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The One-Person Risk Hiding in Automated Plants
Does the workforce available at the time of a problem match the response your organization expects? -
Data Readiness: The Missing Link Between OT Data and Scalable Industrial AI
As industrial organizations race to capitalize on AI and other digital transformation initiatives, data readiness is emerging as the critical differentiator between organizations that experiment with AI and those that successfully scale it. -
From Defense to Semiconductors: Will Germany’s Industrial Transition Be Enough?
Electric vehicles and battery manufacturing; aerospace and defense; semiconductors; life sciences; and the decarbonization of heavy industry account for a significant share of the country’s largest industrial investments.
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Build Smarter, More Reliable Control Systems
Struggling with downtime, data complexity or scalability? The MELSEC iQ-R PLC delivers performance, diagnostics and reliability. -
Shaping Industrial Intelligence
As factories become more connected and software-defined, Factory Tomorrow Season 6 explores the technologies driving industrial automation, AI-ready infrastructure and smarter manufacturing. -
Tune In to Tech’s Hottest Topics
Inductive Automation’s Travis Cox and Thomas Burke talk with industry innovators about AI, enterprise SCADA, IT/OT convergence, MQTT, OPC UA and more on this industrial automation podcast. -
One Sensor. Multiple Modes. More Flexibility.
One sensor, multiple operating modes. SICK MultiMode devices simplify setup, boost flexibility and adapt to changing applications. -
The Next Evolution in Process Control Is Here
DeltaV™ version 16.LTS Distributed Control System (DCS) builds on decades of field-proven innovation to deliver the most robust and reliable release yet. -
2026 State of Industrial AI Report for Manufacturing
Cisco's 2026 State of Industrial AI Report, surveying 350+ manufacturing professionals across 19 countries, explores how firms adopt AI, secure networks and scale operations.
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Ask the Automation Pros
This long-running series of discussions, curated by 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient Greg McMillan, gathers responses from ISA subject-matter experts on technical topics important to industrial automation professionals, academics and students.
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ISA News and Insights
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and insights from the International Society of Automation (ISA).
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Otto Mation
Little Otto Mation was born with a rare gift called the C.A.P. (Certified Automation Professional), which is an objective assessment and confirmation of skills as an automation professional offered by the International Society of Automation (ISA). Those of us in the automation profession have studied and worked for years to earn the C.A.P. Follow the life of Otto through this unique comic series.
Automation and Control
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Mitsubishi Electric Highlights Connected Manufacturing and Educational Solutions at IMTS 2026
At IMTS 2026, Mitsubishi Electric US, Industrial Automation will demonstrate how integrated CNC, robotics, automation and digital technologies work together to help manufacturers improve performance and build a foundation for future growth. -
Weidmuller USA Introduces DURAmax DC UPS for Safe, Uninterrupted 24V Power Supply
With its compact design, the DURAmax family enables installation in the tightest control cabinets while delivering robust backup power performance. -
IBASE Presents Ultra-Compact AA400-N Edge AI Computer with 39 TOPS AI Performance
Its compact, highly integrated design enables system integrators to develop responsive and space-efficient edge AI solutions for machine vision, smart retail, industrial automation and other data-intensive applications. -
Improved Density and Flow Measurement Solutions for Silica Sand
Specialized flow meters are required to measure the density of silica sand slurry, ideally without process pipe penetrations or production interruptions during installation.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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Securing a Safer Foundation for AI in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Governed Industrial AI for connected work takes the risk out of AI integration while inspiring frontline workers to work smarter. -
ISA Podcast Shares Insights into Cybersecurity of Water Infrastructure
In this episode of Podomation, panelists discuss cybersecurity in the water/wastewater sector in the context of recent incidents in the US. -
Ransomware Reaches 2026 High in July, Up by 22%
Ransomware volume rose 22% month-on-month, with 894 cases recorded in July 2026. -
ISA and Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition Announce Partnership to Advance OT Cybersecurity
The goal is to encourage better implementation and recognition of foundational cybersecurity standards like ISA/IEC 62443, the globally recognized consensus-based series of OT cybersecurity standards developed by ISA.
Industrial Safety
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Are We Over-Automating? How to Decide Where Automation Actually Adds Value
The goal isn’t to automate everything that can be automated. It’s to make deliberate investments that leave the operation safer, more reliable and more productive than it was before. -
The One-Person Risk Hiding in Automated Plants
Does the workforce available at the time of a problem match the response your organization expects? -
NORD Expands Functional Safety Features for Decentralized NORDAC ON VFDs
NORD has extended its NORDAC ON decentralized variable frequency drives with expanded functional safety features — including STO, SLS and SMS — for safer, more efficient automation systems. -
Teledyne Flir Shows Integrated Thermal Imaging, AI-enabled Detection for Intelligent Security Technologies
The company shows why multi-layered security is essential for modern critical infrastructure at Security Exhibition & Conference 2026.
Digital Transformation
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Mitsubishi Electric Highlights Connected Manufacturing and Educational Solutions at IMTS 2026
At IMTS 2026, Mitsubishi Electric US, Industrial Automation will demonstrate how integrated CNC, robotics, automation and digital technologies work together to help manufacturers improve performance and build a foundation for future growth. -
IBASE Presents Ultra-Compact AA400-N Edge AI Computer with 39 TOPS AI Performance
Its compact, highly integrated design enables system integrators to develop responsive and space-efficient edge AI solutions for machine vision, smart retail, industrial automation and other data-intensive applications. -
Securing a Safer Foundation for AI in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Governed Industrial AI for connected work takes the risk out of AI integration while inspiring frontline workers to work smarter. -
Renesas Establishes Physical AI & Robotics Lab in Beijing to Accelerate Next-Generation Robotics Innovation
The new lab will support system-level demonstration, validation and joint development for robotics and broader physical AI applications.
Industrial Data & Connectivity
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IBASE Presents Ultra-Compact AA400-N Edge AI Computer with 39 TOPS AI Performance
Its compact, highly integrated design enables system integrators to develop responsive and space-efficient edge AI solutions for machine vision, smart retail, industrial automation and other data-intensive applications. -
Design for Automation Starts With the Workforce
A manufacturer’s response to the hiring challenge should have two parts: upskill the workforce you have and partner with education to build the skilled workforce you'll need. -
Shaping Industrial Intelligence
As factories become more connected and software-defined, Factory Tomorrow Season 6 explores the technologies driving industrial automation, AI-ready infrastructure and smarter manufacturing. -
Dunkermotoren Offers Configurable Brushless DC (BLDC) Motor Solutions Engineered Specifically for Pump Applications
Configurable BLDC motor solutions help pump manufacturers improve precision, energy efficiency, connectivity and long-term reliability across medical, industrial, hydraulic and process applications.
Operations Management
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Rockwell Automation Expands Remote Support with Launch of TechConnectIQ
The new digitally enabled support experience helps manufacturers address skills gaps, simplify updates and resolve issues faster. -
Valmet Improves Heat Recovery and Energy Efficiency at Helen’s Salmisaari Pellet Heating Plant in Finland
The investment will enable Helen to recover more heat from the plant’s flue gases, thereby improving energy efficiency, increasing heat production and reducing emissions. -
Design for Automation Starts With the Workforce
A manufacturer’s response to the hiring challenge should have two parts: upskill the workforce you have and partner with education to build the skilled workforce you'll need. -
Securing a Safer Foundation for AI in Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Governed Industrial AI for connected work takes the risk out of AI integration while inspiring frontline workers to work smarter.
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