Technology Updates
40 Years of PC-based Control for Automation
July 28, 2026
Beckhoff celebrates 40 years of PC-Based control from a technological revolution in 1986 to a global standard in automation today.
Legacy Equipment Data Produces Measurable OEE Gains
July 14, 2026
Belden and Tulip help manufacturers act on data from legacy equipment for measurable OEE gains. Operations and quality teams can now act on real-time production data without replacing equipment or disrupting lines.
ByteSnap Design Urges Engineers to Embrace Decentralised ‘Edge AI’
July 13, 2026
Ahead of 16 July, ByteSnap Design warns cloud isn’t a cure and argues that real innovation is happening at the Edge, not in the cloud.
Wi-SUN FAN First Wireless Mesh Network Standard Adopted by ISO/IEC
July 7, 2026
International recognition as ISO/IEC/IEEE 32857:2026 removes procurement barriers for utilities and smart cities, accelerating adoption of standards-based wireless mesh networking.
2026 Industrial Network Market Share: Annual Analysis by HMS
June 18, 2026
Industrial Ethernet accounts for eight of ten new nodes implemented in factories. The Fieldbus usage decline is accelerating, according to HMS Networks’ annual analysis.
Security is the Key Takeaway from PI Meeting in Seoul
June 18, 2026
After wrapping up an in-depth three days of meetings and presentations in Seoul, the takeaway is clear: cybersecurity is the most-asked-about topic across continents.
IO-Link Releases Machine-Readable Spec for JSON
June 18, 2026
The IO-Link Community announces the release of a new specification, “JSON Integration for IO-Link,” for JSON mapping.
Renesas Acquires Pictorus to Accelerate Embedded Application Software Development
June 18, 2026
Strategic move brings Renesas another step closer to realizing Its Digitalization Vision.
UL Solutions Certifies EtherCAT’s Cyber Resilience
May 15, 2026
UL certificates confirm the EtherCAT Technology Group’s assessment and demonstrate that EtherCAT meets IEC 62443 / CRA requirements for Security Level 2 without modifications.
Technical Guide for Navigating the Cyber Resilience Act
May 5, 2026
Impulse Embedded Ltd launches new guide to help businesses navigate the Cyber Resilience Act in industrial and OT environments.