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Wibu-Systems, a global leader in protection, licensing, and security technologies, has added support for protecting Python code in its native form with all the ease and versatility of its popular CodeMeter ecosystem.

2019-20: unprecedented events caused continuous negative growth for the first time for the industrial robotics sector. Swift recovery predicted: 9%+ growth forecast for 2021; CAGR of 4.6% predicted for 21-24.

Manufacturing has long been an industry that’s synonymous with transformation–an evolution that has impacted human history since the days of the Industrial Revolution. Today, though, manufacturers are experiencing another wave of innovation, leading to dramatic shifts in production unit economics. It should be no surprise to anyone who has followed digital transformation in other sectors that this transformation is driven by software, data and machine learning.

Automation is only effective when operators care for the production line. A skilled manufacturing workforce has considerable impact on product quality and manufacturing cycle efficiency.

There is no doubt that automation is the key to unlocking our potential across all industries in the very near future, and there are substantial tax breaks available to incentivize this movement.

AMETEK Surface Vision, a leading provider of online surface inspection and web monitoring solutions, has appointed John Palazzolo as Key Account Manager in the U.S.

Manufacturers must embrace digital culture for safe human-robot working.

6G Communications will become one of the largest technology investments. It is currently in the healthy first stage of promising everything to widely deploy some in 2030. Meanwhile, 5G to "Beyond 5G" awaits.

Digital transformation in manufacturing incites comprehensive changes by leveraging emerging digital technologies to achieve overarching business goals.

The AI-powered software system optimizes warehouse workers’ accuracy and productivity.

M&M Software is a technology and consulting company for industrial software and belongs to the co-founders of the FDT technology. Due to its services and products, M&M is established as a technology leader in the FDT area and participates in key working groups of FDT Group.

Recent news for the industrial robots market hasn’t been cheering, but the future for the sector looks good, with global shipments forecast to increase by over 9% in 2021, and a CAGR of 4.6% forecast for the period 2021-2024.

Neurala Vision AI software and FLIR Firefly DL machine vision cameras enable greater accessibility to deep learning on the production line.

Analog Devices, Inc. announced a newly commissioned study that shows that industrial manufacturers who have made investments in connectivity technologies (“high maturity”) are better positioned to drive innovation and gain a competitive advantage compared to firms that have been slower to implement connectivity (“low maturity”) across the factory floor.

For many years, the industry has relied upon pneumatic rope balancers to handle and position loads with precision. However, the compressed air required is not always available and, in some cases, is even prohibited. ZASCHE handling turned to Delta Industrial Automation to draw upon their expertise in motor control solutions.

Industrial software company honored by 2021 Data Breakthrough Awards program recognizing outstanding data technology products and companies.

Rittal, the leading provider of industrial enclosures and IT infrastructure, and Stulz, the leading specialist for data centre cooling systems, have entered into a global partnership, with immediate effect.

Kevin McMillen promoted to president and CEO to drive sustainability agenda.

The Industry’s most affordable, accurate and easy to use complete positioning solution for autonomous vehicles is now available for OEMs and Machine Makers.

The report summarizes findings from a survey of nearly 6,000 Americans. The results, in comparison to 2020 findings, signal employers continue to rely on lax cybersecurity policies.

Three distinct business units reflect Waylay’s evolvement into a global organization and create a growth roadmap in enterprise automation.

Starting this spring, multiple associations will come together as one in the Association for Advancing Automation, the leading automation trade association.

Protecting ICS assets from cyber threats starts by strengthening access and use controls, as well as improving employee training and awareness.

Risk assessment and risk management bridge the worlds of OT/ICS cybersecurity and safety.

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 named the company Dresser Utility Solutions.

Deutsche Messe AG becomes a partner in the Test Field Lower Saxony consortium with the 5G exhibition center. This makes it part of a group consisting of the federal state of Lower Saxony, companies from Lower Saxony and research institutions that are working closely together and with joint financing to set up a test field in Lower Saxony.

New ARC Advisory Group research on the global Asset Performance Management (APM) market reveals that the outlook remains positive for APM investments in process industries.

AVEVA has joined forces with OSIsoft to meet the expanding information management needs of industrial companies and accelerate their digital transformation.

Here, Martin Smith, MD at adi Environmental, part of the multi-disciplinary engineering business adi Group, discusses how manufacturers can benefit from the use of water boreholes, as they seek to drive down costs and go green amidst an economic crisis.

Between mid-February and mid-March 2021, we surveyed 200 respondents from automation-related companies around the world with combined revenues of $50bn. The results are overwhelmingly positive.