Digital Transformation

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Top Manufacturing Tech Applications in 2025

Six experts from across the industrial automation sector weigh in with their expectations about the technologies manufacturers will use most effectively this year.

The Pro.Lean module, part of Emerson’s Movicon platform

Immature data strategies and concerns about security currently limit LLM use in manufacturing, but that’s poised to change as the technology advances rapidly and more tools from...

4 Automation Trends Impacting Manufacturing

David Greenfield, editor in chief

From what’s hot to what’s not, a panel of system integrators at Inductive Automation’s Ignition Community Conference share their insights on key manufacturing technologies.

The Benefits of an Enterprise Architecture for Manufacturers

Jordan Stoltz

The capabilities of Inductive Automation's Ignition software platform showcase a good example of how manufacturers can create an enterprise architecture for optimizing production...

Legacy Equipment: The Core of Your Digital Transformation

James R. Koelsch

A rich supply of data is constantly coursing through the electronic veins of your legacy automation. Here’s how make use of it by integrating existing systems into your digital...

Inductive Automation Looks to Help Industry Move Past OT Isolationism

David Greenfield, editor in chief

From automotive, pharmaceutical and building products manufacturers to food processors, industrial users of Inductive Automation’s Ignition platform highlight how they’re using...

How to Optimize Existing Equipment

Scott Howard

System integrator tips for unlocking the full potential of your automation processes and tools.

Integration of IO-Link Technology

Despite the higher initial cost of implementing IO-Link technology, the long-term benefits, such as reduced wiring complexity and enhanced diagnostics, make it a cost-effective...