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Guided Wave Radar: An Overview and Its Impact on Industrial Level Measurement
Accurate, safe and reliable level measurement in oil & gas, chemical and power industries is crucial. -
OpenClaw Explained: The Viral AI Agent’s Surge and Security Risks
The tool operates with broad system privileges and autonomous execution capabilities, demonstrating how natural language can directly control real systems. -
Quality Management and Traceability in Regulated Manufacturing: Moving from Silos to Integrated Data
As regulatory expectations continue to rise, manufacturers that invest in unified quality and operations data will be better positioned to maintain compliance, respond to change and support sustainable growth.
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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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Aramco and Emerson Collaborate on Strategic Corrosion Research and Development
Emerson and Aramco signed an agreement to co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. -
Valmet to Deliver Recovery Boiler Upgrade to Improve Safety and Reliability of Sappi Saiccor Mill in South Africa
The recovery boiler upgrade will improve the safety and reliability of Sappi Saiccor Mill in South Africa. -
Mouser's Rise of the Robots Program Explores Humanoid Design Considerations
Mouser Electronics, Inc., announced the latest installment of its Empowering Innovation Together (EIT) technology series, Rise of the Robots, -
Cooling Cannot Run on Guesswork: Day One Measurement Confidence for AI Data Centers
With the increasing server hardware densities of hyperscale and AI data center facilities, operators are re‑evaluating utility infrastructure to support faster commissioning, reliable cooling performance and long‑term uptime.
Industrial & OT Cybersecurity
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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. -
Report: Ransomware Activity Stays High as New Threat Groups Emerge
748 ransomware attacks were recorded globally in April 2026, a 7% decrease month-on-month. Industrials remained the most targeted sector, accounting for 28% of attacks. -
E Tech Group Sees Rising Demand for IT/OT Assessments as Manufacturers Prepare Infrastructure for AI and Modernization
Manufacturers are prioritizing infrastructure visibility, cybersecurity and operational readiness to advance modernization, AI initiatives and reduce hidden production risk.
Industrial Safety
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ABB and Point Laz Collaborate to Support Safer Mine Hoist Inspections with 3D Scanning
ABB and Point Laz have signed a strategic partnership agreement to support improved operational performance and safety in underground mining. -
Valmet to Deliver Recovery Boiler Upgrade to Improve Safety and Reliability of Sappi Saiccor Mill in South Africa
The recovery boiler upgrade will improve the safety and reliability of Sappi Saiccor Mill in South Africa. -
HIMA Group Strengthens Its Regional Center for Scandinavia and Launches ‘HIMA Digital’
HIMA Group, a global leader in safety-related automation solutions for the process and rail industries, celebrated the grand opening of the new regional center for Scandinavia. -
Guided Wave Radar: An Overview and Its Impact on Industrial Level Measurement
Accurate, safe and reliable level measurement in oil & gas, chemical and power industries is crucial.
Digital Transformation
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Cooling Cannot Run on Guesswork: Day One Measurement Confidence for AI Data Centers
With the increasing server hardware densities of hyperscale and AI data center facilities, operators are re‑evaluating utility infrastructure to support faster commissioning, reliable cooling performance and long‑term uptime. -
Penguin Solutions Recognized as Dell Technologies Global Alliances Americas AI Partner of the Year
The award highlights Penguin’s expertise in delivering Full-Stack AI Factory Platforms that address the growing demand for optimized large-scale inference and agentic AI workloads. -
Siemens Celebrates Leaders in Digital Transformation, Community, Sustainability and Responsible AI Use at the Techcellence Awards
Siemens announced the winners of its third annual Techcellence Awards, at Realize LIVE Americas 2026 in Detroit. -
What Makes a MOM Platform Modern Today?
A modern MOM platform isn’t defined by its interface, its deployment model or any single technology capability. It is defined by its architecture.
Enterprise Architecture
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What Makes a MOM Platform Modern Today?
A modern MOM platform isn’t defined by its interface, its deployment model or any single technology capability. It is defined by its architecture. -
Festo VTOC Valve Terminal Enhances Valve Control in Semiconductor Fabrication
The compact VTOC features 48 pilot valves controlling up to 96 process control points in gas box applications. -
Siemens and HighByte Partner on Industrial Data Operations to Scale Industrial AI
The Siemens and HighByte partnership empowers customers to seamlessly connect, contextualize and consume industrial data to build AI models, agents and applications at scale. -
From the Editor: Eight AI Trends Reshaping Industrial Operations in 2026
AI is no longer an emerging experiment in industrial environments — it is now a foundational capability driving efficiency, resilience and enterprise-wide transformation.
Operations Management
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ABB and Point Laz Collaborate to Support Safer Mine Hoist Inspections with 3D Scanning
ABB and Point Laz have signed a strategic partnership agreement to support improved operational performance and safety in underground mining. -
Aramco and Emerson Collaborate on Strategic Corrosion Research and Development
Emerson and Aramco signed an agreement to co-develop next-generation corrosion management solutions for the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco), one of the world’s leading integrated energy and chemicals companies. -
Valmet to Deliver Recovery Boiler Upgrade to Improve Safety and Reliability of Sappi Saiccor Mill in South Africa
The recovery boiler upgrade will improve the safety and reliability of Sappi Saiccor Mill in South Africa. -
Cooling Cannot Run on Guesswork: Day One Measurement Confidence for AI Data Centers
With the increasing server hardware densities of hyperscale and AI data center facilities, operators are re‑evaluating utility infrastructure to support faster commissioning, reliable cooling performance and long‑term uptime.
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