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Control covers both print and digital formats and focuses on traditional process industries such as chemicals, oil and gas, food, paper, plastics, metals, and textiles, along with power generation and water/wastewater treatment services. Our goal is to provide valuable information for engineers, operations staff, and managers involved in the design, commissioning, maintenance, and optimization of automation technologies in these essential sectors.

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Why wireless sensor networks need robust cybersecurity

1 week ago | controlglobal.com | Ian Verhappen

Why this article is important:It distinguishes wireless sensor networks from IoT/IIoT devices, correcting common misconceptions that could lead to underestimating risks or applying inappropriate cybersecurity strategies. Process engineers need to understand that WSNs, despite being simpler and localized, still present cybersecurity risks.
Control Station expands into EMEA by acquiring Irish distributor

1 week ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Control Station Inc. announced Mar. 12 that it’s acquired and assimilated its Ireland-based joint venture and distribution partner. Founded in 2016 to support multinational process manufacturers, Control Station Ltd. previously strengthened its parent company’s position in the Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA) region and globally. Reconfigured and renamed Control Station Technologies Ltd., the new entity operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Control Station.
Duncan Schleiss: DeltaV pioneer elected to Process Automation Hall of Fame

1 week ago | controlglobal.com | Len Vermillion

Why this article is importantThis article emphasizes that Schleiss' success came from working with great teams and mentors throughout his career. It explains how Schleiss' experience with D3 and MOD300 influenced the development of DeltaV, showing how lessons from older systems can drive next-gen solutions. It details how Schleiss and his team took bold steps to implement new technologies, underscoring the value of calculated risk-taking.
Hexagon to spinoff asset lifecycle intelligence division

2 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Following a comprehensive assessment, Hexagon AB reported Mar. 4 that its board has directed management to separate its asset lifecycle intelligence (ALI) division and related businesses, known as NewCo, by preparing for a previously announced “Lex Asea distribution” or spinoff to its shareholders. The board plans to propose the distribution and listing of NewCo’s shares at a meeting in early 2026 if circumstances are deemed right.
Vasser, Schleiss, Hedengren elected to Control’s Process Automation Hall of Fame

2 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Len Vermillion

Sandy Vasser, retired IC&E manager at ExxonMobil, and Duncan Schleiss, VP of business development at Emerson, were elected as industry inductees to the 2025 Process Automation Hall of Fame. John Hedengren, professor and leader of the process, research and intelligence system modeling group (PRISM) at Brigham Young University (BYU), is this year’s academic inductee. Control magazine and ControlGlobal.com announced the new inductees on April 8.
Phoenix Contact partners with Xona for zero-trust, OT-access control on switches

2 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Phoenix Contact USA has partnered with Xona Systems, which provides secure-access solutions for critical infrastructures and operational technology (OT) environments. They report their partnership combines industrial networking and OT cybersecurity to achieve zero-trust remote access that addresses the unique requirements of industrial control system (ICS)/OT environments.
ISS, MOD and O-PAS

3 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

As difficult as it is to develop code for today’s digital and virtual process controls, I’m told it was even harder to program and maintain the dedicated PLCs and DCSs of the past. Either way, it’s typically too costly and time-consuming for even the largest end-users to roll their own process controls, so they relied on suppliers for decades. Even the two exceptions I know about tend to prove this rule.
OT and engineering are not the same and are creating dangerous conditions

3 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Joe Weiss

Prior to publication of the 2006 Gartner research paper introducing the term operational technology (OT), there was either engineering or information technology (IT). The term OT created a hybrid between engineering and IT that hasn’t been properly connected. Engineers come from a “physics-based” discipline, whereas OT comes from a data-centric discipline. OT is known in the cybersecurity community but not necessarily outside.
AGR acquires ProMatic to expand capabilities

3 weeks ago | controlglobal.com | Jim Montague

Arthur G. Russell Co. Inc. (AGR), reported Mar. 18 that it’s purchased ProMatic Automation Inc. in Fletcher, N.C. AGR reports this acquisition strengthens its ability to serve a broader range of customers by offering a more diverse portfolio of automation solutions. Located in Bristol, Conn., AGR is a system integrator and provider of automated assembly solutions.
IEC 62443 and zero trust

1 month ago | controlglobal.com | Ian Verhappen

The most referenced document in the IEC 62443 cybersecurity series is IEC 62443-3-3, “System security requirements and security levels.” Jointly developed with ISA 99, it details technical control system requirements (SR) associated with seven foundational requirements (FR):Identification and authentication ensure only authorized users and devices can access the system. Use control defines what actions authorized users and devices can perform within the system.