Articles & News on Workforce Development & Training

Unlocking the Next Wave of Automation Careers: AI, ML and Smart Technologies Leading the Charge

January 2, 2025
Opinion

The automation workforce revolution has highlighted three distinct new automation-related careers that are responding to technology maturity and market demand.

How Bringing Generative AI to the Shop Floor Increases Productivity, Helps Blue Collar Work Appeal to Gen Z

by Yannick Haeck
December 30, 2024
Feature

The new AI-connected worker is overcoming problems caused by skilled worker shortages and making blue collar work appealing for Gen Z.

2025 Enrollment Open for International Society of Automation (ISA) Mentor

December 23, 2024
News

ISA's Mentor Program connects early-career professionals with industry experts, offering guidance, career growth and professional development from February to November 2025.

How Did Automation Professionals Benefit from ISA in 2024?

December 18, 2024
News

If you aren't yet a member of ISA, there is still time to join now (before Dec. 31, 2024) and receive the rest of 2024 free!

Universal Robots Announces the Nation’s Largest Cobot Conference and Tradeshow: Collaborate North America 2025

December 17, 2024
News

Collaborative robots (cobots) are the fastest-growing segment of industrial automation with the global market forecasted a skyrocketing 20%+ growth through 2028.

Fullerton College Announces New Bachelor of Science in Drone and Autonomous Systems Program, a West Coast First

December 10, 2024
News

This groundbreaking program will provide students with a comprehensive education in the rapidly growing field of drone technology and autonomous systems.

ISA Honors and Awards Nominations Open

December 9, 2024
News

ISA is accepting nominations for the 2025 Celebrating Excellence Awards, recognizing outstanding service and achievements.

The 29th Annual ARC Industry Leadership Forum: Winning in the Industrial AI Era

December 5, 2024
News

Attend ARC's Industry Leadership Forum in 2025 to learn how to increase business performance through AI, digitalization and sustainability.

Molex's Industry Report Considers the Rising Potential of Human-Machine Collaborations

December 5, 2024
News

Ongoing innovations in high-speed connectivity, edge computing, network redundancy and fail-safe procedures crucial to optimizing robotics opportunities.

Upskilling to Adapt to Industry 4.0

by Rajat Sharma
December 3, 2024
Feature

Industry 4.0 requires professionals to upskill and adapt to the changing demands of automation and digital transformation.

AI Expert Clarifies Complex Concepts, Separates Fact from Fiction in Jargon-Free New Book

March 18, 2025
News

Readers will gain practical insights, learn how to understand diverse AI techniques and methodologies, draw lessons from both successful and failed AI applications and more.

The International Society of Automation's LLM Mimo Wins an Association Trends 2025 Gold TRENDY Award

March 18, 2025
News

ISA has earned a 2025 Gold TRENDY Award for MimoSM, an AI-powered large language model (LLM) trained on ISA content.

ANCA Academy: A New e-Learning Platform to Advance Expertise in Cutting Tool Production

March 17, 2025
News

ANCA CNC Machines launches ANCA Academy, a new e-Learning platform for its customers.

How Will the Industry 5.0 Transition Impact Tech Employment?

by Zac Amos
March 17, 2025
Feature

While technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) ultimately create more jobs than they take, it’s not a one-to-one transition.

A Message From the Editor: Mastering Instrumentation and Control Documentation

by Renee Bassett
March 11, 2025
Opinion

In 2024, the ISA-5.1 standard was revised, clarifying and simplifying the text and adding references to new automation technologies.

Will AI Take My Job in Manufacturing?

by Mike Bradford
March 11, 2025
Feature

Let's examine how AI may affect manufacturers roles in the coming years and what steps you need to take to ensure you’re keeping up with what AI has to offer.