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The Data Lineage Challenge and What to Do About It
Data contextualization is the key to understanding and preventing the implications of bad factory floor data in downstream applications. -
The Power of AI and Human Collaboration in Supply Chain Decision Making
In the evolving landscape of supply chain management, AI is shifting from theory to tangible applications. -
Powering Through Geopolitical Storms With Local Supply Chains That Have Safety Built In
All eyes are on localization; 68% of top management executives believe localized supply chains are a key strategy this year. -
Making Outbound Connections for OT Data Security
Secure access to data from a production system means making outbound connections. -
Best Practices to Maximize Precision and Cost-Efficiency With Photo-Chemical Etching
Let's explore best practices for designing with PCE, highlighting how the process encourages new thinking in product development. -
The Quiet Revolution in Mobile Computing: Why Rugged Computing Is a Strategic Necessity
It is time to move beyond retrofitting consumer tech and embrace rugged solutions as a core part of your digital strategy. -
What Are Polyglot Files, and What Is Their OT Security Risk?
The severity of a polyglot cyberattack is often driven by a lack of awareness, training and recognition. -
Top 10 Open Source Software Security Risks
Build in security from the design phase and carefully plan the entire supply chain. -
Evolution, State of the Art and Standardization of Virtual PLCs
Let's examine the technological advances, current state of virtual PLCs (vPLCs), challenges faced in industrial automation and standardization efforts. -
How Mini-Load and Pallet-Load ASRS Are Reshaping Warehouse Efficiency
ASRS streamline material handling, improve space utilization and enhance inventory accuracy. -
AI Complicates ICS Phishing Threats
Artificial intelligence elevates risks for industrial control system operators. -
Established Standards Help Secure the Functional Safety Lifecycle
Embed cybersecurity activities and requirements at every phase using ANSI/ISA-61511 and the ISA/IEC 62443 standards. -
Why Use ISA/IEC 62443 2-1 When ISO/IEC 27001 Exists?
The chief information security officer at Johns Manville compares cybersecurity standards for OT systems. -
Take Proactive Steps to Ensure Supply Chain Cybersecurity
How to safeguard supply chain cybersecurity in the age of AI, geopolitics and quantum threats. -
Securing Manufacturing Lines From the Inside Out
Cybersecurity in manufacturing is no longer a niche IT concern—it’s a core business priority. -
Cryogenic Precision: Measuring Nitrogen Flow With Coriolis Mass Flow Meters
Coriolis mass flow meters measure mass directly and remain accurate regardless of temperature, pressure or state. -
Etching for a Greener Future: Why Energy Innovation Is Converging
Chemical etching can support rapid prototyping, deliver precision without introducing stress and work across a wide range of materials. -
How a Virtual Twin Turns Tariff Turbulence Into a Strategic Advantage for Manufacturers
Let's answer an important question: What is the capital investment required to expand or build new manufacturing capacity? -
What to Look for in Your Motion Control Feedback Device
What do you actually need your feedback device to do, and what’s now possible? -
The Future of Process Automation: Unlocking the Power of Agentic AI
True transformation lies in AI-driven enterprise process automation. -
Who's Ramping Up R&D Investment in Lithium-Ion Batteries?
Interact Analysis tracked the R&D investments of dozens of key publicly-listed companies worldwide. -
Why Micro Data Centers Are the Unsung Heroes of Smart Manufacturing
The difference between milliseconds and minutes in data latency can determine whether operations continue smoothly or grind to a halt. -
The Power of IT-OT Convergence in Driving Manufacturing Innovation
As manufacturers converge their IT and OT landscapes, they unlock a powerful array of competitive advantages. -
Maxon Strengthens Motion Control Capabilities Through Strategic Stake in Synapticon
The investment signals a strategic alignment for Maxon; one that underscores its growing focus on robotics and industrial automation. -
Industrial Monitoring’s Maturity Challenge: From Reactive to Proactive
A frustrating gap still exists between expectation and reality in Industrial 4.0. -
Turning Pressure Safety Valves Into Smart Devices to Enhance Process Safety
The absence of PSV diagnostics has frequently resulted in undetected malfunctions, expensive downtime and, in certain situations, fatalities. -
The Wisdom of Correct Pressure Measurements
This article examines the issues concerning pressure sensors and value discrepancies, provides knowledge of pressure measurement and offers recommendations. -
Embracing Network Segmentation for Warehouse Cybersecurity
With the right strategy and tool set, warehouse managers can segment their industrial networks in three steps. -
Predictive Precision: How Vibration Monitoring and Targeted Maintenance Extend Machinery Life
Predictive maintenance, driven by routine vibration measurements, plays a crucial role in extending the life of rotating machinery. -
How Manufacturers Can Turn Real-Time Data Into Productivity Gains
Every machine, line and logistics system across manufacturing sites continuously generates data, but much of that information never translates into action. -
The Real ROI of Augmented Reality in Manufacturing: Beyond the Hype
Over the last decade, forward-thinking manufacturers have adopted AR solutions with measurable gains that go beyond aesthetics. -
IoT’s Growing Waste Crisis: Wireless Power Offers Urgent Escape Route
RF-based wireless power technologies have emerged as a revolutionary alternative, offering sustainable and operationally efficient solutions. -
The Importance of Maintaining P&ID Accuracy
Piping and instrumentation diagrams need regular reviews, thorough documentation and standardization of symbols through ANSI/ISA-5.1. Here’s why. -
Process Control Charts Ensure Manufacturing Excellence
Control charts enable users to monitor process stability to help them achieve quality, reduce costs and increase production efficiency. -
ISA100 Wireless: Mature Technology Expands Its Application Portfolio
Although the ISA100 Wireless standard has remained largely unchanged since its final version, recent advances have focused on safety-critical applications. -
The Future of Process Automation in Bioprocessing
Open standards, intelligent analytics and industry collaboration enable integrated, data-driven and sustainable operations to meet evolving life science demands. -
The Replace, Repair or Retrain Decision
Knowing when to repair an aging machine, purchase a new one or ensure team members are using them efficiently are important and cost-effective decisions that ensure productivity and quality. -
Digital Optical Dissolved Oxygen Probes Enhance Operational Capabilities
Sensor advancements help optimize process efficiency, safety and quality with reliable measurement, while reducing maintenance requirements and operational costs. -
Lifecycle and Obsolescence Management: Extending Control System Lifespans
A modular architecture lets you upgrade compute modules while keeping I/O wiring and control logic intact, reducing disruption and extending system life. -
Energy Optimization for Parallel Variable Speed Pump Systems
Using variable speed drives on pumps reduces parasitic energy loss, enables proper maintenance and lowers capital costs. -
Using Foundation Fieldbus Linking Devices in Industry 4.0
Foundation Fieldbus linking devices enhance industrial automation systems. -
Reducing Complexity in Data Center Cooling Temperature Measurements
Endress+Hauser’s iTHERM SurfaceLine TM611 non-invasive temperature measurement performs comparably to traditional industrial thermometers with an elegant mechanical innovation. -
Safety: Understanding SIL, Cpt and PFDavg
Some facts about proof test coverage and how it affects safety integrity level calculations. -
Twin Transition: Pairing Green and Digital Transitions
Green goals like net-zero emissions by 2050 will be nearly impossible to reach without massive investments in AI and IoT. -
Three Big Ultra-Low Voltage Plays by Major Automation Vendors
Together, the actions of Siemens, Bosch Rexroth and Lenze paint a clear picture of where ULV is headed. -
Four Maintenance Strategies to Extend Warehouse Equipment Life
Let's explore important considerations for an effective maintenance strategy. -
Criticality: The Measure That Matters. Are You Falling Short?
The smartest teams are moving beyond simple downtime calculations to capture the true cost of failure. -
Space Robotics Has Always Held the Blueprint for Safer, More Resilient Industrial Automation
The blueprint for safer, more resilient automation and smarter operations has been orbiting 250 miles above us all along. -
How to Select the Best Defect Recognition Software for Your Needs
When it comes to non-destructive testing (NDT), choosing the right defect recognition software for manufacturing is critical. -
Enhancing Canal Water Measurement With Automation Solutions
Monitoring water levels and flow in canal systems is critical to efficient water delivery. -
Seven Keys to Overcome Data Silos and Drive Industrial Digital Transformation
Let's look at seven critical areas companies must address to unify data across the enterprise and close operational data gaps. -
Why America Needs More Engineers and More Robots
Without enough mechanical engineers, the U.S. lacks the technical backbone to support advanced manufacturing operations. -
How Enterprises Can Secure Their Large-Scale 5G IoT Deployments
As enterprises scale 5G IoT deployments across industries, they face new cybersecurity challenges that require updated strategies. -
Why Modernization Holds the Key to Preventing OT Cyber Attacks
Organizations cannot afford to wait for a cyber attack to occur before taking action. -
OT Cybersecurity 2026: Six Data‑Driven Trends From the State of Smart Manufacturing Report
OT cybersecurity is no longer a bolt‑on afterthought but the connective tissue of modern manufacturing. -
Solving Industrial Machine Health Challenges at the Edge
Predictive systems recognize the precursive indicators of failure, allowing timely and accurate servicing. -
Six Ways to Become a Preferred Manufacturing Partner
By harnessing the full power of their ERP systems, manufacturers can automate not only their factory floors but also their business processes. -
How AI Improves Signal Processing in Industrial IoT
AI can improve signal processing through signal enhancement, anomaly detection and more. -
How to Thrive in the Metals Industry During Disruptions
New U.S. tariffs on imported metals are reshaping global supply chains, creating challenges that demand immediate attention from industry leaders. -
Modernizing Controls: 'Modernization' or 'Migration'–Which One Is Right for You?
Before choosing which approach to take, plant managers should conduct a comprehensive audit of their operations to understand their unique situation and needs. -
Digital Twin or Digital Flop? Why Companies Need Document Control Before 3D Models
Digital twins are on the rise, but companies must get the basics right before unlocking the full potential. -
Survey Shows Increased Adoption of Robotics Motivated by Cost and Safety Concerns
Survey: China is outpacing global competitors with 89% robotics adoption compared to the global average of 50%. -
Rethinking Industrial Alarms for a Safer, Smarter Plant
The future of industrial alarms lies in their transformation from basic alert mechanisms into intelligent, integrated components of a larger operational ecosystem. -
The Benefits of Collaborative IT/OT Cybersecurity Strategies
IT cybersecurity programs are generally more advanced than those in OT. -
Can Europe’s Domestic Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturers Gain a Firm Foothold in the 800 GWh Race?
Earlier this month, the European Union announced an investment of €852 million ($1 billion) in six lithium-ion battery factories. -
Will Amazon’s Rollout Ignite Growth in the Right-Fit Boxing Solutions Market?
From a logistics standpoint, tailoring packaging to the exact size of each order allows for significantly better space utilization across the ship-to-home network. -
Operational Maturity: The Missing Link in Cybersecurity Success
Aligning security processes with business objectives can transform reactive security postures into resilient, strategic programs. -
Ultra-Low Voltage, Ultra-High Potential: Five Trends Driving Demand for Motors and Drives
The next phase of market expansion will be driven by growth of mobile robotics, warehouse automation recovery and semiconductor manufacturing expansion. -
How Can Robots Make Your Manufacturing Plant More Efficient?
From assembly and material handling to welding, painting and quality control, robots play a vital role in automating a host of tasks in the manufacturing industry. -
Industrial Connectors in AI-driven Manufacturing
As edge inference, high-speed data transfer and hybrid power-signal systems become standard, industrial connectors can enable resilient communication across AI-driven production environments. -
What Manufacturers Gain by Listening to Their Machines During Volatile Times
To save time and money in the face of ongoing disruption, maintenance strategies must evolve along with the rest of the business. -
Industrial Foundation Models Are Transforming Engineering and Manufacturing
Industrial Foundation Models are designed to understand the “language of engineering” and promote collaboration and innovation in manufacturing and production sectors. -
How Private 5G Networks and IFPP Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial IoT
The convergence of two emerging technologies—Private 5G networks and In-Factor Profile Provisioning (IFPP)—has quickly reimagined the entire sector for IIoT. -
Automating From Above: Why Vertical Robotics Is No Longer Optional
What if automation didn’t have to compete for floor space? -
Does Your Manufacturing Company Need a Security Operations Center (SOC)?
A SOC is a centralized facility for constant network monitoring and threat investigation. It unifies IT and OT security. -
Proving Sustainability Progress in Warehousing and Distribution
Knowing how to predict and measure the results of sustainability initiatives can open the door to project approvals as well as bottom-line savings. -
Warehouse Automation: Building a Strong, Data-Driven Business Case
A strong business case is necessary for more than peace of mind; it’s a critical factor in securing capital in a highly competitive landscape. -
Why a Successful Modern Manufacturing Career Hinges on a Connected Worker Model
As the industry moves toward more AI-enabled digitization, connected workers are stepping up to the plate to merge human expertise with technological progress. -
Predictive Maintenance With IoT and AI Enhances Equipment Reliability in Manufacturing
By using AI and IoT, manufacturers can now spot issues early, which stops downtime and keeps machines running longer. -
The Collaborative Revolution: How AI, Digital Twins and Cobots Are Reshaping Manufacturing and Industry
The manufacturing and logistics industries are undergoing a significant transformation due to the integration of AI, digital twins and cobots. -
The Carbon ROI of AI: Scaling Sustainable Energy Through Intelligent Systems
AI can deliver a high carbon ROI by optimizing energy efficiency, supporting electrification and scaling adoption. -
Decarbonization in the Metals Industry: Buzzword or Business Imperative?
Let’s be clear: Decarbonization is no longer optional. It’s a strategic, scientific and economic necessity. -
Rethinking Requirements: How AI and the Digital Thread Are Transforming Product Development
As AI, model-based systems engineering and digital thread strategies evolve, they're transforming how organizations define and manage requirements across the product lifecycle. -
How to Reduce False Positives in AI-Powered Quality Control
Identifying false positives is almost as important as detecting genuine concerns during quality control (QC) processes. -
Mobile Robot Market Forecast Slashed: Tariffs and Uncertainty Take Their Toll
The mobile robot industry, previously marked by rapid expansion and investment, is now undergoing a period of challenges and readjustment. -
Why Your Company Should Shift to Digital Logging
Now is the time to leave the paper behind because better logging leads to better operations. -
Remote Operations Need Peak-Performance Batteries
Expert recommendations can help optimize the supply of power to wireless devices in remote locations. -
How to Get Maximum Value From Your MES
Follow best practices when implementing a manufacturing execution system. -
How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Manufacturing
Embedding AI systems into products makes AI accessible and usable for a wide range of users. -
Unlocking Smarter Manufacturing
Use this three-stage blueprint to ensure success when rethinking industrial operations. -
Open Process Automation Systems Advance
Are open real-time control systems finally ready to fulfill their transformative potential and redefine industrial automation? -
Vortex Flow Meters: Versatile Solutions for Complex Safety and Measurement Needs
Utilizing fluid behavior characteristics helps provide a highly versatile and reliable flow reading for process and safety applications. -
IoT-Enabled Self-Healing in Network Devices
Edge computing, machine learning algorithms and centralized management platforms work in tandem to ensure industrial systems keep running. -
The Prospects for Five Machinery Markets in 2025
The outlook for the machinery manufacturing market in 2025 is mixed. -
Ask the Automation Pros: What Is the Best VFD Design and Installation Plan?
ISA automation professionals explain key considerations for using variable frequency drives. -
How AI Enhances Smart Manufacturing
Manufacturing business systems and ISA-95 support the digital transformation of manufacturing. -
Are Your Maintenance Teams Ready for the AI Revolution?
To unlock the power of industrial AI, create a frontline culture of continuous learning. -
Global Industrial Robot Shipments Declined in 2024, Recovery Expected in 2025
The global shipment volume of industrial robots in 2024 totaled just over 505,000 units, reflecting a 2.4% decrease compared with 2023. -
Predictive Maintenance: Using IIoT Data in Manufacturing
Predictive maintenance and virtual twins are no longer aspirations for the future. They are necessities for manufacturers who want to stay competitive. -
Tariff Headwinds and Domestic Tailwinds: China’s Manufacturing Outlook for 2025
Overall, China’s manufacturing sector is on a path of gradual recovery, despite the headwinds from tariffs.
