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FeatureOperational Downtime: How Manufacturers Are Using Predictive Maintenance to Combat Staggering Costs
The world’s five largest companies lose $1.4 trillion annually to unplanned downtime, representing around 11% of total revenue. -
FeatureAgile, Standards-Based, Data-Driven: A Vision for the Future of Process Automation Systems
The future of process automation and control combines the reliability of traditional DCS with the agility of cloud/IT ecosystems, enabling higher autonomy while protecting existing automation investments. -
FeatureWhy Another Supply Chain Crunch Could Be on the Horizon for Automation OEMs
Heading into 2026 it will be important to evaluate how exposed your supply chain is to a shortage of rare earth material. -
FeatureThe True Value of AI Lies in Transformation, Not Just ROI
AI's ability to transform workforce capabilities, operational precision and organizational agility delivers value that transcends simple cost calculations. -
FeatureWhy Use ISA/IEC 62443 2-1 When ISO/IEC 27001 Exists?
The chief information security officer at Johns Manville compares cybersecurity standards for OT systems. -
FeatureEstablished Standards Help Secure the Functional Safety Lifecycle
Embed cybersecurity activities and requirements at every phase using ANSI/ISA-61511 and the ISA/IEC 62443 standards. -
FeatureFlash-Safe, Real-Time, Secure: How to Manage Device Data for IoT and AI
Manufacturers of IIoT devices must choose hardware optimized for run-time safety and real-time reliability. -
FeatureTake Proactive Steps to Ensure Supply Chain Cybersecurity
How to safeguard supply chain cybersecurity in the age of AI, geopolitics and quantum threats. -
FeatureProbabilistic vs. Deterministic AI in Manufacturing
Understanding the differences between probabilistic and deterministic AI will help manufacturers make more informed choices and achieve measurable results. -
FeatureEnsuring High Reliability in Aerospace Materials and Electronics With SAM
Scanning Acoustic Microscopy (SAM) has become a critical non-destructive testing method for confirming high reliability in aerospace and defense applications by detecting hidden flaws and validating material integrity. -
FeatureAutonomous Data Management in Manufacturing: The 2026 Perspective
A new era of autonomous data management has begun with the emergence of Agentic AI, the systems that can observe, learn and act on their own. -
FeatureWhy Manufacturing Organizations Are Prime Targets for Hackers: The Rise of Connectivity in the Supply Chain
Manufacturing has become the second most targeted industry globally, experiencing an exponential increase in cyberattacks. -
FeatureCloud Computing and Disaster Recovery: The Hidden Risks of Hyperscalers
Recent outages from cloud service providers reveal systemic risks related to cloud computing and shatter some long-held myths about what “resilience” in the cloud really means. -
FeatureSecuring Industrial Applications by Protecting Modbus Communication
Modernizing industrial communication therefore isn’t just about upgrading equipment—it’s about adding security around the systems you already have. -
FeatureHow 5G RedCap Is Powering the Next Wave of IoT
5G RedCap delivers the reliable, energy-efficient connectivity needed to prevent downtime, power automation and help factories scale safely. -
FeatureWhy Manufacturers Struggle to Achieve Their Digital Transformation Goals
Digital transformation is about creating the structure to manage what’s already in place, measure what’s working and scale what delivers value. -
FeatureIndustrial AI and Its Impact on Automation
AI will require changes in the workforce, creating new opportunities for automation professionals. -
FeatureThe Cloud, Cybersecurity and Industrial AI: Why Hybrid Architectures Offer the Best of Both Worlds
A hybrid model combines the robustness of local systems with the scalability and security of cloud‑based analytics. -
FeatureTomorrow Lab Predicts How Machines Will Transform Work, Life and Human Interaction
Futurist reveals ten tech breakthroughs to watch in 2026. -
FeatureWearables: The Human-Machine Bridge Helping Manufacturers Navigate 2026's Labor Crunch
Wearable technologies may be one of the most practical tools manufacturers can deploy right now to bridge widening workforce gaps while improving productivity, safety and resiliency.