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Automation.com, January 2013 By Bill Lydon, Editor This article is an update to my 2012 Trends Article and expresses my thoughts on major automation and control trends for 2013 and beyond. These opinions are based on a wide range of inputs from users, suppliers and industry consultants, and from attending numerous events.

By Jürgen Resch, COPA-DATA As the EU sets the pace in the global race against climate change, this article forecasts the key trends for energy in 2019, which will reaffirm Europe's position in the global renewable energy market.

The CTAs recognize the heroes and superstars of the HVAC, Controls and Building Automation Industry.

Thomas Jefferson once said, “I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” Given what we have all experienced over the past 2+ years, Digi-Key Electronics' Eric J. Halvorson tends to agree with Mr. Jefferson. Looking ahead in 2022, here are five trends Halvorson predicts for the world of industrial automation.

In 2022 and beyond, automation will continue to cement itself as an essential technology.

What follows is a review of five major trends in the robotics and automation sector, along with how they are impacting industries.

By Bill Lydon, Editor This article expresses my thoughts on major automation and control trends for 2016 and beyond. Key topics include IoT, automation architecture, cloud, analytics, integration, robots and more.

By Bill Lydon, Editor This is an update to previous automation and control trends articles and expresses my thoughts for 2015 and beyond. These opinions are based on a wide range of inputs from users, suppliers and industry consultants, and from attending more than 20 industry forums, conferences and trade shows last year.

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Bill Lydon's sixth annual trends report discusses new technologies from outside the realm of traditional automation solutions, as well as the rapid expansion of proven tools and techniques, that are being applied to improve the productivity, profitability and competitiveness of manufacturers.

The Control Trends Awards recognize and honor leading companies, products, technologies and persons in specific categories from the Building Automation and HVAC Controls industry.

These four trends reveal broader industry patterns that encourage people to use automated technologies.

The International Federation of Robotics analyzes the top 5 trends shaping robotics and automation in 2023.

The free beta copy of Trend Importer 4 is fully functional with no restrictions on use.

Features included in the v.6.1 release are the data replication session configuration of historians, status of client activity and performance monitoring, and the ability to combine multiple data files for easier data management.

Explore key trends in facility management in 2025, such as smart building technologies, sustainability and integrated workplace management systems (IWMS).

Claudia Jarrett, US country manager at automation parts supplier EU Automation, explains why automation will be crucial if manufacturers are to defend themselves against 2022’s biggest cybersecurity threats.

From 2020 to 2022 almost 2 million new units of industrial robots are expected to be installed in factories around the world. New technology trends and market developments enable companies to react to changing requirements. The International Federation of Robotics shows top trends to innovate.

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