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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Transforming Data Science With NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition
NVIDIA RTX PRO™ 6000 Blackwell Workstation Edition delivers ultimate acceleration for data science and AI workflows. -
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Telit Cinterion and Airfide Networks Bring High-Precision Localization and Sensing to 5G Solutions Powered by FN990B40
The strategic collaboration embeds ultra-wideband and 60 GHz radar into Telit Cinterion’s next-generation FN990B40 5G sub-6 data card. -
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Eclipse Automation Marks 25 Years With Expansion, New Partnerships
Eclipse Automation, a global leader in factory automation, has announced a significant strategic evolution in celebration of its 25th anniversary. -
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OPSWAT Introduces AI-Native Decision Engine for Rapid, High-Confidence Zero-Day Detection
MetaDefender Aether unifies threat reputation, adaptive sandboxing, ML-driven threat scoring and similarity-based threat hunting. -
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Motion Controls Market to Grow by 3.9% in 2026
The global motion controls market revenue was valued at $14.6Bn in 2025, despite struggles and a contraction of -2.0%. -
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Cybersecurity Compliance vs. Security: Why You Need Both in Manufacturing
“Compliance” and “security” are connected, but they involve different strategies. -
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OPC Foundation and CEN/CENELEC Strengthen Cooperation on Digital Product Passport Standardization
Through this liaison, the OPC Foundation will actively contribute to the work of CEN/CENELEC JTC 24 — Digital Product Passport — Framework and System. -
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Panasonic Connect Unveils Latest in Smart Electronics Assembly Manufacturing Equipment
Panasonic Connect North America is showcasing AI and automation on the factory floor by unveiling next-generation smart factory solutions at APEX EXPO 2026. -
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Preventing Sludge Overflow in Anaerobic Digesters
Ideal sludge overflow detection begins with both level and pressure sensing working together on an IIoT platform. -
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ISA/IEC 62443 in Four Practical Layers
ISA/IEC 62443 turns uncertainty into a navigable journey. -
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AI Use in Industrial Businesses: Legal Expert Shares Common, Potentially Expensive Risks
Companies that do not actively monitor regulatory changes regarding AI or embed compliance into their processes may inadvertently violate the law, even when acting in good faith. -
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AI at HANNOVER MESSE: Out of Theory. Into Application.
With HANNOVER MESSE 2026, AI in industry becomes tangible. In a practical and application-oriented way, the trade fair demonstrates how manufacturing companies can profitably use AI. -
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The Shift Toward Proactive Safety: Adapting to the Agile and AI-Driven Robotics
Let's explore proactive safety, a framework in which context-aware systems and wireless fail-safe controls replace physical cages to maintain both worker well-being and operational efficiency. -
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Manufacturing Industry Forecast 2.9% Growth in 2026 as Asia Leads the Way
2026 manufacturing industry output is likely to improve, but underlying uncertainty means it could swing positively or negatively, new analysis shows. -
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Purdue, Rittal and Eplan Announce Strategic Partnership for Smart Manufacturing, Engineering Education
The partnership will see Purdue join the Rittal + Eplan Partner Network as a research partner with a focus on design of advancing smart manufacturing education and preparing students for the next industrial revolution. -
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Deutsche Messe Establishes Dedicated Business Unit for HANNOVER MESSE
Deutsche Messe AG has created the structural framework to further strengthen the positioning of its globally leading industrial event. -
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Cyolo Releases Powerful New Capabilities to Redefine Secure Remote Access for OT
Cyolo PRO v7.0 adds new features, including session intelligence, OT asset discovery and enhanced dashboards to amplify visibility and control across critical infrastructure. -
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Teledyne e2v Introduces Perciva 5D Camera
Teledyne e2v has launched the Perciva 5D camera, an imaging innovation designed to make high quality short range 3D vision cost-effective, reliable and easy to integrate. -
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Yokogawa to Provide Power Plant Controller and Batteries for Cosmo Eco Power’s Wind Power Plant in Northern Japan
Cosmo Eco Power’s wind power plant will be capable of generating 94.6MW of electricity and is expected to start operation in 2029. -
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ABB’s Zibo Facility in China Sets a Benchmark for Low-Carbon Manufacturing
ABB's production facility in Zibo, Shandong province, China, is delivering measurable energy and emissions reductions through the implementation of advanced digital energy management and electrification solutions.





















