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Manufacturing leaders have heard the promise of AI for years. Most aren’t seeing value. In fact, a new study revealed that 78% of manufacturing executives believe they have agents...
July 23, 2026
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It’s not the technology that matters…it’s the outcomes, right? A new generation of smarter sensors is granting operators clearer vision into production processes...
July 16, 2026
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Automation software is evolving rapidly as cybersecurity threats increase and industry standards continue to mature.
July 7, 2026
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As cyber threats and regulatory requirements continue to evolve, manufacturers need automation platforms that deliver built-in cybersecurity without adding operational complexity...
July 28, 2026

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What Rockwell Automation’s 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report reveals about AI, connected systems, cybersecurity, workforce readiness and the next phase of industrial...
June 26, 2026
How Manufacturers Can Use CLM to Scale Customization Without Chaos
In this excerpt from our podcast discussion with Damantha Boteju, Configit's chief product and technology officer, we learn more about configuration lifecycle management (CLM)...
April 28, 2026
How ABB is Bridging Legacy Control Systems and Digital Innovation
Stefan Basenach, senior vice president of automation technology at ABB, explains how ABB's Automation Extended separates stable process control from digital capabilities, enabling...
April 15, 2026
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Insights for manufacturers on the benefits of AI vision inspection from Norfolk Southern. Using this technology, the rail company identified more than twenty-five thousand defects...
April 8, 2026

Factory

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The station is designed to address ongoing security challenges in commercial and industrial sectors through AI capabilities.
July 21, 2026
Featuring 23 exhibitors, the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion presented next-generation solutions in edge AI, robotics, industrial networking, and smart manufacturing infrastructure.
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At Automate 2026, Taiwan Excellence companies demonstrated how edge AI, industrial computing and smart connectivity are helping manufacturers build factories.
July 15, 2026
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Physical AI is giving mid-market manufacturers a practical way to make operations smarter, safer, and more responsive to constant change.
July 14, 2026
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Progress is real, but not transformational.
July 13, 2026

Process

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Modern software technologies must be highly integrated and connected to the same data sources.
June 12, 2026
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The company uses physical AI to automate tasks with models trained on real-world production data.
May 14, 2026
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How are industrial networks changing and altering the landscape of manufacturing connectivity?
May 8, 2026
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The certification confirms that the kit provides reliable communication and data exchange with other vendors’ components.
May 7, 2026

Products

AutomationDirect P1-412 and P1-622 CPUs and Mini PLC
AutomationDirect now offers the new P1-412 and P1-622 CPUs.
July 7, 2026
Antaira Technologies FNP-0500G-T Ethernet Switch
Antaira Technologies now offers an ultra-flat Ethernet switch, the FNP-0500G-T.
July 7, 2026
Aetina AIB-AT Series Edge AI Platform
Aetina Corp. has released the AIB-AT series, a next-generation edge AI platform designed for physical AI applications
July 2, 2026
Aerotech AGV-CPO Core Performance Two-Axis Laser Scan Head
Aerotech Inc. now offers the AGV-CPO Core Performance two-axis laser scan head designed for use in micromachining, flat cutting and drilling applications.
July 1, 2026

Control

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Advanced MPC systems help food manufacturers optimize complex processes, reduce waste and maintain consistent product quality.
May 4, 2026
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The new DeltaV Live Enterprise View allows teams to have access to live plant displays as operators see them.
May 4, 2026
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Web-based SCADA platforms are transforming industrial automation by embracing agile development, DevOps workflows, and standardized architecture.
April 27, 2026
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“We do what we do to improve productivity, increase the speed to solutions that are faster and easier to both develop and maintain.” Trihedral Engineering President Glenn Wadden kicked off festivities at the company’s ScadaFest event.
Trihedral Engineering President Glenn Wadden kicked off festivities at the company’s ScadaFest event.
April 13, 2026

Robotics

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Specialized industrial robots are delivering measurable value today, proving dependable automation outperforms humanoid ambitions in real-world manufacturing environments.
July 8, 2026
Jeff Burnstein, president of Association of Advancing Automation, on the exhibition hall of the Automate show in 2024.
“What excites me most is the possibility that robotics and automation can contribute not only to industrial progress but also to broader societal improvements.”
July 7, 2026
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Safety in the industrial space is shifting from a static requirement to an active, intelligent layer.
June 26, 2026
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The company is offering a wider range of sizes and accessories that aim to give manufacturers greater flexibility.
June 2, 2026