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title: "Automation Weekly: Jan. 28, 2026"
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Why Network Traffic Monitoring Is Mission-Critical in 2026

| View in browser   NEWSLETTER 28/01/2026 Automation Weekly Why Network Traffic Monitoring Is Mission-Critical in 2026 Network traffic monitoring has evolved from a nice-to-have administrative tool into an essential cybersecurity defense mechanism. Read Featured Article Recent Feature Stories Where Human Skill Meets Smart Automation: The Case for Semi-Automated Bin Picking Semi-automated bin picking offers a practical alternative when full automation would require disproportionate investment, yet manual lifting and handling exceed what is safe or sustainable over time. Read Featured Article Otto Mation Comic Caption Contest: January 2026 ＂He's the only remaining person who knows how to program that old controller in the tank farm.＂ Read Article 10 Predictions of How MES & MOM Will Drive a New Era of Manufacturing Resilience in 2026 2026 will be a year defined by excellence in manufacturing execution far outreaching previous years of experimentation. Read Featured Article       Industry News RS Names Jonathan Bennett President of RS Americas Jonathan Bennett is succeeding Doug Moody, who retired after a distinguished career with the company. Read News Item Automate 2026 Brings Popular Humanoid Robot Forum and NVIDIA-Sponsored Humanoid Robot Pavilion to Show This innovative tech showcase is another reason to attend North America’s largest automation event as it returns to Chicago. Read News Item Mouser Electronics New Product Insider: More Than 40,000 New Parts Added in 2025 In 2025, Mouser launched more than 40,000 part numbers ready for shipment, including more than 7,000 in the fourth quarter. Read News Item       Industry Products Kistler Brings Manufacturing Data to Life With maXYmos Analyzer (2850A) PC Software Kistler provides a powerful tool for making more productive use of data from the manufacturing process. Read Article Phoenix Contact's PLC-INTERFACE Ethernet Gateway Simplifies I/O Between the Relay and PLC The new PLC-INTERFACE Ethernet Gateway from Phoenix Contact combines relays and communication in one modular system. Read Article FORT Robotics Launches Wireless E-Stop Pro: Real-Time Wireless Safety for Complex Industrial Environments Designed to unlock robotic productivity in warehousing, manufacturing and construction, the Pro model provides the fail-safe control necessary for large-scale autonomous operations. Read Article   Automation.com, PO Box 12277, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709, United States Unsubscribe Manage preferences |
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