Articles & News on Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Ransomware Surges as Attempts Spike 146% Amid Aggressive Extortion Tactics
- August 1, 2025
- News
Zscaler’s Annual ThreatLabz Report reveals key ransomware groups stole 238 TB of Data in One Year.
ISA 2025 Automation Summit & Expo Heads to Florida in October
- July 31, 2025
- News
When ASE takes place 5-7 October 2025, hundreds of automation professionals across a multitude of industries will attend to network and further their careers.
40 Years of Aucotec: From Software Pioneer to Digital Nervous System for Industry
- July 31, 2025
- News
Aucotec celebrates its anniversary as a leading international provider of engineering software.
Smart Water for a Smart Asia: How Digitalization Can Solve the Region’s Water Challenges
- July 31, 2025
- News
As climate change accelerates and populations grow, traditional water management strategies are nearing the point of exhaustion.
IFS Partners With Climatiq to Launch Emissions Management in IFS Cloud
- July 31, 2025
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The joint white paper, “IFS Cloud: Carbon Emissions Scope 3 Overview and Statement of Direction," is now available.
SW North America Announces 2025 Open House Event Featuring Live Demonstrations of Optic Component CNC Machining
- July 30, 2025
- News
Attendees will gain a firsthand look at the machining technologies and system solutions that support some of the most demanding industries.
Phoenix Contact Appoints Davis Mathews as CEO
- July 29, 2025
- News
The appointment of Mathews as CEO marks a new chapter for Phoenix Contact in the USA.
SEMI Reports Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 10% Year-on-Year in Q2 2025
- July 29, 2025
- News
“The silicon wafer demand for AI data-center chips, including high-bandwidth memory, continues to be very strong,” said Vice President of GlobalWafers Lee Chungwei.
Critical Manufacturing Acquires Convanit to Advance AI-Powered Image Analytics in Smart Manufacturing
- July 29, 2025
- News
The acquisition marks a step in expanding the capabilities of the Critical Manufacturing Data Platform.
Siemens Digital Industries to Unveil Bold Vision for Connected Industry at SPS Atlanta 2025
- July 28, 2025
- News
The convergence of engineering and operations is revolutionizing how companies design, manufacture and deliver in today’s fast-changing environment.
Industrial Connectors in AI-driven Manufacturing
- by Lee Slater
- July 28, 2025
- Feature
As edge inference, high-speed data transfer and hybrid power-signal systems become standard, industrial connectors can enable resilient communication across AI-driven production environments.
Artificial Intelligence Adoption in S&P 500 Firms Brings New Security Challenges, Study Finds
- July 28, 2025
- News
Žilvinas Girėnas, head of product at nexos.ai, emphasized, “It’s not enough to deploy AI and hope for the best."
What Manufacturers Gain by Listening to Their Machines During Volatile Times
- by Brian Germain
- July 28, 2025
- Feature
To save time and money in the face of ongoing disruption, maintenance strategies must evolve along with the rest of the business.
Emerson Expands AI Capabilities Into Test and Measurement Software Portfolio
- July 25, 2025
- News
NI Nigel AI Advisor will transform how engineers approach test and measurement, cutting through complexity and accelerating workflows.
NEMA Commends Prioritization of Grid Expansion, Modernization in White House AI Action Plan
- July 25, 2025
- News
"President Trump’s new blueprint–America’s AI Action Plan–is a welcome development for the electroindustry."
How Private 5G Networks and IFPP Are Powering the Next Wave of Industrial IoT
- by Sönke Schröder
- July 25, 2025
- Feature
The convergence of two emerging technologies—Private 5G networks and In-Factor Profile Provisioning (IFPP)—has quickly reimagined the entire sector for IIoT.
Industrial Foundation Models Are Transforming Engineering and Manufacturing
- by Tali Segall
- July 25, 2025
- Feature
Industrial Foundation Models are designed to understand the “language of engineering” and promote collaboration and innovation in manufacturing and production sectors.
Does Your Manufacturing Company Need a Security Operations Center (SOC)?
- by Zac Amos
- July 24, 2025
- Feature
A SOC is a centralized facility for constant network monitoring and threat investigation. It unifies IT and OT security.
HiveMQ Joins Inductive Automation Ecosystem to Power Real-Time Industrial Intelligence
- July 24, 2025
- News
Seamless edge-to-cloud backbone enables smarter operations and enterprise insights.
Mouser Launches New Automation-Focused Resource Center
- July 24, 2025
- News
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is launching its new automation resource center to provide engineers with the latest in industrial automation.
How Enterprises Can Secure Their Large-Scale 5G IoT Deployments
- by Enrico Milanese
- August 20, 2025
- Feature
As enterprises scale 5G IoT deployments across industries, they face new cybersecurity challenges that require updated strategies.
Rockwell Automation Report Finds CPG Industry Prioritizing Innovation Over Cost-Cutting
- August 19, 2025
- News
The research shows CPG leaders are investing in AI and talent to stay competitive.
Catena-X and OPC Foundation Enable Industrial Data Exchange for the Digital Product Passport
- August 19, 2025
- News
The partnership aligns OPC UA standardization and cross-industry data interoperability.
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.
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.
Solving Industrial Machine Health Challenges at the Edge
- by Michael Johnston
- August 15, 2025
- Feature
Predictive systems recognize the precursive indicators of failure, allowing timely and accurate servicing.
Rockwell Automation Opens Registration for Automation Fair 2025
- August 14, 2025
- News
The 34th annual event attracts industrial operations professionals from around the globe to connect, collaborate and create.
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