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The International Trade Administration (ITA) announced the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) as one of its grantees to expand U.S. participation in technical standards related to advanced manufacturing systems.

WISER Systems will conduct live demonstrations of its leading ultra-wideband (UWB) solution for workflow-process location and tracking as an exhibitor at SOUTHTEC.

The certified Olis Connect device and URCap software enables remote operators to monitor industrial robots and quickly identify and resolve operational issues using teleoperation.

VITA, the trade association for standard computing architectures serving critical embedded systems industries has announced the release of the Embedded Market Research report “World Market for VITA Standards-based Board and Systems–2021 Edition."

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Read an excerpt from LOGIIC's April 2021 report: Project 12 Safety Instrumentation.

Busy municipal water engineers will find that the new Water & Wastewater Treatment Guide from Fluid Components International (FCI) explains how to optimize flow measurement in 20 different municipal applications to enhance water and wastewater treatment process efficiency while also reducing operating costs at the same time.

Reliability and process engineers need solutions that fit their needs for operational insight and asset management. The valuable skillset of data scientists must be complemented with engineering wisdom and AI applied within the business processes to create role-based applications that will eventually lead to the self-optimizing plant (SOP).

Zyter and Qualcomm are partnering to implement a state-of-the art, IoT-based smart warehouse for OneScreen, a smart school technology provider in San Diego.

The two new divisions will drive mAI consulting services and AI asset performance management products.

Providers of industrial equipment field service are responsible for dispatching technicians to remote locations, and field service management (FSM) technology provides holistic communication to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), dispatchers, technicians and customers. A quality FSM partner can tailor its products, integration packaging and templates to different industries, sizes of customer, and workforce compositions.

Marking more than four decades of continued innovation through constant reinvention and an enduring commitment to technical excellence.

Startups will have access to subject-matter experts and also receive technical and marketing support.

Built from the ground-up, Inspire takes UX to the next level for portable measurement, analysis and reporting.

While bad actors will undoubtedly continue to evolve their tactics and techniques, there are strategies and practices that enable OT leaders to stay ahead of these threats. One of the key aspects of strengthening cybersecurity posture involves the connection between security and compliance, and then layering in automation.

UVD Robots, the Danish leader of autonomous UV disinfection robots, partners with OCC Commercial Consulting to offer complete hospital-grade disinfection solutions for supermarkets, providing a safe shopping experience for employees and customers.

Powered by Salesforce Experience Cloud, new offering extends Product 360 with modern approach for secure & frictionless supplier collaboration.

An overview of energy-based maintenance, including advantages, disadvantages, a case study, and more.

Digital Hub announced from Association for Advancing Automation to extend educational highlights and showcase conference exhibitors.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced today the hire of its new Executive Director, Claire Ramspeck.

With these solutions, companies can automate with the confidence that systems will quickly and seamlessly integrate.

In a milestone moment, tugboat uses computer vision and autonomous tech to circumnavigate Denmark and gather essential data on waterways.

Software supply chain security experts to drive aggressive go-to-market strategy.

The CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA) has appointed Roy Kok as senior partnerships and alliance specialist to enhance the organization’s ever-growing global channel of industry-leading automation vendors.

Yokogawa Electric Corporation and Web Synergies (S) Pte. Ltd. announce that Yokogawa Electric has invested in Web Synergies, a Singapore-based company that provides IT and integrated IT and operational technology solutions.

To ensure customers thrive in a competitive market, FourPhase rethinks process industry solutions, harnessing powerful automation technology from Beckhoff.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions is pleased to announce that Technology Engineer, David Hauber, is a 2021 recipient of the American Composites Manufacturers Association (ACMA) Pioneer Award.

Exponential Power, Inc., a leading provider of stored power solutions, today announced its strategic acquisition of Maryland-based Static Power, a well-known provider of critical power systems.

Inaugural awards saw entries from U.S., Europe, APJ, MEA, and LATAM across the five IFS focus industries.

Association for Advancing Automation (A3) stats show positive outlook for automation industry as manufacturers and others continue to get back to business.

Endress+Hauser and the Petroleum Extension (PETEX), a unit of the Cockrell School of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, announce collaboration efforts for training courses starting fall of 2021.

Return of face-to-face interaction highlights innovative, accessible robots, fast and efficient vision, and high-speed, flexible workpiece transport solutions for cleaner, safer industry.

AMETEK Chandler Engineering, a leader in drilling and completion instrumentation, launched a new e-commerce website. Customers are now able to purchase accessories, spare parts, and more at their convenience.

Zeus Electric Chassis’ collaboration agreement with JB Poindexter’s EAVX puts the companies on track to develop and commercialize market-leading electric work truck solutions in 2022.

Having a sound financial strategy surrounding point cloud to mesh software can keep you one step ahead of the competition.

Check to see if you're following these seven principles to good cybersecurity.

Electromate’s new partnership with Mecademic will expand its reach to end users and manufacturers needing ultra compact and precise industrial robots across Canada.

Wibu-Systems, Germany’s leading advocates for digital protection, licensing, and IT security solutions, are recognizing the exceptional progress made by the Scandinavian and Baltic Sea nations towards truly digital societies and connected economies with a dedicated corporate entity for the company’s business in the Nordic countries and their neighbors across the sea.

Automation suppliers can innovate device business models with customizable device functions, OPC UA and mobility solutions.

The laboratory will provide core UL testing, certification and engineering services addressing the automotive, electronics, engineered materials, retail and technology industries.

During the VMA/VRC Annual Meeting in Scottsdale last week, the Valve Manufacturers honored its 2021 Person of the Year and Service Awards.

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions broadens its offering within its Chemical Transportation Seals-Shop by giving its US customers the option of purchasing individual components as opposed to complete kits.

The IoT Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC) 2022, scheduled for May 10-12, 2022 in Barcelona, is now accepting proposals from speakers and for testbeds, as well as requests for awards.

October is CISA's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and ISA has a number of resources to help tackle this crucial risk.

New initiative facilitates the integration of machine learning algorithms from open source, third party and customer data science teams into Seeq applications.

Bachelor Controls, Inc. (BCI), a leading provider of control systems integration specializing in complex batch solutions, today announced the hire of Jessica Bennett and Chris Fields to support increased sales and project activity for the company’s batch, IoT and process automation solutions in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical, plastics, and specialty chemicals industries.

Solution combines the low power, high performance, and security of STM32 MCUs with Sierra Wireless’ resilient, global cellular connectivity and edge-to-cloud solutions to simplify deployment of IoT devices.

Bill Lydon moderates an insightful roundtable discussion about industrial automation future trends and challenges during the Fall 2021 CODESYS Tech Talk and Users Conference with industry leaders and innovators.

In this preview interview with contributing author Carol Muehrcke, read how this IIoT study was created.

Bosch, Nokia and Rohde & Schwarz demonstrate industrial automation over a 5G stand-alone private network. See how the 5G private network performs supporting manufacturing use cases in a working factory.

RealCISO, a powerful software platform that enables organizations to evaluate and strengthen their security posture and reduce cyber risk, was awarded the MxD Cybersecurity Marketplace contract with Manufacturing x Digital (MxD), the nation's digital manufacturing institute and the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing as designated by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

Robot technologies–once unattainable for SME’s–are now becoming a commodity: standardized, affordable and easier to implement.

Leybold UK, based in Chessington, UK, has made the final shortlist for Employer of the Year Award 2021 of the Composites UK Trade Association.

CSi palletising introduces autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions with MiR’s new MiR1350, the market’s first IP52-rated AMR, and showcases benefits of fully automated palletizing for CPG markets.

Incorporating Matrox Imaging vision software platforms in research and development of industrial robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence applications.

Emerson Electric Co (EMR.N) said on Monday it would merge its software units with smaller rival Aspen Technology (AZPN.O) in a deal for about $11 billion, boosting its industrial automation business that caters to a swathe of sectors ranging from utility and mining to chemicals and automotive.

Fears of perfection, narrow focus and regulatory compliance are major hurdles faced in improving reliability through predictive analytics. Here’s how to overcome them.

Zyter, Inc., a leading IoT-enablement platform, announced today it has formed a strategic partnership with Juganu, an Israel-based, smart infrastructure company.

More information about the conference can be found at www.isa.org/pic. Learn more about ISA's other upcoming virtual events.

Check out this spotlight on ISA's 2021 Cybersecurity Standards Implementation Virtual Conference, taking place on October 19th 2021.

Schneider Electric becomes first UL customer to utilize EMAP for its FlexSeT switchboards—significantly reducing the time from order to delivery.

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has published NEMA CPSP 4-2021 Harmonized Cybersecurity Standards and Conformity Assessment.

Industrial supplier and service provider Istec has published a free book about speed measurements and overspeed protection for rotating equipment.

Special event at Bosch Rexroth Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center at Olympic High School highlights opportunities and resources to inform and encourage students at every level to pursue STEM education and career paths in manufacturing and engineering.

Orders for manufacturing technology in August 2021 totaled $560 million, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

These new solutions are purpose-built to help organizations in the manufacturing, telecommunications, financial services and healthcare and life sciences industries fuel great experiences and connect more deeply with customers and employees in a new world of work.

To give MTpro users even greater design freedom, Bosch Rexroth will present its new MTpro Online Designer web configurator at Motek. 

Production of level and pressure measurement technology in Maulburg has been expanded.

Scalability and connectivity of PLCs and operator interfaces played a key role as TMEIC integrated 86 new container automatic stacking cranes for the Port of Virginia.

The North American Manufacturing Cleaning Association (MCA) and the European Parts Cleaning Association FiT recently signed a partnership agreement to increase engagement in their respective markets.

Chemical Processing announces Hawk Measurement’s CGR Level Transmitter as Vaaler Award Winner.

See how you might improve your processes by upgrading to an electrical control panel.

Inevitably, IT/OT integration has become one of the key indicators of a company's potential future growth. However, despite its importance, IT/OT integration remains inconceivable to many companies due to one main obstacle: cybersecurity.

The widespread adoption of machine vision makes image sensors that can detect light outside the visible spectrum increasingly useful, since the aim is to augment human sight rather than duplicate it.

The new Beaumont small hole machine at SpaceX has a reach of 8’ in diameter and 8’ in height.