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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DigiKey Sponsors 2025 Hackaday Superconference
DigiKey is supporting Hackaday Superconference 2025 with products for hacking challenges, educational workshops and onsite experts. -
Feature
Overcoming 5 Challenges in Industrial Edge Security
Understanding security challenges in industrial edge computing can help teams develop practical solutions to protect organizational data and processes. -
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DigiKey CEO Dave Doherty Receives Prestigious Award From Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Dave Doherty has been honored with the 2025 Robert H. Goddard Alumni Award for Outstanding Professional Achievement. -
Industry Product
Kistler Combines Electromagnetic Linear Modules With Piezoelectric Measurement Tech for Precise Joining at High Speeds
The innovative turnkey systems come with optional acceleration compensation. -
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Exotec Celebrates 10 Years of Innovation: Driving A New Era of Warehouse Technology
Exotec is one of the fastest-scaling players in warehouse automation, with its Skypod system now deployed at over 200 customer sites worldwide. -
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Making 5G Effective for Both OT and IT Systems
Industrial private 5G technology delivers a specialized, high-efficiency network that can be tailored to address the distinct needs of OT/IT integration. -
Industry Product
FORT Robotics Launches Long-Range Bluetooth Capability to Power Global Industrial Safety
The new BLE 5.2 implementation delivers 10x standard range and stable performance in high-density manufacturing and warehouse environments. -
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ISA Reflects on Noteworthy Moments From the 2025 Automation Summit & Expo in Florida
ASE grew significantly in 2025, drawing more than 630 attendees from across the worldwide automation community. -
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ABB Secures Major Plant Electrification Contract With SSAB’s New Fossil-free Steel Mill in Sweden
The project includes delivery of electrification products and engineering services to support the transition to fossil-free steel production. -
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Rockwell Automation Report Highlights AI, IoT and Cybersecurity as Key Drivers for Digital Transformation
Oil and gas companies are undergoing a seismic shift, driven by rapid digitalization and the integration of advanced technologies. -
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Parker Hannifin Powering Up Data Center Mega Development
Parker Hannifin has secured a major contract to supply key equipment for nearly 30 aeroderivative gas turbines powering a new hyperscale data center in Texas. -
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Schneider Electric Champions Open, Software-Defined Automation as the Future of Manufacturing
The movement involves building an open, interoperable automation ecosystem that allows customers to make their systems flexible and resilient. -
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Tosi Expands Global Availability of Advanced Network Traffic Analytics Following U.S. Launch
Native TosiControl capability strengthens unified platform with real-time OT visibility and threat detection. -
Industry Product
Unify. Simplify. Accelerate. Meet MX Controller.
MX Controller is an all-in-one automation powerhouse engineered to transform your manufacturing operations. It integrates sequence, motion and network control into a single, intelligent platform, providing high-speed multi-axis control. -
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WAGO Corporation USA Earns 2025 Great Place to Work Certification
85% of employees said WAGO is a great place to work compared to 57% of employees at a typical U.S.-based company. -
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OT Security at Scale: Lessons From Manufacturing, Oil & Gas and Building Automation Deployments
The OT security industry has been selling complexity when what organizations need is simplicity. -
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Why Another Supply Chain Crunch Could Be on the Horizon for Automation OEMs
Heading into 2026 it will be important to evaluate how exposed your supply chain is to a shortage of rare earth material. -
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Rockwell Automation Collaborates With Energy Observer for E03: Pioneering Sustainable Maritime Innovation
This next-generation laboratory vessel will test a variety of low-carbon solutions in real maritime conditions. -
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Leveraging PLM and the Digital Thread Data for Value Stream Management
Success depends on anticipating change and investing where it delivers the most value. -
Opinion
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