Automation & Control News & Articles
Seven Keys to Overcome Data Silos and Drive Industrial Digital Transformation
- August 22, 2025
- Feature
Let's look at seven critical areas companies must address to unify data across the enterprise and close operational data gaps.
Bullen Ultrasonics Awarded U.S. Patent for Hands-Free Electrical Connector Powering Next-Gen Factory Automation
- August 21, 2025
- News
Bullen's patented connector enables safer, faster tool changes and supports lights-out manufacturing in Industry 4.0 environments.
AI Is Not Replacing Us—It’s Elevating Us
- by Ramesh Babu
- August 21, 2025
- Opinion
The future of IT isn’t AI. It’s us.
Tommy Rahbek Nielsen to Become Winergy President
- August 21, 2025
- News
Tommy Rahbek Nielsen will be appointed as president of Flender Business Segment Wind, effective Sept. 1, 2025.
Valmet to Supply Two Papermaking Lines to a Customer in China
- August 21, 2025
- News
Valmet will supply two fine papermaking lines with related automation systems and services to a customer in China.
Why America Needs More Engineers and More Robots
- by Shaun Edwards
- August 21, 2025
- Feature
Without enough mechanical engineers, the U.S. lacks the technical backbone to support advanced manufacturing operations.
Seeq Announces Appointment of Anton Chilton to Board of Directors
- August 21, 2025
- News
Chilton brings more than three decades of global technology leadership to Seeq, most recently serving as CEO of QAD Inc.
Davi to Unveil AI-Vision Plate Rolling Measuring System at FABTECH 2025
- August 21, 2025
- News
Davi, Inc. will debut the AI-Vision laser radius in-process plate rolling measuring system in show booth #A4314.
Industrial AI Reaches Tipping Point: IFS Uncovers ‘The Invisible Revolution’
- August 21, 2025
- News
A quiet shift is transforming the industries that power the world, with Industrial AI adoption to nearly double from 32% to 59% within 12 months.
OnLogic Achieves ISO 27001 Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Information Security
- August 20, 2025
- News
OnLogic, a global designer and manufacturer of industrial edge computers, today announced it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification.
Valmet to Increase Resource Efficiency Through Digitalization at Klingele Weener Mill in Germany
- August 28, 2025
- News
The order involves an integrated solution that combines three new automation products with the customer’s existing automation environment.
Mouser Provides Design Engineers With Digital Defense Knowledge in New Security Resource Center
- August 28, 2025
- News
Mouser Electronics is equipping electronic design engineers with the latest cybersecurity and product knowledge in its security resource center.
Valmet Delivers Its First Automation Systems to Papertech Industries in Bangladesh
- August 27, 2025
- News
Valmet has received its first order from Papertech Industries Co., Ltd. for a comprehensive automation package.
ABB Marks Three Years of Supporting Saudi Arabia With Locally Made Gas Analyzer Integration Systems
- August 27, 2025
- News
ABB’s analytical integration systems facility in Dammam has contributed to key energy projects in Saudi Arabia.
Advantech Presents Nexustec’s TRiMiTi Demo Station Showcasing Advanced Features at the Advantech Innovation Hub
- August 27, 2025
- News
Nexustec GmbH and Advantech are driving manufacturing innovation with Nexustec’s TRiMiTi-Software running on Advantech hardware.
SkillPointe Foundation Expands Partnership With Schneider Electric to Provide Scholarships for High Demand Skilled Careers
- August 27, 2025
- News
More than $2 million in scholarship funding is available for skilled trades and career training.
12 Students Awarded Dematic FIRST Scholarships to Pursue STEM Education
- August 27, 2025
- News
The scholarship program reinforces Dematic’s commitment to developing tomorrow’s supply chain innovators.
Criticality: The Measure That Matters. Are You Falling Short?
- by Chris Sobota
- August 27, 2025
- Feature
The smartest teams are moving beyond simple downtime calculations to capture the true cost of failure.
‘Ask the Right Questions’: Report Explores Emerging Tech Impact on Worker Safety
- August 27, 2025
- News
An evidence-led approach is key to navigating the rapid spread of digital technologies–including AI–in relation to occupational safety and health (OSH).
ABB and Citroniq Target a World First With 100% Bio-Based Polypropylene Facility
- August 26, 2025
- News
The project aims to strengthen domestic supply chains, create skilled jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the plastics industry.
A Lasting Collaboration: Rollon Supports Skyward and the Orion Rocket at EuRoC 2025
- September 8, 2025
- News
Rollon has renewed its partnership with Skyward Experimental Rocketry, the student association of Politecnico di Milano.
Nefab Opens Southeast Hub in Braselton, Georgia, Tripling Capacity for Regional Growth
- September 8, 2025
- News
Nefab has opened a new 150,000 sq. ft. Southeast Hub to expand production and enhance regional service.
Siemens and Snowflake Enable IT/OT Convergence Across Edge and Cloud for Industrial Customers
- September 5, 2025
- News
Siemens is collaborating with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company, to help manufacturers unlock new levels of operational efficiency, scale and AI-driven insights.
The Real ROI of Augmented Reality in Manufacturing: Beyond the Hype
- by Hélène Motycka
- September 5, 2025
- Feature
Over the last decade, forward-thinking manufacturers have adopted AR solutions with measurable gains that go beyond aesthetics.
IFCO Opens State-of-the-Art Facility in Texas, Driving Innovation in Fresh Grocery Supply Chain
- September 5, 2025
- News
IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, has opened its newest service center in Mesquite, near Dallas, Texas.
IoT’s Growing Waste Crisis: Wireless Power Offers Urgent Escape Route
- by Charles Greene
- September 5, 2025
- Feature
RF-based wireless power technologies have emerged as a revolutionary alternative, offering sustainable and operationally efficient solutions.
SEMI Reports Global Semiconductor Equipment Billings Increased 24% Year-Over-Year in Q2 2025
- September 5, 2025
- News
Global semiconductor equipment billings increased 24% year-over-year to US$33.07 billion in the second quarter of 2025.
Drive Selection and Ordering Are Fast and Easy With myNORD Online Tools
- September 5, 2025
- News
NORD’s digital self-service tools offer a modern, streamlined solution for efficient, user-friendly ordering.
What to Expect at the 2025 ISA Automation Summit & Expo
- by Kara Phelps
- September 5, 2025
- News
The 2025 ISA Automation Summit & Expo, to be held in October, is shaping up to be the must-attend event for automation.
NEMA Welcomes Four New Members, Elevating Electroindustry Leadership in the Manufacturing Sector
- September 5, 2025
- News
NEMA’s member companies are ensuring that our nation’s grid, transportation and industrial systems are safe, reliable and efficient.
Energy Optimization for Parallel Variable Speed Pump Systems
- by R. Russell Rhinehart and Luis J. Yebra
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Using variable speed drives on pumps reduces parasitic energy loss, enables proper maintenance and lowers capital costs.
Digital Optical Dissolved Oxygen Probes Enhance Operational Capabilities
- by Kevin Stultz
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Sensor advancements help optimize process efficiency, safety and quality with reliable measurement, while reducing maintenance requirements and operational costs.
The Replace, Repair or Retrain Decision
- by Brandon Glenn
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Knowing when to repair an aging machine, purchase a new one or ensure team members are using them efficiently are important and cost-effective decisions that ensure productivity and quality.
Process Control Charts Ensure Manufacturing Excellence
- by Nikhil Makhija
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Control charts enable users to monitor process stability to help them achieve quality, reduce costs and increase production efficiency.
The Future of Process Automation in Bioprocessing
- by Moira Lynch
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Open standards, intelligent analytics and industry collaboration enable integrated, data-driven and sustainable operations to meet evolving life science demands.
Reducing Complexity in Data Center Cooling Temperature Measurements
- by Endress + Hauser Communications
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Endress+Hauser’s iTHERM SurfaceLine TM611 non-invasive temperature measurement performs comparably to traditional industrial thermometers with an elegant mechanical innovation.
Lifecycle and Obsolescence Management: Extending Control System Lifespans
- by Lee Boggs
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
A modular architecture lets you upgrade compute modules while keeping I/O wiring and control logic intact, reducing disruption and extending system life.
The Importance of Maintaining P&ID Accuracy
- by André Éthier and Michel Roy
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Piping and instrumentation diagrams need regular reviews, thorough documentation and standardization of symbols through ANSI/ISA-5.1. Here’s why.
Safety: Understanding SIL, Cpt and PFDavg
- by Mathew Merten
- September 4, 2025
- Feature
Some facts about proof test coverage and how it affects safety integrity level calculations.
In Memoriam: Ronald L. Krutz, Ph.D., PE
- by Renee Bassett
- September 4, 2025
- Opinion
Ronald L. Krutz, Ph.D., PE, CISSP, ISSEP, age 86, of Gibsonia, Pa., formerly of North Huntington, Pa., died on January 16, 2025.
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