What is a Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
In the evolution toward Industry 5.0, companies are aiming to make production smarter, more flexible, and more sustainable. The Manufacturing Execution System is a key tool in this process. By connecting production planning with actual factory operations, it allows real-time monitoring of every stage of the process, improves efficiency, and ensures product quality.
ESA at SPS Nuremberg 2025: Intelligent Automation and Sustainability
ESA Automation & Robotics will be participating in SPS Nuremberg 2025, the leading event for industrial automation in Europe. The fair, taking place from November 25 to 27, 2025, at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center, serves as a unique meeting point for manufacturers, system integrators, and industry professionals.
The Role of Digital Twins in Cybersecurity
In industrial automation, cybersecurity has become a strategic priority. The growing interconnection between IT and OT systems, sensors, smart machines, and control infrastructures is exposing production facilities to an ever-wider range of digital threats. In this scenario, the use of Digital Twins in cybersecurity stands out as one of the most promising innovations for anticipating, containing, and responding effectively to cyberattacks.
The Most Commonly Used Programming Languages in Industrial Automation
Every industrial plant operates thanks to precise logic, governed by programming languages whose function is to translate complex procedures into instructions that machines can understand. Some of these languages have become true industry standards, thanks to their intuitiveness and adaptability. Their use makes it possible to intervene quickly, reduce downtime, and ensure that the plant operates safely and efficiently.
The use of AI Agents in industry
AI agents in industry are among the main drivers of digital transformation, bringing greater speed, precision, and adaptability to production processes. They are systems capable of perceiving the environment, learning from experience, and making autonomous decisions. Thanks to these abilities, they can manage repetitive tasks, coordinate complex workflows, and minimize errors.
Internet of Things: a growing market and future outlook
The Internet of Things (IoT) market is experiencing rapid growth, with global projections estimating its total value will surpass 2 trillion euros by 2030. This trend is driven by ongoing digital transformation, advancements in connectivity technologies, and the widespread adoption of smart devices across various industries, from manufacturing and healthcare to automotive and agriculture.
New EU Machinery Regulation: how the automation industry is changing
Starting in 2027, EU Regulation 2023/1230 on machinery will come into force, replacing Directive 2006/42/EC. This new regulation introduces stricter requirements for the design, certification, and maintenance of machinery, quasi-machinery, and related devices, reshaping the industrial automation landscape across the European Union.
ESA Lumia ARM: edgeHMI and webHMI Solutions with Integrated Cable Routing and UL Certification
The ESA Lumia ARM series offers edge and web-based solutions for remote control and industrial monitoring. Powered by multicore processors, running on Linux Debian 11, Linux Debian 11, Windows 10, Windows 11, and equipped with dual independent LAN ports, these devices deliver high performance, strong security, and easy integration into modern OT/IT environments.