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Pressure Builds, Output Slips: Tracking Germany’s Machinery Pulse
In 2025, some machinery sectors have hit new peaks in order range, while others have fallen below any average level seen over the past six years. -
Understanding the Relationship Between SEMI E187 and ISA/IEC 62443 in Equipment Security Implementation
This article explores the practical relationship between SEMI E187 and ISA/IEC 62443, highlighting areas of alignment as well as nuances where the standards partially overlap. -
A Practical Approach to Sustainable Manufacturing
Financially prudent decisions benefit both the business and the broader community. -
Preventing Factory Fires with Essential Monitoring Equipment
Factory fires threaten the facility, disrupt productivity and endanger the entire workforce. -
Leveraging Simulation Software to Address the Manufacturing Skills Gap
Technology and talent aren't competing factors but complementary forces that, when properly aligned, drive manufacturing excellence. -
AI Will Fail Manufacturers in 2025
Empowering the controls team with time-series data from automated machines means you are moving forward on a digitization journey. -
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. -
Secure Data Connections to the Cloud
Demand for secure connectivity between OT and cloud systems has never been greater. -
Manufacturing Business Leaders Embrace AI
A majority report using AI weekly, making it a regular part of business operations. -
Ask the Automation Pros: The Past and Future of Process Control
In the latest installment of Ask the Automation Pros, the pros take a look at the past and future of process control. -
Augmented Reality Will Change Manufacturing Workflows
Prepare now for the transformation and benefits that AR technology will bring. -
Industrial Control Systems Drive Precision Agriculture
Comprehensive standards can build on the integration of GPS, sensors and data analytics. -
How Connected Worker Tech Bridges the Gap on the Factory Floor
Manufacturers are using electronic forms, checklists and management capabilities to enhance team engagement and drive continuous improvement. -
Sustainable Manufacturing: OEE and the Circular Economy
Creating more value with fewer resources—extending product life and reducing waste—is central to the circular economy. -
ExxonMobil: Pioneering Open Automation Technology
A U.S. chemical plant is the first to deploy the Open Process Automation at commercial scale. -
Enhancing Warehouse Operations with Autonomous Mobile Robots
Autonomous mobile robots represent an advancement in the development of warehouse automation and fulfillment. -
Process Industries Are Hesitant to Adopt Cloud Solutions, and That’s a Mistake
Ultimately, successful cloud adoption in process industries requires balancing tradition with innovation. -
Looking Forward: Outlook for Manufacturing Until 2028
Manufacturing stands on the edge of another revolution—one powered by AI, automation and sustainability. -
Edge AI: From Niche to Mainstream
Moving beyond efficiency and automation, the conversation is shifting from “How do we use AI?” to “How does intelligence exist around us?” -
How Tariffs Are Reshaping Robotics Sourcing (And What to Do About It)
In early 2025, the robotics supply chain encountered unprecedented volatility due to global trade dynamics. Here's how suppliers are reshaping sourcing.




















