Ask the Automation Pros
This long-running series of discussions, curated by 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient Greg McMillan, gathers responses from ISA subject-matter experts on technical topics important to industrial automation professionals, academics and students.
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Beyond IoT: The New Foundations of Resilient Industry
Instead of focusing solely on connecting devices, companies must create systems that organize data, apply intelligence where it is most effective and support the people responsible for running complex operations. -
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Control Station and Dimension Software Partner to Connect Control Performance Monitoring With Enterprise Operations Intelligence
The integration of PlantESP and Asset Intellect helps manufacturers turn control loop diagnostics into faster operational decisions. -
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Critical Manufacturing Named in 2026 Gartner Market Guide for MES
The report highlights a broader shift toward more connected manufacturing systems. -
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NCC Group Research Finds Global Ransomware Attacks Decreased 8% in February
635 ransomware incidents occurred in February 2026, according to a new report from NCC Group. -
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Using Automation to Navigate Shifting Manufacturing Market Tides
Manufacturers today need to ride waves of rapidly shifting tariffs, costs, customer demands and supply chain dynamics. -
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Basler AG and Orbbec Launch Technology Partnership for Industrial 3D Vision in Logistics and Factory Automation
The first result of the partnership is the Basler Stereo mini 3D camera, which will be presented at LogiMAT 2026. -
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OES Offers Four-Axis Stages With Sub-Micron Resolution for Critical Inspection and Manufacturing
OES (Optimal Engineering Systems) is instroducing a new series of four-axis high precision stages. -
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The Shrinking AI Revolution: Why Bigger Isn’t Always Better, Especially in Manufacturing
As manufacturers embrace Industry 4.0, smart factories and connected operations, a different reality is emerging: smaller, more efficient AI models are often the better tool for the job. -
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Control Station Appoints Process Control Expert Chris Christie, PhD to Lead Growing Optimization Services Business
The role targets billions lost annually to poor control loop performance and process variability. -
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Robots That Pay for Themselves: RobotLAB CEO’s New Guide for Modern Business Leaders
The book serves as a practical playbook for moving robotics beyond the experimental phase and turning it into a profitable operational tool. -
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Flender Introduces New Gear Couplings: N-ZAPEX Reduces Costs Over the Entire Lifecycle
With the new N-ZAPEX coupling series, Flender is expanding its coupling portfolio with a series designed to deliver economic benefits over the entire lifecycle. -
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ABB Bolsters Flow Measurement Portfolio With Ethernet-APL Connectivity
ABB has completed the integration of Ethernet-APL across its flow measurement portfolio. -
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ISA’s Fourth Annual Industrial Cybersecurity Event Releases Full Program
The 2026 ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit will include two breakfast forums and an expo, as well as many speaker sessions and training opportunities. -
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Valmet’s Automation Enhances Energy Production Efficiency and Electricity Market Participation at Energie AG in Austria
The delivery includes the Valmet DNAe Energy Balance Optimizer, which will be integrated with the company’s existing Valmet DCS to manage power production and consumption at the waste recycling and municipal district heating plant. -
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AST Reygar Shortlisted for Innovation Award for Asset Management Technology
BareFLEET enables tug operators to save fuel and reduce unplanned downtime through condition monitoring using real-time data insights, digital twin technology and AI-driven predictive maintenance. -
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SIL 1, 2 or 3: Matching Your Process Safety Instruments to Actual Risk Under IEC 61511
SIL determination is a site-specific, process-specific analysis, and under IEC 61511, it is the process owner’s responsibility to carry it out with rigor. -
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JR Automation Appoints Farid Bicahreh as CTO
JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company and global automation leader, has announced the appointment of Farid Bichareh as chief technology officer. -
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Siemens Expands Semiconductor-Based Circuit Protection Portfolio, Debuts Circular Soft Starter
Siemens Smart Infrastructure has announced significant advancements in its portfolio of industrial control and protection devices. -
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Siemens and Rittal Partner to Design Data Center Infrastructure of the Future
Siemens and Rittal have entered a strategic partnership to jointly develop future-proof, sustainable solutions for more efficient data center power distribution in the IEC market. -
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Dunkermotoren's AFS58 Safety Encoder Offers Reliable Positioning for Demanding Applications
The AFS58 safety encoder combines functional safety, rugged engineering and effortless integration into a dependable solution tailored for the BG66, BG75 and BG95 motor series.





















