The U.S. Government is Creating Security Standards for IoT Devices

A new security bill is awaiting signature by President Trump. It directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to create minimum cybersecurity standards for IoT devices owned or controlled by the U.S. government.

The Cobot Expo 2.0: Cobot Use Worldwide to Show 20-30% Compound Annual Growth

Universal Robots hosted its Cobot Expo 2.0 virtually on Nov. 16-17, 2020, bringing together collaborative robot experts to deliver live product demos and insightful keynotes about cobot ROI, production, upgrades and applications.

Yokogawa & Power Factors Announce Reseller Agreement for Renewable Energy Asset Performance Management Platform

Integration with Yokogawa portfolio makes possible a “sensor-to-enterprise” solution for solar, wind and energy storage projects.

Zero-trust Approach to Industrial IT Security Mitigates Risk of Attack and Downtime

Sponsored by DriveLock SE
The onward march of smart factory and digitalization initiatives has led to a huge increase in the IT connectivity of industrial manufacturing systems. This raises important questions about how to secure them–especially heterogeneous systems.

Schneider Electric's Annette Clayton Elected as NEMA Board of Governors Chair

NEMA welcomes officers from Southwire Company, Phoenix Contact and Siemens USA.

Edge Computing Enables IT and OT Convergence with Three Core Benefits

On the whole, the value of IT and OT convergence with Edge Computing offers three core benefits to enterprises that need to extract data from the operational edge, gain insight, manage mission critical applications, and reduce IT costs and management.

Nikon Metrology Launches New High-Speed Video Measuring System

• Nikon Metrology, Inc.

Flow Technology Announces QCT_PA12 In-line Ultrasonic Flow Meters for Low Viscosity Liquid Applications

• FTI Flow Technology Inc.

LEMO's Push-pull Connector: Modular, Ergonomic and Reliable

• LEMO USA, Inc.

Automation Cartoons - November 2020

The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by James H., in Illinois. Congratulations, James!

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - September 2020

Following a long perusal of an unprecedented number of hilarious submissions, we present not one but TWO caption contest winners! Caption number one was submitted by Jerry L. from Ontario. Caption number two was submitted by Troy W. from Pennsylvania.

Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest - July 2020

The winning caption for this comic caption contest was submitted by Alvin A., in New Jersey. Congratulations, Alvin!