• ISA provides technical resources and standards to help industrial automation professionals advance their careers and the field. We enable automation professionals worldwide to solve problems and enhance their skills by bringing people together to create new technologies and share best practices with future automation professionals.
    • Industry Insights

  • We attract over 140,000 unique automation professionals monthly, making us the premier online content provider and the only dedicated electronic magazine in the automation industry.

    Monthly Magazine

    • More things to read

    Back
    Back
  • M logo for Automation.com Monthly. Link to current issue.

Search

Current Filters Clear

  • Feature

Refine Results

Content Type

Topics

  • Digital Transformation
  • Industrial Automation and Control
  • Industrial Data and Connectivity
  • Industrial Safety
  • Industrial Security
  • Operations Management

Industry

5,128 Results Found
  • Thumbnail for What Is ETHOS, and Why Now?

    What Is ETHOS, and Why Now?

    This feature will explain how an open sharing platform is helping critical infrastructure. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September.
    By: Nozomi Networks, Danielle Jablanski
    31 October, 2023 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Getting IIoT Networks Ready for the Future

    Getting IIoT Networks Ready for the Future

    Three tips can enhance network preparedness and help secure IIoT networks. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September.
    By: Moxa Technologies Inc, Roger Chen
    30 October, 2023 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Three Major Challenges Faced by Remote BESS Maintenance

    Three Major Challenges Faced by Remote BESS Maintenance

    In the wake of the global energy revolution, storage technologies like BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) are reshaping our perceptions of power supply.
    By: Moxa Technologies Inc, Alvis Chen
    01 November, 2023 | 2 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Look for Cybersecurity Features in Edge Controllers, I/O

    Look for Cybersecurity Features in Edge Controllers, I/O

    Built-in security options help users build a more secure network for connected automation. This feature originally appeared in the AUTOMATION 2023: Cybersecurity & Connectivity ebook published in September.
    By: Opto 22, Benson Hougland
    25 October, 2023 | 8 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Building a Centrifugal Pump Digital Twin for a Chemical Plant

    Building a Centrifugal Pump Digital Twin for a Chemical Plant

    A digital twin represents a physical asset and its function; it contains intelligence to evaluate static and real-time data.
    By: International Society of Automation (ISA), Preston Johnson
    23 September, 2024 | 4 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • Thumbnail for Future-Proofing Controls Programming for the Edge

    Future-Proofing Controls Programming for the Edge

    There remains a fundamental need for creating traditional deterministic control solutions suitable for new and retrofit automation projects. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: InTech, Darrell Halterman
    22 July, 2022 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Modular 5G Cells Enable Real-time Communications

    Modular 5G Cells Enable Real-time Communications

    The COM-HPC server standard for developing real-time capable 5G cells with integrated edge servers is key for industrial companies’ digital transformation. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022: IIoT and Industry 4.0 (Volume 3).
    By: Farhad Sharifi
    21 July, 2022 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Attack Surface Management: Six Steps for Success in OT/ICS

    Attack Surface Management: Six Steps for Success in OT/ICS

    Most attack surface management tools and approaches do not understand the technical complexities and operational requirements of these OT systems. But there is a way to effectively and efficiently conduct ASM in OT.
    By: Verve Industrial Protection, John Livingston
    19 July, 2022 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Bridging On-Premise and Cloud Data

    Bridging On-Premise and Cloud Data

    With the right hybrid architecture, manufacturers can analyze data in its native locations and formats, avoiding the complexities of data transfer or replication. This feature originally appeared in the June 2022 issue of InTech magazine.
    By: InTech, Megan Buntain
    21 July, 2022 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Miniature Electric Motors Help Robots Get a Grip

    Miniature Electric Motors Help Robots Get a Grip

    Let's explore how miniature electric motors are improving the performance of grippers in robotics.
    By: Guillaume Mougin
    27 August, 2024 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Five Keys to Powering Remote Wireless Devices

    Five Keys to Powering Remote Wireless Devices

    Consider environment, energy demands, self-discharge rate and energy density when selecting batteries for remote wireless devices. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022: IIoT and Industry 4.0 (Volume 3).
    By: Tadiran Batteries, Sol Jacobs
    15 July, 2022 | 5 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Pandemic Era Lessons Bolster Global Snack Food Maker

    Pandemic Era Lessons Bolster Global Snack Food Maker

    Network security and real-time collaboration supported by advanced technologies ensures productivity. This feature originally appeared in the ebook Automation 2022: IIoT and Industry 4.0 (Volume 3).
    By: Jack Smith
    14 July, 2022 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for How to Mitigate Three Common Industrial Network Vulnerabilities

    How to Mitigate Three Common Industrial Network Vulnerabilities

    The following scenarios summarize some common system vulnerabilities in industrial networks that may be exploited during the three main stages of a cyberattack: exploration, utilization and attack.
    By: Moxa Technologies Inc, Felipe Sabino Costa
    13 July, 2022 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Examining the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Current OT Security

    Examining the Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Current OT Security

    Organizations recognize the importance of OT security but are still struggling to build a strategy that can counter today’s mounting threats. Fortinet recently conducted research on this topic, culminating in the 2022 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report.
    By: Fortinet, Jim Richberg
    08 July, 2022 | 3 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Mobile Robots to Provide Strong Growth in the Precision Gearbox Market

    Mobile Robots to Provide Strong Growth in the Precision Gearbox Market

    The global market for Precision gearboxes and geared motors used in mobile robots is predicted to have a CAGR of 45.9% out to 2028, this large growth will far outperform the wider automation market.
    By: Interact Analysis, Jonathan Sparkes
    31 July, 2024 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Life Science, Not Rocket Science: Motor Optimization for Liquid Handling Stations

    Life Science, Not Rocket Science: Motor Optimization for Liquid Handling Stations

    Let's explore the application characteristics of automated liquid handling workstations and compare two suitable miniature motor designs.
    By: Valentin Raschke
    23 July, 2024 | 4 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Warehouse Automation with IoT: Imperatives and Forward-looking Solutions

    Warehouse Automation with IoT: Imperatives and Forward-looking Solutions

    Where does warehouse automation stand today, and where should it be headed? Let’s take an unbiased look.
    By: PSA, Inc., Barry Wells
    20 February, 2025 | 6 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Remote Wireless for Less

    Remote Wireless for Less

    Choosing the right battery can save money now and for decades.
    By: Tadiran Batteries, Vitaly Milner
    11 December, 2024 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Understanding the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards

    Understanding the ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards

    This cybersecurity toolset defines requirements and processes for securing industrial automation and control systems.
    By: Jack Smith
    16 October, 2024 | 7 minutes
  • Thumbnail for Predictive Maintenance With IoT and AI Enhances Equipment Reliability in Manufacturing

    Predictive Maintenance With IoT and AI Enhances Equipment Reliability in Manufacturing

    By using AI and IoT, manufacturers can now spot issues early, which stops downtime and keeps machines running longer.
    By: Yadavan Dharmarajan
    18 July, 2025 | 2 minutes
Advertisement