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Automation.com, a subsidiary of International Society of Automation (ISA), conducted its annual Automation Professional Salary Survey this year and asked participants questions about their income in 2022 and how it changed in 2023.

Let's look at how OCR powered by AI helps to bring label read rates closer to 100%.

IoT has changed operations in many industries, including aviation, including planes taking off and landing safely, passengers getting the right boarding information and bags reaching their destinations

Flexxbotics has announced robot machine tending connectivity compatible with the full range of Mazak CNC machines and automation equipment.

Emerson presented its annual DeltaV Roadmap and latest technology releases with a focus on a more modular and flexible software-defined automation platform.

DS Smith asks ABB to deliver its ABB Ability OPTIMAX Steam and Energy Optimization software to its paper mill in the Tuscany region of Italy.

The 28th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum will take place Feb. 4-8, 2024 in Orlando, Florida, with a focus on accelerating transformation in the age of AI, cybersecurity and sustainability.

The partnership will help accelerate the growth of Yokogawa's DX portfolio of applications and services while helping FPT Software expand its market reach.

AI-powered attacks will accelerate cybercrime, and cyber insurance will be harder to get.

The Solid State Battery Global Market Report 2023 published by The Business Research Company cites US based nanotechnology research company Nuvvon as a top ten competitor in the sector.

Chris Johnson, managing director at specialist bearing supplier SMB Bearings, explains the vital role of advanced bearings in man’s journeys beyond the stars.

DigiKey announced that it has been ranked #121 on the 2023 list of America’s Largest Private Companies by Forbes.

Under a new contract, ABB will build the hyperspectral cameras for four GHGSat satellites set to launch in 2024.

Machine designers and manufacturers have important responsibilities: keep operators safe and keep production flowing.

Andreas Evertz, CEO of Flender: "This is a very special milestone for us."

Cascade learning has changed the automation game, attaining long-desired reliability with near 100% success rates in item picking.

After beating General Motors and Ford in US electric vehicle (EV) sales in Q3, Hyundai Motor Group plans to keep its momentum going in the market.

Consistency and validated automation methods are the best approach to modern hybrid infrastructure changes to ensure compliance and productivity.

Every year, Deutsche Messe honors an expert female professional from the STEM sector.

Siemens Smart Infrastructure has today announced its collaboration with Copperleaf, a Canadian-based provider of asset investment planning software, growing its existing ecosystem of grid software partners.

Battery energy storage systems, or BESSs, are becoming more critical as governments and the global energy industry try to keep up with sustainable development and energy transition.

Lauren Neal, an award-winning chartered engineer, presents her new book, Valued at Work: Shining a Light on Bias to Engage, Enable and Retain Women in STEM.

The global semiconductor manufacturing industry is on track for recovery in the fourth quarter of 2023, setting the stage for continued growth in 2024.

The journey begins by changing perspectives. Leaders can transition from viewing IT as a cost center to recognizing its potential as a strategic enabler capable of generating efficiencies to fuel growth and profitability.

The Eclipse Foundation in collaboration with the Eclipse Sparkplug Working Group, announced that the Sparkplug 3.0 specification has been published as an International Standard.

Advantech hosted its Industrial IoT World Partner Conference with the theme "Partnering for the Next AIoT" and launched a two-day series of forums and a new product showcase.

Audits of more than 2000 motor-driven systems found an average energy-saving potential of 31% per motor.

Advanced artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and machine learning technologies can help manufacturers improve food traceability, ensure the safety of their products and build trust with customers.

Designing a cost-effective preventive maintenance strategy for your team starts with a few essential techniques.

According to Nicola Zenoni, engineering manager at STI s.r.l., increasing scrutiny on plant teams to optimise processes means the risk and impact of system failures and other costly disruptions has become even greater.

By combining industrial robots with injection molding machines, manufacturers can achieve significantly faster injection speeds than traditional molding equipment.

The Automation sector, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), is in the midst of a profound transformation, ushering in new opportunities for innovation and specialization.

Okuma America Corporation is honored to be recognized as a Top Workplace in 2023!

Two industry leaders in machine vision and industrial image processing are independently joining forces with Siemens.

Beamex is pleased to launch a thought leadership series examining data integrity, proactive defense strategies, collaborative efforts, and continuous calibration to counter emerging AI-powered threats.

As part of its global growth strategy, Leuze in the USA is moving to new premises.

What’s the difference between MES and MOM, and why are these two terms used side by side?

Kassow Robots, a developer of 7-axis industrial cobot solutions for machine tending, material handling, dispensing and various other applications, has established a U.S.-based team focused on sales and support.

Technology and expertise from ABB are proving to customers that sustainability and productivity go hand in hand.

Red Bull Ford Powertrains is using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to develop a new hybrid power unit for 2026 racing season.

The strategic investment accelerates sustainability in shipping.

NORD has developed a Corporate Social Responsibility plan to reduce its carbon footprint and assume responsibility for social, ecological and economic aspects by 2025.

From Nov. 30 to Dec. 1, 2023, in booth #814, Mitsubishi Electric Automation will be showcasing its Workforce Development Program, Diamondworks!, to empower attendees seeking STEM learning in manufacturing.

Let's demystify the process of calculating an optical power budget.

This Black Friday Week, save 30% off ISA training, books, events, and select ISA standards.

Sustainability goals and environmental, social and governance (ESG) mandates have taken the forefront of every business sector.

The European Logistics Association jury selected Sevensense Robotics as one of the top six projects to compete in the final phase of the prestigious ELA Awards 2023.

Exertus Oy, a Finnish high-tech company specializing in mobile machine control systems, is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary of providing top-quality solutions and customer satisfaction.

Hyperautomation in cybersecurity may quickly become the new industry standard. Professionals should consider whether staggered or collective automation is the right choice for their department.

Partners will bring best-in-class solutions for holistic approach to optimizing production.

The two leading OEM companies have joined forces to develop an integrated service portfolio for ABB mine hoists.

Basler AG, a leading provider of advanced computer vision products, is excited to announce its new partnership with the technology company Siemens, an innovation leader in automation and digitalization.

Despite increases in hardware quality, even business-grade PCs can be a liability in a digitized industrial environment.

Portescap, a global provider of miniature motion solutions, is excited to announce that its facility in Mumbai, India has attained AS9100 certification.

Explore the essentials of an effective incident response plan, focusing on key steps from early detection to recovery, and learn to strengthen your defenses against data breaches.

Emerging renewable fuels leader will implement advanced technologies to help meet global demand for sustainable aviation and diesel fuels.

ABB technology will help the steel producer improve productivity and efficient resource use, lowering costs and carbon emissions.

A newly automated warehouse helps the automation leader stock more inventory and ship product faster, delivering better all-around customer experiences with room to scale in the future.

The winners of the SPE Design Competition have been announced, and their projects were awarded at SPS 2023.

Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor at the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA), looks at how TSN can help develop smarter, interconnected robotic systems.

This November 2023 issue of our e-F@ctory Alliance Smart Factory Solutions newsletter includes: How AI Analytics Delivers Predictive Maintenance, SCADA Integrated with Field Services Management, Servo Amplifiers Offer Multiple Protocols and Flexible Safety, MaiLab – Your Data Scientist in a Software Package, and 75 MERL Scientists Fuel Leading Edge Solutions.

Adrian Wood, director of Strategic Business Development at DELMIA, takes a closer look at how augmented reality is on course to become a main part of manufacturing in the coming years.

KUKA Robotics featured several robots used in a variety of different applications at the recent Advanced Design & Manufacturing (ADM) Expo held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

ARC Advisory Group’s new research on the Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) reveals that EAM systems have become a primary enabler of digital transformation for asset management among industrial companies.

Learn how AI and IoT drive efficiency and innovation in modern manufacturing, like learning customer behavior and efficient production

Siemens is harnessing the power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to help industrial companies drive innovation and efficiency across the design, engineering, manufacturing and operational lifecycle of products.

The partnership will allow HMS customers to turn rapidly captured data into actionable information, utilizing advanced analytics with reduced deployment timelines and proven compatibility in a secure Azure environment.

On Nov. 8, 2023, Process Sensing Technologies finalized the acquisition of Fluid Components International (“FCI”), a renowned specialist manufacturer of thermal mass flow meters and switches.

Verifying the quality of batteries during manufacturing is crucial.

Metaverse concept and real world examples for Digital Twins in industrial automation have been published.

Global intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts a steady increase in uptake for cloud-driven digital twin solutions, driven by advancements in AI/ ML, edge computing and other Industry 4.0 technologies.

LogRhythm has launched its new regional HQ for India, the Middle East, Turkey and Africa in Riyadh at Blackhat MEA 2023 to support Saudi Vision 2030 and secure the region’s digital future.

Sustainability remains the primary impetus for growth.

"The Definitive Guide to Generative AI for Industry," is a comprehensive manual for transformation leaders to accelerate AI innovation and reduce time to value of their digital transformation programs.

New Greenwood, Indiana, facility will also serve as the new headquarters for long-time representative partner, George E. Booth Co.