About Us
Who we serve
Automation World covers the entire spectrum of industrial automation technologies, from software to hardware devices, reporting on developments for the discrete manufacturing and batch/hybrid processing industries. AW delivers technical expertise in context to help digital automation professionals optimize operations, ensure safety, advance sustainability and remain globally competitive.
Industries served include consumer packaged goods; manufacturers of automation systems and components; automotive/truck, rail, marine and aviation; fabricated metals production; computer and electronic systems and components; and pharmaceuticals and medical device manufacturing. Our readers include engineers, project managers, corporate executives and the wider working world related to automation.
Our editorial standards
AW’s content is developed from verified sources with clear attribution to provide relevant and accurate content. Our independent editors prioritize factual and concise reporting in our coverage of industry news, equipment updates, operational best practices, product trends, innovations and market analysis.
Our editors strive for accuracy, and welcome corrections or clarifications. Email us to submit a correction request.
Sponsored content is produced in collaboration with commercial partners, is clearly labeled and does not reflect PMM's independent editorial judgment.
What we offer
Automation World’s print magazine contains coverage of new products, profiles of industry leaders and in-depth stories focusing on technologies, management and best practices in the industrial automation sector.
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Our editorial team
Chris McNamara, Head of Content
Chris McNamara joined Automation World in early 2026, after a role leading communications for a data-analytics firm focused on energy distribution. Prior, he served as editor-in-chief for Smart Industry magazine, covering the breadth of digital transformation in the industrial space. Chris' contributions can be found in AW's print and online editions and custom projects, including webinars and podcasts. Earlier in his career, Chris held editorial-leadership roles in the education field, the information-system vertical, and in zoology.
Daniel Gaddy joined EndeavorB2B in 2018. He worked as managing editor for Processing magazine before taking the position of lead reporter at Automation World. Prior, Daniel worked for 15 years at community newspapers in central Alabama, including The Anniston Star. He has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Alabama and was part of the Knight Fellowship for Community Journalism.
Sarah Mattalian joined EndeavorB2B in 2025 as a staff writer for Automation World and Smart Industry covering industry trends and manufacturing technology. In 2025, she graduated with a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.
Madison Ratcliff, Digital Editor
Madison Ratcliff joined EndeavorB2B in 2023 as the digital editor for Automation World, Control Design and Control Global.
How to advertise with AW
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Editorial contributions
AW welcomes original, bylined contributed articles for publication, provided the material is non-commercial and first run.
Some guidelines:
- The piece should be educational, informational and/or analytical. While it can mention a product or a company in context, it cannot be simply a sales pitch.
- Our staff will review and edit the article, and we may ask questions or suggest changes so it conforms to our editorial standards.
- The piece must be original to AW, or at least cannot be provided to other publications that primarily cover the plastics industry.
- While AI can be used for assistance such as transcription, research or organization, the article must be created and fact-checked by humans. We expect original expertise in our contributed articles. No more than 20% of an article may be created by or directly derived from verbiage produced by a generative AI tool. Please let us know to what extent AI tools were used in the development of your article when submitting it. In the interest of transparency and maintaining the integrity of the author’s work, Automation World may include an appropriate disclosure noting the use of AI-assisted content creation.
- No specific length is required, but we have found that 1,200 to 1,800 words works well.
- Images or photos are appreciated. Resolution of at least 350dpi at 3x5 inches is required for print reproduction. Please provide caption information and credits. If images are from a stock photo provider, we’ll need documentation that you have the rights to distribute them for publication by a third party, or a link to the source so we can download them under our license.
- Please provide a short (two sentences or so) professional bio and head shot of the author.
- We will provide a standard contributor agreement that gives us permission to publish the story and use any visuals, with exclusivity for 90 days.
For consideration, please send a brief abstract to Chris McNamara.