IGE + XAO North America News & Articles
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.
Control Techniques Dynamics Joins Nidec Drives to Power the Future of Global Servo Solutions
- August 20, 2025
- News
This announcement follows the successful integration of KB Electronics into the Nidec Drives family.
Bridgeport Celebrates 100th Anniversary
- August 19, 2025
- News
Bridgeport is proud to announce it is celebrating its 100th anniversary as the trusted brand for electricians, contractors and distributors.
OT Cybersecurity 2026: Six Data‑Driven Trends From the State of Smart Manufacturing Report
- by Divya Venkataraman
- August 19, 2025
- Feature
OT cybersecurity is no longer a bolt‑on afterthought but the connective tissue of modern manufacturing.
Eaton’s 'Factories as a Grid' Approach Helps Manufacturing Companies Advance Energy Security
- August 18, 2025
- News
Eaton is putting electrification and digitalization to work in new ways with its Factories as a Grid approach.
Pepperl+Fuchs Offers Common Criteria-Certified, Intrinsically Safe Mobile Devices
- August 18, 2025
- News
Pepperl+Fuchs is relying on independent Common Criteria certification, one of the world's most stringent cybersecurity certifications, for its mobile devices.
Nordson Electronics Solutions to Exhibit Fluid Dispensing Technologies at SEMICON Taiwan 2025
- August 18, 2025
- News
Visit booth #i2326 to connect with experts on automated fluid dispensing and plasma treatment for semiconductor advanced packaging.
BitFlow and Advantech Develop Systems to Improve Quality, Reduce Waste and Increase Yield
- August 18, 2025
- News
Industrial Vision AI is revolutionizing modern manufacturing by enhancing product quality and operational efficiency.
IFS Acquires 7bridges to Transform Industrial Supply Chains With AI
- August 18, 2025
- News
The acquisition expands IFS Industrial AI capabilities, unlocking deeper insights and scalable, data-driven logistics solutions.
Honeywell and Borouge Launch AI-Powered Autonomous Petrochemical Operations in UAE
- August 18, 2025
- News
Borouge and Honeywell will collaborate on proof of concept for autonomous operations to enhance Borouge’s UAE production capabilities.
RS Named One of North America’s Most Inspiring Workplaces
- August 18, 2025
- News
RS earned a 2025 Top 100 North American Inspiring Workplaces Award for creating an exceptional, people-first workplace.
Six Ways to Become a Preferred Manufacturing Partner
- by Steve Bieszczat
- August 15, 2025
- Feature
By harnessing the full power of their ERP systems, manufacturers can automate not only their factory floors but also their business processes.
Yokogawa Establishes Trusted Green Sustainability Guiding Principles Covering the Product Lifecycle
- September 2, 2025
- News
Yokogawa has established sustainability guiding principles called Trusted Green that cover Yokogawa Group products over their entire lifecycle.
Single Pair Ethernet Pavilion to Join Inaugural Opening of SPS Atlanta 2025
- September 2, 2025
- News
Rockwell, Beckhoff, Endress+Hauser, Texas Instruments and more to showcase connectivity breakthroughs shaping Industry 4.0.
Attendees Enjoy OT Cybersecurity Summit in Brussels
- by Renee Bassett
- September 2, 2025
- Opinion
ISA hosted its third-annual OT Cybersecurity Summit in Brussels, Belgium, on 18-21 June 2025, and what a great event it was!
ABB to Implement Gearless Mill Drive Service Program at Codelco Copper Mines in Chile
- September 2, 2025
- News
Chile remains the world’s largest copper producer, with global demand for the metal set to grow by 2% in 2025.
Moxa Awarded IRIS Silver Certificate for Delivering Premium Quality, Reliability and Safety in Railway Projects
- August 28, 2025
- News
This achievement puts Moxa together with the select 12% of certified companies in the international rail equipment sector that were awarded an IRIS Silver rating.
Twin Transition: Pairing Green and Digital Transitions
- by Johannes Wolf
- August 28, 2025
- Feature
Green goals like net-zero emissions by 2050 will be nearly impossible to reach without massive investments in AI and IoT.
Three Big Ultra-Low Voltage Plays by Major Automation Vendors
- by Clara Sipes
- August 28, 2025
- Feature
Together, the actions of Siemens, Bosch Rexroth and Lenze paint a clear picture of where ULV is headed.
RealMan Launches Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center to Deliver High-Quality Data Worldwide
- August 28, 2025
- News
A large-scale Humanoid Robotics Data Training Center has officially been launched in Beijing.
Four Maintenance Strategies to Extend Warehouse Equipment Life
- by Don Jones
- August 28, 2025
- Feature
Let's explore important considerations for an effective maintenance strategy.
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.
Space Robotics Has Always Held the Blueprint for Safer, More Resilient Industrial Automation
- by Lutz Richter
- August 26, 2025
- Feature
The blueprint for safer, more resilient automation and smarter operations has been orbiting 250 miles above us all along.