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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.

Vention’s new physical AI lab focuses on advancing robotic manipulation from cutting-edge AI research to reliable, scalable manufacturing deployment.

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.

BitFlow’s 2027 machine vision trends are paving the way for manufacturers to achieve near-zero defect rates.

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.

The expanded facility strengthens customer partnerships and supports growth across Australia and New Zealand.

Mouser Electronics, Inc. has announced a new Ebook in collaboration with Qorvo, exploring next-generation RF wireless designs for drones, satellite communications and industrial IoT.

The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11% year-on-year, to reach 38,000 units in 2025.

European industry is losing its competitive edge not because it lacks technology, but because of a productivity gap, slow scaling and the rising cost of decision-making.

This move deepens ZEDEDA's collaboration with Lenovo and creates a new, scalable path to put ZEDEDA at the center of validated edge AI and industrial IoT solutions.

Robot orders are increasing in Q2 as automation demand broadens across industries. New A3 data shows second-quarter growth across semiconductors/electronics, automotive components, food and consumer goods, metals and life sciences.

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

Electric two-wheeler manufacturer Simple Energy has deepened its adoption of Siemens Xcelerator to develop sophisticated electric vehicle variants, complex assembly and variant design and drive faster time to market.

Mouser Electronics, Inc. is empowering engineers with its comprehensive transportation resource center focused on the technologies reshaping mobility.

Peak Technologies, a leading global systems integrator and solutions provider, announced that Joachim (Joe) Heel has been appointed CEO.

ORECA adopts Siemens’ Simcenter STAR-CCM+ and Simcenter Optistruct to enhance computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and composite optimization workflows.

Expanded logistics and assembly operations supports increased production of mtu Series 4000 generator sets. 

Manufacturers are moving from MES deployment to enterprise-wide performance, but most are struggling to scale.

Feintool officially inaugurated its first production facility in India, located in the industrial hub of Pune.