IGE + XAO North America News & Articles

The Power of IT-OT Convergence in Driving Manufacturing Innovation

  • by Louis Columbus
  • September 19, 2025
  • Feature

As manufacturers converge their IT and OT landscapes, they unlock a powerful array of competitive advantages.

Captec Invests in Advanced Surface Treatment Infrastructure to Meet Highest BR 3939 Warpaint Standards

  • September 18, 2025
  • News

Captec is proud to announce a major investment in its specialist surface treatment infrastructure.

IMI Delivers ‘Largest Production’ Choke Valves to Landmark North Sea Unmanned Production Platform

  • September 18, 2025
  • News

IMI has delivered the largest known production choke valves ever manufactured to a landmark unmanned processing platform in the North Sea.

A3 Launches 'Automated With Brian Heater' Podcast to Explore the Future of Robotics, AI and Automation

  • September 18, 2025
  • News

The weekly series features in-depth conversations with the innovators and leaders shaping tomorrow’s technology.

CoaXPress Interface Accelerates Video Streaming in Deep-Tissue Microscopy

  • September 18, 2025
  • News

BitFlow's CXP frame grabber transfers image data at 500 frames per second– five times the standard speed/

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.

Report: Ransomware Decreased by 13% in August

  • September 17, 2025
  • News

Global ransomware volume decreased by 13% in August, with 328 attacks.

Turning Pressure Safety Valves Into Smart Devices to Enhance Process Safety

  • by Mashhood Zafar
  • September 16, 2025
  • Feature

The absence of PSV diagnostics has frequently resulted in undetected malfunctions, expensive downtime and, in certain situations, fatalities.

Digital Twin Consortium Adds Eight New Testbeds

  • September 16, 2025
  • News

The innovative Digital Twin Testbed Program furthers the development of next-generation digital twins.

FLUX GmbH Releases Whitepaper on Inductive Rotary Encoders for Next-Generation Applications

  • September 16, 2025
  • News

FLUX GmbH has launched a whitepaper that examines the benefits of FLUX inductive technology in enabling next-generation performance.

The Wisdom of Correct Pressure Measurements

  • by Abhishek Sharma
  • September 16, 2025
  • Feature

This article examines the issues concerning pressure sensors and value discrepancies, provides knowledge of pressure measurement and offers recommendations.