How ABB is Bridging Heritage Control Systems and Digital Innovation
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April 15, 2026
Stefan Basenach, senior vice president of automation technology at ABB, explains how ABB's Automation Extended separates stable process control from digital capabilities, enabling AI adoption and cybersecurity compliance without requiring replacement of existing industrial control system infrastructure.
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David Greenfield, editor in chief
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David Greenfield joined Automation World in June 2011. Bringing a wealth of industry knowledge and media experience to his position, David’s contributions can be found in AW’s print and online editions and custom projects. Earlier in his career, David was Editorial Director of Design News at UBM Electronics, and prior to joining UBM, he was Editorial Director of Control Engineering at Reed Business Information, where he also worked on Manufacturing Business Technology as Publisher.
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