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Renault Group selects STMicroelectronics as key innovation partner, securing the supply of electric and hybrid vehicle advanced power semiconductors to be produced from 2026.

aDolus Technology Inc., a global authority on software intelligence for critical infrastructure, today announced the appointment of Mark Weatherford to its Board of Directors.

CoreTechnologie has developed a tailored version of its 3D printing software specifically for the requirements of Photocentric 3D printing machines and processes. In future, the tool will be delivered together with the printers of the British printing machine manufacturer.

New funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of easy-to-use AI for industrial quality inspections.

The relocation expands operations and capabilities for SELECT’s selective soldering systems used in electronics manufacturing.

If you're undergoing a digital transformation, don't forget to include your machine operators in this process.

CodeMeter technology protects IP and enables innovative sales models.

"Born digital" facilities to transform recycling of polypropylene, a high-volume, versatile plastic rarely recycled today.

New office increases sales, support and training resources for high-tech customers, particularly in oil and gas and petrochemicals.

ServiceNow recently debuted its first product designed for the manufacturing sector. The company is partnering with Siemens Energy to provide a software service that allows energy companies to monitor, identify and respond to cyber threats intended to attack critical infrastructure.

The global research reveals the disconnect between business decision makers and security teams, even as new risks from remote working and ransomware grow.

Combined firm will have 44 offices across North America and represents significant expansion for Salas O'Brien in the power and industrial marketplace.

OTTO Motors, a leading provider of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), today announced a series of partnerships to extend availability of OTTO Motors’ line of AMRs to a global audience.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) today announced that Maschinenbau Institut GmbH (MBI), a service company of VDMA (mechanical engineering industry association), are joining forces with ISA to offer a unique, German ISA cybersecurity training program.

In this blog, we look at the steps involved in developing a dissector for a real-world use case, the well-known Cisco Nexus protocol. We’ve also posted a plug-in on GitHub to help the security community at large. Whether you’re a security researcher yourself, or you manage networks for an asset owner, this methodology and plug-in will help you troubleshoot networking issues and improve overall OT security.

Unified solution enables organizations to harness the power of factory data to unlock the value of smart manufacturing.

Vanderlande has signed a new contract with Australia’s largest food and grocery retailer, Woolworths, to deliver STOREPICK, a robotised, end-to-end automated case picking (ACP) warehouse solution.

OPC UA or MQTT, do they work together, or is one better than the other?

Read an excerpt from the Hal Thomas white paper, Leveraging ISA 62443-3-2 For IACS Risk Assessment and Risk Related Strategies.

The international Operational Technology Cybersecurity Expert Panel will plan to discuss numerous issues surrounding cybersecurity.

Following the announcements that Chicago’s McCormick place will hold events starting in July and that the state of Illinois lifted capacity limits and social distancing requirements on June 11, IMTS – The International Manufacturing Technology Show continued the positive momentum by unveiling the floor plan for IMTS 2022.

In compressed air, gas and vacuum systems, maximizing capacity is better than adding, according to Jason Dupriest, Industrial Systems Analyst/Designer, of ADG Concepts out of Fort Worth, Texas.

Plastic packaging manufacturer relies on SmartMONITOR from WERMA and optimizes its production within a few weeks.

If the Department of Defense (DoD) is to fulfill the recommendations of the final report from the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence (NSCAI), it must become a fully AI-ready enterprise by 2025. This goal is at risk without a change in its traditional approach to data and acquisition.

Though some plastic raw materials can be inexpensive, the molds are always costly, irrespective of the product. The high precision, intricate and high-duty plastic molds are orders of magnitude more costly. Damaged molds are very costly and production down time is a cause of reduced profits. Preventing damage or avoidable wear is therefore a top priority.

In many mechanical systems, precise motion hinges upon effective monitoring and control of the motor. Encoders make motion control possible by sensing the motor’s speed and position and sending feedback signals to control components. This article will provide an overview of two common types of encoders: optical encoders and magnetic encoders.

The management team of Okuma America Corporation, a world-leading builder of CNC machine tools, controls and automation systems, is pleased to announce that PDQ Workholding & Tooling has recently joined the Partners in THINC network.

Electromate received a Foundation Award from the Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD), recognizing the company’s 25 years of membership and support.

Intel, EXOR Int’l and Telecom Italia collaborate to demonstrate benefits of on-premise 5G private network alongside AI.

Every industrial organization knows that it’s imperative to move ahead at light speed with predictive analytics. How does an engineer select the best predictive analytics solution for their operations? The following advice provides guidance for engineers.

Digital Immunity announces the appointment of Thomas House to the position of Interim CEO.

The Control System Integrators Association (CSIA) is pleased to announce a new board of directors was affirmed at the CSIA Town Hall Business Meeting held on May 13, 2021 and follow up member vote.

The VDMA Robotics + Automation Association and the platform “GO2automation” operated by the startup andugo agree on strategic cooperation.

Applying the ANSI/ISA-95 standard to IoT, IIoT, and all things internet.

A new ARC report examines the critical role OPC UA serves globally as the core data interoperability standard in process and discrete manufacturing industries and beyond.

Today Kollmorgen NDC is pleased to announce that Kollmorgen NDC and AGV Network have decided on an expanded collaboration together.

When this homebrewer wanted to take his craft to the next level, he found that AutomationDirect PLCs and other products were fermentation friendly.

Longbow Advantage announces first-ever Rebus user conference: Bringing Rebus customers together to connect live and inspire innovation in the supply chain industry.

More than 500 inventors gathered virtually for Endress+Hauser’s 21st Innovators’ Meeting. Because last year’s anniversary event had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, two innovator cohorts were invited in 2021 to honor the creativity and inventive spirit of the Group of companies.

Three-day virtual event showcases industry-leading safety experts and engineers providing insights on achieving regulatory requirements, determining optimal component selection and broadening market access.

The company makes a physical commitment to local IT excellence.

The right software and training empower employees to connect, grow, and pivot as necessary to improve personal and organizational productivity.

The DeltaV SIS Configurator tool can provide a consistent approach with fewer errors and less rework. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

Cloudreach, the leading multi-cloud services company, has been named as an Intel US Partner of the Year at the Intel Partner Connect 2021 virtual conference. Cloudreach’s approach to cloud services earned the company an accolade in the "Emerging Technology Partners" category.

The ISA Global Cybersecurity Alliance (ISAGCA), along with admeritia GmbH (admeritia), today announced the release of the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document.

To extend OpenUtilities’ grid resilience digital twins to the last mile!

North America’s leading automation trade show is expected to bring 20,000 attendees and 600 exhibitors to Detroit June 6-9. It's on pace to be the largest event ever focused on robotics, machine vision, motion control, Artificial Intelligence and smart automation technologies.

Project improves end to end production visibility and helps digitalize operations using ABB Ability Data Analytics Platform for metals.

Case Study: PETRONAS achieves operational performance through digital transformation and collaboration. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

As we return back to normal from COVID-19, what does it look like for organizations like ISA?

Download the Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices document today!

Implementing change management practices within the automation and cybersecurity realm.

By using automated hydrocarbon production reconciliation and loss accounting, one can achieve operational excellence.

Azbil Corporation announced that it has started developing new digital solutions for use with intelligent building management systems (IBMS), with support from the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).

FedEx named Title Sponsor as the Association for Advancing Automation presents its industry-leading, in-person technology conference.

OEMs will need the right automation partners to successfully serve a fast-growing market.

Critical Infrastructure operators have long been concerned about introducing potential threats from opening their operational networks for OEMs to extract data. The high expectation for reliable and continuous plant operation leaves no room for vulnerability. While the air gap can be bridged, effective defense-in-depth requires security enforcement at every network interface.

Brevan Electronics is named to both Electronics Sourcing and Source Today's Top 50 Electronics Distributors lists.

IERA Award winner allows customized car designs.

Specialized hardware required to facilitate machine learning, AI, and embedded IoT in heavy industrial settings; deep dive webinar highlights design tips and strategies.

In order to capture light without interference and convert it into usable information, suitable optics and high-quality filter glasses also play a decisive role. The focus event "Capture the Light" on June 24 at 9 a.m. EDT addresses this topic in three exciting sessions.

Yokogawa announces that it has obtained ISASecure CSA Level 1 certification from the ISA Security Compliance Institute*1 (ISCI) for its ProSafe-RS safety instrumented system, a product in the OpreX Control and Safety System family.

Are we there yet? The move from automated to autonomous process manufacturing is right around the corner. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.

Industry 4.0 promises to be revolutionary for manufacturers—but integrating it and capitalizing on its value can be a daunting challenge. Sponsored by Rockwell Automation and hosted by GlobalSpec, this series of webinars features expert panelists from Industry 4.0's leading SDOs, including the Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT), the Canadian Standards Association (CSA Group) and the International Society of Automation (ISA).

K2 Kinetics has announced the acquisition of Robotic Packaging Machinery, LLC (or “RPM” for short).

Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at CLPA, looks at how food and beverage manufacturers can set up advanced traceability and transparency across their enterprises.

Litmus Edge handles data collection, analytics and integration, while Pluto7 specializes in data science and machine learning on Google Cloud.

A digital twin is a potentially powerful tool that has the capability to address various requirements of manufacturing plants.

ISAGCA asked NIST to consider several additions to President Biden's Executive Order.

A deep-dive into OPC UA technology, initiatives, end user experiences and more.

Flexographic Technical Association, the global professional society of the printing community, announced Rheonics InkSight as the winner of the 2021 FTA Technical Innovation Award. Rheonics InkSight is a breakthrough multi-station ink viscosity & color control system to boost flexo print quality with automation and digitalization.

Industrial controller redundancy improves system availability, but only if it is implemented with the right capabilities.

Testing and documenting the performance of an SIS is an essential part of ensuring it can fulfill its designed functional safety requirements. This article comes from the May 2021 issue of Intech Focus: Process Control and Safety.