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Manufacturing leaders have heard the promise of AI for years. Most aren’t seeing value. In fact, a new study revealed that 78% of manufacturing executives believe they have agents...
July 23, 2026
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It’s not the technology that matters…it’s the outcomes, right? A new generation of smarter sensors is granting operators clearer vision into production processes...
July 16, 2026
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Automation software is evolving rapidly as cybersecurity threats increase and industry standards continue to mature.
July 7, 2026
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As cyber threats and regulatory requirements continue to evolve, manufacturers need automation platforms that deliver built-in cybersecurity without adding operational complexity...
July 28, 2026

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What Rockwell Automation’s 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report reveals about AI, connected systems, cybersecurity, workforce readiness and the next phase of industrial...
June 26, 2026
How Manufacturers Can Use CLM to Scale Customization Without Chaos
In this excerpt from our podcast discussion with Damantha Boteju, Configit's chief product and technology officer, we learn more about configuration lifecycle management (CLM)...
April 28, 2026
How ABB is Bridging Legacy Control Systems and Digital Innovation
Stefan Basenach, senior vice president of automation technology at ABB, explains how ABB's Automation Extended separates stable process control from digital capabilities, enabling...
April 15, 2026
Norfolk Southern railcar being inspected with AI vision system
Insights for manufacturers on the benefits of AI vision inspection from Norfolk Southern. Using this technology, the rail company identified more than twenty-five thousand defects...
April 8, 2026

Factory

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Company officials say the kit helps manufacturers accelerate open process automation with standardized communications, scalability and vendor-independent system integration.
July 28, 2026
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Factory-acceptance testing verifies equipment, but capability-based startup readiness proves integrated automation systems can deliver sustainable production performance.
July 28, 2026
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As industrial software adopts modern web development practices, manufacturers are rethinking the user experience to make applications more intuitive.
July 27, 2026
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AI is now viewed as an increasingly normalized part of the engineering workflow, but real gaps exist between what PCB engineers wish for and realize in AI tools.
July 24, 2026

Process

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Modern software technologies must be highly integrated and connected to the same data sources.
June 12, 2026
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The company uses physical AI to automate tasks with models trained on real-world production data.
May 14, 2026
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How are industrial networks changing and altering the landscape of manufacturing connectivity?
May 8, 2026
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The certification confirms that the kit provides reliable communication and data exchange with other vendors’ components.
May 7, 2026

Products

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Yokogawa Test & Measurement Corporation’s WT1500 high-precision power analyzer
New compact, high-accuracy instrument extends WT series coverage into high-voltage EV and renewable energy applications
July 31, 2026
AutomationDirect AchieVe PAM-AP-1A inductive proximity sensor
A roundup of sensing products from AutomationDirect, Festo and more.
July 29, 2026
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Modern software is now running inside products and systems that were deployed 30 years ago.
July 28, 2026
Wago TopJob S Power Distribution Terminal Blocks
Wago has expanded its line of TopJob S power distribution terminal blocks with a new 4-gauge input featuring a 0.5-in compact design.
July 23, 2026

Control

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Advanced MPC systems help food manufacturers optimize complex processes, reduce waste and maintain consistent product quality.
May 4, 2026
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The new DeltaV Live Enterprise View allows teams to have access to live plant displays as operators see them.
May 4, 2026
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Web-based SCADA platforms are transforming industrial automation by embracing agile development, DevOps workflows, and standardized architecture.
April 27, 2026
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“We do what we do to improve productivity, increase the speed to solutions that are faster and easier to both develop and maintain.” Trihedral Engineering President Glenn Wadden kicked off festivities at the company’s ScadaFest event.
Trihedral Engineering President Glenn Wadden kicked off festivities at the company’s ScadaFest event.
April 13, 2026

Robotics

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Specialized industrial robots are delivering measurable value today, proving dependable automation outperforms humanoid ambitions in real-world manufacturing environments.
July 8, 2026
Jeff Burnstein, president of Association of Advancing Automation, on the exhibition hall of the Automate show in 2024.
“What excites me most is the possibility that robotics and automation can contribute not only to industrial progress but also to broader societal improvements.”
July 7, 2026
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Safety in the industrial space is shifting from a static requirement to an active, intelligent layer.
June 26, 2026
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The company is offering a wider range of sizes and accessories that aim to give manufacturers greater flexibility.
June 2, 2026