ABOUT US
Welcome to Industrial Automation Monthly
Industrial Automation Monthly is a global e-news publication covering the technologies, companies and market developments shaping industrial automation, robotics, control systems, industrial software, IIoT and intelligent manufacturing. Created for engineers, manufacturers, automation professionals, technical buyers, systems integrators, software developers and industry decision-makers, the publication combines timely technical coverage with a commitment to small business advocacy, supply chain diversity, sustainability and responsible manufacturing.
Industrial Automation Monthly is part of Components Source Network, an independently owned private information and promotional platform comprising 11 specialized global technology publications and 11 corresponding peer-vetted e-marketplaces. Together, these platforms advance market awareness, expert discovery and commercial growth across high-tech manufacturing and engineering communities. Components Source Network is powered by Embassy Global, LLC and reflects nine years of original development, authorship, platform strategy and industry insight by founder Molly Bakewell Chamberlin.
Drawing on her more than 25 years of experience across industrial automation, robotics, motion control, sensors, instrumentation, process control, machine vision, industrial software, IIoT, semiconductors, aerospace, electrification and related technology markets, Molly developed the Network as a living news and data ecosystem connecting technical information, recognized expertise, industry visibility and meaningful business opportunity.
As a highly specialized growth consultancy, Embassy Global has directly and measurably contributed to the growth of more than 200 industry brands worldwide. Components Source Network extends that expertise to a broader audience through an industry expert-led platform serving companies of all sizes, academic and government research laboratories, consortia, event organizers and economic development stakeholders. It combines timely, relevant industry news with a living data ecosystem of peer-vetted experts, powered by experts, to facilitate meaningful industry connections and encourage the development of strategic alliances.
Connect with Molly Bakewell Chamberlin on LinkedIn here.
Our Mission
Industrial Automation Monthly informs and connects professionals driving innovation across industrial automation, robotics, control systems, IIoT, intelligent manufacturing and digital engineering.
We work to:
- Publish timely, technically relevant and source-attributed coverage
- Increase visibility for small businesses and emerging innovators
- Help companies communicate meaningful technologies and capabilities
- Advance supplier diversity and inclusive sourcing
- Promote responsible manufacturing and sustainable industry growth
- Connect technical organizations with relevant global audiences and markets
Who We Serve
Our coverage supports professionals involved in:
- Industrial robotics, cobots and motion systems
- PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and industrial control software
- Industrial IoT, edge computing and connected infrastructure
- Machine vision, imaging and intelligent inspection
- Sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition
- AI, machine learning and intelligent automation
- Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
- Systems integration and engineering services
- Simulation, digital twins and system modeling
- Technical sales, distribution and value-added integration
We amplify developments from established manufacturers, small businesses, emerging technology companies, automation providers, software developers, systems integrators, research laboratories, universities, authorized distributors, value-added resellers, independent representatives and engineering service firms.
What We Cover
Industrial Automation Monthly covers:
- Industrial robots, cobots, actuators and motion control systems
- Automation platforms and flexible manufacturing systems
- PLCs, SCADA, HMIs and industrial control software
- Industrial IoT platforms, smart gateways and edge computing
- Industrial connectivity and connected infrastructure
- Machine vision, imaging and automated inspection
- Industrial sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition
- Artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics
- Predictive maintenance, diagnostics and condition monitoring
- Systems integration, infrastructure development and engineering services
- Simulation, digital twins, virtual commissioning and system modeling
- Industrial computing and embedded control technologies
- System safety, reliability, validation and compliance
- Sustainable and energy-efficient automation technologies
- Technical distribution, systems integration and supply chain support
Our coverage also extends into intersecting markets, including advanced manufacturing and smart factories, logistics and warehousing, energy and utilities, automotive and mobility, aerospace and defense, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, food and beverage, packaging, semiconductors, electronics, industrial sustainability and clean technologies.
What We Publish
With editorial priority given to peer-nominated experts across Components Source Network, we welcome:
- Company and industry news
- Product and technology announcements
- Expert-contributed articles
- Application notes and case studies
- Research and development updates
- Thought leadership and white papers
- Company profiles and supplier spotlights
- Sponsored content and technical videos
- Industry sustainability, supplier diversity and small business success stories
Editorial consideration is based on relevance, technical value and alignment with the publication’s coverage areas.
Our Values
Integrity and Technical Relevance:
We emphasize accurate, source-attributed coverage and maintain clear distinctions between editorial and sponsored content. We prioritize information that is useful to engineers, buyers, manufacturers, automation professionals, software developers, systems integrators and other industry decision-makers.
Independent Industry Expert Voice:
We provide an expert-led platform for established and emerging companies, research organizations and technical experts from across the industrial automation ecosystem.
Inclusion and Sustainability in Practice:
We believe inclusion and sustainability should be reflected in everyday editorial and business decisions. Industrial Automation Monthly works to increase visibility for small businesses, emerging innovators, supplier-diverse organizations, independent experts and technical voices that may receive less attention within traditional industry media. We also highlight practical approaches to energy efficiency, responsible manufacturing, asset life extension, predictive maintenance, waste reduction, process optimization, supply chain resilience and environmental compliance.
Our goal is to support industry growth that is inclusive, commercially practical and environmentally responsible.
Our Connection to Industrial Automation Solutions Finder
Industrial Automation Monthly works alongside Industrial Automation Solutions Finder, its corresponding Components Source Network e-marketplace. The e-news site provides editorial coverage of technologies, companies and developments across industrial automation, robotics, control systems, IIoT, machine vision and intelligent manufacturing. Editorial consideration is not limited to nominated organizations.
Industrial Automation Solutions Finder is a separate peer-nominated and independently reviewed e-marketplace that helps buyers and industry partners discover recognized experts across robotics, motion control, industrial software, IIoT, machine vision, sensing, AI, predictive maintenance, systems integration, simulation, engineering services and technical distribution.
Together, the two platforms connect industry information with expert discovery while maintaining their distinct editorial and marketplace roles.
Our Impact
Through Industrial Automation Monthly and Components Source Network, we work to expand visibility for technical companies and innovations, support small business participation in global supply chains, encourage responsible manufacturing and create stronger connections across overlapping technologies and markets. Whether you are here to follow industry developments, submit company news, contribute expertise, explore advertising opportunities or connect with Components Source Network, we welcome your participation. Together, we are helping build a more visible, connected, inclusive and resilient global industrial automation industry. To learn more, contact us at hello@industrialautomationmonthly.com.