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Peeling Back The Story: How Bananas Helped Launch An Industrial Automation Revolution Chris Chatelain Wed, 07/23/2025 - 10:05
This is the story of how ad hoc solutions, a lack of software built on open standards, and spoiling bananas sparked a revolution in industrial automation.
ICC 2025: Level Up At The Biggest ICC Yet Doug Dudley Thu, 07/03/2025 - 12:40
ICC 2025 marks the largest leap forward in ICC history since its inception in 2013, from a whole new venue to many new interactive events and inspiring showcases.
Behold The 2025 Build-a-Thon Elimination Challenge Competitors! Travis Cox Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:00
The list of competitors for the 2025 Build-a-Thon Elimination Challenge has been selected, and so the stage is set for one final adventure in the Lands of Ignition for the Inductive Automation Build-a-Thon.
Empowering The Workforce Of Tomorrow: The Role Of Industry-Specific Tools And Corporate Stewardship In Education David Grussenmeyer Mon, 10/28/2024 - 09:00
As automation and control technologies advance, the demand for educational programs that equip students with practical, industry-specific tools has never been greater. To address this urgent need, Inductive Automation launched its Educational Engagement Program (EEP) nearly five years ago. This initiative provides students and educators with access to the Ignition platform, ensuring they gain hands-on experience with the same tools used by industry professionals.
ICC 2024 Recap: Breaking Down The Breakthroughs The ICC Recap Team Fri, 09/27/2024 - 10:00
On September 17-19, the worldwide Ignition community gathered in Folsom, California for the 2024 Ignition Community Conference.