grid resilience digital twins to the last mile! -
Automate 2022 Countdown Begins
North America’s leading automation trade show is expected to bring 20,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors to Detroit June 6-9. It's on pace to be the largest event ever focused on robotics, machine vision, motion control, Artificial Intelligence and smart automation technologies. -
ABB Commissions Digital Platform Integration for Sunflag Steel to Enable Better Metals Plant Decision Making
Project improves end to end production visibility and helps digitalize operations using ABB Ability Data Analytics Platform for metals. -
PETRONAS Upstream Improves Operational Performance
Case Study: PETRONAS achieves operational performance through digital transformation and collaboration. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety. -
The New Normal
As we return back to normal from COVID-19, what does it look like for organizations like ISA? -
Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices Available Now
Download the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document today! -
Why is Change Management Important to Automation and Cybersecurity?
Implementing change management practices within the automation and cybersecurity realm. -
Achieving Operational Excellence in Hydrocarbon Processing
By using automated hydrocarbon production reconciliation and loss accounting, one can achieve operational excellence. -
Azbil to Develop Digital Solutions for Intelligent Building Management Systems
Azbil Corporation announced that it has started developing new digital solutions for use with intelligent building management systems (IBMS), with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB). -
New Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference Set for Oct. 12-14, 2021 in Memphis, Tenn.
FedEx named Title Sponsor as the Association for Advancing Automation presents its industry-leading, in-person technology conference. -
Making the Move to Green Hydrogen
OEMs will need the right automation partners to successfully serve a fast-growing market. -
Bridging the Air Gap: How to Harness Your Data and Protect Your OT Network
Critical Infrastructure operators have long been concerned about introducing potential threats from opening their operational networks for OEMs to extract data. The high expectation for reliable and continuous plant operation leaves no room for vulnerability. While the air gap can be bridged, effective defense-in-depth requires security enforcement at every network interface. -
Brevan Electronics Recognized as a Top 50 Electronics Distributor
Brevan Electronics is named to both Electronics Sourcing and Source Today's Top 50 Electronics Distributors lists. -
Robotics Award 2021 Goes to ABB´s PixelPaint Car Painting
IERA Award winner allows customized car designs. -
Premio Cites Rugged Edge Computing as Top Engineering Challenge
Specialized hardware required to facilitate machine learning, AI, and embedded IoT in heavy industrial settings; deep dive webinar highlights design tips and strategies. -
Focus Event "Capture the Light" with Image Processing Experts from IDS
In order to capture light without interference and convert it into usable information, suitable optics and high-quality filter glasses also play a decisive role. The focus event "Capture the Light" on June 24 at 9 a.m. EDT addresses this topic in three exciting sessions. -
Yokogawa Obtains ISASecure CSA Level 1 Certification for ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System
Yokogawa announces that it has obtained ISASecure CSA Level 1 certification from the ISA Security Compliance Institute*1 (ISCI) for its ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system, a product in the OpreX Control and Safety System family. -
Closed-loop AI Enables Autonomous Process Manufacturing
Are we there yet? The move from automated to autonomous process manufacturing is right around the corner. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety. -
Globalspec Presents Webinar Series 'The Industry 4.0 Effect'
Industry 4.0 promises to be revolutionary for manufacturers—but integrating it and capitalizing on its value can be a daunting challenge. Sponsored by Rockwell Automation and hosted by GlobalSpec, this series of webinars features expert panelists from Industry 4.0's leading SDOs, including the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) and the International Society of Automation (ISA). -
K2 Kinetics Announces Acquisition of Robotic Packaging Machinery, LLC
K2 Kinetics has announced the acquisition of Robotic Packaging Machinery, LLC (or “RPM” for short). -
Time-Sensitive Networking is Becoming the Bread and Butter for Automation in the Food Industry
Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at CLPA, looks at how food and beverage manufacturers can set up advanced traceability and transparency across their enterprises. -
Litmus and Pluto7 Collaborate on Edge-to-Cloud Solution for AI in Manufacturing
Litmus Edge handles data collection, analytics and integration, while Pluto7 specializes in data science and machine learning on Google Cloud. -
digital twin Helps Push Manufacturing-Performance Boundaries
A digital twin is a potentially powerful tool that has the capability to address various requirements of manufacturing plants. -
ISAGCA Submits Comments to NIST in Response to EO 14028
ISAGCA asked NIST to consider several additions to President Biden's Executive Order. -
Join Us for 2nd Annual OPC Day International June 8-10
A deep-dive into OPC UA technology, initiatives, end user experiences and more. -
Rheonics’ InkSight Wins Prestigious 2021 FTA Technical Innovation Award
Flexographic Technical Association, the global professional society of the printing community, announced Rheonics InkSight as the winner of the 2021 FTA Technical Innovation Award. Rheonics InkSight is a breakthrough multi-station ink viscosity & color control system to boost flexo print quality with automation and digitalization. -
Controller Redundancy Under the Hood
Industrial controller redundancy improves system availability, but only if it is implemented with the right capabilities. -
Complying with IEC 61511 Operation and Maintenance Requirements
Testing and documenting the performance of an SIS is an essential part of ensuring it can fulfill its designed functional safety requirements. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety. -
Why Simplicity Beats Jargon Every Time
How IoT buzzwords are hampering technology’s potential. -
Litmus and Cantier Partner to Offer Agile Smart Manufacturing Solutions with MES and IIoT 4.0 Platform
Cantier MES 4.0 and Litmus Edge are tightly integrated for shop floor digital transformation projects with rapid time-to-value. -
Rohde & Schwarz and Colby Instruments Collaborate to Offer Accurate Test Solution for UWB Device Localization
Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology relies on the ability of devices to determine their location based on distance, moving direction and relative position to other devices. To meet the UWB ecosystem’s testing needs, Rohde & Schwarz and Colby Instruments have collaborated to offer a concerted test solution that accurately simulates the moving direction of UWB devices. -
Why Hackers Attack ICS Products and How to Stop Them
The global instability and increase in remote work caused by the pandemic have played a role in raising the salience of ICS cybersecurity issues. In particular, phishing attacks and spam campaigns are becoming more common. Here's how to stop them. -
Supertec Chooses NUM Technology for its Latest CNC Cylindrical Grinding Machines
Supertec Machinery Inc., one of Taiwan’s leading machine tool manufacturers, has chosen to base new versions of its renowned Plunge type of CNC Cylindrical grinding machines on NUM’s Flexium+ CNC platform. -
Total Solution for Real-time Remote Monitoring Enables Equipment Suppliers to Reduce Management Costs
With the IoT, AI and big data analytics implementations in place, equipment suppliers are now able to provide value-added services in addition to simply selling products to expand into a service-oriented business model. Equipment suppliers need to have a plan and commit R&D resources before they are clear about customers' intentions. -
Why are 5G and IoT a Game Changer for Manufacturing?
5G, which is capable of providing speeds up to 100 times faster than 4G, may revolutionize how companies use IIoT devices. -
Whirlpool Corporation Migrates SAP Systems to Google Cloud for Sustainable Growth
Whirlpool Corp. furthers its commitment to sustainability with carbon-neutral cloud infrastructure, while ensuring reliable, low-latency access to critical business systems. -
CloudNC Continues Expansion with More Equipment and Automation from DMG MORI
Autonomous manufacturing powerhouse CloudNC is continuing to expand and enhance the capacity of their CNC facility with new machines from their manufacturing equipment partner DMG Mori. -
2021 PC-DMIS Users’ Group Series to be Held During Hexagon’s Smart Manufacturing Virtual Open House
PC-DMIS Community can access 8+ hours devoted to user education, new features, sneak peeks and face time with top software experts from June 14-16, 2021. -
FieldComm Group to Participate in ACHEMA Pulse as a Virtual Exhibitor and Presenter
Presentation topics will encompass HART-IP, WirelessHART and PA-DIM technology solutions for digital transformation in process automation. -
Orange Business Services Offers New Ericsson IoT Security Service for Enterprises
Orange Business Services, a global network-native digital services company, collaborated closely with Ericsson during the development of the new service. It will offer the service to its enterprise customers. -
Fluence Analytics Hires Craig Allshouse As Executive Advisor
Fluence Analytics, a startup that provides combined hardware and software analytics solutions to polymer manufacturers, today announced that Craig Allshouse has joined the team as an executive advisor. -
Trelleborg’s Linda Muroski Named One of Industry Era’s 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders of 2021
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that seal, damp and protect critical applications in demanding environments, is pleased to announce that Linda Muroski has been named one of Industry Era’s 10 Most Inspiring Women Leaders of 2021. -
Festo Appoints North American COO and VP of Sales
Festo announces that Kim Harper-Gage, who joined Festo in February 2020 as vice president of operations, has been appointed chief operating officer, and John Holmes, who has more than 25 years of experience at Festo, has been appointed vice president of sales–North America. -
AMETEK’s Controls Southeast Inc. and Comprimo Join Forces to Introduce Alternative Sulphur Degassing Technology
Comprimo, Worley’s Sulphur Technology business, is now an authorized licensor for Controls Southeast Inc. (CSI), an AMETEK Company, for a new and patented sulphur degassing technology called ICOn. To date, there is one ICOn unit in operation and two scheduled to start in 2021. -
Unlocking Opportunities In Manufacturing: Domain Knowledge Guides Your Tool Choice
Exploring the application, limits and myths of data analytics. -
What is Industry 4.0?
Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing. What do these terms mean? Can they be used interchangeably or not? -
Mission Secure Named a JMP Securities 'Elite 80' Cybersecurity Company for 2021
Mission Secure one of five OT/IoT Security companies JMP Securities believe have the capability to dominate the respective market. -
The Post-Covid Industrial Landscape: Slow Recovery Predicted; Semiconductor Crash to Follow the Shortage
Slow recovery out of pandemic predicted up to end of 2023 or into 2024. -
KPM Analytics Continues Expanding Facilities to Better Meet Customer and Business Needs
KPM Analytics, a global leader in scientific instrumentation for analyzing critical parameters in the food, agriculture, industrial, and environmental sectors, continues to invest and expand its global footprint and infrastructure to better serve its growing customer base. -
Zivid Wins Gold Design Innovators Award for On-arm 3D Color Camera
Zivid, the 3D machine vision camera company, has been named a Gold Honoree in the 2021 Vision Systems Design Innovators Awards for its industrial Zivid Two on-arm 3D color camera. -
ProGlove Partners With Ivanti Wavelink to Transform Warehouse Legacy Systems Into Cutting Edge Technology
Effortless integration of Telnet and browser-based warehouse management software with wearable barcode scanners accelerates data capturing and provides guidance with all senses. -
AI Chipmaker Hailo Partners with Lanner Electronics to Launch Next-generation AI Inference Solutions at the Edge
Lanner’s edge computing appliances, combined with the Hailo-8 AI Acceleration module, offers the highest performance, lowest power, and most cost-effective edge AI hardware solutions for smart cities, smart retail and Industry 4.0. -
Intel Processors Accelerate Deployment of Functional Safety-Compliant Applications
Select Intel Atom x6000E series processors certified for applications that must adhere to strict functional safety standards. -
Warehouse Automation Vendors Focused On $4bn After-sales Services Market
This month Interact Analysis released the first detailed assessment of the after-sales services market for warehouse automation installations. -
Closing the IoT Security Gaps in your ICS
Understand these factors to protect mixed ICS and IoT environments. This article comes from the Ebook Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity. -
Industrial Internet Consortium Publishes Guide to Global Industry Standards for Industrial IoT
The Industrial Internet Consortium (IIC) today announced the publication of the Global Industry Standards for Industrial IoT whitepaper to offer industry guidance in the development, adoption and use of IIoT standards. -
UL Recognizes PSA Certified as Fast-Track to UL's Secure IoT Component Qualification
NXM's autonomous IoT security software is recognized by UL as first component to achieve both PSA Certified and UL's Secure IoT Component Qualification. -
Hexagon Hosts a Smart Manufacturing Virtual Open House
Hexagon presents three days of user education, subject matter experts and a virtual showroom to explore the benefits of smart manufacturing from June 14-16, 2021. -
Excellence Canada Announces Electromate as Recipient of the 2021 Canadian Business Excellence Award
Electromate Inc. is pleased to announce that, at the upcoming fifth annual Canadian Business Excellence Awards for Private Businesses being held on Wednesday June 9, Excellence Canada will be awarding Electromate with their Canadian Business Excellence Award. -
Matrox Rapixo CXP Are The First Frame Grabbers Fully Certified For CoaXPress 2.0
Matrox Imaging’s lineup of boards support the highest speeds available in CoaXPress 2.0. -
Okuma America Corporation Announces Rowan-Cabarrus Community College as Partner for New Machine Tool Training Academy
Leadership teams from Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (Rowan-Cabarrus) are pleased to announce a corporate training partnership between the two organizations. -
Demonstrating the Link Between Functional Safety and ICS Security
Let’s look at a physical demonstration that shows the link between functional safety and ICS security, and review what can be done to prevent malware from disrupting production and threatening safety. -
Increases In Instrument Application or Installation Issues
Mike Laspisa shares a Q&A with various experts regarding instrumentation specification expertise, covering topics such as selection and installation. -
Industrial Internet Consortium Launches IoT Patterns Initiative
Sourcing developer and system architect expertise to solve new problems. -
MHI Compressor International Corporation Appoints Jun Fukuda as President and CEO
MHI Compressor International Corporation (MCO-I), a leader in the design and manufacture of compressors, drive turbines, gear boxes and their control systems, has appointed Jun Fukuda as its new president and CEO. -
Protecting Africa's Critical Infrastructure: The Adoption of ISA/IEC
How the adoption of ISA/IEC 62443 could wholly benefit critical infrastructure in African institutions. -
The Fruits of Your Labors
The relationship between volunteers and staff is covered in this May column from current ISA President Steve Mustard. -
Senseye PdM Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Microsoft Azure customers worldwide now gain access to Senseye PdM to take advantage of the scalability, reliability, and agility of Azure to drive Industry 4.0 development and reduce unplanned downtime. -
Okuma & Richard Childress Racing (RCR) Celebrate 20-Year Partnership
Leadership teams from both Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, and legendary NASCAR Championship-winning race team Richard Childress Racing (RCR), are pleased to announce a 20-year milestone in the formal business relationship between the two organizations. -
Top Rating for Sustainability: Endress+Hauser Improves Further in Independent EcoVadis Audit
Endress+Hauser has achieved 76 out of 100 points in the international EcoVadis sustainability rating, four more than in the previous year. The Group achieved a ranking in the top group for the fifth year in a row in 2021 and is now among the top one percent of the companies compared. -
Endress+Hauser Showcases its Digitalization Innovations
In the world of increasing interest in open systems, Endress & Hauser showed its technological openness and innovation in the areas of sensors, edge devices and smart instrumentation. -
US Manufacturers Ramp Up IT Infrastructure Cloud Adoption, NiceLabel Study Reveals
More than 66% of US manufacturers report most or all of their IT infrastructure is now in the cloud. -
The Fischer LP360 Connector Wins in Two Categories of the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021
For its Fischer LP360 connectors from the Fischer Freedom Series, which have already won numerous industry awards, Fischer Connectors has now been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design in two categories: the "Mobile Phones, Tablets and Wearables" category, and the new "Smart Products" meta-category. -
New KPM Analytics Website Delivers Powerful Industry Resource
KPM Analytics announced the launch of their new website today. -
Investment in Robotics Research: Global Report 2021
IFR releases “World Robotics R&D Programs." -
Warehouse Automation Services Market to Double by 2025
Service contracts will become a significant source of regular revenue for OEMs and integrators. -
Steve Sundstrom Appointed President of SATO America
Steve Sundstrom was appointed president of SATO America, LLC to accelerate the company’s transformation into a customer-centric provider of auto-ID solutions in North America. -
ABB Collaborates with Equinor on Digital Integration to Improve Operations at Off-shore Assets
Companies join forces to implement digital and remote condition monitoring to the critical electrical systems of the Gina Krog platform. -
ISA Executive Director Mary Ramsey Retires, Committee Searches for Successor
The International Society of Automation’s (ISA) Executive Director, Mary Ramsey, has decided to retire at the end of 2021. -
Secure Industrial Control Systems with Configuration Control
Ditch the risk of manually managing code and configuration changes. This article comes from the Ebook Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity. -
Koch Industries Collaborates with Mobile Industrial Robots to Deploy Autonomous Mobile Robots Worldwide
Mobile Industrial Robots, the global market leader in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced a worldwide strategic collaboration with one of the world’s largest private companies, Koch Industries. -
Cybersecurity and Smart Manufacturing
OT data challenges to securely executing a smart manufacturing strategy. -
How Edge Analytics Can Help Manufacturers Overcome Obstacles Associated with More Equipment Data
To help manufacturers understand, and overcome, some of the challenges associated with smart manufacturing, Martin Thunman, CEO and co-founder of leading low-code platform for streaming analytics, automation and integration for industrial IoT, Crosser shares his insight. -
Can a Solution Provider Handle Industrial Cybersecurity?
Consider these key questions to help ensure you choose a qualified solution provider. This article comes from the Ebook Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity. -
How Small-Scale Manufacturers Can Succeed with a Hybrid Workforce
Small companies may not have the luxury of state-of-the-art, high-end manufacturing and test equipment, but they can still embrace a hybrid workforce and harness untapped potentials of distributed and remote workers. -
Mikrotron Cameras Help Researchers Create Alternative Method to Monitoring Additive Manufacturing
Non-destructive quality system measures melt-pool width and depth. -
Construction Automation and its Humanitarian Applications
How automation takes on the task of human safety and life-saving functionality through the lens of war-torn environments. -
Status of the 62443 Standards
A look at the current status of the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards. -
Schneider Electric Appoints Barbara Frei Executive Vice-President of Industrial Automation Business
Schneider Electric, the leader in digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Barbara Frei as the new Executive Vice-President of its Industrial Automation global business. -
Emerson’s Virtual Events to Help Industrial Companies Achieve Environmental Sustainability Goals
Emerson will host a series of Green Innovation Days to provide industrial companies with valuable insights about transforming their operations to achieve environmental sustainability and decarbonization targets. -
All About LiDAR and How it Helps During a Robotics Boom
A brief history and overview of LiDAR and how the it has evolved and various applications. -
How to Detect, Prioritize and Quantify the Costs of Compressed Air System Leaks
An estimated 30% of compressed air is lost to unrepaired leaks. That means a loss in air pressure, which can lead to reduced productivity due to underperforming pneumatic tools. Neglected leaks can, over time, lead to unplanned downtime. Here's how to repair compressed air system leaks. -
Essential Start to Securing OT Systems: Risk Assessment
Here’s how to understand the current situation and develop a cybersecurity strategy. This article comes from the Ebook Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity. -
Okuma Announces New Member of Partners in THINC Network
The management team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to announce that Goellner, Inc. has recently joined the Partners in THINC network! -
Keynote Sessions from Amazon, Cognex, FedEx, Intel and More Highlight A3 Vision Week
Registration is open, and agenda posted for virtual conference and exhibits, June 8-10, 2021. -
Fostering Future Net Zero with Sustainable Food Manufacturing
Here, James Sopwith, group strategic account director at multi-disciplinary engineering firm, adi Group, discusses engineering’s part in supporting a smarter, healthier and altogether more sustainable food manufacturing operation. -
What is Edge Architecture?
The many factors behind the change to edge architecture and computing. -
ServiceNow Launches Manufacturing Solutions to Power New Era of Smart Manufacturing
Siemens Energy now relies on ServiceNow to connect operations and secure the manufacturing floor. -
Digital Twins: The Great Enablers of Our Times
More industry sectors now recognize that by drawing on complementary tech and resources such as AI, the Internet of Things and Big Data, they can use Digital Twins to build new products and get them right the first time, says Kiran Raj, principal disruptive tech analyst at GlobalData. -
Huntington Ingalls Industries Debuts Proteus Unmanned Surface Test Vessel
Vessel executed successful autonomy capabilities demonstration with Sea Machines’ SM300 system. -
HARTING Har-modular Takes the German Innovation Award 2021
Modular PCB interface for individual device development starting from batch size 1. -
Kathrin Rüschenschmidt Wins 2021 Engineer Powerwoman Award
The award honors women in STEM who drive innovation and was presented at HANNOVER MESSE Digital Edition. -
Microchip Opens Registration for Online Education Courses for Embedded Control Engineers
Microchip Technology Inc. announced it has opened registration for online courses that educate engineers about diverse embedded design topics ranging from C programming to cryptography and help them to use its products most effectively. -
PLCnext as the Ideal Platform for IIoT Integration
Limitless automation. -
Brooks Instrument Celebrates 75 Years of Innovation in Fluid Measurement and Control
Founded in 1946, Brooks Instrument is a global leader in advanced flow, pressure and vapor delivery solutions. -
ABB Robotics Advances Construction Industry Automation to Enable Safer and Sustainable Building
Nine out of 10 construction businesses predict a skills crisis by 2030, with 81% saying they will introduce robots in the next 10 years, with safety and the environment also catalysts for accelerating investment in robotics. -
Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute Announces Availability of RoboticsCareer.Org
National capability sponsored by the Department of Defense addresses pressing issue of lack of skilled labor in U.S. manufacturing. -
FieldComm Group Seeks Nominees for 2021 Plant of the Year Award
FieldComm Group is actively seeking qualified nominees for the 19th annual Plant of the Year Award. End users and manufacturers from all world areas are encouraged to nominate their plant or customer’s plant for this prestigious award. -
Open Secure Remote Operations: A Vision Fulfilled
Improving efficiency through real-time monitoring and control of distributed equipment. This article is from the Ebook Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity. -
Despite the Pandemic, FRABA Grew by 3% Worldwide in 2020
Strong numbers and momentum point to a positive new year. -
The Future of Lean: Advanced Analytics Breathe New Life into Aging Six Sigma Initiatives
A new generation of analytics is being used to improve upon traditional continuous improvement efforts. -
Schmalz Inc. Celebrated Groundbreaking of Phase I Expansion to Raleigh N.C., Headquarters
Schmalz Inc. was pleased to host a groundbreaking event to celebrate the expansion to their headquarters facility at 5850 Oak Forest Drive, Raleigh, NC., together with representatives from the project implementation team -
Changes to DTM Certification with FDT 3.0
Modern developer tools, comprehensive testing and new online repository streamline certification process for manufacturers and improves DTM access for end users. -
Case Study: From Warehouse to Enterprise with Edge Computing
New hand sanitizer packaging plant uses unique automation architecture to run at the pace of modern business. This article is from the Ebook Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity. -
Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: Revealing How DarkSide Works
Nozomi Networks Labs has studied the internals of the DarkSide executable and today we’re sharing our findings to reveal the techniques used by its machine code in three areas: the selection of victims and files, ensuring anonymity and anti-detection, and preventing data restoration. We also provide IoCs and decryption script to help you detect DarkSide. -
Bright Machines to Become a Public Company via Merger with SCVX
Bright Machines, an industry leader in intelligent, software-defined manufacturing, and SCVX (NYSE: SCVX), a special purpose acquisition company, announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement that will result in Bright Machines becoming a publicly listed company. -
AMETEK Surface Vision Appoints New Global Business Manager to Ensure Growth Matches Customer Demands
AMETEK Surface Vision, the leading provider of online surface inspection solutions, has appointed Mike Hevey as its new divisional vice president/global business manager. -
Wibu-Systems Wins the Coveted German Innovation Award 2021
CmCloudContainers bring tried-and-tested security technology to the cloud. -
Robots at the Ready: The Future of Warehouse Automation
Claudia Jarrett, country manager at industrial parts supplier EU Automation, discusses why manufacturers should invest in warehouse automation to increase efficiency and meet higher levels of demand. -
The Road to Deterministic Ethernet for Industrial Automation
Ensuring a real-time, deterministic response is a must for next-level Smart Manufacturing and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). While standard Ethernet cannot support this goal per se, different solutions have been developed to build suitable industrial communication networks. Thomas Burke, global strategic advisor for CLPA, gives an overview of the history of deterministic Ethernet technologies and how TSN can be a gamechanger in industrial communications. -
Better Memristors for Brain-like Computing
Neurone-like junctions made of mixed oxide-based materials could reduce the massive energy consumption of artificial intelligence operations. -
Sole Source-Backed Peak-Ryzex Acquires Bar Code Direct
Transaction marks sole source’s third add-on acquisition since acquiring Peak-Ryzex. -
Addressing the Downstream Effect of a Cyber Attack
Seeing the full ripple effect of a cyberattack, it becomes more evident that increasing overall resilience requires a whole of community approach. -
Glenn Schulz, FDT Group Managing Director, Set to Retire at the End of 2021
FDT Group Board of Directors to name replacement in the coming months. -
Siemens Completes $36M Manufacturing Facility Expansion in South Carolina, Adds More Than 180 New Jobs
The Siemens Spartanburg electrical products manufacturing hub expands to meet growing demand of critical infrastructure market. -
BitFlow Frame Grabber Aids in Development of Compact, Cost-effective Subsurface Fingerprint System
High-Speed Cyton CXP-4 transmits data of 13 subsurface images at various depths captured at 720 frames per second and 2116 DPI with no latency. -
The Perfect Downtime Storm is Brewing for Oil and Gas Companies this Summer
As the economies return to normal, the industry needs to swiftly transform itself by leveraging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine learning (ML) to build resilience and improve its value-chain. -
Ericsson, Sigma Connectivity, and Mobilaris Advance Next Generation 5G Workforce Safety
Cellular IoT tracking device, worn by workers, makes complex industrial sites safety simple with advanced trigger and alert system. -
Mission Secure Named Winner of the Coveted Global InfoSec Awards During RSA Conference 2021
Mission Secure wins "Hot Company in ICS/SCADA Security" in 9th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at RSA Conference 2021. -
Ericsson Fuels UK Automotive Company's Industry 4.0 Drive with 5G VR
Imagine simultaneously working on the same complex product with colleagues in multiple distant locations while everyone sees the result of the work right before their eyes. That’s exactly what Ericsson-powered 5G will deliver for UK vehicle battery manufacturer Hyperbat in a proof-of-concept virtual reality digital twin partnership with communications service provider BT and other technology leaders. -
Case Study: Intelligent Multi-camera System for Quality Control of Vaccine Bottles
Providing around 8 billion doses of the COVID-19 vaccine is no easy task. Glass vials are a crucial factor in the delivery of the billions of doses of vaccine. Any interaction between the container and the liquid inside must be prevented, as any chemical interference could affect the vaccine. An extremely reliable solution for inspecting vaccine vials comes from Isotronic GmbH, which developed the automatic tubular glass inspection system "VialChecker." IDS industrial cameras from the uEye CP camera family are used as image processing components for dimensional and surface inspection. -
AAEON Announces Official Support for NVIDIA Ubuntu, Jetpack 4.5 and Secureboot on BOXER-8200 Systems
AAEON, an industry leader in embedded AI Edge systems, announces new software support for the BOXER-8200 series of embedded PCs featuring NVIDIA Jetson System on Modules (SOM). -
Improve Plant Operations with Enhanced Gateway DTMs for HART I/O Modules
Remote connectivity to field devices, configuration and monitoring features. -
OT and IoT Security: Adopt a Post-Breach Mindset Today
At Nozomi Networks, many of our urgent engagements happen after an attack, when the customer realizes they didn’t have the visibility into their networks to see the malicious behavior ahead of a breach. -
How AI Can Help the Food Industry Address Two of its Biggest Expenses
The food sector currently accounts for around 30% of the world's total energy consumption and contributes over 20% of the total GHG emission. Further, it is expected that the energy consumption will increase by 5% in the next five years in the food processing sector, adding to manufacturers' annual operating costs. All this means there is a strong need for food companies to adopt sustainable practices and measures. -
BioPhorum MTP Testing Plugfest
Bill shares his observations of the recent BioPhorum MTP (Module Type Package) standard Plugfest days, where users and vendors collaborated moving towards the goal of achieving plug-and-play equipment interoperability for the biopharmaceutical and other industries. The user and vendor participants in the PlugFest were highly professional and focused on positive outcomes. -
ISA’s Relationship to IEC Standards
An overview of ISA's standards system as sanctioned by the United Nations and operated by the IEC. -
FDT 3.0 DTM Certification, IO-Link and OPC UA
Modern, open automation platform reaches final milestones. -
US Manufacturing Technology Orders Totaled $437.85 Million in March 2021, Increasing 16.1% from February 2021
U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders totaled $437.9 million, an increase of 16.1% over February 2021 and an increase of 41.6% over March 2020, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology. -
Responding to the Colonial Pipeline Breach & CISA Ransomware Alert
If you’re a critical infrastructure or industrial organization, or a government agency, you should certainly review CISA’s advice and use it as a guide to improve your defenses. It covers many of the basic tenets of securing your infrastructure. That said, advice is great and useful, but action is better and more impactful. -
Case Study: MES Solution Helps Aerospace Manufacturer Grow Exponentially
Learn how ShopVue's MES solution helped this division of Parker Hannifin Aerospace manage human resources to improve profitability. -
Intel AI Helps Speed Papermaking Process in Europe
Intel and byteLAKE collaborate on an AI solution that can help paper mills increase efficiency and save costs. -
The Colonial Pipeline Cyberattack: What We Know So Far
A look at what we know so far about the Colonial Pipeline cyberattack, with comments from some of ISAGCA's member companies. -
Digital Twin Consortium Open-Source Collaboration Community to Drive Digital Twin Adoption
Open-source collaboration to encourage digital twin innovation. -
Allied Electronics & Automation Delivers Schneider Electric's Motor Control Solutions for Small Industrial Businesses
High quality, simple solution easy TeSys provides an accessible product line for small business contractors, panel builders, system integrators and more. -
Rockwell Automation Expands its Threat Detection Services with Cisco Cyber Vision
Rockwell Automation and Cisco to bring IT and OT teams together to combat today’s rapidly evolving industrial cybersecurity threats. -
Kollmorgen Joins Ericsson Industry 4.0 Partner Program for Independent Software Vendor
Kollmorgen announced today that it has completed the requirements to participate in Ericsson’s Industry 4.0 partner program, delivering value through its industry-leading platform, used by vehicle builders to create driverless logistics automation solutions. -
Cincinnati, Inc. and Ohio State Team Up to Advance AM Technology
Cincinnati Incorporated (CI), a U.S.-based, build-to-order machine tool manufacturer, is pleased to announce a partnership with Ohio State University's Center for Design and Manufacturing Excellence (CDME). -
AspenTech Expands Application of Industrial AI to Achieve New Profitability and Sustainability Goals
Expands leadership in Industrial AI with hybrid models, deep learning APC and empowers data scientists to collaborate with domain experts. -
Basler Again Receives Axia Best Managed Companies Award
Basler AG impresses the jury once again with its excellent management. -
Bridging the Gap Between Education and Industry
As global economies transform, new market and employment opportunities emerge, bringing with them the need to develop new skills. -
Pipeline Ops Shut Down After Ransomware Attack
Colonial Pipeline experienced a ransomware attack that forced the operator to shut down operations. This cybersecurity incident shows how hackers target industrial operations and critical infrastructure. This story was published with permission from ISSSource.com. -
Manufacturing Revitalization Depends on Conquering Energy Challenges
Forward-looking organizations are thinking about energy as a key factor in their market competitiveness and seeking solutions to overcome the capital and risk barriers that come with energy infrastructure upgrades. -
Getting Started With Cybersecurity Risk Assessment: When It’s Not About Information Technology
In any industry that uses industrial automated control systems (IACS), the potential consequences due to cyber-attacks range widely. -
Litmus Awarded CESMII Smart Manufacturing Project
U.S. DOE dedicated $4M to fund projects that strengthen America’s manufacturing sector. -
Recovery of Industrial Robot Market Gathers Pace, with Double-Digit Growth for Some Industries
In this insight, we look at the current state of play for the industrial robotics industry in a range of key sectors and make some predictions for the industry in the short and longer term. -
How the Process Industry Can Use Advanced Analytics to Manage Its Water & Energy Challenges
Both industrial water and energy must be properly and carefully managed to ensure asset reliability, adherence to energy and environmental regulations, and efficient and economic production processes. A solution for these challenges is to use advanced analytics. -
Securing the Hybrid Workforce in the Manufacturing Sector
As the hybrid workforce gains traction across OT sectors, IT leaders must be prepared to secure this digitally transformed landscape. -
Ewing-Foley Partners with Softing to Expand IT Network Technology Support to Northwest U.S. Customer Base
Ewing-Foley, Inc. (EFI), a manufacturers’ representative firm that provides complete sales and marketing services to the datacom and networking industry, has announced its partnership with Softing Inc., an industry leader in industrial communications technology. -
Dr. Jared Glover Selected as First ARM Institute Fellow
The ARM Institute fellowship program supports the Artificial Intelligence in Metals and Manufacturing (AIM) Higher Defense Industry Consortium. -
More Supply Chain Executives are Implementing Warehouse Visibility Systems to Complement Analytics Data
More supply chain executives are now implementing warehouse visibility systems to complement their analytics data. -
Allied Motion Releases New Motion Control Design Guide for Surgical Robots
Allied Motion Technologies released a new guide to its custom motion control solutions for advanced medical robot applications. -
Chart Industries, ABB Partner on Standardizing Control Packages for Energy and Industrial Equipment
Chart Industries, Inc. signed a Development and Commercial Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with ABB, Inc., to support Chart’s modular offerings for liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, biogas, water treatment and CO2 Capture projects. -
ICONICS Appoints Ted Hill as New CEO
ICONICS, Inc., a group company of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, has appointed Mr. Edward (“Ted”) Hill as the company’s new President and CEO. -
Could Your Robot be Spying on You?
Cybersecurity tips for manufacturers employing robotics. -
Arnel Santos Joins mCloud as Executive Vice President and President, Americas
mCloud Technologies Corp. announced Arnel Santos has joined mCloud as executive vice president and president, Americas and the company’s senior executive for its regional business in North America. -
10 Integrations Every Manufacturer Needs With an ERP
Our list of the 10 integrations every manufacturer needs with their ERP includes some that are new and some that have been around awhile. If you don’t acquire them soon, expect to be left behind–by your customers and your industry. -
TASI Group Acquires Mission Communications, Adding to its Wireless Asset Management Capabilities
The TASI Group of Companies has reached an agreement to acquire Mission Communications, Norcross GA. -
Connectivity & Cybersecurity Part 2 of 3: Single Plant Cybersecurity System
Securing valuable IIoT data is a business imperative, demanding reevaluation of traditional architectures and adoption of new best practices. -
Women in Manufacturing Association Announces “Moms in MFG,” an Event for Moms Working in the Manufacturing Sector
In advance of Mother’s Day, the Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) announces the launch of “Moms in MFG,” a new event and year-round community for women who serve dual roles—manufacturing industry professional and mom. -
Reflecting on ISA History: Don’t Leave Gold Nuggets Behind
How should the International Society of Automation (ISA) evolve to support an increasingly diverse membership? -
Dell Technologies Unlocks Value of Data at the Edge
Dell Technologies provides a consistent approach to infrastructure, data, applications and security for a future with millions of systems at the edge. -
Q1 Robot Orders Surge 20% Over 2020
Association for Advancing Automation (A3) stats reveal second-largest quarter ever for non-automotive sales, with COVID accelerating ongoing trends. -
Infrared Cameras as Life Insurance for a Billion Dollar Project
An InfraTec thermography automation solution supports the monitoring of one of the world's largest solar tower power plants in the middle of the Atacama Desert. -
Ultimation Industries' New Warehouse Robots Provide Solution for Building the Fully Integrated Warehouse of the Future
Partnership with OTTO Motors provides additional options for making material handling systems more productive, efficient. -
Top ICS Cybersecurity Hardening Measures
Five proactive steps help secure your systems against malware and malicious use. -
IndustryWeek Brings The Manufacturing & Technology Show Back to the Huntington Convention Center
IndustryWeek taps key Ohio Manufacturing Associations, MAGNET & The Smart Manufacturing Cluster for collaboration on The Manufacturing & Technology Show 2021. -
Asset Guardian Solutions Limited Announces Strong Growth with Enterprise Solution
Leading innovator in protecting industrial automation and control systems software announces record growth in 2021 with 50% increase in annual turnover due to global demand for its Enterprise Solution.






































































































































































































