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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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FeatureFrom Words to Worlds to Work: Why Spatial Intelligence Belongs in the Automation Lifecycle
Spatial intelligence is the practical discipline of understanding how physical systems behave in space and time. -
OpinionThe Great Retirement in the Automotive Sector: How to Deal with the Knowledge Bleed
48.2% of the workforce is expected to retire or leave within the next five years, according to APQC's recent survey of 80 automotive organizations. -
IssueJanuary 2026 Issue
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OpinionTopical Roundup: January 2026
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FeatureData Historians: Turning ‘Digital Landfills’ Into Strategic Assets
ISA Fellows and others discuss what’s needed to turn process data into performance improvement. -
Industry ProductFlexxbotics Releases Free Download of Software-Defined Automation for Manufacturing Autonomy
Flexxbotics, the autonomous manufacturing platform leader, announced the release of its software-defined automation as a free software download. -
FeatureReal-time Corrosion and Erosion Monitoring Enhances Maintenance Planning
Ultrasonic corrosion and erosion monitoring instruments provide plant personnel with asset integrity information that facilitates proactive maintenance. -
NewsDriving the Future of Energy: How Automation Ensures Grid Stability
To maintain grid stability during this dynamic phase of the energy transition, transmission and distribution operators should focus on: scalability, security and seamless connectivity. -
NewsSiemens Acquires ASTER Technologies to Deliver PCB Test Engineering Solutions
This strategic move integrates ASTER’s advanced "shift-left" design for test (DFT) functionality directly into Siemens' Xpedition software and Valor software. -
FeatureThe Dawn of Agentic Autonomy: Defining the 2026 Smart Factory
We are witnessing a transition from passive automation to integrated, agentic autonomy — a shift that moves beyond simple programmed responses toward systems capable of independent reasoning and real-time optimization. -
NewsISA100 WCI Seeks Nominations for 2025-26 Excellence in Automation Award
Applications for the award are due by 30 April 2026. -
Industry ProductAltech Announces Tough, IP67 Enclosures With Unique Seal System for Harsh Environments
These rugged, UL- and CSA-approved units are made from high-quality, lightweight polycarbonate and feature a unique “Drain Protect” seal system to protect against most environmental influences. -
FeatureUS Warehouse Construction Bottoms Out, But Challenges Remain
Warehouse construction is no longer collapsing, but any improvement will remain slow and fragile. -
FeatureWhy You Need Physical Security Testing in Manufacturing
Real-world access points deserve the same level of protection as digital systems. -
NewsESD Alliance Reports Electronic System Design Industry Posts $5.6 Billion in Revenue in Q3 2025
Electronic System Design (ESD) industry revenue increased 8.8% to $5,566.4 million in the third quarter of 2025. -
Industry ProductHoneywell Launches Performance+ for Guided Work to Enable Faster, Smarter Supply Chain Operations
The technology transforms workforce data into real-time insights to maximize productivity, enhance decision-making and streamline operations for warehousing, retail and logistics. -
Industry ProductRealMan Robotics Launches Next-Generation High-Power-Density Joint Modules for High-Performance Robotics
RealMan Robotics has unveiled three next-generation joint modules: the ultra-compact WHJ03, the high-torque hollow-core WHJ120 and the WHJ48V Wide-Voltage Series. -
NewsMultiply Labs to Bring 'Physical AI' Robotics Technology to Advanced Biomanufacturing With NVIDIA
By integrating NVIDIA’s digital twins, foundation models and perception AI, Multiply Labs is pioneering a new era of robotic biomanufacturing systems designed to scale the next-generation of life-changing cell and gene therapies. -
NewsAfter a Better-Than-Usual November, 2025 Metalwork Machinery Orders Beat 2024 in 11 Months
New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report, totaled $437.9 million in November 2025. -
Industry ProductAntaira Introduces Ultra-Thin, 5-port Flat Mount PoE+ Switch for Space-Saving Industrial Networking
Antaira Technologies, LLC., a leader in industrial networking solutions, has announced the launch of its new ultra-flat Ethernet switch, the FNP-0500G-T.
