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CESMII Discusses Importance and Future of Interoperability, Introduces i3X
CESMII and Manufacturing Leadership Council hosted a webinar to demonstrate interoperability under one shared architecture. -
From AI Pilot to Production: Where Industrial Cloud Costs Become Invisible
The cloud bill still arrives after an industrial AI system goes into production. What disappears is the clean line between that bill and the work being done on the plant floor. -
ISA Fellow Andrew McDonald: Utilizing AI with Organizational Judgment
Andrew McDonald, founder and principal consultant of Future of Manufacturing LLC, has been elevated to ISA Fellow in 2026.
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Turn Data Into Continuous Improvement
Disconnected systems slowing you down? Learn how GENESIS unifies data to support smarter, more efficient operations. -
The Next Evolution in Process Control Is Here
DeltaV™ version 16.LTS Distributed Control System (DCS) builds on decades of field-proven innovation to deliver the most robust and reliable release yet. -
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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ISA News and Insights
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and insights from the International Society of Automation (ISA).
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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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Autonomous Fleet of Tractors Works 255,000 Acres of Sugarcane Fields 24/7
U.S. Sugar, Autonomous Solutions, Inc., and Everglades Equipment Group have launched the largest commercial deployment of autonomous tractors in the U.S. -
US Robot Industry Returns to Double Digit Growth
The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11% year-on-year, to reach 38,000 units in 2025. -
When Automation Changes the Job, Who Is Still Qualified to Do It?
Plant leaders should be able to answer four questions: What work changed? Who is affected? What evidence demonstrates readiness? What event will trigger another assessment? -
Emerson Motorized Control Valve Reduces Offshore Chemical Injection Costs for Refineries
The TESCOM RC-X motorized injection rate control valve supports accurate, repeatable injection of offshore chemicals, reducing downtime and chemical waste.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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ISA Podcast Revisits the OT Cybersecurity Summit: Day Two
The latest episode of Podomation shares even more key takeaways from the ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit, covering a forum on NIS2 and CRA as well as a keynote. -
ISASecure to Develop Certification Scheme for Commercial Components Procured by US Government
With a common goal of securing high criticality OT systems, the new certification scheme is intended to increase confidence in the security of commercial components. -
The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition Calls for Unified Global Standard to End Regulatory Fragmentation in OT Cybersecurity
The coalition urges U.S. policy makers to formally recognize ISA/IEC 62443 as the foundation for critical infrastructure security. -
Cybersecurity: A Key Factor in Industrial Communication Technology Product Longevity
Manufacturers hoping for equipment longevity need to choose industrial communication technology with cybersecurity in mind.
Industrial Safety
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Teledyne Flir Shows Integrated Thermal Imaging, AI-enabled Detection for Intelligent Security Technologies
The company shows why multi-layered security is essential for modern critical infrastructure at Security Exhibition & Conference 2026. -
Where Industrial AI Is Actually Headed
While consumer AI continues to dominate headlines, Industrial AI is evolving along a very different path, shaped by the realities of operational technology, safety and the unforgiving demands of production. -
IDEM Safety Switches Highlights DS Range for Configurable, Reliable Operator Control and Guard Safety
Heavy-duty configurable control stations combine fast installation, flexible layouts, and optional Type 4 RFID guard locking for demanding industrial environments. -
KUKA Automated Trailer Unloading Enhances Worker Safety for Distribution Centers
KUKA Robotics is assisting warehouses and distribution centers in creating safer working environments through automation solutions that reduce repetitive lifting, bending and twisting.
Digital Transformation
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Could a Virtual Twin Make Your Changes a Non-Event?
The manufacturers who come through this strongest will be the ones who used digital tools not just to cut costs, but to redesign how they operate. -
Autonomous Fleet of Tractors Works 255,000 Acres of Sugarcane Fields 24/7
U.S. Sugar, Autonomous Solutions, Inc., and Everglades Equipment Group have launched the largest commercial deployment of autonomous tractors in the U.S. -
When Automation Changes the Job, Who Is Still Qualified to Do It?
Plant leaders should be able to answer four questions: What work changed? Who is affected? What evidence demonstrates readiness? What event will trigger another assessment? -
Beckhoff's TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning Creator Simplifies AI Training
TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning Creator facilitates automated training of AI models for industrial applications and includes model creation for signal and time series analyses.
Industrial Data & Connectivity
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ISA Podcast Revisits the OT Cybersecurity Summit: Day Two
The latest episode of Podomation shares even more key takeaways from the ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit, covering a forum on NIS2 and CRA as well as a keynote. -
Hilscher Offers the netRAPID 90IC Communication Module
Built on Hilscher's proven netX 90 technology, the netRAPID 90IC communication module enables secure Industrial Ethernet, Fieldbus and IIoT connectivity from a single, compact platform. -
Beckhoff's TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning Creator Simplifies AI Training
TwinCAT 3 Machine Learning Creator facilitates automated training of AI models for industrial applications and includes model creation for signal and time series analyses. -
ISASecure to Develop Certification Scheme for Commercial Components Procured by US Government
With a common goal of securing high criticality OT systems, the new certification scheme is intended to increase confidence in the security of commercial components.
Operations Management
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Could a Virtual Twin Make Your Changes a Non-Event?
The manufacturers who come through this strongest will be the ones who used digital tools not just to cut costs, but to redesign how they operate. -
US Robot Industry Returns to Double Digit Growth
The number of industrial robot installations in the United States rose by 11% year-on-year, to reach 38,000 units in 2025. -
When Automation Changes the Job, Who Is Still Qualified to Do It?
Plant leaders should be able to answer four questions: What work changed? Who is affected? What evidence demonstrates readiness? What event will trigger another assessment? -
ISA Podcast Revisits the OT Cybersecurity Summit: Day Two
The latest episode of Podomation shares even more key takeaways from the ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit, covering a forum on NIS2 and CRA as well as a keynote.
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