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"The most reliable automation projects I have seen did not begin with a feature list. They began with a failure list."
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The ARC whitepaper discusses the transformation of industrial control systems to software-centric platforms. Adopting a platform-based approach and fostering a multisupplier ecosystem...
Nov. 12, 2026
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Explore how machine learning and generative AI transform industrial automation, from process optimization and quality inspection to engineering efficiency using Beckhoff's TwinCAT...
Nov. 5, 2026
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Is your industrial data ready for AI? Explore a three-stage maturity model to assess your organization's capabilities and identify opportunities for improvement.
Nov. 2, 2026
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As Automation Matures, Packaging Evolves In Step Packing is getting faster, more accurate and safer with the evolution of modern automation techniques, particularly ...
Oct. 27, 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
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
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
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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Manufacturers can modernize aging equipment for AI-driven operations without costly plantwide overhauls by using targeted retrofits, smart drives, and secure data integration....
Nov. 11, 2026
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As manufacturing demand rebounds, the biggest constraint is no longer forecasting demand but executing against it. Manufacturers that close the gap between planning and production...
Nov. 11, 2026
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Automation and robotics can boost productivity, but manufacturers will still face workforce challenges as demand shifts from operators to skilled technicians, trainers and automation...
Nov. 10, 2026
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As industrial software stacks become more complex, manufacturers need clearer ownership, stronger IT/OT collaboration and long-term support plans that extend beyond commissioning...
Nov. 9, 2026

Process

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From AI-powered engineering to simulation-first development, manufacturers are adopting strategies to reduce costs, improve efficiency and accelerate innovation.
Nov. 12, 2026
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Software-defined automation, GPU-powered computing and machine learning are paving the way for smarter, more flexible industrial control systems.
Nov. 10, 2026
For decades, manufacturers shoehorned unique, physical business operations into rigid off-the-shelf software. It used to make sense when building custom software took months of...
Nov. 3, 2026
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Industrial automation teams must define approved exit states for autonomous robots, ensuring withdrawn authorization triggers the correct response without creating operational...
Nov. 2, 2026

Products

Cincoze adds 28 new models to CV-200/P Series
Nov. 13, 2026
UBITO introduces a next generation of Wiegand sensors along with ASIC controller chip
Nov. 6, 2026
KROHNE's Optiflux 4400 features automated partial proof test function.
Oct. 23, 2026
IDEC solution extends the ability of users to safely stop equipment that is remote, hard to reach, or in motion.
Oct. 22, 2026

Control

The company’s DS and HLZ ranges provide manufacturers with machine safety options supporting Category 4, PL e and SIL 3 systems.
Sept. 21, 2026
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DURAmax DC UPS
The DURAmax DC UPS provides reliable 24V backup for PLCs, sensors and industrial automation systems during mains failures.
Sept. 4, 2026
Company officials say the equipment is engineered to support energy savings, reliability, and performance in demanding pumping applications.
Aug. 26, 2026
Modern software technologies must be highly integrated and connected to the same data sources.
June 12, 2026

Robotics

The concept of robots as a 1:1 replacement for humans falls apart for a simple reason: their skill sets don't overlap. Humans bring critical thinking, judgment and the ability...
Nov. 9, 2026
Automation World: Gets Your Questions Answered
Mitsubishi Electric Automation's Patrick Varley explores using robotic assets to overcome industrial labor and skill shortages.
Nov. 5, 2026
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ABB Robotics upgrades its Fashion Inductor functional module with its AI Robot to keep pace with fashion trends.
Oct. 30, 2026
Combining collaborative robots with autonomous mobile robots can help manufacturers improve flexibility, accuracy, and productivity while addressing labor shortages and evolving...
Oct. 27, 2026