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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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Fluke Empowers Calibration Laboratories with CalStudio Conduit and Intelligent Workflow Automation
Customers can automate approvals, synchronize data, enforce business rules and eliminate repetitive manual tasks while maintaining the flexibility to tailor workflows to their own operations. -
ISA Fellow Andrew McDonald: Utilizing AI with Organizational Judgment
Andrew McDonald, founder and principal consultant of Future of Manufacturing LLC, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026. -
PI XYZ Nanopositioning Stage Delivers 0.1 nm Positioning Resolution for Demanding Applications
The high-precision XYZ piezo stage is designed for super-resolution microscopy, AFM, surface metrology and advanced imaging. -
Electromate Makes the Case for Hands-On Robotics Education with Dobot
Compact educational robots help schools put robotics directly into students' hands while supporting programming, automation and advanced robotics coursework.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition Calls for Unified Global Standard to End Regulatory Fragmentation in OT Cybersecurity
The coalition urges U.S. policy makers to formally recognize ISA/IEC 62443 as the foundation for critical infrastructure security. -
Cybersecurity: A Key Factor in Industrial Communication Technology Product Longevity
Manufacturers hoping for equipment longevity need to choose industrial communication technology with cybersecurity in mind. -
IBASE Achieves ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 Certification to Strengthen Product Cybersecurity
This achievement further strengthens product security, reliability and long-term support, enabling IBASE to deliver more secure, stable and trusted industrial computing solutions to customers worldwide. -
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.
Industrial Safety
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IDEM Safety Switches Highlights DS Range for Configurable, Reliable Operator Control and Guard Safety
Heavy-duty configurable control stations combine fast installation, flexible layouts, and optional Type 4 RFID guard locking for demanding industrial environments. -
KUKA Automated Trailer Unloading Enhances Worker Safety for Distribution Centers
KUKA Robotics is assisting warehouses and distribution centers in creating safer working environments through automation solutions that reduce repetitive lifting, bending and twisting. -
Emerson to Automate BP-Operated Shah Deniz Compression Project
Integrated control and safety systems will support remote operations, improving safety, reliability and production on a normally unattended offshore platform. -
Rainer Brehm Named President of Siemens’ Automation Business
Rainer Brehm will lead the newly established Automation unit beginning Oct. 1, 2026.
Digital Transformation
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ISA Fellow Andrew McDonald: Utilizing AI with Organizational Judgment
Andrew McDonald, founder and principal consultant of Future of Manufacturing LLC, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026. -
Industrial Transformation ASIA-PACIFIC (ITAP) to Return in October 2026 Ahead of Full-scale 2027 Edition
The relaunch marks the first phase of a renewed direction for ITAP, ahead of its full-scale return July 20-22, 2027, at Marina Bay Sands. -
Critical Manufacturing and UST to Strengthen MES Implementation for High-tech Industries Across Southeast Asia and India
Through this partnership, UST will serve as a strategic implementation and engineering partner, helping manufacturers modernize production operations through Critical Manufacturing's Industrial Operations Platform. -
AI Data Center Boom Creating Demand for Advanced Lasers
Femtosecond lasers are used to manufacture components for AI data center equipment, including parts used in advanced optical connections that speed up data transfer.
Industrial Data & Connectivity
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Fluke Empowers Calibration Laboratories with CalStudio Conduit and Intelligent Workflow Automation
Customers can automate approvals, synchronize data, enforce business rules and eliminate repetitive manual tasks while maintaining the flexibility to tailor workflows to their own operations. -
Festo Simplifies Decentralized I/O Design with a Configurable Digital I/O Module
The configurable I/O reduces module complexity, while a new CC-Link bus node adds Mitsubishi Electric network support. -
Sahajanand Medical Technologies Accelerates Medical Device Innovation with Siemens’ Teamcenter
"With Teamcenter, we are establishing a data backbone that helps connect our engineering and quality teams while improving visibility across product development processes," said Girish Kewalramani, chief information officer, Sahajanand Medical Technologies Ltd. -
AI Data Center Boom Creating Demand for Advanced Lasers
Femtosecond lasers are used to manufacture components for AI data center equipment, including parts used in advanced optical connections that speed up data transfer.
Operations Management
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Fluke Empowers Calibration Laboratories with CalStudio Conduit and Intelligent Workflow Automation
Customers can automate approvals, synchronize data, enforce business rules and eliminate repetitive manual tasks while maintaining the flexibility to tailor workflows to their own operations. -
Overall Industrial Output Boosted by Industrial and Military Equipment
Total U.S. industrial production increased 0.2% in July 2026, a slight slowdown from the 0.3% growth in June. -
ISA Fellow Andrew McDonald: Utilizing AI with Organizational Judgment
Andrew McDonald, founder and principal consultant of Future of Manufacturing LLC, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026. -
Electromate Makes the Case for Hands-On Robotics Education with Dobot
Compact educational robots help schools put robotics directly into students' hands while supporting programming, automation and advanced robotics coursework.
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