ABB, a prominent leader in electrification and industrial automation, has achieved a significant sustainability milestone. In 2025, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) awarded the company a double-A rating. This elite status places ABB within the top 1% of over 22,000 global companies. It recognizes their superior transparency and performance in both climate action and water stewardship.
Rockwell Automation recently opened a state-of-the-art Security Operations Center (SOC) in Singapore. This facility marks a significant milestone in regional industrial cybersecurity. It provides dedicated protection for complex factory automation environments across the Asia-Pacific region. Consequently, industrial leaders now have a localized partner to defend against increasingly sophisticated digital threats.
In the modern landscape of factory automation, even the most advanced control loops encounter unexpected disruptions. Effective fault handling requires more than just stopping a machine; it demands a deep understanding of cause, severity, and actionable communication. By leveraging real-time data, manufacturers can transform chaotic alarm environments into streamlined, safe, and highly efficient operations.
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 European industrial landscape faces a transformative regulatory era starting in 2026. Process industries, particularly chemical and energy sectors, must now navigate two powerful legislative frameworks: the NIS2 Directive and the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). Together, these laws convert cybersecurity from a voluntary "best practice" into a mandatory requirement for market access and operational continuity.
The industrial landscape across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is undergoing a profound digital transformation. Valued at USD 9,000 million in 2024, the factory automation market expects a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.50% through 2033. This growth stems from aggressive economic diversification and a localized push toward advanced manufacturing.
