Software used for automation in manufacturing and engineering applications.
Automation is the key to efficiency and competitiveness. At HANNOVER MESSE, the focus is on intelligent systems, sensor technology, and networked control technologies, as well as PLCs, DCS, SCADA systems, motion control, industrial PCs, embedded systems, and electric drives. These technologies ensure quality and enable intelligent, networked processes—across industries and with an eye to the future. Read More
Thomas Langer, project manager of connectivity at Baumer, explored some of their technology’s lesser-known benefits. This technical report uses practical examples to show how users can make the most of digital interface benefits. Read More
On paper, a robot is just a set of joints and motors. On a production floor, however, it becomes something entirely different. CNC Solutions in Belgium learned that the hard way years ago, when teach-in methods that worked for simple pick-and-place began to crumble under CNC-class workloads. In milling, sanding, laser or plasma cutting paths, the motion isn’t a few hundred points; it’s millions. Read More
Kvaser announced the release of the Kvaser Edge, an open, secure Linux‑based edge computing platform that transforms how automotive and industrial teams collect, process, and act on data. Designed for harsh environments and real‑time performance, Kvaser Edge runs analytics directly where data is generated: on the vehicle, test bench, or machine. Read More
AutomationMesh sat down with Paul Haikal, Senior Commercial Product Manager at Rockwell Automation, to discuss the latest trends in SCADA, including what manufacturers need to know about the evolving state of manufacturing software in today's age of artificial intelligence and concerns over cybersecurity. Read More
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has announced the publication of ANSI/ISA-112.00.01-2025, SCADA Systems – Part 1: SCADA Lifecycle, Diagrams and Terminology, which is now available for sale on www.isa.org and is accessible to ISA members as a membership benefit. Read More
ASRock has moved to support their IoT controller line, the Industrial Robust Edge AIoT Platform, with a new software suite that runs on Redfish. AiSMA, their new system management software, is a straightforward method for existing customers to tackle system security and management, as well as an important signal that they will actively continue to support their products with value-added software. Read More
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has introduced digital twins for system development. This innovative technology allows engineers to verify early in the planning process whether the drive concept is suitable for the system, even complex systems, significantly reducing the project timeline and achieving greater efficiency and availability. Read More
For decades, Foxboro DCS has served as the "brain" of many industrial operations, enabling real-time control and coordination of complex processes. But today's landscape demands more – greater agility, fewer costly upgrades, and simplified compliance. To answer those needs, Schneider Electric has introduced EcoStruxure Foxboro Software-Defined Automation to deliver flexibility, scalability and cost efficiency without sacrificing reliability. Read More
Peak-System Technik released a new major update for their flagship Controller Area Network (CAN) communication software. The major headline is support for CAN XL, an increasingly popular communication standard for vehicle buses, but also included are a number of quality of life changes — and promises about what won’t. Read More
Comau robots are being monitored by an automatic system at Iveco's Valladolid plant in Spain. Developed to enhance operational visibility and improve maintenance efficiency, the cloud-based system monitors robots on Iveco's assembly lines. Comau’s system autonomously captures production and process data, identifies performance deviations, signals anomalies, and verifies user-defined KPIs. This statistical and trend-based analysis helps Iveco’s engineering team optimize robot utilization, reduce unplanned downtime, and strengthen overall process reliability. Read More
Lucid will deploy Rockwell Automation's enterprise software solutions, including its FactoryTalk manufacturing execution system (MES) software, to manage and optimize production operations, including general assembly, paint, stamping, body, and powertrain at the company's expanding Saudi Arabia facility. Read More
Today’s most efficient and effective teams need more robust mobile applications and a user-friendly interface to allow them to do more from anywhere. The redesigned mobile app for DeltaV SaaS SCADA is designed to give operators and technicians the control and clarity they need to be effective in the field, without the need to drag a laptop along with them. Read More