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IA’s Efforts To Shape The Future Of Industrial Automation David Grussenmeyer Wed, 05/21/2025 - 11:30
IA’s recent educational initiatives (including a Student Build-a-Thon, hackathon, and more) pave a path for success in industrial automation’s future.
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.
HR Tips for Starting Your Career Journey at Inductive Automation Dante Augello Wed, 08/23/2023 - 08:00
IA takes pride in acknowledging your personal and professional achievements, fostering a collaborative atmosphere, and offering great career prospects in every department, so we’ve put together this guide with our HR team’s best tips and tricks for successfully applying for, interviewing for, and starting a new job here.
Meet Some of the Exceptional Women at Inductive Automation Jennifer Faylor Wed, 03/01/2023 - 09:03
In honor of Women’s History Month, we wanted to spotlight some of the exceptional and inspirational female employees here at Inductive Automation. Our software, Ignition, is a disruptor in industrial automation, and in a similar fashion, we’re helping disrupt the traditionally male-dominated nature of our industry. By celebrating women, learning from their stories, and sharing the reality of their experiences, we’ll be better equipped to break down the barriers that impede progress.
Meet the Support Division: Helping Ignition Users and Having Fun Doing It Aaron Block Wed, 03/16/2022 - 09:07
At Inductive Automation, we understand why having an ace support team is so integral to the success of Ignition users the world over. That’s why our Support Division takes an unconventional, active approach. Support staff is on the front lines, assisting integrators with development roadblocks and helping end users when issues arise. They’re the unsung heroes of IA, so we’ve decided to spotlight the division responsible for that sense of relief you have when you hang up the phone.
Inductive Automation is Now a Remote-First Company Aaron Block Tue, 07/06/2021 - 10:50
During the pandemic, Inductive Automation prioritized remote work and offered remote jobs, and with the pandemic clearing, we chose to stay a primarily remote company.
Meet Kathy: Software Engineering Department Manager, Mentor, Hiker, and Professional Quilter Lauren Walters Fri, 05/21/2021 - 08:51
Software Engineering Department Manager Kathy Applebaum knows a thing or two about development, whether that means building in Ignition or helping her students at Sacramento State University gain the skills they’ll need to succeed. Since joining Inductive Automation back when there were only a half-dozen developers, she has casually broken barriers and refuted misconceptions about women in technology. Most of all, Kathy has remained grounded, still wide-eyed about her ability to take an idea and make it a reality, plus have fun doing it.