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Beyond Connectivity: Why Cybersecurity Is Redefining Embedded Communication Modules
For automation equipment manufacturers, the message is clear: connectivity alone is no longer enough. -
Building Automation a Better Way… With Existing Infrastructure
T1L provides reliable 10Mbps long-distance connectivity ideal for numerous building automation, manufacturing and industrial network infrastructure applications where IIoT edge devices may be installed at long distances from their control points. -
How Adaptive Intelligence Will Redefine Product Design and Manufacturing
As complexity increases and market cycles compress, organizations that succeed will not simply manage information more efficiently. They will build environments that interpret, anticipate and respond.
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Turn Data Into Continuous Improvement
Disconnected systems slowing you down? Learn how GENESIS unifies data to support smarter, more efficient operations. -
The Next Evolution in Process Control Is Here
DeltaV™ version 16.LTS Distributed Control System (DCS) builds on decades of field-proven innovation to deliver the most robust and reliable release yet. -
2026 State of Industrial AI Report for Manufacturing
Cisco's 2026 State of Industrial AI Report, surveying 350+ manufacturing professionals across 19 countries, explores how firms adopt AI, secure networks and scale operations.
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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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Otto Mation
Little Otto Mation was born with a rare gift called the C.A.P. (Certified Automation Professional), which is an objective assessment and confirmation of skills as an automation professional offered by the International Society of Automation (ISA). Those of us in the automation profession have studied and worked for years to earn the C.A.P. Follow the life of Otto through this unique comic series.
Automation and Control
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PI Offers Ring-Type PZT Actuators with High Load Capacity for Nanopositoining and Optics
PI offers ring-type PZT actuators for applications requiring fast, nanometer-scale motion while maintaining an unobstructed central opening. -
Allient Inc. Expands ElectroFlux Series Frameless Torque Motors With New Sizes
The ElectroFlux Series is designed for demanding applications across robotics, precision instruments, optical instruments and other motion systems requiring compact, high-torque-density motor solutions. -
KUKA to Demonstrate the Future of Automated Packaging and Food Manufacturing at Pack Expo 2026
KUKA Robotics will highlight its advanced automation solutions for various packaging operations and food manufacturing applications at Pack Expo 2026 from Oct. 18-21 in Chicago. -
Mouser Showcases Online Resource Center on Consumer Technology for Engineering Next-Generation Connected Devices
This resource center supports faster prototyping, streamlined integration and accelerated development of smarter consumer products.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition Calls for Unified Global Standard to End Regulatory Fragmentation in OT Cybersecurity
The coalition urges U.S. policy makers to formally recognize ISA/IEC 62443 as the foundation for critical infrastructure security. -
Cybersecurity: A Key Factor in Industrial Communication Technology Product Longevity
Manufacturers hoping for equipment longevity need to choose industrial communication technology with cybersecurity in mind. -
IBASE Achieves ISA/IEC 62443-4-1 Certification to Strengthen Product Cybersecurity
This achievement further strengthens product security, reliability and long-term support, enabling IBASE to deliver more secure, stable and trusted industrial computing solutions to customers worldwide. -
Unraveling Cybersecurity Myths in Chemical Manufacturing: A Path to Safer, More Resilient Operations
Here are some common ISA/IEC 62443 myths that still trip up chemical manufacturers.
Industrial Safety
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IDEM Safety Switches Highlights DS Range for Configurable, Reliable Operator Control and Guard Safety
Heavy-duty configurable control stations combine fast installation, flexible layouts, and optional Type 4 RFID guard locking for demanding industrial environments. -
KUKA Automated Trailer Unloading Enhances Worker Safety for Distribution Centers
KUKA Robotics is assisting warehouses and distribution centers in creating safer working environments through automation solutions that reduce repetitive lifting, bending and twisting. -
Emerson to Automate BP-Operated Shah Deniz Compression Project
Integrated control and safety systems will support remote operations, improving safety, reliability and production on a normally unattended offshore platform. -
Rainer Brehm Named President of Siemens’ Automation Business
Rainer Brehm will lead the newly established Automation unit beginning Oct. 1, 2026.
Digital Transformation
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Mouser Showcases Online Resource Center on Consumer Technology for Engineering Next-Generation Connected Devices
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Digital Twins Go With the Material Flow in High-Throughput Environments
As automation continues to expand across manufacturing and intralogistics, the ability to understand and optimize material flow at a system level becomes increasingly critical and an effective differentiator. -
CESMII Discusses Importance and Future of Interoperability, Introduces i3X
CESMII and Manufacturing Leadership Council hosted a webinar to demonstrate interoperability under one shared architecture. -
From AI Pilot to Production: Where Industrial Cloud Costs Become Invisible
The cloud bill still arrives after an industrial AI system goes into production. What disappears is the clean line between that bill and the work being done on the plant floor.
Industrial Data & Connectivity
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Mouser Showcases Online Resource Center on Consumer Technology for Engineering Next-Generation Connected Devices
This resource center supports faster prototyping, streamlined integration and accelerated development of smarter consumer products. -
CESMII Discusses Importance and Future of Interoperability, Introduces i3X
CESMII and Manufacturing Leadership Council hosted a webinar to demonstrate interoperability under one shared architecture. -
TDK Announces Expansion of TDK SensEI Edge Intelligence Portfolio with Launch of edgeRX Pro Sensor Module
The new edgeRX Pro sensor node expands the capabilities of TDK SensEI's flagship edgeRX platform. -
From AI Pilot to Production: Where Industrial Cloud Costs Become Invisible
The cloud bill still arrives after an industrial AI system goes into production. What disappears is the clean line between that bill and the work being done on the plant floor.
Operations Management
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Emerson Recognizes Trelleborg for Sustainability Efforts
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has earned the 2026 Emerson Sustainability Award. -
CESMII Discusses Importance and Future of Interoperability, Introduces i3X
CESMII and Manufacturing Leadership Council hosted a webinar to demonstrate interoperability under one shared architecture. -
From AI Pilot to Production: Where Industrial Cloud Costs Become Invisible
The cloud bill still arrives after an industrial AI system goes into production. What disappears is the clean line between that bill and the work being done on the plant floor. -
Fluke Empowers Calibration Laboratories with CalStudio Conduit and Intelligent Workflow Automation
Customers can automate approvals, synchronize data, enforce business rules and eliminate repetitive manual tasks while maintaining the flexibility to tailor workflows to their own operations.
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