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The Quiet Cost of Maintenance Inefficiency
When paired with strong data discipline, AI can help organizations identify where time, effort and budget are being misallocated. -
Humanoid Robot Production Surged Tenfold in 2025, But Commercial Deployments Remain Limited
By the end of 2025, most real-world application projects remained small-scale proof-of-concept (POC) deployments, predominantly driven by government subsidies, strategic investments and supply chain partnerships. -
The Critical Role of Gas Chromatography in CCUS Success
Process gas chromatography is one of the most consistent tools supporting the safe, compliant and optimal operation of processes using carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
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Smooth. Seamless. Smart. Meet GOT3000.
Faster startup, clearer visuals, built in OPC UA and VPN. GOT3000 HMIs help reduce downtime and simplify smart factory integration. -
2026 State of Industrial AI Report for Manufacturing
Cisco's 2026 State of Industrial AI Report, surveying 350+ manufacturing professionals across 19 countries, explores how firms adopt AI, secure networks and scale operations.
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Ask the Automation Pros
This long-running series of discussions, curated by 2010 ISA Life Achievement Award recipient Greg McMillan, gathers responses from ISA subject-matter experts on technical topics important to industrial automation professionals, academics and students.
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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.
Automation and Control
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Kawasaki Robotics Unveils Dexterous Physical AI Robot Platform, Advanced Automation Technologies at Automate 2026
Kawasaki Robotics will debut several advanced automation technologies at Automate 2026. -
Valmet Is Revolutionizing Tissue Production by Introducing World’s First Fully Non-contact, Nuclear Free Quality Control System
Valmet launches the world’s first fully non-contact, nuclear-free quality control system (QCS) for tissue production. -
IERA Award 2026 Goes to Flying Warehouse Robots by Verity from Switzerland
The aerial robots help in the logistics and retail sector, continuously keeping track of inventory without GPS or human intervention. -
Deutronic USA Expands Operations to Power the Next Era of Industrial Electrification
The new facility marks a strategic pivot for Deutronic USA from simple warehousing to a logistics and technical support hub.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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Rockwell Automation Expands SecureOT Portfolio with Cybersecurity Assessment and Managed Service Capabilities
Enhanced capabilities help manufacturers stay resilient, secure remote connectivity and operationalize cybersecurity with continuous professional support. -
Perseus Information Security Consulting Becomes Fully Accredited Certification Body for ISASecure ACSSA Program
"We are pleased to have Perseus Information Security Consulting join the ISASecure program as an accredited ISASecure certification body and become the first approved ACSSA CB,” said Dr. Mark P. DeAngelo, program manager of ISASecure. -
Topical Roundup: June 2026
Learn about the latest AI agent, ISA/IEC 62443 certification pathways, the history of digital twin and more. -
Dragos Acquires Phosphorus to Bring OT-Native Cybersecurity to the Full xOT Environment
Dragos expands to protect xOT including OT systems and the billions of connected devices that have reshaped how critical infrastructure operates.
Industrial Safety
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Top 10 Things Automation Users Want from Vendors Before They Buy
New research from Automation.com and RH Blake reveals the B2B manufacturing buying journey. -
ABB Expands Non-Invasive Sensing Portfolio to Advance Simpler and Safer Temperature Measurement
The new solutions deliver simpler and safer temperature measurement for applications in oil & gas, chemicals, marine and power. -
Emerson Adds Combustible Gas Detection to Core Wireless Sensor for Enhanced Safety Coverage in Hard-to-Reach Areas
Rosemount 928 now supports percent lower explosive limit monitoring over WirelessHART, for greater hazard visibility without added power or signal wiring. -
The Critical Role of Gas Chromatography in CCUS Success
Process gas chromatography is one of the most consistent tools supporting the safe, compliant and optimal operation of processes using carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS).
Digital Transformation
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Kawasaki Robotics Unveils Dexterous Physical AI Robot Platform, Advanced Automation Technologies at Automate 2026
Kawasaki Robotics will debut several advanced automation technologies at Automate 2026. -
IERA Award 2026 Goes to Flying Warehouse Robots by Verity from Switzerland
The aerial robots help in the logistics and retail sector, continuously keeping track of inventory without GPS or human intervention. -
Employers Are Moving Faster on AI Than Workers Can Keep Up, New Research Finds
New research reveals growing concern over workforce readiness in frontline-heavy industries as employers struggle with widening skills gaps, rising burnout, AI preparedness challenges and increasing operational strain. -
Apex Lubrication LLC Chooses Solace to Bring Real-Time AI Intelligence to Industrial Conveyor Operations
Integrating OmniView Platform with Solace Agent Mesh will deliver predictive maintenance, automated reporting and centralized visibility across client manufacturing facilities.
Enterprise Architecture
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Apex Lubrication LLC Chooses Solace to Bring Real-Time AI Intelligence to Industrial Conveyor Operations
Integrating OmniView Platform with Solace Agent Mesh will deliver predictive maintenance, automated reporting and centralized visibility across client manufacturing facilities. -
Teguar Announces New Line of Edge AI Optimized Box PCs
Teguar has debuted the Regiment Series, a diverse family of rugged box PCs designed to serve industrial edge AI applications of any size and scale. -
Datanomix Brings Production-Tested AI to Automate 2026
Datanomix is showing what AI looks like when it's running on real machine data, helping shop owners answer the one question that matters: Are we improving? -
What Does a Chiller Skid Have to Do With a $10 Billion Data Center?
Cooling OEMs answer that question with a PLC, not an IT department. If you are a controls engineer or an OEM product architect evaluating your platform for data center work, here are the questions you should ask.
Operations Management
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Parsec Automation Appoints Suzanne Rudnitzki CEO, Succeeding Founder Eddy Azad
Azad will retire from day-to-day operations for the global manufacturing execution system (MES) software provider. -
Valmet Is Revolutionizing Tissue Production by Introducing World’s First Fully Non-contact, Nuclear Free Quality Control System
Valmet launches the world’s first fully non-contact, nuclear-free quality control system (QCS) for tissue production. -
NEMA Celebrates Make It American Program’s First Anniversary with Landmark Schneider Electric Certification Milestone
Schneider Electric has earned NEMA's Make it American certification across 20+ U.S. facilities. -
Employers Are Moving Faster on AI Than Workers Can Keep Up, New Research Finds
New research reveals growing concern over workforce readiness in frontline-heavy industries as employers struggle with widening skills gaps, rising burnout, AI preparedness challenges and increasing operational strain.
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