Articles & News on Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Ransomware Surges as Attempts Spike 146% Amid Aggressive Extortion Tactics
- August 1, 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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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.
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