Stay ahead in the evolving automation landscape with exclusive insights from the State of Industrial Automation 2025 report. Discover the latest trends shaping the industry, from foundational investments to emerging technologies like AI-driven predictive models and autonomous robotics.

Stay ahead in the evolving automation landscape with exclusive insights from the State of Industrial Automation 2025 report. Discover the latest trends shaping the industry, from foundational investments to emerging technologies like AI-driven predictive models and autonomous robotics.

Mar 19, 2025 · Based on survey results of the Control Engineering audience conducted in January 2025, this report outlines key drivers of automation investments — from foundational technologies such as sensors and control systems to the adoption of artificial intelligence, robotics, edge computing and more.

Control systems can include hardware and software for programmable logic controllers (PLCs), programmable automation controllers (PACs), embedded systems and edge computing, dedicated controls, proportional-integral-derivative (PID) and advanced process controls (APC), along with distributed control systems (DCS), supervisory controls and data ...

Oct 6, 2019 · Understanding basic terms helps when investing in processes and technologies related to control engineering and the design, integration, implementation, maintenance, and management control, automation, and instrumentation systems, components, and equipment.

Control Engineering covers and educates about automation, control and instrumentation technologies in a regionally focused, actionable manner. Established in 1954, Control Engineering provides information for automation engineers to do their jobs better.

Jan 14, 2025 · Automation systems are critical for managing the complexities of these projects, ensuring efficiency and scalability. For example, automation enables precise control and monitoring of energy flows in green hydrogen plants, optimizing production processes and minimizing waste.

May 24, 2024 · What are the various career stages in automation and engineering, and what does a typical career path look like? See also, “Mentoring automation and controls professionals by sharing advice, experiences” in the January/February issue of Control Engineering. CDM Smith delineates career ladders into three phases: Foundation, practice and mastery.

Stay ahead in the evolving automation landscape with exclusive insights from the State of Industrial Automation 2025 report. Discover the latest trends shaping the industry, from foundational investments to emerging technologies like AI-driven predictive models and autonomous robotics.

Jun 25, 2024 · 2024 Control Engineering Career and Salary Report lists automation technologies identified to resolve key manufacturing challenges. Automation experts get higher salary and benefits in 2024 than 2023; see also shifting criteria for bonuses.