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Case Study: How FLIR Thermal Vision Is Protecting 25% of Ireland’s Electricity Grid From Cascade Failure Blackouts

  • July 8, 2025
  • Case Study

Automated thermal monitoring brings early fire detection and continuous condition monitoring insights to a major Irish power station.

POSITAL Explosion-Proof Rotary Encoders Now UL Certified

  • July 7, 2025
  • News

These devices are ideal for oil and gas installations, chemical plants, woodworking operations, grain handling facilities and fabric production

ABB Works With Paragon Energy Solutions to Develop Integrated Offering for the U.S. Nuclear Power Sector

  • July 3, 2025
  • News

ABB and Paragon are collaborating to develop advanced Instrumentation, Control and Electrification solutions for nuclear facilities.

Renishaw Helps Irish Manufacturing Research (IMR) to Advance Aerospace Optics Manufacturing

  • July 3, 2025
  • News

Renishaw has collaborated with Irish Manufacturing Research to support groundbreaking research into additive manufacturing for novel aerospace materials.

Siemens Completes Acquisition of Dotmatics

  • July 1, 2025
  • News

Siemens has expanded its AI-powered Siemens Xcelerator portfolio with end-to-end digital thread that connects data from research through to production in Life Sciences.

Honeywell Acquires Li-ion Tamer to Bolster Fire Detection Technologies, Further Strengthening Building Automation Portfolio

  • July 1, 2025
  • News

The acquisition enhances Honeywell's leading fire life safety portfolio in its Building Automation business.

Emerson Receives Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency at Milwaukee Facility

  • June 30, 2025
  • News

The award recognizes companies in Wisconsin that go above and beyond basic energy efficiency solutions, both within their own organizations and those they support.

The Prospects for Five Machinery Markets in 2025

  • by Jack Loughney
  • June 30, 2025
  • Feature

The outlook for the machinery manufacturing market in 2025 is mixed.

Ask the Automation Pros: What Is the Best VFD Design and Installation Plan?

  • by Gregory K. McMillan, Erik Cornelsen, Michael Taube, Matthew Howard, Michel Ruel & Peter Morgan
  • June 30, 2025
  • Feature

ISA automation professionals explain key considerations for using variable frequency drives.

AI Adoption Surges in Life Sciences Manufacturing as Talent, Risk and Quality Pressures Intensify

  • June 24, 2025
  • News

A global survey has revealed how manufacturers are adopting advanced technologies to stay competitive and meet rising patient demands amid economic uncertainty.

Schneeberger Group Expands With New U.S. Facility in Rock Hill, South Carolina

  • July 21, 2025
  • News

SCHNEEBERGER is pleased to announce the establishment of a production facility for its industry-leading mineral casting technology.

Indofen Leverages Siemens Xcelerator to Drive Efficiency, Sustainability and Scalability

  • July 18, 2025
  • News

Real-time data insights enable smarter, cleaner and more efficient metal processing.

Decarbonization in the Metals Industry: Buzzword or Business Imperative?

  • by Prashanth Mysore
  • July 16, 2025
  • Feature

Let’s be clear: Decarbonization is no longer optional. It’s a strategic, scientific and economic necessity.

The Carbon ROI of AI: Scaling Sustainable Energy Through Intelligent Systems

  • by Philippe Rambach
  • July 16, 2025
  • Feature

AI can deliver a high carbon ROI by optimizing energy efficiency, supporting electrification and scaling adoption.

Japan’s Car Industry Has Highest Robot Installations in Five Years

  • July 15, 2025
  • News

The Japanese automotive industry installed a total of about 13,000 industrial robots in 2024.

KUKA Robotics to Showcase Advanced Solutions for Packaging and Processing at PACK EXPO 2025

  • July 15, 2025
  • News

KUKA Robotics will feature multiple innovative robotics cells at PACK EXPO 2025, Sept. 29 to Oct. 1, at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The Festo North American Regional Service Center Embraces Clean Energy

  • July 14, 2025
  • News

Rooftop solar panels covering the equivalent of 1.5 football fields will provide 48% of the center’s electricity.

Emerson Foundry Receives 2025 Better Project Award From Department of Energy

  • July 10, 2025
  • News

The automation leader’s South Milwaukee plant has been recognized for cutting natural gas usage by 20% with an innovative building management system.

AI Adoption Surges in Life Sciences Manufacturing as Talent, Risk and Quality Pressures Intensify

  • July 9, 2025
  • News

Global survey reveals how manufacturers are adopting advanced technologies to meet rising patient demands amid economic uncertainty.

Siemens Enters Collaboration With Microsoft to Enhance IoT Interoperability for Buildings

  • July 8, 2025
  • News

The collaboration will enable interoperability between Siemens’ digital building platform, Building X and Microsoft Azure IoT Operations.