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Beyond Connectivity: Why Cybersecurity Is Redefining Embedded Communication Modules
For automation equipment manufacturers, the message is clear: connectivity alone is no longer enough. -
Building Automation a Better Way… With Existing Infrastructure
T1L provides reliable 10Mbps long-distance connectivity ideal for numerous building automation, manufacturing and industrial network infrastructure applications where IIoT edge devices may be installed at long distances from their control points. -
How Adaptive Intelligence Will Redefine Product Design and Manufacturing
As complexity increases and market cycles compress, organizations that succeed will not simply manage information more efficiently. They will build environments that interpret, anticipate and respond.
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Turn Data Into Continuous Improvement
Disconnected systems slowing you down? Learn how GENESIS unifies data to support smarter, more efficient operations. -
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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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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FlexLink Launches the RC20, a Compact Collaborative Palletizer for Heavier Cases
FlexLink, a Coesia company and leading provider of material handling solutions, has launched the new RC20. -
BitFlow Axion-CL Frame Grabber Powers High-Speed Badminton Tracking Research
Badminton presents a tough challenge for vision researchers: a shuttlecock reaches speeds up to 400 km/h (250 mph), creating motion blur blending it into the background and masking its sharp contours. -
Rainer Brehm Named President of Siemens’ Automation Business
Rainer Brehm will lead the newly established Automation unit beginning Oct. 1, 2026. -
Sheets Unlimited Enhances Corrugated Board Warp Control and Production Efficiency with Valmet IQ Quality Control System
Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ Quality Control System for corrugator to Sheets Unlimited.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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Unraveling Cybersecurity Myths in Chemical Manufacturing: A Path to Safer, More Resilient Operations
Here are some common ISA/IEC 62443 myths that still trip up chemical manufacturers. -
Beyond Connectivity: Why Cybersecurity Is Redefining Embedded Communication Modules
For automation equipment manufacturers, the message is clear: connectivity alone is no longer enough. -
Cybersecurity in US Water Systems: Lessons from the Recent Incidents
While compliance asks, “Have we satisfied the requirement?” risk management asks, “Have we meaningfully reduced the likelihood or consequence of a cyber incident?” These rarely produce the same answer. -
EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) Member Meetings in Asia Draw Strong Attendance
The fast-growing ETG membership figures — particularly in Asia — underscore EtherCAT’s rising adoption as a leading Industrial Ethernet system: 44% of ETG members worldwide are located in Asia.
Industrial Safety
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Rainer Brehm Named President of Siemens’ Automation Business
Rainer Brehm will lead the newly established Automation unit beginning Oct. 1, 2026. -
Unraveling Cybersecurity Myths in Chemical Manufacturing: A Path to Safer, More Resilient Operations
Here are some common ISA/IEC 62443 myths that still trip up chemical manufacturers. -
Frontieras North America Selects Yokogawa as Main Automation Contractor for Mason County Facility
As main automation contractor, Yokogawa's scope encompasses the full automation lifecycle of the Mason County facility, from front end engineering design through commissioning and startup. -
The Case for Functional Safety in Modern Factory Automation
The practical advantage of functional safety is that it allows machines to keep working safely, rather than stopping by default.
Digital Transformation
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AI Becomes Key Growth Driver for Machine Vision, Shows Uneven Impact Across Industries
AI is forecast to be one of the primary drivers of growth in the machine vision market through 2030. -
Emerson Brings Enhanced AI Capability and Streamlined Application Deployment to the Industrial Edge
PACEdge software platform simplifies IIoT application development, deployment and administration. -
ArmorCode Advances Agentic Vulnerability Remediation with Risk Discipline and AI Cost Savings
“Finding vulnerabilities was never the hard part,” said Mark Lambert, chief product officer at ArmorCode. “The challenge is understanding which findings create real attack paths and what actions will reduce risk." -
Siemens Launches SIMATIC AX WinCC Unified Elements
The new IT-style engineering tool speeds automation application development, reducing the time required to bring industrial projects to market.
Industrial Data & Connectivity
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ZEDEDA Joins Lenovo Crosswave: Bringing Orchestration to the Heart of Edge Intelligence
This move deepens ZEDEDA's collaboration with Lenovo and creates a new, scalable path to put ZEDEDA at the center of validated edge AI and industrial IoT solutions. -
Beyond Connectivity: Why Cybersecurity Is Redefining Embedded Communication Modules
For automation equipment manufacturers, the message is clear: connectivity alone is no longer enough. -
Emerson Brings Enhanced AI Capability and Streamlined Application Deployment to the Industrial Edge
PACEdge software platform simplifies IIoT application development, deployment and administration. -
Cybersecurity in US Water Systems: Lessons from the Recent Incidents
While compliance asks, “Have we satisfied the requirement?” risk management asks, “Have we meaningfully reduced the likelihood or consequence of a cyber incident?” These rarely produce the same answer.
Operations Management
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Rainer Brehm Named President of Siemens’ Automation Business
Rainer Brehm will lead the newly established Automation unit beginning Oct. 1, 2026. -
Sheets Unlimited Enhances Corrugated Board Warp Control and Production Efficiency with Valmet IQ Quality Control System
Valmet will supply a Valmet IQ Quality Control System for corrugator to Sheets Unlimited. -
ZEDEDA Joins Lenovo Crosswave: Bringing Orchestration to the Heart of Edge Intelligence
This move deepens ZEDEDA's collaboration with Lenovo and creates a new, scalable path to put ZEDEDA at the center of validated edge AI and industrial IoT solutions. -
Unraveling Cybersecurity Myths in Chemical Manufacturing: A Path to Safer, More Resilient Operations
Here are some common ISA/IEC 62443 myths that still trip up chemical manufacturers.
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