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The new facility will help customers across the Middle East and Africa reduce operational disruptions and accelerate time-to-market.

Level data from unreliable field instrumentation can turn an expensive automation investment into an operational liability. The solution is radar.

Regular, versioned backups of SCADA projects should be managed diligently. Without them, you may or may not be able to recover your data when the system fails. We got lucky.

Vention’s new physical AI lab focuses on advancing robotic manipulation from cutting-edge AI research to reliable, scalable manufacturing deployment.

Factories generate enormous quantities of sensor data, yet most of it is never translated into timely operational decisions, leaving significant production capacity unrealized. The next industrial advantage will belong to companies and countries that build infrastructure capable of interpreting this data in real time and using it to improve factory operations.

A global study found that 85% of Asian energy leaders rank advancing autonomous operations as a top strategic priority.

MISUMI Americas supports new technology development by providing capital and access to a Fortune 500–caliber global manufacturing supply chain.

Recent incidents have accelerated efforts to help water utilities improve their cybersecurity posture. One of the most significant is Project Watershed 250.

Through controlled access to Claude Mythos 5, Rockwell security teams are exploring ways to improve secure-by-design innovation and the resilience of critical industrial operations.

P&G expands AI-based inspection system using Siemens' industrial AI and edge computing platform.

Advanced digital tools can optimize performance and reduce costs, but only when based on accurate, connected data. This article discusses how data can be captured and structured to facilitate all the promises of a digitally integrated facility.

BitFlow’s 2027 machine vision trends are paving the way for manufacturers to achieve near-zero defect rates.

New initiative brings together machine builders and software and automation technologies to address manufacturing challenges through integrated solutions.

Emerson is to automate a production facility that will help the Netherlands meet the EU sustainable aviation fuel mandate.

America’s manufacturing expansion faces not only a labor shortage but a loss of institutional knowledge as experienced workers retire. Factories must capture human decisions alongside machine data to create a sovereign knowledge repository that helps future workers diagnose problems, act faster, and avoid repeating mistakes.

In the latest edition of the Ask the Automation Pros column, the pros share strategies for enhancing control system reliability.

Single Pair Ethernet System Alliance and SPE Industrial Partner Network have merged to create a new unified entity.

Why AI-enabled workflows fail when organizations automate the visible task but leave the human decision logic behind.

Water utilities move from reactive to proactive maintenance using centralized asset data to improve visibility, reduce maintenance and support growth.

The ISA Automation Summit & Expo (ASE) returns to the Walt Disney World, this time at Swan and Dolphin Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 27–29 September 2026, bringing a sharpened focus on artificial intelligence, robotics and hands-on professional development.

Learn about the benefits and risks of low-code on the plant floor, applications for cybersecurity in United States water systems, the future of interoperability and more in this month’s topical roundup!

Welcome to the latest issue of the International Society of Automation’s online magazine, Automation.com Monthly. September 2026 covers...

For plants weighing modernization against budget and downtime constraints, extracting existing HART data is one of the lowest-disruption steps available.

A practical look at how guided wave radar works, what makes it different from other level technologies, and how to install and apply it successfully.

ISA Fellow Sarah Fluchs is bridging the gap between engineering and cybersecurity, making cybersecurity more accessible, proactive and measurable.

The new partnership brings refurbished Siemens automation products to the Sparepartsnow digital marketplace.

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. has appointed Limor Spector as senior vice president, Innovation, Ventures & Commercialization for the company’s key innovation organizations.

The expanded facility strengthens customer partnerships and supports growth across Australia and New Zealand.

Collaborative robot (cobot) and actuator suppliers are benefiting from the rapid growth in humanoid robot production.

Cyber incident reporting is entering a new phase on both sides of the Atlantic.

Only 58% report that all or nearly all of their data is fully governed, leaving significant gaps as manufacturers look to scale AI across factories, supply chains, enterprise applications and edge environments.

The acquisition expands OTC’s rotating equipment service and repair capabilities across the Central United States.

The AI-ready carrier-neutral facility strengthens digital infrastructure in Mexico and the Caribbean interconnecting key hubs across the Americas.

ABB will explore how its automation, electrification, instrumentation and communication solutions across its three business areas can enable the SMR projects to scale. 

The rapid expansion of newer sectors is contributing to manufacturing growth.

The advanced process control solution has been used across seven finish mills over one year and across a kiln operation for five years.

Rockwell Automation’s MES and ERP solutions will help the beverage manufacturer connect production data and enable reliable, on-premises execution to support future growth.

This regulation shifts vulnerability and incident handling from an internal practice to a legal obligation that mandates rapid detection, assessment, coordination and regulatory response.

Under the theme “Motion in Automation,” igus will demonstrate how motion components and automation technologies can work together to help manufacturers simplify machine design and improve production efficiency.

Chamberlain brings 30 years of industrial experience to a growing team.

Open, scalable systems integrate with the stadium's existing infrastructure — avoiding a costly rebuild while supporting more than 81,000 fans on matchday.

When selecting the right End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for physical AI-driven robotic applications, these four requirements are critical.

Mouser Electronics, Inc. has announced a new Ebook in collaboration with Qorvo, exploring next-generation RF wireless designs for drones, satellite communications and industrial IoT.

As Swissbit marks its 25th anniversary, the company sees itself well positioned for the next market phase with its own development and manufacturing expertise in Europe.

The delivery of technology will strengthen reliable low-carbon power generation and energy security in Romania.

Faro Creaform will showcase its latest portable metrology technologies at IMTS 2026, held from Sept. 14-19 in Chicago, Illinois.

The certification demonstrates KUKA's commitment to developing automation solutions that meet evolving cybersecurity requirements while assisting manufacturers in protecting critical production assets.

The Autonomous PlantPAx-powered application continuously improves refrigeration systems to help reduce energy costs and equipment strain.

63% of OEMs plan U.S. capital investment through 2027 as reshoring activity and contract-manufacturer quoting increase.

ABB’s Machine Automation Division announced the appointment of Christian Strahberger as its new division president. Christian Strahberger succeeds Florian Schneeberger, who tragically passed away in an accident in April.