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Honeywell International (HON) is undergoing a major transformation with asset sales, spin-offs, and the separation of its aerospace and automation units. Following strong revenue growth, the company aims to become leaner and more innovation-driven, focusing on industrial automation, aerospace, and energy transition technologies.

ABB is redefining the landscape of industrial automation with its new initiative, Automation Extended, a major evolution of its distributed control system (DCS) technology. The company aims to help industries modernize operations efficiently—without sacrificing reliability or uptime.

Driven by Industry 4.0, rising labor costs, and innovations in AI, IoT, and robotics, the global Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) market is expanding rapidly. It is projected to grow from $202.22B in 2024 to $419.65B by 2033, at an 8.45% CAGR, significantly boosting industrial efficiency.

ABB has been selected to design, construct, and maintain shore power systems across three deep-sea container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam. The project, part of the Port of Rotterdam’s decarbonization strategy, includes APM Terminals Maasvlakte II, Hutchison Ports ECT Delta, and Hutchison Ports ECT Euromax.

ABB has announced an agreement to acquire Netcontrol, a provider of advanced electrical grid automation solutions for utilities and critical infrastructure. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals. Financial details were not disclosed.

In modern industrial automation, distributed control systems (DCS) rely on redundancy to maintain uninterrupted plant operations. Redundant controllers automatically take over if the main controller fails, ensuring safety and consistent control. This article explains the mechanism behind redundant controllers and highlights their importance in factory automation.