Automation.com

Automation.com attracts over 130,000 unique automation experts from across the globe each month, making it the top online source of content in the automation sector and the only dedicated electronic magazine in the field. Since its inception in 2007, Automation.com has consistently published more articles than any other outlet, solidifying its status as the foremost online content provider. As noted by independent traffic ranking sites like Alexa.com, Automation.com is the most visited site for news and information related to automation, surpassing many established industry trade publications. To help visitors easily access information, Automation.com features more than 40 specialized Automation Portals. These portals include a wide range of resources such as articles, white papers, application stories, product announcements, company updates, project news, and information on training and events. Alongside the main site and its portals, Automation.com also produces a weekly e-newsletter called Automation Weekly, as well as various topic-specific e-newsletters, reaching over 140,000 automation professionals around the world.

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Tracking Germany’s Machinery Pulse

1 week ago | automation.com | Jack Loughney

In 2025, some machinery sectors have hit new peaks in order range, while others have fallen below any average level seen over the past six years. When forecasting machinery production, monthly production indicators provide one factor considered in our methodology. However, different regions have a variety of indicators which help us to refine our machinery forecast. A key leading indicator available in Germany is order range (a forward-looking indicator showing backlog level).
Topical Roundup: May 2025

1 week ago | automation.com | Melissa Landon

Automation.com offers daily news in the form of press releases, features, white papers, product postings and more. Automation.com’s topical compilation for May focuses on current industry trends. Find out what’s happening in augmented reality in 2025, the latest information about agentic AI, and how to align legacy OT systems with modern systems.
A Message from the Editor: A Fluid, Evolving Transformation

1 week ago | automation.com | Renee Bassett

Chief Editor Renee Bassett introduces the May 2025 trends issue of Automation.com Monthly. This 10th edition of the Industrial Automation & Control Trends Report from Automation.com is NOT comprehensive. It does not make predictions or provide data regarding which trends are most important.
Software Empowered Sustainability and Operational Success in Food, Beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods

2 weeks ago | automation.com | John Weber

By John Weber May 20, 2025 Software Toolbox Feature Sponsored Let’s dive into how three companies achieve their goals using automation technology as a key enabler of sustainable and profitable operations. What do ice cream in the USA, beer in Africa and a global packaging manufacturer have in common? It’s clear they serve the needs of consumers with products and a means to deliver the products to them.
ISA’s Student Guardian Committee Helps Future IACS Engineers

2 weeks ago | automation.com | Melissa Landon

The International Society of Automation’s Student Guardian Committee is helping students learn about career paths in Industrial automation and control systems (IACS). Industrial automation and control systems (IACS) are essential elements for modern industries and national critical infrastructure, offering diverse opportunities to students and young professionals. Four possible career paths in IACS are Technical, Managerial, Sales and Academic.
How AI Bolsters Industrial Outage Management

3 weeks ago | automation.com | Zac Amos

AI is and will remain valuable for maximizing uptime. It will support human expertise rather than replace it. Industrial outage management centers on maximizing uptime, whether by preventing disruptions or shortening their length. Artificial intelligence has emerged as a valuable technology for achieving both these aims. Many industrial companies have critical equipment that needs ongoing maintenance to run smoothly. Downtime may be inevitable while the necessary activities occur.
In Memoriam: Hans D. Baumann, Ph.D, P.E.

3 weeks ago | automation.com | Renee Bassett

Dr. Hans D. Baumann, PE, a world-renowned process control and control valve expert, passed away at his home in West Palm Beach in the early hours of March 25, 2025. Dr. Hans D. Baumann, PE, a world-renowned process control and control valve expert, passed away at his home in West Palm Beach in the early hours of March 25, 2025. He was 94. Baumann’s contributions to his chosen field are vast and varied, and his dedication to advancing the state-of-the-art is unsurpassed.
Desuperheater Nozzle Testing Prevents or Predicts Failures

1 month ago | automation.com | Joseph Gibbons |Katelyn Mathews

A cost-effective nozzle testing program can avoid millions of dollars in unplanned outages and equipment damage. Desuperheaters are a mission-critical component in the steam process loops found in many process plants. On the surface, the task is simple: spray water into the steam to control the temperature and protect downstream equipment.
Automation Pros Share What They Love About Their Field

1 month ago | automation.com | Melissa Landon

On April 28, the International Society of Automation celebrated the fourth annual Automation Professionals Day and ISA’s 70th anniversary. On April 28, the International Society of Automation (ISA)—the leading professional society for automation—celebrated the fourth annual Automation Professionals Day. This celebration was particularly special because it coincided with ISA’s 70th anniversary.
How AI Enhances Industrial Power Transformer Efficiency

1 month ago | automation.com | Zac Amos

When transformers malfunction or fail, they can put operations at risk of downtime and financial losses. That’s where AI can come in. Efficiency is everything in the industrial world. As factories and manufacturers look for better energy management methods, industries must consider how effectively their transformers distribute power. However, as critical as these systems are, they’re prone to issues.