Industry Trends
Energy management is at the forefront for new Schneider Electric technology
PlantStruxure Process Expert System (PES) from Schneider Electric treats energy as a consumable, not a cost. » more
Machinery production slows as economic uncertainty continues
Worldwide growth in machinery production stood at 6.3% in 2012, more than 10 percentage points lower than the previous year. » more
Machine-tool industry limiting growth in the motion control market
The machine-tool industry continues to be the largest sector for the global motion control market. » more
PMI Index jumps to nine-month high
Manufacturing growth shows an across-the-board increase in January » more
System integrators worldwide expect revenue growth in 2013
More manufacturers will look to experts like CSIA members for help in managing risk and automating their industrial equipment and systems. » more
AHR gets off to a hot start in Dallas
More than 30,000 attend opening day events; data systems, energy management the key topics » more
Deutsche Messe to add power transmission show at IMTS in 2014
MDA North America to build on success of IANA debut in 2012 » more
Data tracking is on the move at ProMat
Suppliers are watching when, where, and how material moves through the plant. » more
Engineers should focus on integration
By becoming a building systems integrator, engineers can ensure successful buildings—and a successful future. » more
Digital power market forecast to quadruple in five years
The market for digital power supplies is projected to grow to almost $12.5 billion in 2017 and the digital power IC market is forecast to be worth over $2.5 billion. » more
Finding a leadership and management balance
Balancing leadership through management is critical. » more
Photovoltaic module shipments surge in the fourth quarter of 2012
A new PV module shipment record of 11 GW was reached in the fourth quarter. » more
Association for Advancing Automation launches new website
The Association for Advancing Automation's (A3) website, www.A3automate.org is designed to engage stakeholders in automation. » more
The Association for Advancing Automation's (A3) website, www.A3automate.org is designed to engage stakeholders in automation. » more
Providing a saner approach to maintenance
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
Conflict with operations can be solved with better data, communications, and integration. » more
Energy management is at the forefront for new Schneider Electric technologyPlantStruxure Process Expert System (PES) from Schneider Electric treats energy as a consumable, not a cost. » more
Inaugural STEP award winners announced
The first 122 recepients of the Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production) Awards were announced as a part of the STEP ahead initiative, which is designed to promote... » more
The first 122 recepients of the Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production) Awards were announced as a part of the STEP ahead initiative, which is designed to promote... » more
Offshore energy development lab
There is now a research facility that could help bring the U.S. closer to generating power from the winds and waters along America’s coasts and help alleviate a major hurdle for offshore wind and... » more
There is now a research facility that could help bring the U.S. closer to generating power from the winds and waters along America’s coasts and help alleviate a major hurdle for offshore wind and... » more
Benchmark your manufacturing performance
Manufacturing leaders need to provide and deliver effective procedures and improvement programs that will allow workers to meet the demands of a global environment. » more
Manufacturing leaders need to provide and deliver effective procedures and improvement programs that will allow workers to meet the demands of a global environment. » more
System integrators see strength in improving numbers
J.P. Morgan/CSIA study points to firm optimism as projects get off the back burner » more
J.P. Morgan/CSIA study points to firm optimism as projects get off the back burner » more
Machinery production slows as economic uncertainty continuesWorldwide growth in machinery production stood at 6.3% in 2012, more than 10 percentage points lower than the previous year. » more
Machine-tool industry limiting growth in the motion control marketThe machine-tool industry continues to be the largest sector for the global motion control market. » more
PMI Index jumps to nine-month highManufacturing growth shows an across-the-board increase in January » more
System integrators worldwide expect revenue growth in 2013More manufacturers will look to experts like CSIA members for help in managing risk and automating their industrial equipment and systems. » more
AHR gets off to a hot start in DallasMore than 30,000 attend opening day events; data systems, energy management the key topics » more
Deutsche Messe to add power transmission show at IMTS in 2014MDA North America to build on success of IANA debut in 2012 » more
Talent the key to competitiveness, Deloitte study finds
Research with U.S. Council on Competitiveness sees Asia influence growing in the next decade. » more
Research with U.S. Council on Competitiveness sees Asia influence growing in the next decade. » more
Data tracking is on the move at ProMatSuppliers are watching when, where, and how material moves through the plant. » more
Scientists study converting methane to diesel
There is a plan underway to develop bacteria that can turn the methane in natural gas into diesel fuel for transportation. » more
There is a plan underway to develop bacteria that can turn the methane in natural gas into diesel fuel for transportation. » more
Engineers should focus on integrationBy becoming a building systems integrator, engineers can ensure successful buildings—and a successful future. » more
Nanocleaning sulfur from fuel
Mats of metal oxide nanofibers that can scrub sulfur from petroleum-based fuels much more effectively than traditional materials are now under development. » more
Mats of metal oxide nanofibers that can scrub sulfur from petroleum-based fuels much more effectively than traditional materials are now under development. » more
Digital power market forecast to quadruple in five yearsThe market for digital power supplies is projected to grow to almost $12.5 billion in 2017 and the digital power IC market is forecast to be worth over $2.5 billion. » more
Finding a leadership and management balanceBalancing leadership through management is critical. » more
'Manufacturing renaissance' will boost North American growth
Siemens executive projects revenue boom in next five years at ProMat » more
Siemens executive projects revenue boom in next five years at ProMat » more
Photovoltaic module shipments surge in the fourth quarter of 2012A new PV module shipment record of 11 GW was reached in the fourth quarter. » more
Cyber war stakes rising
U.S. intelligence officials have warned as nation-sponsored cyber warfare goes mainstream this year, attacks on U.S. installations and institutions could result not just in damage and theft but in... » more
U.S. intelligence officials have warned as nation-sponsored cyber warfare goes mainstream this year, attacks on U.S. installations and institutions could result not just in damage and theft but in... » more
Project leadership skills lacking, company finds
ESI’s Top 10 project management issues point to need for more skills training » more
ESI’s Top 10 project management issues point to need for more skills training » more
Asia’s rapid growth offers opportunities for drives, PLCs and industrial PCs
ARC report focuses on acceleration of consumer needs balanced with efficiency, environmental issues » more
ARC report focuses on acceleration of consumer needs balanced with efficiency, environmental issues » more
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