Automation & Control News & Articles

Maxon Strengthens Motion Control Capabilities Through Strategic Stake in Synapticon

• by Clara Sipes
• September 18, 2025
• Feature

The investment signals a strategic alignment for Maxon; one that underscores its growing focus on robotics and industrial automation.

Aras Appoints Leon Lauritsen as CEO to Lead Next Phase of Growth

• September 18, 2025
• News

Lauritsen will build on the company’s growth and product innovation momentum.

NORD Powers Bulk Material Handling with Reliable, Robust Drive Solutions

• September 18, 2025
• News

NORD modular drive systems are individually configured to specific application requirements, accommodating a wide range of plant arrangements.

Industrial Monitoring’s Maturity Challenge: From Reactive to Proactive

• by David Montoya
• September 18, 2025
• Feature

A frustrating gap still exists between expectation and reality in Industrial 4.0.

ABB-Driven Research Project EXPLAIN Wins Prestigious AI Innovation Award

• September 17, 2025
• News

The European research project EXPLAIN has developed explainable and user-friendly AI for the process industries.

Report: 5G Is Powering the Modernization of Manufacturing in America

• September 17, 2025
• News

Manufacturers and wireless providers are leveraging commercial 5G networks to fuel the Manufacturing 4.0 movement.

Rockwell Automation to Power Industry’s First Full Automated Bacon Line

• September 17, 2025
• News

The innovative solution streamlines operations, reduces labor and water usage and sets new industry standards.

Sonair Raises $6M to Accelerate Rollout of World’s First Safe 3D Ultrasonic Sensor for Robots

• September 17, 2025
• News

The sensor uses sound waves in air to give robots a precise, real-time 3D view of their surroundings, helping them operate safely in shared spaces.

ISA Announces Two Exclusive OT Cybersecurity Training Courses at the 2025 Automation Summit & Expo

• September 17, 2025
• News

The OT cybersecurity training is part of ASE 2025, which takes place in October in Coronado Springs, Florida. 

Critical Manufacturing to Demonstrate Advanced MES for Semiconductor Production at SEMICON West

• September 17, 2025
• News

​Critical Manufacturing MES gives manufacturers complete visibility and end-to-end traceability.

How Failing Fast Can Improve Innovation, Agility and Reliability in Manufacturing

• by Jared “AJ” Ganino
• October 6, 2025
• Opinion

The future belongs to manufacturers who can turn uncertainty into opportunity, setbacks into learning and pressure into performance.

ESD Alliance Reports Electronic System Design Industry Posts $5.1 Billion in Revenue in Q2 2025

• October 6, 2025
• News

The four-quarter moving average rose 10.4%, based on a comparison of the most recent four quarters to the prior four.

Zerova and WAGO Validate Seamless Modbus Integration for Smarter EV Charging

• October 6, 2025
• News

This collaboration brings together the engineering expertise of both companies to deliver a robust, flexible integration.

Poultry Plants Cut Downtime With ABB’s Food Safe Feather Picker Motor

• October 6, 2025
• News

Poultry processors facing strict sanitation standards and labor shortages can streamline operations with the ABB Baldor-Reliance Food Safe Feather Picker motor.

Evolution, State of the Art and Standardization of Virtual PLCs

• by Rene Simon
• October 3, 2025
• Feature

Let's examine the technological advances, current state of virtual PLCs (vPLCs), challenges faced in industrial automation and standardization efforts.

EZ Automation Demonstrates AI-Powered PIQuE Inspection System at ISA's Automation Summit & Expo

• October 3, 2025
• News

EZ Automation Systems will demonstrate a new inline configuration of its PIQuE automated surface inspection system during the ISA Automation Summit & Expo.

Festo Integrated Automation Solutions Streamline Semiconductor Wafer Production

• October 3, 2025
• News

Festo demonstrates a seamless flow of wafers picked, aligned and transported to wet chemistry or a vacuum-based process.

ABB Recognized as a Leader in 2025 Verdantix Green Quadrant for Industrial AI Analytics

• October 3, 2025
• News

Verdantix named ABB a leader in 2025 Green Quadrant benchmark report for its comprehensive industrial AI analytics capabilities.

HIMA Appoints CEO for Sella Controls

• October 3, 2025
• News

This newly created position represents an important milestone in the further integration of the British company into the HIMA Group.

Case Study: Heritage Petroleum Company Upgrades SCADA System With Skkynet Software

• October 3, 2025
• Case Study