IGE + XAO North America News & Articles

Digital, Value-Oriented and Fit for the Future: Siemens Launches Training Year 2025

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

"Education is the key to innovative power, sustainable progress and social cohesion."

Sappi North America, Valmet Celebrate Successful Start-Up of Rebuilt Paper Machine 2

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

The machine produced its first roll of solid bleached sulphate board, marking a key milestone in Sappi’s strategic transition to packaging grades.

IOT Solutions Congress Brazil Gathers 150 Experts in Disruptive Technologies

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

The congress will explore how the Internet of Things can harmonize innovation, economic growth and community engagement.

Gordon Murray Group Upgrades to IFS Cloud to Power Next-Gen Automotive Innovation

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

The adoption of IFS Cloud is designed to scale GMG’s operations over the next five years.

Universal Robots to Power Next-Gen Laser Welding, Finishing and Plasma Cutting at FABTECH 2025

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

Universal Robots is set to elevate fabrication automation at FABTECH 2025 in Chicago, IL, Sept. 8-11, with a range of new pioneering cobot solutions.

Rising Demand for Green Technologies Drives Danfoss to Open Its Largest Production Facility in China

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

Danfoss, the Danish multinational engineering group, has inaugurated its largest global production facility in China.

Faster Time to Market for dhp After Implementing Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

dhp Technology’s solar roof solutions are setting new standards in energy innovation for water treatment plants, logistics hubs and car parks.

Honeywell Technology to Optimize Production at AMIGO LNG Export Terminal in Mexico

  • September 2, 2025
  • News

The project aims to optimize production and advance energy development in the region to support global energy security and emission reduction efforts.

Manufacturing Sector Growth Remains Stagnant in Q2 Amid Ongoing Uncertainty

  • September 2, 2025
  • News

Low levels of growth and a lack of investment are likely due to uncertainty about rapidly changing US trade policies.

Brushed DC Motors From Dunkermotoren Lead the Way

  • September 2, 2025
  • News

 In the world of motion technology, few components have proven as enduring and versatile as the brushed DC motor.

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.

JR Automation Unveils Plans for $72.8M Global Headquarters

  • September 3, 2025
  • News

The new HQ reflects a shared commitment to advancing smart manufacturing on a global scale.