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To Unlock Industrial AI’s Potential, We Need Frontline Worker Insights
Frontline maintenance insights are the key to accelerating innovation and unlocking its full potential. -
DigiKey Earns 29 Top Honors from Supplier Partners at the 2026 EDS Leadership Summit
DigiKey was recognized with 29 awards from its supplier partners during the 2026 EDS Leadership Summit, honoring excellence in distribution, growth and performance. -
TwinThread Named a Front Runner in the LNS Solution Selection Matrix (SSM) for Industrial AI Platforms
TwinThread, a global leader in Industrial AI, was named a Front Runner in LNS Research’s inaugural 2026 Industrial AI Platforms Solution Selection Matrix (SSM). -
Okun Energia Oy Optimizes Data Center Waste Heat and Bioenergy Use in District Heating Through Valmet’s Automation
Valmet will deliver a district heating optimization solution to Okun Energia Oy’s Miilu heat plant area in Outokumpu, Finland. -
Report: Ransomware Activity Stays High as New Threat Groups Emerge
748 ransomware attacks were recorded globally in April 2026, a 7% decrease month-on-month. Industrials remained the most targeted sector, accounting for 28% of attacks. -
Quality Management and Traceability in Regulated Manufacturing: Moving from Silos to Integrated Data
As regulatory expectations continue to rise, manufacturers that invest in unified quality and operations data will be better positioned to maintain compliance, respond to change and support sustainable growth. -
Mitsubishi GT2107-WTBD HMI: Features, Applications and Industrial Benefits
One reliable solution is the Mitsubishi Electric GT2107-WTBD, a compact touchscreen HMI from the GT21 series designed for industrial environments where usability, reliability and performance matter. -
Portescap Achieves AS9100 Certification Across All Global Manufacturing Facilities
This achievement underscores the company’s alignment with the aerospace industry’s highest standards for quality and safety. -
HARTING Technology Group Commissions a New Fuel Cell Plant in Espelkamp
Initially, the plant will convert locally produced biogas directly into electricity, thereby making the energy supply at the Espelkamp site even more efficient and climate-neutral. -
E Tech Group Sees Rising Demand for IT/OT Assessments as Manufacturers Prepare Infrastructure for AI and Modernization
Manufacturers are prioritizing infrastructure visibility, cybersecurity and operational readiness to advance modernization, AI initiatives and reduce hidden production risk. -
OpenClaw Explained: The Viral AI Agent’s Surge and Security Risks
The tool operates with broad system privileges and autonomous execution capabilities, demonstrating how natural language can directly control real systems. -
Cimcorp Outlines Sustainability Priorities and Progress in New Report
The 2025 report highlights Cimcorp’s commitment to supporting an efficient, safe and sustainable future. -
ABB Ethernet-APL Technology to Support Future Autonomous Operations at Chinese Chemical Facility
ABB has been selected as a strategic partner for intelligent chemical production facility in Zhangzhou, Fujian province, China. -
AI-Driven Observability for Cloud-Native Industrial Systems
Modern industrial systems are becoming increasingly complex due to cloud-native architectures and distributed services. Let's explore how AI-driven observability improves system reliability, reduces incident response time and provides actionable insights in real-world environments. -
Report: Software Is the Biggest Bottleneck to Robotics Innovation as Physical AI Accelerates
QNX Research's global study of 1,000 robotics developers reveals growing focus on software foundations to address performance, security and scalability challenges. -
Quanta Computer Selects Siemens Xcelerator to Advance Manufacturing Innovation
As a strategic technology provider, Siemens supports Quanta in building a unified digital thread across its research & development centers and distributed manufacturing network. -
Humanoid Robot Revenue to Reach $15bn by 2035
Annual shipments are projected to reach >700,000 units and $15bn revenue by 2035. -
Manufacturing Competitiveness Necessitates Understanding Automation Possibilities, and Industry Events Offer Learning Opportunities
Successful manufacturing companies understand the importance of their people attending industry trade events and symposiums to facilitate learning about the latest manufacturing and industrial automation concepts, techniques and products available. -
The Three Load-Bearing Requirements of an AI-Ready Industrial Network
Scalable performance, embedded security and operational simplicity are the three requirements that separate networks that scale industrial AI from those that quietly stall transformation. -
Critical Manufacturing Expands into Taiwan to Support MES-Driven Industrial Operations Platform
Critical Manufacturing, the Industrial Operations Platform company that unites execution, connectivity, analytics and trusted AI, has expanded into Taiwan. -
Simplifying Likelihood in OT Risk Assessments: A Practical ISA/IEC 62443 Perspective
Let's discuss a practical approach to simplify likelihood assessment in OT environments by defining it as a function of access exposure and exploitability. -
Certified Secure: Understanding ISA/IEC 62443 Certification Pathways
Whether you’re an asset owner or OT cybersecurity product supplier, now is the time to understand the benefits and methods of certification to the ISA/IEC 62443 series of standards. -
Open, Proprietary or Managed Ecosystems Require Critical Business Management Decisions
Industrial control and automation systems investments require critical business management decisions for long term competitiveness, growth and profits over time. -
Beckhoff Celebrates 30 Years of TwinCAT Automation Software
A single software platform for all automation functions marks three decades of success in the field. -
HIMA Wins Best Managed Companies Award 2026
HIMA impressed the jury in all four areas: Strategy, Productivity & Innovation, Culture & Commitment and Governance & Finance. -
ABB Named a Leader in Green Quadrant for Asset Performance Management Solutions
ABB positioned among market-leading providers for comprehensive asset performance management capabilities. -
Intelligent Indoor/Outdoor Automation Company MyBull Robotics Opens New US Headquarters
The company is creating a hub to increase supply of its indoor/outdoor automated logistics solutions and support for companies across the North and South America. -
The Industrial Reality Check: Why Factory Success Depends on Execution, Not Ambition
Execution means improving data visibility and equipment reliability incrementally, not waiting for a complete digital overhaul that may never come. -
Study: U.S. Manufacturers Leave Plant Floor Access Uncontrolled
U.S. factories scored just 4.7 out of 10 in the "remote access" category of Tosi's benchmark study. U.S. manufacturing respondents still rely on open ports or shared VPN credentials to provide remote OT access, leaving their systems vulnerable. -
Lake Superior State University’s Jim Devaprasad Named 2026 A3 Educator of the Year
The veteran robotics professor will be recognized as Automate 2026 spotlights the next generation of automation talent. -
Ask the Automation Pros: What Are the Process Control Simulation Requirements for Automation Projects?
Simulation of process control can ensure productive automation projects. But how much effort should be allocated to simulation, testing and training. ISA’s Automation Professionals weigh in. -
From Pilot to Action: Manufacturers Now See Digital Transformation as Competitive Differentiator
Several threats to manufacturing progress are compounding — cost, workforce shortages, cyber risk and supply chain disruptions — but smart manufacturers are responding, according to Rockwell Automation’s annual survey. -
Valmet’s Ash Crystallizer Helps Mercer Stendal Pulp Mill in Germany to Reduce Emissions and Improve Performance
Valmet will deliver a new ash crystallization plant for Mercer Stendal mill in Arneburg, Germany. -
ABB Invests in a New Campus in China to Support Market Growth
The campus will support growth in one of ABB's largest drive products markets, meeting increasing demand for high-efficiency drives. -
NEMA Launches National Campaign Spotlighting the Essential Role of America's Electrical Manufacturers
NEMA’s recent grid study projects U.S. electricity demand will increase 55% by 2050, with the steepest growth concentrated in the current decade. -
Honeywell and National Hockey League Partner to Drive a New Era of Intelligent, Digitally Enabled Venues
Honeywell will help address critical building needs and improve the fan experience across NHL arenas, practice facilities and community rinks. -
Global Semiconductor Materials Market Revenue Reaches Record $73.2 Billion in 2025
Wafer fab and packaging materials segments both grew fueled by manufacturing demand for advanced processes, computing and memory. -
Sandvik Coromant to Highlight End-to-End Machining Solutions and Expertise at IMTS 2026
Sandvik Coromant will focus on solving real-world production problems, featuring interactive technologies and a full roster of industry experts across the entire manufacturing value chain. -
Platinum Tooling Technologies to Present Tooling for Swiss-style Machines at IMTS 2026
Swiss-type tooling from Platinum is manufactured with high spindle bearing technology and ground gear components. -
How to Choose and Deploy the Right Industrial Ethernet Switch
Antaira Technologies breaks down 10 mission-critical capabilities that separate industrial-grade switches from commercial-grade compromises — and why it matters on the plant floor. -
Improving Industrial Measures Point to Sustained Manufacturing Technology Demand
U.S. industrial production increased in April 2026 to the highest level since 2019, according to the latest report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. -
Compliant But Vulnerable: Why Cyber Resilience Is No Longer a Privilege
Morocco’s critical infrastructure operators are pushing toward digitalization. Beyond checking compliance boxes, what does it mean to have a facility that is truly cyber resilient? -
Aptiv and Comau to Co-Develop Next-Generation Solutions for Robotics, Autonomous Systems and Industrial Logistics
The collaboration will deliver safer, smarter and more cost-effective industrial automation. -
Okuma America Corporation Recognizes Morris Group, Inc. as Okuma Distributor of the Year for Fiscal 2025
Mr. Brad Morris, president and CEO of the Morris Group, accepted the award on April 23, 2026, at Okuma's annual distributor meeting held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. -
Operational Technology Faces Heightened Cyber Risk, with the Industrials Sector Experiencing Thousands of Attacks Per Year
OT, which has widespread deployment across sectors, is increasingly coming under attack as the trend of IT/OT convergence continues. -
Robot Orders Hold Steady in Q1 2026 as Demand Broadens Across Non-Automotive Industries
New A3 data shows strong gains in life sciences, electronics, food and collaborative robots despite cyclical Automotive OEM slowdown. -
KUKA Brings Fast, Precise and Flexible Robotic Palletizing to EXPO PACK México
At EXPO PACK México 2026, KUKA Robotics will showcase its advanced palletizing automation solutions for the consumer goods (FMCG) industry. -
ABB Becomes First in the World to Offer Magnet-Free IE6 Motor for Hazardous Areas
ABB is the world’s first manufacturer to offer an IE6 Hyper Efficiency motor certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements for use in hazardous areas. -
Defining Digital Twin: History, Attributes and Examples
Here's a brief history of the term "digital twin," along with a discussion of its attributes, what it is and what it isn't. -
Humanoid Robots Show Clearer ROI, But Commercial Success Depends on Effective Output
Humanoid robots are moving from prototype validation toward early commercial deployment, with automotive manufacturing and logistics expected to form the core demand base over the next decade.