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ISA Fellow Sarah Fluchs: Making Cybersecurity Accessible for Engineers
ISA Fellow Sarah Fluchs is bridging the gap between engineering and cybersecurity, making cybersecurity more accessible, proactive and measurable. -
Physical AI in the Real World: Four Requirements for Reliable Robot Manipulation
When selecting the right End-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for physical AI-driven robotic applications, these four requirements are critical. -
A Look at Two Cyber Reporting Processes: EU CRA and US CIRCIA
Cyber incident reporting is entering a new phase on both sides of the Atlantic.
Featured Products
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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. -
Introducing the HiveMQ Industrial Data Platform
When operational data is scattered, delayed or stripped of context, teams lack the foundation needed for trusted intelligence and governed action. HiveMQ helps connect, contextualize, analyze and act on real-time industrial data.
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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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Topical Roundup: August 2026
Learn about the benefits and risks of low-code on the plant floor, applications for cybersecurity in United States water systems, the future of interoperability and more in this month’s topical roundup! -
Bridging the Gap: Bringing HART Diagnostics to Legacy 4-20mA Systems
For plants weighing modernization against budget and downtime constraints, extracting existing HART data is one of the lowest-disruption steps available. -
Understanding Guided Wave Radar Level Sensors
A practical look at how guided wave radar works, what makes it different from other level technologies, and how to install and apply it successfully. -
HIMA Australia Inaugurates New Regional Head Office in Perth
The expanded facility strengthens customer partnerships and supports growth across Australia and New Zealand.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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Topical Roundup: August 2026
Learn about the benefits and risks of low-code on the plant floor, applications for cybersecurity in United States water systems, the future of interoperability and more in this month’s topical roundup! -
ISA Fellow Sarah Fluchs: Making Cybersecurity Accessible for Engineers
ISA Fellow Sarah Fluchs is bridging the gap between engineering and cybersecurity, making cybersecurity more accessible, proactive and measurable. -
A Look at Two Cyber Reporting Processes: EU CRA and US CIRCIA
Cyber incident reporting is entering a new phase on both sides of the Atlantic. -
Moxa Demonstrates Readiness for Cyber Resilience Act’s 24-hour Vulnerability and Incident Reporting Obligations
This regulation shifts vulnerability and incident handling from an internal practice to a legal obligation that mandates rapid detection, assessment, coordination and regulatory response.
Industrial Safety
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Topical Roundup: August 2026
Learn about the benefits and risks of low-code on the plant floor, applications for cybersecurity in United States water systems, the future of interoperability and more in this month’s topical roundup! -
HIMA Australia Inaugurates New Regional Head Office in Perth
The expanded facility strengthens customer partnerships and supports growth across Australia and New Zealand. -
Emerson Updates Turbomachinery Protection and Asset Health Monitoring for Safer Operations
AMS 6500 ATG version 5.0 and AMS Machine Works version 2.4 software enable continuous data streaming for deeper startup and shutdown analytics. -
ABB Modernizes Automation Systems to Extend Life of Nuclear Power Plant in Romania by 30 Years
The delivery of technology will strengthen reliable low-carbon power generation and energy security in Romania.
Digital Transformation
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Topical Roundup: August 2026
Learn about the benefits and risks of low-code on the plant floor, applications for cybersecurity in United States water systems, the future of interoperability and more in this month’s topical roundup! -
Bridging the Gap: Bringing HART Diagnostics to Legacy 4-20mA Systems
For plants weighing modernization against budget and downtime constraints, extracting existing HART data is one of the lowest-disruption steps available. -
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Appoints Limor Spector to Oversee Innovation Organizations Across the Americas
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. has appointed Limor Spector as senior vice president, Innovation, Ventures & Commercialization for the company’s key innovation organizations. -
Manufacturing AI Initiatives Face Governance and Workflow Integration Challenges
Only 58% report that all or nearly all of their data is fully governed, leaving significant gaps as manufacturers look to scale AI across factories, supply chains, enterprise applications and edge environments.
Industrial Data & Connectivity
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Topical Roundup: August 2026
Learn about the benefits and risks of low-code on the plant floor, applications for cybersecurity in United States water systems, the future of interoperability and more in this month’s topical roundup! -
Bridging the Gap: Bringing HART Diagnostics to Legacy 4-20mA Systems
For plants weighing modernization against budget and downtime constraints, extracting existing HART data is one of the lowest-disruption steps available. -
Manufacturing AI Initiatives Face Governance and Workflow Integration Challenges
Only 58% report that all or nearly all of their data is fully governed, leaving significant gaps as manufacturers look to scale AI across factories, supply chains, enterprise applications and edge environments. -
Introducing the HiveMQ Industrial Data Platform
When operational data is scattered, delayed or stripped of context, teams lack the foundation needed for trusted intelligence and governed action. HiveMQ helps connect, contextualize, analyze and act on real-time industrial data.
Operations Management
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Topical Roundup: August 2026
Learn about the benefits and risks of low-code on the plant floor, applications for cybersecurity in United States water systems, the future of interoperability and more in this month’s topical roundup! -
Bridging the Gap: Bringing HART Diagnostics to Legacy 4-20mA Systems
For plants weighing modernization against budget and downtime constraints, extracting existing HART data is one of the lowest-disruption steps available. -
Siemens and Sparepartsnow Partner to Expand Access to Siemens’ Refurbished Automation Products
The new partnership brings refurbished Siemens automation products to the Sparepartsnow digital marketplace. -
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Appoints Limor Spector to Oversee Innovation Organizations Across the Americas
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. has appointed Limor Spector as senior vice president, Innovation, Ventures & Commercialization for the company’s key innovation organizations.
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