The landscape of global competition has shifted from traditional territorial disputes to a high-stakes race for technological supremacy. What began as private sector innovation is now a cornerstone of national strategy and economic influence. Today, leadership in critical technologies like industrial automation and artificial intelligence dictates which nations will command the global economy for the next century.
Honeywell has announced an updated business segment structure to sharpen its focus on automation, process technology, and building control systems. The new segmentation reflects the company’s strategy to improve transparency and align operations with long‑term growth trends. This restructuring aims to enhance the relevance of industrial automation, PLC, DCS, and control systems across markets.
Navigating the complex landscape of industrial control systems requires more than just a glance at a datasheet. For those new to industrial automation, the sheer volume of technical specifications can be overwhelming. While many features are specialized, a core set of functionalities dictates whether a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) will meet your project goals.
Selecting the right hardware impacts long-term maintenance and scalability. Below are five essential features every engineer must evaluate before committing to a specific control platform.
The American Automatic Control Council (AACC) will host the 2026 American Control Conference (ACC) in New Orleans. This premier event attracts over 1,300 experts to discuss the latest innovations in feedback control. Co-sponsored by the International Society of Automation (ISA), the conference serves as a vital bridge between theoretical research and industrial application. For B2B professionals, this gathering represents a unique opportunity to see how emerging algorithms will eventually influence the next generation of PLC and DCS architectures.
As industrial complexity reaches new heights, simple equipment upgrades no longer guarantee long-term efficiency or safety. The 2026 Wuhan International Smart Industrial Automation & Robotics Expo highlights a critical shift in the industry. The focus has moved from "faster machines" to "self-aware factories." This evolution marks the true starting point of advanced industrial automation.
Rockwell Automation recently unveiled its 2025 Sustainability Report, signaling a transformative shift in the manufacturing landscape. The company now positions environmental stewardship as a fundamental business driver rather than a secondary goal. By integrating sustainability into its core industrial automation strategy, Rockwell aims to enhance operational resilience and drive long-term innovation.
