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Cybersecurity Strategies for Managing End-of-Life Industrial IoT Devices
Organizations that establish strong life cycle management practices position themselves to adapt as threats evolve and technology advances. -
Using Robots to Overcome Workforce Challenges in Manufacturing
Robotics can help organizations maximize existing labor resources, improve safety and increase productivity while creating opportunities for employees to develop new skills. -
New Technologies Lower the Barrier to Capturing Legacy Machine Data
A new generation of lower-cost smart sensors and industry-standard connectivity protocols are making it easier, faster and more affordable to augment legacy shop floor equipment.
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Break away from boring tech events. Find future-changing networking opportunities and industry insights at the Ignition Community Conference. -
SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 Controllers
The Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 basic controllers are next-generation programmable logic controllers (PLCs) designed for compact, scalable automation across a range of industries. The G2 sets new standards for simple, high-precision controllers. -
Unify. Simplify. Accelerate. Meet MX Controller.
MX Controller is an all-in-one automation powerhouse engineered to transform your manufacturing operations. It integrates sequence, motion, and network control into a single, intelligent platform, providing high-speed multi-axis control. -
One PLC for Data Center Cooling Control
Reduce system complexity in data center cooling applications with a single device that handles control, communication and visualization. No gateways. No extra layers. Built for reliable, real-time operation. -
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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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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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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Beckhoff Meets Growing Security Requirements Driven by Cyber Resilience Act and Machinery Regulation
Beckhoff is actively driving standard development to bring automation technology in line with the new EU regulations. -
Industrial Measures Remain Steady Amid Growing Machinery Investment
U.S. industrial production was flat in June 2026 compared to May 2026, but 1.1% above June 2025. -
New Book on Mass Flow Measurement Explores Coriolis Theory and the Geometry of Flow
Mass Flow Measurement, published by Taylor and Francis on June 26, 2026, explores the concept of mass and its measuring technologies in non-technical language. -
Siemens to Acquire Precision Innovations to Expand AI-Powered System-on-a-Chip Design Exploration and Optimization
The acquisition expands Siemens’ electronic design automation portfolio with AI-powered, shift-left chip planning capabilities to support faster design exploration for advanced system-on-a-chip architectures.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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Beckhoff Meets Growing Security Requirements Driven by Cyber Resilience Act and Machinery Regulation
Beckhoff is actively driving standard development to bring automation technology in line with the new EU regulations. -
Antaira Unveils 12-Port Industrial PoE++ Managed Switch Built for High-Power, Mission-Critical Networks
The Light Layer 3 switch supplies up to 95W of IEEE 802.3bt power per port, ring-network resiliency and extended-temperature durability for industries that can't afford downtime. -
New Sinumerik One Generation Makes CNC Control Systems AI-Ready and Prepared for the EU Cyber Resiliance Act
The new Sinumerik One Generation meets increased cybersecurity requirements in line with the EU Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). -
Tosi Launches Tosi Insight, an Operational Intelligence Tool
Tosi Insight is a new intelligence layer that analyzes OT network traffic, identifies connected assets, detects unusual activity and highlights operational risks that traditional monitoring might miss.
Industrial Safety
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New Book on Mass Flow Measurement Explores Coriolis Theory and the Geometry of Flow
Mass Flow Measurement, published by Taylor and Francis on June 26, 2026, explores the concept of mass and its measuring technologies in non-technical language. -
Light Operate vs. Dark Operate Sensor Modes: Understanding the Difference and Choosing the Right One
Every controls engineer should understand the difference between light operate and dark operate sensor modes. -
CyboSoft Releases CyboEye pH Soft-Sensor and MFA pH Control Solution
CyboSoft announced the release of its CyboEye pH Soft-Sensor and MFA pH Control Solution for industrial pH measurement and control applications. -
ABB Ethernet-APL Flowmeters to Support Digitalization at a Large Petrochemical Complex in China
ABB will deliver electromagnetic flowmeters with Ethernet-APL connectivity to Zhejiang Petroleum & Chemical for a large-scale petrochemical production facility in China.
Digital Transformation
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CESMII Releases i3X 1.0 Open API Specification for Manufacturing Interoperability
The standard defines a common way for software, platforms and AI applications to discover, access and understand manufacturing information. -
Siemens to Acquire Precision Innovations to Expand AI-Powered System-on-a-Chip Design Exploration and Optimization
The acquisition expands Siemens’ electronic design automation portfolio with AI-powered, shift-left chip planning capabilities to support faster design exploration for advanced system-on-a-chip architectures. -
Poka Plants the Flag on Industrial AI for Connected Work
Poka, the leading Industrial AI platform for Connected Work, is setting the bar even higher with the announcement of its Industrial AI roadmap. -
ORECA Selects Siemens Xcelerator to Advance High-Performance Motorsport Design
ORECA adopts Siemens’ Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Simcenter Optistruct to enhance computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and composite optimization workflows.
Enterprise Architecture
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CESMII Releases i3X 1.0 Open API Specification for Manufacturing Interoperability
The standard defines a common way for software, platforms and AI applications to discover, access and understand manufacturing information. -
Beckhoff Meets Growing Security Requirements Driven by Cyber Resilience Act and Machinery Regulation
Beckhoff is actively driving standard development to bring automation technology in line with the new EU regulations. -
Watlow Launches Edge Process Management Platform for Trusted Process Records in Regulated Industries
The platform is designed as a modular, distributed platform that unifies data, control and automation in a single architecture. -
Antaira Unveils 12-Port Industrial PoE++ Managed Switch Built for High-Power, Mission-Critical Networks
The Light Layer 3 switch supplies up to 95W of IEEE 802.3bt power per port, ring-network resiliency and extended-temperature durability for industries that can't afford downtime.
Operations Management
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CESMII Releases i3X 1.0 Open API Specification for Manufacturing Interoperability
The standard defines a common way for software, platforms and AI applications to discover, access and understand manufacturing information. -
Beckhoff Meets Growing Security Requirements Driven by Cyber Resilience Act and Machinery Regulation
Beckhoff is actively driving standard development to bring automation technology in line with the new EU regulations. -
Industrial Measures Remain Steady Amid Growing Machinery Investment
U.S. industrial production was flat in June 2026 compared to May 2026, but 1.1% above June 2025. -
Siemens to Acquire Precision Innovations to Expand AI-Powered System-on-a-Chip Design Exploration and Optimization
The acquisition expands Siemens’ electronic design automation portfolio with AI-powered, shift-left chip planning capabilities to support faster design exploration for advanced system-on-a-chip architectures.
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