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A3's 2026 automation whitepaper wave signals a shift from fixed hardware to software-defined factory floors
A3 members including Intel, Bosch Rexroth, Cognex, and Zebra are publishing technical guidance that points operations teams toward software-defined, AI-governed
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Mouser adds nine manufacturers to industrial automation lineup in H1 2026
Mouser Electronics added nine manufacturers to its industrial automation portfolio in the first half of 2026, covering AI, IIoT, robotics, and safety.
Venture capital floods industrial automation as Honeywell restructures into standalone units
Billions are flowing into AI robotics startups while industrial giants like Honeywell spin off major divisions, reshaping how manufacturers source automation.
AI and automation's adoption gap: why most manufacturers haven't crossed the line yet
80% of U.S. factories have zero automation. New hardware, software, and C-suite strategy are converging to close that gap.
Regal Rexnord targets flexible automation cells with integrated motion portfolio
Regal Rexnord's latest motion systems let one cobot cover up to 10 meters of horizontal range, cutting hardware count in flexible manufacturing cells.
Robotics roundup: humanoid test centers, drone scale, and inbound logistics automation signal a busier second half of 2026
From a Dutch humanoid application centre to ANRA's 55,000 monthly drone ops, enterprise robotics deployments are accelerating fast.
Fanuc, Kawasaki, and Stellantis anchor a wave of industrial AI partnerships reshaping factory floors
Major robotics and auto brands are embedding AI into production systems, with imitation learning and digital twins changing how factories operate.
AI deals and embodied robotics push factory automation into a new era
Fanuc, Google, Kawasaki, and Stellantis headline a wave of industrial AI partnerships reshaping how robots are built, trained, and deployed.
Industrial automation's big week: fenceless robots, humanoid IPOs, and a $100M expansion
From a cage-free dual-arm robot to a humanoid IPO and a Boston Dynamics campus, automation's mid-2026 moment is arriving fast.
US robotics rebound, defense capacity buildout, and AI partnerships define manufacturing's mid-2026 moment
Robotics installations are rising, Velo3D triples its production campus, and Siemens-IFS close the product lifecycle loop with industrial AI.
Industrial automation accelerates in 2026 as AI, humanoids, and facility investments converge
AI robots, AMRs, and facility buildouts are reshaping industrial manufacturing in 2026, but operational readiness may be the real bottleneck.
Automation industry roundup: sensors, software, and AI drive June 2026 product wave
From 3D Hall-effect sensors to wave energy AI, automation's biggest names shipped major product and platform updates in late June 2026.
Prince SCADA System case study
For years, operators on Prince's shop floor faced a familiar but costly problem: the information they needed to do their jobs was scattered. Programs lived in one place, blueprints in another, operation sheets somewhere else entirely. Getting set up at a station meant hunting across file folders, ic
Industrial automation accelerates: AI tools, certifications, and smarter asset management reshape the factory floor
Honeywell, Infinite Uptime, Schneider Electric, and Carlo Gavazzi signal a new wave of industrial automation advances in mid-2026.
Factory automation's deployment gap: new products flood the market as 80% of US facilities remain unautomated
A striking automation gap persists in US manufacturing even as vendors roll out edge AI, resilient edge platforms, and smarter vision systems at Automate 2026.
Humanoid supply outpaces demand, AMRs hit Toyota plants, and robot orders hold steady: automation's defining stories of mid-2026
North American robot orders hit $2.25B in 2025 as manufacturers scale automation—but geopolitical headwinds are trimming 2026 growth forecasts.
A3's Automate 2026 puts humanoid robots, industrial AI, and safety standards at center stage
A3's Automate 2026 opens June 22–25 with 50,000+ attendees, 1,000+ exhibitors, and a dedicated Humanoid Robot Pavilion sponsored by NVIDIA.
Physical AI, embodied robotics, and agentic systems headline manufacturing's mid-2026 intelligence push
From physical AI closing the simulation gap to embodied robotics fighting margin pressure, manufacturing's mid-2026 agenda centers on operational intelligence.
Industrial automation in focus: six product launches shaping factory floors in June 2026
Automate 2026 opens June 22 in Chicago with 1,000+ exhibitors, a new humanoid pavilion, and a sector-wide debate on why AI—not machines—now limits factory perfo
Manufacturing and automation headlines: acoustic AI, OT security, frame grabbers, and more from June 2026
Manufacturing's mid-2026 agenda shifts from hardware capacity to intelligence, with physical AI, embodied robotics, and AI governance emerging as decisive prior
Samsung commits to all-AI factories by 2030, signaling end of pilot purgatory
Samsung plans to convert all manufacturing to AI-driven factories by 2030, deploying digital twins and specialized AI agents across quality, production, and log
Samsung commits to all-AI factories by 2030, setting a hard deadline for industrial transformation
Samsung plans to convert all manufacturing to AI-driven factories by 2030, deploying digital twins and specialized AI agents across quality, production, and log
Standard Bots raises $200 million as industrial automation reshapes into a software discipline
Standard Bots secures $200M in fresh funding while Automation World's June coverage signals a broader pivot in industrial automation toward software and AI.
Robotics, machine vision, and AI software lead automation industry's mid-2026 agenda
Automation World's latest coverage highlights AI-driven robotics, a $8.3B machine vision forecast, and a Siemens-Jabil U.S. facility plan.
The Retrofit Advantage: B2B Renovation Strategies Powering Retail, Healthcare, Sports, IoT, Energy, ProAV, Engineering, and Construction
Innovation is no always a new build. In B2B, the fastest return often comes from upgrading existing facilities without pausing operations for months. Renovation and retrofit projects have become a core business lever because they influence measurable outcomes: energy consumption, staff productivity, customer throughput, uptime, safety, compliance, and lifecycle maintenance costs. Below is a B2B…
My Biggest Takeaway from NC State’s Bioprocessing Course
Hands-on immersion has become a defining advantage in modern biomanufacturing, and programs like NC State’s BTEC exemplify why experiential learning matters as much as technical knowledge. By stepping through a full upstream and downstream bioprocess in a simulated environment, the Benchmark team gained firsthand insight into the real-world pressures, decisions, and constraints their customers…
Powering a Texas Farm: Sol-Ark and Liniotech’s Solar Farm Energy Storage Partnership in Action
In the heart of Texas, where wide skies meet sprawling farmland, solar farm energy storage is quietly rewriting the rules of rural power. This particular installation showcases the synergy between Sol-Ark’s robust inverter technology and Liniotech’s high-capacity battery storage—proof that renewable energy is no longer just a supplement, but a cornerstone. The 100-kilowatt Liniotech…
Digital Transformation for Bank Branches
Indian banks are reimagining physical locations with AI and edge computing to meet evolving customer expectations in a rapidly digitizing market
Lamar IoT’s Cutting-Edge Tracking Tech Prevents Drugs & High-End Food Products from Perishing
Real-time condition monitoring prevents costly losses of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and perishables across complex global supply chains
Smart City Technologies Rely on Edge Computing for Responsive Disaster Recovery
Real-time data processing at the network's edge enables cities to respond faster when disaster strikes
Drone Deliveries Face Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities. Advanced IoT Systems Are Both Their Risk and Their Defense.
Connected delivery systems require sophisticated IoT networks that simultaneously create security gaps and provide the tools to seal them
The UK Just Got an IoT Level-Up. Here’s Why the BT Partnership with AWS is Set to Improve Mission Critical IoT
Imagine a world where ultra-low latency applications, IoT technologies, and cloud computing work together seamlessly to create revolutionary solutions for businesses and communities. It’s the promise of the Industry 4.0 future, supported by advancements in 5G connectivity, cloud-based networks, and synergy between telcos and a decentralized ecosystem of smart buildings and devices. These synergies are…
Rugged Edge Computing for Tough Environments Follows Shift Away from the Cloud
At ISC West 2023, Premio showcases how Rugged Edge Computing can easily stand up to the toughest industrial workloads in the harshest environments without missing a beat. Many trends are shaping the modern security market with a strong focus on rugged hardware such as smart sensors. There is a shift away from the cloud…
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Why Businesses are Making More Long-Term IoT Investments
The march toward Industry 4.0 continues, and it seems businesses are more comfortable with their role in this transformation than ever before. Increasingly utilizing IoT as part of their business plans, new research from Information Services Group (ISG) found that companies are not only rapidly revamping their IoT plans, but they’re “growing more ambitious” with…
OT Cybersecurity is Still a Black Hole for Facility Managers
A confident cybersecurity strategy for facility managers is still out of reach. Even though most facilities have a grasp on IT networks, a steady increase of IoT connections in commercial buildings is creating confusion and opacity in OT strategies. This increase in devices shows no signs of slowing, either; Statista forecasts new smart building…
Making the Connection Between 5G and IoT-Enabled Devices
It’s only natural with the expansion of 5G that an expected domino effect is following in its wake. All successful 5G deployments will need to interface with a growing array of IoT devices. And, to do that, 5G and IoT networks will need the right supporting technology to maximize data flow and operations. Dan…
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