Resources for Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0

Automation 2021: Control Systems
- Ebook
In this Ebook, you'll learn about the roles of DCS and SCADA in digital transformation or dig into a case study about retrofitting a distributed control system. Also discover how technology makes it possible to operate multiple virtual machines on a single hardware platform, essentially turning a motion control system into an edge server. Automation and control technology changes fast. The subject matter experts we’ve gathered here are key resources for the challenging puzzles you need to solve today, and in the future.

Webinar: Leveraging Innovation- Practical Implementations of Digital Transformation for Manufacturing
- Webinar
This webinar goes over some practical implementations of the digital transformation realizing the value proposition of a smart factory. Mitsubishi Electric is proud to sponsor this webinar and provide you with the guidebook of practical implementations, including the basics necessary to achieve information integration; implementation strategies; and some real live example solutions that demonstrate small companies and how they benefit from automating their facilities.

Automation 2021: IIoT and Industry 4.0
- Ebook
In this edition of AUTOMATION 2021, you’ll learn about Industry 4.0 technologies such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) devices, edge computing, robotics, and 3D printing. In addition, you'll reader about smaller batteries, single-pair Ethernet, and open communications standards support communication and integration, enabling secure use of IIoT, HMI/SCADA, and other systems.

Report: Cybersecurity Best Practices Helped OT Organizations Better Withstand Pandemic Vulnerabilities
- White Paper
A new report from Fortinet focused on operational technology found that insider breaches increased by over 100% in the past year and that industrial organizations continue to grapple with immense security challenges. The full 2021 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity report is available for download.

Webinar: Industry 4.0, Where the Battle Between Domain and Data Expertise is Won
- Webinar
How the digital transformation of a food manufacturer brought domain expertise and data together to lower energy costs and carbon emissions.

FDT Mobility Secures Open Automation in the Age of Industry 4.0
- White Paper
How FDT 3.0-based solutions help industrial personnel work smarter, faster, safer and more effectively.

Webinar: Get Smart. Go Paperless. Making the Shift to a Paperless Material Flow Management System.
- Webinar
If you need more flexibility in your manufacturing process, then now is the time. This webinar will discuss the benefits of a wireless, paperless, end-to-end IIoT system that optimizes material flow and enables full visibility and flexibility.

Automation 2021: OT/ICS Cybersecurity
- Ebook
Operational technology (OT) systems are very different from the automation networks of 10 years ago, and while the many IT systems and IIoT devices bring huge benefits to critical infrastructure and industrial organizations, they also bring new cybersecurity challenges.

Webinar: Best Practices to Deploy Zero Trust With AI-driven Threat Detection for IT/OT Networks
- Webinar
In this webinar, we will explore current security and operational challenges faced by asset owners and operators as IT/OT networks converge.

Targeted ICS Ransomware in Manufacturing: Be Prepared
- Webinar
This webinar, by leaders in OT cybersecurity, provides an in-depth exploration of the threat landscape for industrial / OT automation in manufacturing. Join us to understand today's and tomorrow's threats and to explore robust, practical responses to this evolving threat environment.

InTech Digital Magazine August 2023
- Ebook
Download the August 2023 issue of InTech digital magazine today!

AUTOMATION 2023: 8th Annual Industrial Automation and Control Trends Report (July)
- Ebook
Download Automation.com’s 8th Annual Industrial Automation & Control Trends Report!

InTech Digital Magazine June 2023
- Ebook
Welcome to the June 2023 issue of InTech, focused on automation fundamentals.

AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0 (May)
- Ebook
This May edition of AUTOMATION 2023 unfolds with a look at how modern, smart factories are built with unknowable future technologies in mind.

InTech Digital Magazine April 2023
- Ebook
Welcome to the April 2023 issue of InTech, focused on keeping up with Industry 4.0.

Jacobs Vehicle Systems: Leveraging IIoT for Process Control and Traceability
- White Paper
See how all of Jacob Vehicle Systems' new assembly modules are fully IIoT capable, in both automated and human-operated lines, with CAI ShopVue MES and its Direct Machine Interface.

InTech Digital Magazine February 2023
- Ebook
Download the February 2023 edition of InTech digital magazine now!

AUTOMATION 2023: IIoT & Industry 4.0 (January)
- Ebook
In this January edition of AUTOMATION 2023, you’ll find various use cases for familiar tools and equipment, as well as technologies that industries are just starting to incorporate.

White Paper: How Improving Flare Accuracy Can Alleviate Reporting Problems
- White Paper
What's new with flaring in 2023? This white paper from will teach how improving flare accurary can alleviate reporting problems.

White Paper: Digitalize to Decarbonize
- White Paper
Technology and analytics can boost the overall resilience of the system, enabling companies in energy-intensive segments to get power from different sources in a seamless and cost-effective manner.