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System Integration

New engineering design center for AI, technology, digital manufacturing

Industrial Cybersecurity

Zero trust in OT: Why traditional approaches fail and what manufacturers must do instead

The Downtime | Episode 12: Digital Transformation

Mechatronics and Motion Control

Machinery sector trends diverge as tariffs and tech shift demand

Podcasts

The Bridging the Gap Podcast discusses major industry topics and features experts covering everything from Artificial Intelligence to technology integration.

cybersecurity

Critical information and solutions to cybersecurity professionals working in industrial environments

ebooks

Core knowledge for the Automation Professional.

Control systems

Honeywell Process Solutions president and CEO Pramesh Maheshwari speaking at the Honeywell Users Group 2025.

AI and Machine Learning

AI fuels the future cognitive control room

PID spotlight, part 17: Heuristic tuning of integrating processes

APC 2.0 spotlight, part 2: Base-layer advanced process control

AI and Machine Learning

Figure 1: Smart manufacturing utilizing tools like Industrial Internet of Things, generative AI, digital twins and other technologies can help manufacturers increase productivity and cut costs. Courtesy: WTWH Media

AI and Machine Learning

Ways IIoT and AI are empowering smart manufacturing

AI and Machine Learning

Non-AI advice to stay ahead of AI for industrial automation

Industrial Cybersecurity

AI and cybersecurity in industrial automation: Key strategies for oil, energy and manufacturing

digital transformation

By merging virtual and physical worlds, digital twins enable informed decision-making, optimize machinery performance, and enhance collaboration for organizations. Courtesy of Kalypso: A Rockwell Automation Business

Control Engineering hot topics: June 2025

Figure 4: A screenshot of FANUC’s ROBOGUIDE including a dual robotic cell and virtual teach pendant communications. Courtesy: Patti Engineering

How virtual commissioning paves the way for digital twins

Figure 1: The value of a digital twin does not end when a project is completed but instead increases when teams evolve their simulation into a lifecycle change management workflow tool. Courtesy: Emerson

How to leverage digital twins for asset lifecycle optimization

Figure 2: An example of an artificial lift system running autonomously via digital twin at the edge and providing remote monitoring. Courtesy: Moxa Americas Inc.

Addressing unique challenges in oil and gas with digital twins

Figure 1: A phasing drive for a face mask machine. It allows independent timing on the visor and ear loops attachments. Courtesy: Hargrove Controls & Automation

Motors and Drives

How to select, configure and tune industrial motor drives

Automation, Controls

U.S. site selected to begin microreactor experiments

Courtesy: WTWH Media

The Downtime | Episode 11: Party in the USA

Industrial Cybersecurity pulse

Industrial Cybersecurity

Zero trust in OT: Why traditional approaches fail and what manufacturers must do instead

Industrial Cybersecurity: Integration with Security webinar on June 26, 2025

Industrial Cybersecurity

How to protect your business by integrating industrial cybersecurity with security

Industrial Cybersecurity

AI and cybersecurity in industrial automation: Key strategies for oil, energy and manufacturing

Cybersecurity Locks

Industrial Cybersecurity

IIoT and OT Security: Bridging the Gap in Industrial Environments

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10 Pro HMI Design Tips

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Top 5 SCADA Training Pain Points Solved

Motors and drives

Motors and Drives

Manufacturing expansion brings new jobs to Wisconsin

2025 Control Engineering Product of the Year winners announced

Motors and Drives

Technology update optimizes drive performance

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Courtesy of Emerson

Manage operations, not servers: The SaaS approach to SCADA

Rewinding The Downtime: How to unpack Capri-Sun’s Solstice pouch, co-ops and automated packaging

The Downtime | Episode 9: Talking about flexible packaging, Purdue’s automated warehouse and new grads

Courtesy: WTWH Media

How do you use AI in your daily routine?

Courtesy: WTWH Media

Workforce Development

Results are in: Control Engineering Career and Salary Survey, 2025

System Integrators

Exclusive spotlight on 2025’s top system integrators

Courtesy: WTWH Media

How IoT, edge computing and digital twins empower process safety

Latest automation mergers, March, April 2025: System integrators, SCADA

The Downtime | Episode 8: Taking on tariffs, celebrating women in the trades and staying safe

Inductive Automation

Design Like A Pro: 25+ Hidden Gems That Make Your Project Shine

Inductive Automation

Best Practices for Implementing Enterprise Solutions in Multi-Site Manufacturing Environments with MQTT and Ignition

Inductive Automation

Sterilization Scheduling Application Eliminates Recipe Control Gap For Pharmaceutical Manufacturer