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Attackers can circumvent obstacles to target Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) networks by using drones to bypass physical barriers. These drones can be equipped with signal jamming technology to automatically locate and disrupt part of the industrial communication infrastructure. Nozomi Networks Labs investigated the likelihood of attacks against low-power radio frequency WAN (LoRaWAN) technology used in IIoT networks.

So, who are the real leaders in digital transformation? ARC Advisory Group has been conducting research designed to identify them and is releasing a new report.

The program will empower students, employees, and employers with the necessary skills to succeed in the automation industry.

The carbon footprint will be reduced by up to 58% with additively manufactured eyewear.

Jagan Mohan Reddy Yeturu is being honored as an ISA Fellow for his work in wireless communications, data acquisition, transmitter interface, communication networks, Fieldbus, soft sensing and edge analytics to advance the field of automation and, specifically, power plant operations.

Thousands of participants from more than 100 countries attended Yokogawa’s Y NOW 2021: Realizing Autonomous Operations, held Nov. 2–4. The free virtual event featured presentations by dozens of industry powerhouses, from Shell to Saudi Aramco, Cisco Systems to Evonik Operations, and C3 AI to Microsoft.

Product releases and strengthened partnerships with global programming service providers enable mass volume remote secure programming, inhibiting malware injection, IP theft, and supporting software bill of materials (SBOM) legislation.

Faster, more robust connectivity makes safety possible, leading to more widespread cobot development progress.

The International Society of Automation and the ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance are proud to announce that the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has officially designated the IEC/ISA 62443 series of standards as “horizontal,” meaning that they are proven to be applicable to a wide range of different industries.

Integrating Sevensense AI and navigation technology will enable future autonomous mobile robots (AMR) to work in more dynamic, unstructured environments.

FANUC America and the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council have announced their decision to co-market the stackability of their respective industry-recognized certifications to meet the acute shortage of skilled industrial robotics and automation operators.

Mitsubishi Electric Automation, Inc. is announcing the addition of Urbx Logistics to its Diamond Partner OEM Program.

To realize the potential of smart factories and Industry 4.0, the coming together of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and Operational Technology (OT) is essential. Achieving a working relationship is, however, going to take work, says Tom Richter.

WISER Systems, a leading provider of real-time location and tracking systems (RTLS), is proud to announce its selection as winner of the Use of Technology: Digital Transformation Award at the 2021 NC TECH Awards.

Jōb Industrial Services (Jōb), an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company serving the oil and gas, power, materials and chemical industries, has named Steve Wendel as president and chief operating officer (COO).

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) President and CEO Debra Phillips issued a statement upon President Biden's signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

AMETEK Process Instruments has announced the launch of its new e-commerce website for the United States market. Customers are now able to purchase AMETEK Process Instruments’ parts and accessories online, at their convenience.

Graham brings more than 20 years of process industry experience, along with demonstrated success driving growth and innovation at Seeq.

The Sacchi Group, one of Italy’s leading electrical product wholesalers has selected Vanderlande as a partner for a new ADAPTO goods-to-person (GtP) solution inside its existing warehousing facility in Desio, north of Milan.

Many decision makers are seeking clarity about how robotic automation can truly help fill the skills gap, improve worker safety, lower manufacturing costs, increase product quality, mitigate market fluctuations and more.

The relationship, of strategic importance for both firms' growth, expands Pierce Aerospace's manufacturing capabilities and increases Prudent American's IoT development capabilities.

Armin Haller, chief sales officer and member of the Executive Board at Güdel Group AG, was appointed vice chairman of the EUnited Robotics Board at the EUnited Robotics General Assembly.

Organizations collaborate to propel digital twins across manufacturing.

A weekly panel of experts from industry, media and academia look at the cutting edge of robotics, analysing how advances in automation are benefitting society and businesses, and what the future holds.

After two years without a physical trade fair, the organizers of Germany’s Hannover Messe 2022 focused on transformation and their next event’s themes of digitalization and sustainability.

A look at what ISA has achieved in 2021, and a look forward to continued growth for 2022.

Distinguishing between design and architecture is very important for any project.

To help drivers achieve improved visibility through fog, researchers from Purdue University and the University of Science and Technology of China developed an experimental off-axis spatiotemporally gated multimode laser scanning system.

AI and IoT-enabling technologies are crucial for digital twins.

If you're a machine builder or user maintaining hundreds of machines, then failures are the things you dread most. You know you need Predictive Maintenance, but the cost is often prohibitive. This article discusses a retrofit approach that uses an edge device to continuously measure a machine's critical parameters and send the sensor data to the cloud.