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Lights out machining gets the headlines. But today, we’re exploring how automation’s biggest impact often happens with the lights on. Explore how the right solution can increase capacity, reduce scrap, and help skilled machinists focus on higher-value work.

The newly updated Fourth Edition of A Guide to the Automation Body of Knowledge is the only officially authorized book covering ISA’s body of knowledge core competencies. This revised guide provides an overview of important automation concepts and processes, while also describing the technical skills required to implement them in today’s industrial environment.

The new mark of five million robots operational in factories worldwide is more than double the number seven years ago. The strongest growth is taking place in Asia, followed by Americas. Europe is moving ahead more slowly.

Factories generate enormous quantities of sensor data, yet most of it is never translated into timely operational decisions, leaving significant production capacity unrealized. The next industrial advantage will belong to companies and countries that build infrastructure capable of interpreting this data in real time and using it to improve factory operations.

MISUMI Americas supports new technology development by providing capital and access to a Fortune 500–caliber global manufacturing supply chain.

Emerson is to automate a production facility that will help the Netherlands meet the EU sustainable aviation fuel mandate.

America’s manufacturing expansion faces not only a labor shortage but a loss of institutional knowledge as experienced workers retire. Factories must capture human decisions alongside machine data to create a sovereign knowledge repository that helps future workers diagnose problems, act faster, and avoid repeating mistakes.

Michalet will lead technology development for the A&I portfolio and coordinate application engineering activities across its renowned brands.

Total U.S. industrial production increased 0.2% in July 2026, a slight slowdown from the 0.3% growth in June.

The new 13,000 sqm Rennes site will manufacture the company's new generation of autonomous intelligent vehicles for intralogistics and airport operations.

The first half of 2026 was the strongest half-year for the value of metalworking machinery orders since USMTO began collecting data in 1998.

The 40-hour, self-paced program open to engineering students, career changers and working professionals with no prerequisites.

The company is investing €15 million in the project, underlining its long-term commitment to Salzburg and Austria as a location for technology, research and innovation. 

Rao Mannepalli, chief scientist of Leidos, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026.

Siemens Xcelerator helps The Exploration Company reduce design complexity and accelerate reusable spacecraft development.

U.S. industrial production was flat in June 2026 compared to May 2026, but 1.1% above June 2025.

"Industrial AI and the Digital Twin are helping aerospace and defense companies navigate increasing complexity and unlock new levels of innovation,” said Ben Sheath, vice president and managing director, UK & Ireland, Siemens Digital Industries Software.

An AI-powered video analytics approach to hazard detection can monitor thousands of square feet visually and instantaneously, providing early-stage detection.

The aerial robots help in the logistics and retail sector, continuously keeping track of inventory without GPS or human intervention.

The Eaton, Ohio facility was recognized for leadership in operational performance, automation innovation and precision manufacturing of advanced ceramics, glass and specialty materials.