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Melissa Landon
Melissa Landon is the senior content editor of Automation.com. She has a master's degree in communication from the University of Kentucky and currently lives in Lexington, Ky.
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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!By: Melissa Landon11 September, 2026 | 2 minutes -
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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.By: Melissa Landon09 September, 2026 | 4 minutes -
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CESMII Discusses Importance and Future of Interoperability, Introduces i3X
CESMII and Manufacturing Leadership Council hosted a webinar to demonstrate interoperability under one shared architecture.By: Melissa Landon19 August, 2026 | 2 minutes -
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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.By: Melissa Landon18 August, 2026 | 4 minutes -
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ISA Fellow Rao Mannepalli: Advancing National Defense and Space Exploration
Rao Mannepalli, chief scientist of Leidos, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026.By: Melissa Landon04 August, 2026 | 3 minutes -
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Honeywell Leans Into OT Cybersecurity Topics at 50th HUG Event
“The cybersecurity landscape for industrial organizations continues to evolve rapidly, with increasingly advanced threats targeting critical operations,” said Jim Masso, president and CEO of Honeywell Process Automation.By: Melissa Landon23 July, 2026 | 3 minutes -
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Topical Roundup: June 2026
Learn about the latest AI agent, ISA/IEC 62443 certification pathways, the history of digital twin and more.By: Melissa Landon02 June, 2026 | 2 minutes -
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From Pilot to Action: Manufacturers Now See Digital Transformation as Competitive Differentiator
Several threats to manufacturing progress are compounding — cost, workforce shortages, cyber risk and supply chain disruptions — but smart manufacturers are responding, according to Rockwell Automation’s annual survey.By: Melissa Landon20 May, 2026 | 3 minutes -
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Topical Roundup: May 2026
Today’s new topic is next year’s trend. See what’s going on at Automation.com!By: Melissa Landon07 May, 2026 | 2 minutes -
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Topical Roundup: February 2026
In the past month, Automation.com has published some great pieces exploring 2026 predictions related to industrial automation and various industry segments.By: Melissa Landon09 February, 2026 | 3 minutes -
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Automation.com’s Top 10 Articles for 2025
Let’s celebrate the top 10 most-read articles on Automation.com in 2025.By: Melissa Landon02 February, 2026 | 2 minutes -
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Topical Roundup: January 2026
The best ways to get the most out of Automation.com, particularly on our new website, are to create an account and subscribe to our newsletters.By: Melissa Landon14 January, 2026 | 2 minutes -
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Automation Professional Salary Survey 2025: Oil, Gas and Petroleum Remains Highest-Earning Automation Industry Segment
80.73% of survey respondents received a salary increase of at least 1% in 2025.By: Melissa Landon29 December, 2025 | 2 minutes -
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Automation Professional Salary Survey 2025
We asked about income in 2024 and how it changed in 2025. How do you compare to your industrial automation peers?By: Melissa Landon29 December, 2025 -
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Report: AI Is Accelerating Embedded Software Development, and Organizations Must Evolve Security Practices
AI is accelerating embedded software development, and organizations must evolve security practices accordingly.By: Melissa Landon12 December, 2025 | 2 minutes -
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Topical Roundup: November 2025
Get the latest posts delivered straight to your inbox by subscribing to Automation.com.By: Melissa Landon02 December, 2025 | 2 minutes -
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Schneider Electric Champions Open, Software-Defined Automation as the Future of Manufacturing
The movement involves building an open, interoperable automation ecosystem that allows customers to make their systems flexible and resilient.By: Melissa Landon21 October, 2025 | 4 minutes -
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Topical Roundup: October 2025
Because October is Cybersecurity Month, this month’s roundup highlights the wealth of news and new products related to OT cybersecurity and safety.By: Melissa Landon08 October, 2025 | 4 minutes -
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Topical Roundup: August/September 2025
This month’s topical roundup will teach you the best way to keep your manufacturing equipment in great shape.By: Melissa Landon04 September, 2025 | 3 minutes -
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Industrial Cybersecurity Trends Reflected in 15 Most-Read Articles
Our top OT cybersecurity articles for the first half of 2025 cover standards, best practices and remote operations.By: Melissa Landon18 July, 2025 | 2 minutes
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