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Advantech and Altizon have launched their feature-rich, smart solution designed to simplify modernization of factory operations.

An independent jury, consisting of the members of the WomenPower Congress Advisory Board, has selected Dr. Christina Franke as this year’s Engineer Powerwoman.

Silicon Designs, Inc., has announced the company’s new global partnership with Digi-Key Marketplace for the online sale and distribution of smaller volumes of its industrial-grade MEMS DC accelerometer modules for zero-to-medium frequency instrumentation applications.

The new High Performance Conveyor Platform (HPP)—a powerful addition to Interroll's sortation solutions in particular—can significantly increase large and small distribution centers’ productivity, capacity and energy efficiency.

Just a year after the market launch, the compact Baumer analysis sensor PAC50 has won over leading experts.

“A spirit of optimism permeated the halls at HANNOVER MESSE,” reported Dr. Jochen Köckler, chairman of the Deutsche Messe Managing Board, at the closing press conference for HANNOVER MESSE 2023.

PassiveLogic aims to create standards, system architecture and products that incorporate building design and modeling to directly configure and program the company's Hive autonomous building automation and control units.

With the Young Engineering Award, Deutsche Messe is for the first time honoring a female expert from the STEM sector who is no more than 30 years old and who performs–or has already performed–extraordinary things in the technical environment.

Signode will present a wide array of transit packaging advancements at Interpack 2023 in Düsseldorf, Germany from May 4-10.

A comprehensive guide to vacuum casting factory manufacturing, including CNC machines, silicone molding, and high quality parts

For the second year in a row, the International Society of Automation (ISA) will celebrate the vast field of automation with a digital celebration through the entire month of April.

BitFlow has published a new whitepaper Controlling CoaXPress Cameras from The BitFlow SDK Tools, Configuration File, and APIs to help integrators new to the CoaXPress (CXP) standard integrate CXP cameras into their system infrastructure to shape positive outcomes.

The ODVA announced another step towards supporting the process automation industry during the Hannover Messe/Fair April 17, 2023, adding NE 107 & PA-DIM Compatible Data Formats to the EtherNet/IP Specification.

Greater simplicity and flexibility in motion system design have reduced the acquisition cost of servomotors, which makes them an even more competitive option for motion architectures.

Industrial Shields, a leading manufacturer of industrial automation devices based on open source hardware, is showcasing its new equipment at two significant trade fairs in the industrial sector.

Wayland Additive Limited has announced the close of a £4.6 million funding round, with backing from existing investors Longwall Ventures, Parkwalk Advisors and ACF Investors.

By 2050 at the latest, the specialist for measurement and automation technology aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to net zero.

ABB’s proven emissions monitoring technology now extends to tackling the massive environmental problem of millions of leaking orphan oil and gas wells.

Nozomi Networks further extends market reach and service delivery options with Vantage now available for purchase in AWS Marketplace.

The autonomous mobile robot (AMR) and automated guided vehicle (AGV) market is driving growth within the ultra-low voltage (LV) drives market.

The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced its newest resource for ISA members: a 10-week, fully virtual program with content based on an MBA curriculum.

Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium refinery in Kokkola, Finland will get a Valmet DNA automation system for its lithium production project.

“Canada is a globally growing and innovative country and important economic partner for Germany,” said Dr. Jochen Köckler, chairman of the Managing Board, Deutsche Messe AG.

The survey helps organizations evaluate current sustainability practices.

Siemens Digital Industries Software announced today that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Manufacturing and Industrial Competency.

A major chemicals company needed a highly accurate welding system that could manufacture vessels used in chlorine production.

As we move into a new era of industries, human and machine activity must blend and become complementary, with more emphasis placed on sustainability. In this piece, Schneider Electric’s Senior Vice President of Digital Factory shares five business model recommendations for the industrial sector to meet ambitious environmental sustainability targets.

At Hannover Messe, partners demonstrate a specific application with machinery manufacturer Bausch+Ströbel.

At the Mari-Tech 2023 Conference and Exhibition in Vancouver, British Columbia, April 18-20, Danfoss Power Electronics and Drives segment will debut the iC7 Series liquid-cooled system modules.

The training will help managers understand, assess and communicate digital twin strategy and business value.

The global 6G market is set to boom to a valuation of US$ 300 billion by 2033, expanding rapidly at 50% CAGR from 2023 to 2033.

RS Group plc, a global omni-channel provider of product and service solutions, has unveiled details of its close partnership with WITT Energy and the development of the highly innovative WITT device, as part of Earth Week.

Accelera by Cummins is displaying its complete hydrogen technology portfolio at Hannover Messe 2023 (April 17-21, 2023), the world’s leading trade fair for industrial sectors.

Learn about the ISACGA year in review for 2022, including advocacy and adoption, the U.S., U.K./E.U., and Asia Pacific efforts, members, awareness/outreach, and more

OPC UA via HTTP REST allows IT-Applications access to OPC UA applications and their data described in over 90+ standardized domain-specific information models.

IFS, the global cloud enterprise software provider, has accelerated its investment in resources to support the scale of demand for IFS Ultimo since its acquisition of the solution in 2022.

The two companies are developing a new systems engineering and asset management combined software solution to support traceability and sustainable product development–linking domains including mechanical, electronics, electrical and software engineering.

The Digital Twin Consortium (DTC) announced it has expanded its Regional Branch Organizer (RBO) program to include India and Southeast Asia.

Endress+Hauser has joined the Center for Hydrogen Safety (CHS) to offer its voice to advance the promotion of hydrogen safety and help CHS ensure safety information, guidance and expertise is available to all stakeholders.

IDTechEx forecast that establishing business models that utilize technologies to unlock increasing amounts of value for brands and consumers will grow the smart packaging market to US$2.6 billion in 2033.

ISA's president Marty Bince discusses Automation Professionals Day including AI, sustainable automation, how you can get involved, and more

This year, the HERMES Startup AWARD goes to the Netherlands.

DecisionLink customer value management will become available within the XFactor.io go-to-market platform, empowering organizations to accelerate sales results.

The simulation, emulation and digital twin specialist brings domain expertise and application experience to the PartnerNetwork program.

Transitioning to a sustainable energy system has become a global industrial requirement.

Employing no-code software to create, simulate and control a robot cell in real time, the partners are removing obstacles to the robotization of complex applications like pressure cleaning of engine parts.

The partnership enables monitoring of AC motors and rotating equipment to optimize operational processes, reduce energy waste and cut CO2 emissions.

Digi-Key Electronics is proud to announce that Kristin McKenzie, senior director of information technology at Digi-Key, has been named one of Twin Cities Business’ 2023 Notable Women in STEM.

Seeq Corporation, a leader in manufacturing and industrial internet of things (IoT) advanced analytics software, announced that it has achieved the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Manufacturing and Industrial Competency.

The digital association Bitkom e.V. and the OPC Foundation announced a collaboration at Hannover Messe 2023.

The first fully autonomous wide area mower builds on the efficiencies of the 22-foot-wide M220 manned mower and the award-winning technology of the successful automated harvester line.

Manufacturing automation introduces improves overall efficiency by focusing on minimizing operational costs, reducing waste, and improving product quality.

The goal: provide easy access to the right motion plastics product and have fun on the way, while being carbon-neutral and without plastic waste.

The company’s efforts to reconcile economic efficiency and sustainability have seen them achieve rankings in the top six percent of manufacturers in the industry assessed by EcoVadis.

Comau’s customized welding solution is being used to mass produce the brand’s first electric Sedan and SUV.

Companies need to work toward developing an eco-system that is easy to use, flexible and open to allowing the integration of suitable partners.

Worldwide sales of semiconductor manufacturing equipment increased 5% from $102.6 billion in 2021 to an all-time record of $107.6 billion last year.

Siemens has received its 6th Supplier of the Year award for exceeding GM’s requirements, providing innovative technologies and delivering among the highest quality in the automotive industry.

Bentley Systems, the infrastructure engineering software company, today announced the winner of Bentley Education’s iTwin4Good Challenge.

Leuze is at your side in all project phases: from the coordination of requirements at the start of the project, through implementation, documentation and commissioning support, to final application validation and including legal security through CE conformity.

By installing a system utilizing technology from Moore Industries, the pulp and paper company implemented a system that is scalable for future installations while reducing employee workload and maintaining state regulatory compliance.

Industry has to face a wide range of challenges: from climate change and the shortage of energy to unstable supply chains and the shortage of skills. Innovative technologies and a smart economic policy strategy will be needed to successfully meet these challenges.

Advances in machine learning and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing the technology world.

Siemens’ new Teamcenter app for Microsoft Teams will use AI, boosting productivity and innovation throughout a product lifecycle.

The factory will produce mass-customized, sustainable kitchens for Nordic consumers, making it one of the most modern and advanced kitchen factories in Europe.

Multi GUINESS WORLDS RECORDS holder Rainer Zietlow has achieved another record by reaching Deadhorse, Alaska on April 2, 2023, in a Volkswagen ID.4 AWD.

Emerson will acquire NI for $60 per share in cash at an equity value of $8.2 billion.

Manufacturing decline is now expected in 2024 rather than 2026.

The importance of high-efficiency motors: improved performance and regulations, environmental sustainability, cost savings, and enhanced brand recognition

Denali's automation services and solutions allow companies to efficiently and effectively plan, deploy, manage and integrate automation into their businesses to achieve maximum ROI.

The latest innovation is a testament to the manufacturer’s ingenuity and precision engineering.

Learn how to keep IIOT components secure with ISASecure, including certification program readiness, description and scope

The industrial cybersecurity summit will include global perspectives on supply chain and threat intelligence.

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $467.8 million in February 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT–The Association For Manufacturing Technology.

Investing nearly $100 million in the brand new campus will increase U.S. production capacity of industrial electric drives and provide additional customer services.