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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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Your Blueprint for Unleashing Innovation
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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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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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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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. -
Valmet Delivers an Automation System for CO₂ Liquefaction Plant Supporting Green Transition in Finland
Valmet will deliver a Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System to Suomen Biovoima Oy for a CO₂ liquefaction plant being built at Auris Energia’s biogas facility in Mäntsälä, Finland. -
Mouser Electronics New Product Insider: More Than 5,000 New Parts Added in Second Quarter of 2026
Last quarter, Mouser launched more than 5,000 part numbers ready for shipment. -
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.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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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. -
NCC Group and Siemens Collaborate to Strengthen UK Critical Infrastructure Cyber Security
Together, the two businesses aim to support asset owners, operators and supply chains with an end-to-end approach to cyber resilience. -
Report: Only 31% of Critical Infrastructure Organizations Prioritize Patching Critical Vulnerabilities Within Three Days, Compared to 69% in Technology
The new study reveals significant differences in cybersecurity resilience targets across critical infrastructure, healthcare, financial services, retail and technology sectors. -
Thin Clients Scale AI, People and Production Sites Via Central Management
To scale for the future, thin clients are the smart move.
Industrial Safety
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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. -
Teradyne Robotics Unveils Wide Range of Production-Ready Physical AI Applications at Automate 2026
Moving past conceptual hype, the company showcased deployable physical AI solutions — from electronics manufacturing to logistics.
Digital Transformation
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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. -
Why an 'Outcome-First' Mindset Is Essential for Turning AI into Measurable ROI
Integrating AI into core operations enables scalable impact, improved efficiency and sustained performance gains. -
Mouser and onsemi Ebook Examines Power and Sensing Technologies Enabling the Next Generation of AI Systems
Mouser Electronics, Inc., and onsemi's new Ebook is called Powering and Sensing AI: From Cloud Infrastructure to Physical Autonomy. -
Rolls-Royce Expands Minnesota Logistics Operations Center for Backup Power Systems
Expanded logistics and assembly operations supports increased production of mtu Series 4000 generator sets.
Enterprise Architecture
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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. -
Digi International Adds Open-Standard SMARC Form Factor to the Digi ConnectCore 95 Family
The Digi ConnectCore 95 SMARC module, built on the NXP i.MX 95 processor, delivers performance, connectivity and scale, with security and lifecycle management services included. -
Mouser and onsemi Ebook Examines Power and Sensing Technologies Enabling the Next Generation of AI Systems
Mouser Electronics, Inc., and onsemi's new Ebook is called Powering and Sensing AI: From Cloud Infrastructure to Physical Autonomy. -
Festo Cuts EOAT Air Use and Improves Grip Control with VTUX Eco Functions
The VTUX is a modular valve terminal that integrates pneumatic control, vacuum generation, multiprotocol connectivity and I/O into a single lightweight and energy-efficient platform mounted at the point of actuation.
Operations Management
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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. -
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Valmet Delivers an Automation System for CO₂ Liquefaction Plant Supporting Green Transition in Finland
Valmet will deliver a Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System to Suomen Biovoima Oy for a CO₂ liquefaction plant being built at Auris Energia’s biogas facility in Mäntsälä, Finland. -
Mouser Electronics New Product Insider: More Than 5,000 New Parts Added in Second Quarter of 2026
Last quarter, Mouser launched more than 5,000 part numbers ready for shipment.
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