Control Engineering 2027 editorial calendar, determined by subscriber research, is provided in this document. Link to how to contribute and full media kit.
Control Engineering 2027 editorial calendar insights
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To determine 2027 coverage, Control Engineering asked subscribers what they need to do their jobs better. Research results create the annual editorial calendar list in this document: Thank you to those who participated. Control Engineering focuses on the control loop (sense, decide, actuate) to help others measure, make decisions and improve operations and facilities with automation, controls and instrumentation. The Control Engineering niche statement and media kit are available:
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Note: Webcast instructors must be system integrators, consultants, from an association, research or training firm (not an automation vendor, supplier or distributor).
For international editions: https://www.controleng.com/magazine/international-editions
The following calendar is organized based on topic pages at www.controleng.com. Not every topical area has an article topic every month. Coverage is not limited to topics and months here. More than one article may be submitted per topic. With each month is the editorial deadline. (Webcast, research and advertising deadlines differ.) Research, metrics and awards articles are staff written. Gary Cohen is senior editor, Control Engineering, Arrowfly, [email protected]. Amanda Pelliccione, marketing research manager, Arrowfly and Control Engineering, helped gather the research for the 2027 Control Engineering editorial calendar.
Control Engineering general topics
Content is published daily online and used in eBooks, topical email newsletters and print/digital editions and Special Reports. More: In 2027, four print/digital editions will be produced along with three special reports, providing seven digital collections of content, up from six print/digital editions in 2026. Also see editorial research, webcasts, podcasts, videos and roundtables for other content/audience interactions.
- Control systems; Automation; PLCs, PACs; DCSs, SCADA, controllers; Programming; HMI, OI; PID, APC; PLM, control design
- AI and machine learning; Edge and cloud computing: Industrial PCs; IIoT, Industry 4.0; Manufacturing IT, MES
- Mechatronics and motion control: Robotics; Vision and discrete sensors; Machine safety; Discrete manufacturing
- Process instrumentation and sensors: Data acquisition, DAQ; Process safety; Simulators, optimizers
- System integration: Cybersecurity, Project management, System integrators, Workforce development
- Industrial networking: Ethernet; Wireless; I/O systems, I/O modules
- Digital transformation: Analytics; Digital twin; Virtualization, cloud analytics; Info management; Mobility
- Added coverage: Alt+Ctrl+Manufacturing podcasts; Back to Basics tutorials; News; New products for engineers
2027 Control Engineering editorial calendar topics, January through December
January ONLINE – Editorial submissions are due Oct. 1
Research: The Future of Industrial Automation: 2027 Insights
Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), programming
Motors and drives: Energy efficiency; Power; Power quality; Energy, power
VFD applications
Process data acquisition (DAQ)
January/February PRINT/DIGITAL EDITION – Editorial submissions are due Nov. 2
CE: Best of 2026
Control systems, edge and cloud computing
Motor, drives, energy efficiency
Mechatronics design, motion control software
Process instrumentation: No calibration required?
Webcast: System integration project tips for 2027, Feb. 18
Industrial networking protocol review
March SPECIAL REPORT – How to automate – Editorial submissions are due Dec. 1
Research: AI in control systems
Industrial internet of things (IIoT) and Industry 4.0 use
CE Roundtable: Discrete Manufacturing: Motors, drives and robotics
Process safety best practices
April ONLINE – Editorial submissions are due Jan. 4
Open, next-generation DCS
Webcast: Motor and drives energy efficiency, April 22
Industrial cybersecurity: How design influences training
Industrial I/O system advances
Analytics: What automation, why?
April/May PRINT/DIGITAL EDITION – Editorial submissions are due Feb. 1
Programming help for human-machine interfaces (HMI)
How should automation use AI? Best practices
Power quality tips for automation
Process sensors, data and SCADA
June SPECIAL REPORT – How to automate – Editorial submissions are due March 1
Webcast: Industrial controllers, HMI, SCADA, June 22
Research: Product of the Year
Motors: Capital cost versus lifecycle costs
Machine vision, sensors: A practical guide
Process simulation to improve process control
Research: Salary and career survey
Workforce development advice
CE Roundtable: Industrial Networking: Ethernet, wireless, protocols and more
Digital twins: Standardization progress, advantages
July ONLINE – Editorial submissions are due April 1
Advanced process control (APC), proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control
Industrial PC applications for automation
Cybersecurity integration with automation
July/August PRINT/DIGITAL EDITION – Editorial submissions are due May 3
HMI-SCADA upgrade advantages
Motor starters or VFDs?
Collaborative robotics: Safety
CE Roundtable: Process control systems: DCS, SCADA, instrumentation and safety
Industrial Ethernet: Advanced Physical Layer (APL) applications
September SPECIAL REPORT – How to automate – Editorial submissions are due June 1
Automation product lifecycle management advantages
Process safety improvements
Industrial cybersecurity tips and tricks
October ONLINE – Editorial submissions are due July 1
Research: PLCs, PACs
CE Roundtable: Digital transformation: AI/ML, IIoT for Engineers and Industry 4.0/5.0
Webcast: Motor and drives – AI integration
Engineering Leaders Under 40
Single-pair Ethernet, device communications
IIoT, cloud, digital transformation
November/December PRINT/DIGITAL EDITION with Global System Integrator Report (GSIR) – Editorial submissions are due Aug. 2 (except for GSIR, below)
Control systems upgrade advice; obsolescence risk
Machine learning technologies for machine optimization
Motor technology advances: Invest now or wait?
Temperature, pressure, level, flow sensors
Industrial cybersecurity: Throwback attack 2027 edition
Global System Integrator Report (GSIR) – Editorial due July 15
System Integrator of the Year (August deadline)
Research: System Integrator Giants (September deadline)
System integrators: Specific project advice on how to automate
How to find a system integrator
Quantified benefits of how to automate from system integrators
December ONLINE – Editorial due Sep. 1
CE Roundtable: Discrete control systems: PLCs, PACs, HMIs and IPCs
AI in machine vision
Research: Motors and drives
Industrial robotics, factory applications
Interoperability advice for process instrumentation
CE Roundtable: System integration: Cybersecurity, project management and workforce development
Industrial network organizations: Looking ahead
Mobile HMIs, info management
Print and digital ad close dates for 2027 editions and GSIR
Ad close, Dec. 29, 2026
Ad close, March 23, 2027
Ad close, June 29, 2027
Ad close, Oct. 12, 2027
GSIR Ad close, Oct. 5, 2027
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Mark T. Hoske is editor-in-chief, Control Engineering, Arrowfly, [email protected]
