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Otto Mation Comic Series
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Meet Otto Mation!
Little Otto Mation was born with a rare gift called the C.A.P. (Certified Automation Professional), which is an objective assessment and confirmation of skills as an automation professional offered by the International Society of Automation (ISA). Those of us in the automation profession have studied and worked for years to earn the C.A.P. Follow the life of Otto through this unique comic series.
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NewsYokogawa Joins Open Invention Network 2.0 as a Community Member
Yokogawa Electric Corporation announces that it is joining Open Invention Network 2.0 (OIN 2.0) as a community member. -
Industry ProductRobotiq Launches Tactile Fingertips for 2F Grippers, Bringing the Sense of Touch to Physical AI
Robotiq has announced the launch of its TSF-85 tactile sensor fingertips for the 2F-85 Adaptive Gripper, giving Physical AI systems the sense of touch needed for real-world manipulation. -
NewsRobotics Innovations in the Application Park at HANNOVER MESSE
Visitors can experience the latest trends in robotics — especially AI-based perception systems, autonomous mobile manipulators and humanoid robots — in the Application Park at HANNOVER MESSE. -
OpinionFrom the 2026 ISA President: Continuing the Path Forward
2026 ISA president Ashley Weckwerth shares how ISA members can get involved. -
Industry ProductTeknic Offers EtherNet/IP Integrated Brushless Servo Motors
Teknic's new integrated ClearPath-IP brushless servo motor models are one of the most compact EtherNet/IP servo systems available. -
NewsMouser Electronics New Product Insider: More Than 40,000 New Parts Added in 2025
In 2025, Mouser launched more than 40,000 part numbers ready for shipment, including more than 7,000 in the fourth quarter. -
NewsIndustrial Measures Close 2025 With Positive Sign for Machinery Demand
Industrial production increased 0.4% and capacity utilization increased by 0.2% across the U.S. economy from November to December 2025. -
NewsWintriss Controls Group Appoints New President
Magnant succeeds long-standing Wintriss President Mark Hatch, who retired at the end of 2025 after 45 years in manufacturing with Wintriss, 15 of which he served as the company’s president. -
Industry ProductHighly Repeatable Robot With a Compact Footprint
Compact, powerful, and built for demanding automation. The RV‑8CRL Series minimizes interference zones, expands the effective working area and reduces maintenance with battery‑free encoders and a beltless coaxial drive mechanism. -
Industry ProductPhoenix Contact Offers VALVETRAB Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) Surge Protective Devices
The new VALVETRAB Safe Protection Plus (VAL-SPP) surge protective devices from Phoenix Contact protect both the installers and the end equipment. -
NewsRadix Named 'Digital Transformation Company of the Year' by CIOReview for Turning Vision into Value
Radix transforms vision into measurable value by combining deep engineering expertise, cutting-edge digital innovation and an unwavering customer-first mindset. -
FeatureWhy Network Traffic Monitoring Is Mission-Critical in 2026
Network traffic monitoring has evolved from a nice-to-have administrative tool into an essential cybersecurity defense mechanism. -
FeatureWhere Human Skill Meets Smart Automation: The Case for Semi-Automated Bin Picking
Semi-automated bin picking offers a practical alternative when full automation would require disproportionate investment, yet manual lifting and handling exceed what is safe or sustainable over time. -
NewsRS Names Jonathan Bennett President of RS Americas
Jonathan Bennett is succeeding Doug Moody, who retired after a distinguished career with the company. -
Industry ProductFORT Robotics Launches Wireless E-Stop Pro: Real-Time Wireless Safety for Complex Industrial Environments
Designed to unlock robotic productivity in warehousing, manufacturing and construction, the Pro model provides the fail-safe control necessary for large-scale autonomous operations. -
FeatureManaging Shadow AI and IT in Industrial Settings
The existence of shadow AI and IT poses security risks to industry by inadvertently allowing hackers unauthorized access to sensitive systems or databases. -
Industry ProductEmergent Vision Technologies Releases eSDK Pro Software Development Kit to Help Engineers Deploy Vision Systems Faster
eSDK Pro provides turnkey vision systems development and deployment processes for OEM projects or sending imaging data into third-party software. -
NewsYamaha Robotics Corporation Integrates European Liaison Office Into Yamaha Motor's European Subsidiary
This integration aims to further accelerate the development of the SEMI business (semiconductor back-end processes) in the European market. -
Industry ProductBeckhoff Enhances Performance of EtherCAT Terminals With New Generation of Analog I/O Terminals in Compact, High-Density Housings
The new high-density terminals offer 16-bit resolution, up to eight channels and extended I/O functionality. -
NewsCritical Manufacturing to Showcase AI-Ready Manufacturing Operations Platform at MD&M West 2026
The company will focus on how manufacturers in medical devices and industrial equipment can use MES as the operational backbone, strengthened by enterprise data and practical AI capabilities.
