- By Melissa Landon
- April 15, 2025
- Opinion
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Industrial cybersecurity & safety
How Will Quantum Computing Impact Industrial Cybersecurity?
Quantum computing applies physics principles to solve complex problems using quantum bits rather than classical computer bits. These new technologies are exciting, but they bring potential cybersecurity risks.
Why 2025’s Cybersecurity Landscape Demands a Complete Overhaul of Your IT Infrastructure
The convergence of sophisticated attack methods with aging IT infrastructure has created a perfect storm for cybercriminals. Legacy systems may be an organization’s greatest vulnerability.
Enterprise architecture & networks
Report: Cybersecurity, IT/OT Collaboration and AI Efficiency Driving Decision-making for Industrial Networks
Cisco’s 2024 State of Industrial Networking Report for Manufacturing provides insights from 739 industry professionals.
Report: Wireless Networks Unprotected as Threats to Critical Infrastructure Escalate
Recently, critical infrastructure in the U.S. has seen its highest number of attacks. An analysis of more than 500,000 wireless networks worldwide found that only 6% are adequately protected against wireless deauthentication attacks.
IIoT & digital transformation
Edge Computing Adoption in IIoT
A Rockwell Automation software project engineering leader delves into the transformative impact of edge computing on industrial automation, touching on its advantages, challenges and future growth opportunities.
Will AI Take My Job in Manufacturing?
AI has advanced to the point that people across various sectors are worried AI will take their jobs. However, robots aren’t new to manufacturing and there are ways to make oneself “AI-proof” to secure employment.
Factory automation & control
Growth Forecast for Global Manufacturing in 2025, But Challenges Remain
The outlook for the global manufacturing industry looks uncertain in 2025, with an escalating tariff war between the US and other territories, deindustrialization in some large European economies and the AI arms race.
Enhancing Motor Performance Through Innovative Rotor Designs
Brushless direct current (BLDC) motors are widely used in medical, aerospace and industrial automation applications. Their specific design plays a significant role in the motor’s performance.
Process automation & control
Asia-Pacific Leads Fragmented Global Battery Recycling Equipment Market
The market may see the integration of different metallurgical techniques, leading to more efficient and environmentally friendly battery recycling solutions, according to Interact Analysis.
Death by a Thousand Papercuts: Why You Need to Prioritize Surge Protection
You already know surge protection is important. But what you may not realize is how close your surge protection—and the equipment it's supposed to safeguard—is to failing.
Operations & management
How Will the Industry 5.0 Transition Impact Tech Employment?
While Industry 4.0 focuses on data technologies, Industry 5.0 revolves around human-centricity, sustainability and resilience. Workers and employers can prepare by pursuing new skills, investing in security and embracing continuous learning.
White Paper: Measuring the Full Value of Robotic Automation
Traditional ROI calculations fail to capture the heightened performance, accuracy, scalability and other benefits of today’s advanced automation. The new model proposed in Fizyr's white paper includes output projections that address financial returns and factors like worker safety; environmental, social and governance impacts; supply chain resilience; and risk mitigation for a more complete picture.
Product updates
Emerson’s Fixed Point Gas Detector Provides Fast and Reliable Detection without False Alarms
The Rosemount 625IR Fixed Gas Detector is designed to provide reliable and fast gas detection in all plant environments using advanced optical absorption detection technology.
Siemens Expands Industrial Copilot with Generative AI-powered Maintenance Offering
The Siemens Industrial Copilot enables customers to leverage generative AI across the entire value chain—from design and planning to engineering, operations and services.
This article originally appeared in the April 2025 issue of Automation.com Monthly.
About The Author
Melissa Landon is the senior content editor at Automation.com, a subsidiary of the International Society of Automation (ISA). She has a master's degree in communication from the University of Kentucky and more than 10 years of experience in digital marketing.
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