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EIS Expands Deployment of Flexxbotics Software for Factory-Wide Autonomous Process Control Rollout
“When an entire factory runs on Flexxbotics, the value compounds fast,” said Tyler Bouchard, co-founder and CEO of Flexxbotics. -
What Is the Future of Advanced Robotics in Manufacturing?
Manufacturing is undergoing structural redefinition driven by intelligent robotics. -
ABB Robotics Partners With NVIDIA to Deliver Industrial-Grade Physical AI at Scale
ABB Robotics integrates NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio to deliver physical AI for industry, closing the gap from virtual training to real-world deployment with up to 99% accuracy. -
Video: Process Automation Insights - Executive Interview With ABB
Join Automation.com for an enlightening conversation with Stefan Basenach, senior vice president of Automation Technology at ABB, as he delves into the dynamic world of industrial automation. -
From Legacy QCS-DCS to Actionable Insights: An Architecture for Paper Machines
Three use cases and an example project illustrate the design elements and processes involved in developing a successful and repeatable ISA-95-based architecture from data generated by brownfield paper machines. -
Engineers Look to Mouser Electronics for Wide Selection of STMicroelectronics Products
With more than 18,000 ST products — including more than 13,000 in stock and ready to ship — Mouser offers a wide portfolio of the newest ST solutions, adding new products every day. -
Jury Nominates Three Companies for the HERMES AWARD
Festo, Schaeffler and Ziehl-Abegg have been nominated for the HERMES AWARD. -
Yokogawa Announces Third Annual STEMPOWERMENT Camp to Inspire the Next Generation of STEM Leaders
The STEMPOWERMENT Camp provides students with direct exposure to emerging technologies and career pathways across the STEM landscape. -
Endress+Hauser Demonstrates High Sustainability Performance in Benchmark Comparison
Endress+Hauser has once again achieved 78 out of 100 points in the EcoVadis sustainability rating 2026. -
ENFORCERS Project Launched to Strengthen European Cybersecurity Cooperation for Industrial Software and Automation
The European consortium is kicking off a three-year initiative to secure software supply chains, co-ordinated incident response, and lifecycle resilience under emerging EU cybersecurity frameworks. -
Understanding and Defending Against Iranian Cyber Threats: An ISA/IEC 62443 Perspective
During the unprecedented escalation of the current 2026 cyber and kinetic war involving Iran, Israel and the United States, understanding the adversary's playbook is more critical than ever. -
IFS Completes Acquisition of Softeon, Creating a Powerhouse in End-to-End Supply Chain Intelligence
IFS Softeon unites Industrial AI and best-in-class warehouse management to deliver unified supply chain excellence from the boardroom to the warehouse floor. -
Transforming Data Science With NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition
NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition delivers ultimate acceleration for data science and AI workflows. -
Telit Cinterion and Airfide Networks Bring High-Precision Localization and Sensing to 5G Solutions Powered by FN990B40
The strategic collaboration embeds ultra-wideband and 60 GHz radar into Telit Cinterion’s next-generation FN990B40 5G sub-6 data card. -
Eclipse Automation Marks 25 Years With Expansion, New Partnerships
Eclipse Automation, a global leader in factory automation, has announced a significant strategic evolution in celebration of its 25th anniversary. -
Motion Controls Market to Grow by 3.9% in 2026
The global motion controls market revenue was valued at $14.6Bn in 2025, despite struggles and a contraction of -2.0%. -
Cybersecurity Compliance vs. Security: Why You Need Both in Manufacturing
“Compliance” and “security” are connected, but they involve different strategies. -
OPC Foundation and CEN/CENELEC Strengthen Cooperation on Digital Product Passport Standardization
Through this liaison, the OPC Foundation will actively contribute to the work of CEN/CENELEC JTC 24 — Digital Product Passport — Framework and System. -
Panasonic Connect Unveils Latest in Smart Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Equipment
Panasonic Connect North America is showcasing AI and automation on the factory floor by unveiling next-generation smart factory solutions at APEX EXPO 2026. -
Preventing Sludge Overflow in Anaerobic Digesters
Ideal sludge overflow detection begins with both level and pressure sensing working together on an IIoT platform. -
ISA/IEC 62443 in Four Practical Layers
ISA/IEC 62443 turns uncertainty into a navigable journey. -
AI Use in Industrial Businesses: Legal Expert Shares Common, Potentially Expensive Risks
Companies that do not actively monitor regulatory changes regarding AI or embed compliance into their processes may inadvertently violate the law, even when acting in good faith. -
AI at HANNOVER MESSE: Out of Theory. Into Application.
With HANNOVER MESSE 2026, AI in industry becomes tangible. In a practical and application-oriented way, the trade fair demonstrates how manufacturing companies can profitably use AI. -
The Shift Toward Proactive Safety: Adapting to the Agile and AI-Driven Robotics
Let's explore proactive safety, a framework in which context-aware systems and wireless fail-safe controls replace physical cages to maintain both worker well-being and operational efficiency. -
Manufacturing Industry Forecast 2.9% Growth in 2026 as Asia Leads the Way
2026 manufacturing industry output is likely to improve, but underlying uncertainty means it could swing positively or negatively, new analysis shows. -
Purdue, Rittal and Eplan Announce Strategic Partnership for Smart Manufacturing, Engineering Education
The partnership will see Purdue join the Rittal + Eplan Partner Network as a research partner with a focus on design of advancing smart manufacturing education and preparing students for the next industrial revolution. -
Deutsche Messe Establishes Dedicated Business Unit for HANNOVER MESSE
Deutsche Messe AG has created the structural framework to further strengthen the positioning of its globally leading industrial event. -
Yokogawa to Provide Power Plant Controller and Batteries for Cosmo Eco Power’s Wind Power Plant in Northern Japan
Cosmo Eco Power’s wind power plant will be capable of generating 94.6MW of electricity and is expected to start operation in 2029. -
ABB’s Zibo Facility in China Sets a Benchmark for Low-Carbon Manufacturing
ABB's production facility in Zibo, Shandong province, China, is delivering measurable energy and emissions reductions through the implementation of advanced digital energy management and electrification solutions. -
Siemens Delivers Verified AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solution for Industrial 5G With Palo Alto Networks
At Mobile World Congress 2026, Siemens announced a verified cybersecurity solution for industrial private 5G Networks in collaboration with Palo Alto Networks. -
'Women in Robotics 2026' Awarded by International Federation of Robotics
To give women in the industry more visibility and acknowledgment, the International Federation of Robotics awarded 11 women shaping the future of robotics in 2026. -
Managing OT Obsolescence: A Strategic Approach to Industrial Cyber Resilience
Lifecycle visibility is key to revealing and fixing the hidden vulnerabilities of outdated assets. -
A Recipe for Batch Processing Success
Modern batch processing relies on flexible ISA-88–based software that streamlines recipe creation, coordinates tasks across multiple units and enables efficient execution of multistage production processes. -
Attabotics Expands Manufacturing Operations to the U.S.
The U.S.-based manufacturing will be based in an existing LaFayette facility in central Kentucky — a central location with easy access to established freight corridors to serve customers coast to coast. -
ABB's Fidas24 Gas Analyzer Awarded CSA Certification for Hazardous Applications in US and Canada
This certification highlights ABB’s ongoing commitment to delivering safe, compliant, reliable solutions in safety-critical industries worldwide. -
Reliability and CMMS To Be Reimagined at Fluke Xcelerate 2026, a Leading Predictive Maintenance Conference
Hosted in Austin, Texas, March 9-11, Xcelerate 2026 brings together innovation and impact through hands-on trainings, expert key notes and networking sessions. -
Don’t Just Build Robots, Build Trust: Why the Future of Humanoids Depends on Service
For the companies pioneering humanoid development, the question is no longer if the technology will work, but whether it can keep working in the field. -
Hirebotics Promotes Co-Founder Matthew Bush to CEO
Bush succeeds Rob Goldiez, who retires after 10+ years leading the metal fabrication-focused collaborative robot company. -
10 Ways Automation Technology Buyers Get It Wrong (Before They Ever Issue the Request for Proposal)
Here's why strategy — not software — determines whether automation investments actually deliver operational value. -
Proactive Upgrades in 2026: A Rare Alignment of Incentives for Manufacturers
Here's why now is the right time for capital investment, from the new OBBBA tax benefit to component availability. -
Industrial Organizations Overestimate Remote Access Security, New Global Report Finds
“The State of Industrial Remote Access 2026” reveals rising vendor risk, visibility gaps and accelerating shift toward unified OT access platforms. -
Manufacturing and Automation Exchange (MAX) Set to Debut in Nashville March 24-26 at the Music City Center
Formerly The ASSEMBLY Show South and The Quality Show, MAX unites the strengths of these events but expands on it bringing together the full scope of manufacturing. -
Research Shows Top OEMs Cut Downtime Recovery by 40%, Strengthening Profitability Through Resilience First Strategies
The findings reveal how leading machine builders strengthen recovery, consistency and customer outcomes. -
The Mechatronic Approach to Designing Motion as a System
The idea of building a machine from isolated parts, each with its own setup and software, no longer fits how modern automation works. -
Robotics and Automation Industry Remains Under Pressure
The robotics and automation industry in Germany continues to face challenging conditions. -
Reliability Patterns That Sustain Robotics and Industrial Automation
Reliability is expected when systems are new. The real test comes after deployment and years of continuous operation. -
ABB’s Bella Vista Plant Cuts Emissions and Advances Mission to Zero in Argentina
The Bella Vista electrification plant now operates entirely on renewable electricity, supported by on-site solar generation, electrified mobility and digital energy optimization. -
DigiKey Spotlights New Products at Embedded World 2026
The company’s booth will highlight product demos from Arduino, Microchip, NXP, STMicroelectronics and more. -
EC Motors, Axial Flux and the Fight for Differentiation in High-Efficiency Motors
The market for high-efficiency motors (>IE4 or equivalent) continues to grow at a faster pace than the broader low voltage AC motor market. Through 2030, Interact Analysis is expecting the market to nearly double from its 2025 value of $1.7 billion. -
Emerson Announces OPTIMIZE 26 Conference for AspenTech Users
OPTIMIZE 26 will bring together process and power & utilities customers from around the world to learn how advanced optimization technologies are shaping the future of industrial innovation. -
Global Ransomware Attacks Drop 17% Month-on-Month in January 2026
Global ransomware activity fell by 17% month-on-month in January, with 741 incidents recorded, but cyber security experts warn organizations should not become complacent. -
The Hidden Constraint in Modern Manufacturing: Decision Latency
Digital Intelligence offers a practical framework for reducing decision latency by connecting industrial data, enterprise systems and human expertise into faster operational feedback loops. -
Tavoron Acquires Doig Corporation, Strengthening Automation Distribution Capabilities Across the Upper Midwest
The transaction further expands Tavoron’s Automation Distribution segment and represents the company’s fourth add-on acquisition since its partnership with Fusion Capital Partners. -
Five Ways Artificial Intelligence Can Revolutionize Manufacturing
As AI continues to evolve, its capacity to innovate and optimize will further solidify its role as a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. -
Robotics Award 2026 Goes to GoodBytz
The ROBOTICS AWARD 2026, one of the international robotics community's most coveted awards, was presented to startup company GoodBytz during the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview on Feb. 25. -
High-Efficiency Motors Market to Top $3 Billion in 2030
The market for high-efficiency motors is forecast to soar from $1.6 billion in 2024 to $3.1 billion in 2030. -
Rockwell Automation Opens Bologna Customer Experience Center to Accelerate Industrial Innovation Across Europe, Middle East and Africa
The new flagship facility empowers machine builders and manufacturers to overcome technology, workforce and supply chain challenges identified in latest global OEM research. -
Endress+Hauser Continues to Invest in Its US Manufacturing to Power Data Centers and Strengthen Core Industries
“Data centers are growing faster, and becoming more complex, than at any time in history,” said Tremel Wright, vice president Sales at Endress+Hauser. -
International Society of Automation (ISA) Announces Publication of New Standard for SCADA Systems
The ISA-112 Part 1 standard provides a framework for modernizing supervisory control and data acquisition systems and making them easier to design, build, operate and maintain. -
Humanoid Robots and Lithium-ion Batteries: Long-Term Commitment or Short-Term Convenience?
Since late 2024, humanoid robots and lithium-ion batteries (especially solid-state batteries) have repeatedly appeared together in industry headlines. -
Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Reveals Its 2026 Dealers of Excellence
This year, 17 winners of its 2026 Dealers of Excellence program across North America achieved this recognition. -
Warehouse Research Finds Ergonomic Debt Is Threatening Operational Productivity
The survey uncovered growing "ergonomic debt" as warehouses face rising injuries, preventable turnover and performance slowdowns caused by outdated tools and unmeasured strain. -
Mouser Expands Industrial Automation Portfolio With Advanced Networking, Motion Control and Safety Solutions
Mouser Electronics, Inc., is broadening its portfolio of solutions designed to support the next generation of industrial automation systems. -
AI, Digital Platforms and Regional Resilience Reshaping Manufacturing and Supply Chain Leadership
Fictiv's supply chain report reveals an industry operating in persistent volatility and fundamentally redefining how products are designed, sourced and built. -
Rethinking the Human-Machine Interface: Why Intuitive Panel Control Is Business Critical
A good human-machine interface (HMI) shouldn’t just look good; it should offer speed and situational awareness. -
AI-Enabled Data Management: The Missing Layer in Industrial Automation
Let's discuss why AI-powered data management is becoming essential in industrial automation and how organizations can build it successfully. -
DELMIA and NVIDIA: Hardcoding the Future of Autonomous Factories
By integrating NVIDIA’s Physical AI into DELMIA’s Virtual Twin technology, Dassault Systèmes is moving the industry from static automation to autonomous software-defined systems that “learn” the laws of physics before the first part is made. -
PACK EXPO East 2026 Draws Robust, Dynamic Crowd Signaling Strong Industry Growth and Investment
Record engagement, cutting-edge automation and AI innovations, and high-demand education sessions drive show momentum. -
Valmet to Deliver Advanced Process Analytical Solutions to Dow’s Path2Zero Project, Supporting Net-Zero Emissions Goals for Ethylene Cracking
Valmet has received orders from Dow, a global materials science leader, to supply turnkey process analytical solutions for its Path2Zero project at its Fort Saskatchewan site in Alberta, Canada. -
The Growing Demand for Compact and Intelligent Drives
The SINAMICS G120C family has gained strong popularity due to its compact structure, integrated safety features, and reliable performance across multiple industries. -
WEX Global: Digital Transformation in Water Industry Requires Correct Technology, Strategy and Team
Seville, Spain, hosted WEX Global, the leading international forum in the water, energy and climate change sectors, held from Feb. 9 to 11, 2026. -
Global Food, Agricultural and Industrial Leader Cargill Modernizes Manufacturing Operations With NTT DATA’s Private 5G Network
The initiative is enabling a connected workplace strategy and supports the deployment of robotics, with additional sites planned for completion in 2026. -
Nordson Electronics Solutions to Exhibit Innovations for Conformal Coating and Selective Soldering at APEX Expo 2026
Experts will be on hand to demonstrate the equipment and to help customers improve their electronics manufacturing with traceability and reliability. -
Rockwell Automation Announces DLG Group’s Computerized Maintenance Management System Deployment to Drive 10% Downtime Reduction
Danish agri-giant deploys Fiix CMMS software to boost maintenance productivity, optimize inventory and develop best practices. -
Valmet Delivers a New Log Line to Increase Wood Handling Capacity for The Price Companies
The investment enables Price to meet growing demand and strengthen its position as the leader in woodyard operations in North America.