Industrial Automation stories

The UK government invests GBP £21 million to embed CHERI hardware security, aiming to prevent 70% of common cyberattacks across critical sectors.

IFS partners with Siemens and Boston Dynamics to deploy AI and robotics, enhancing efficiency and tackling labour shortages in energy, manufacturing and utilities.

Rockwell Automation integrates NVIDIA’s Nemotron Nano AI into FactoryTalk Design Studio, enabling secure, real-time edge AI for industrial automation workflows.

Mendix Connect for Workstation links cloud apps to factory devices, boosting real-time control and AI-driven automation for manufacturers worldwide.

ANYbotics appoints Marc Villard as VP Operations and Alessandro Norscia as Chief Product Officer to boost growth in industrial robotics.

Honeywell's AI tool at TotalEnergies’ Port Arthur refinery predicts issues 12 minutes early, boosting safety and cutting downtime in Texas operations.

Dematic's RTS 120 AGV automates high-bay warehouse tasks up to 10m high, fitting existing sites without major infrastructure changes, enhancing safety and efficiency.

TeamViewer launches Agentless Access, enabling secure remote management of industrial systems without software installation, enhancing cybersecurity for manufacturers.

Swiss startup mimic secures USD $16 million to advance AI-driven robotic hands for complex industrial tasks, aiming to boost automation and dexterity in factories.

Akamai and NVIDIA have launched Akamai Inference Cloud, a global edge AI platform delivering real-time, low-latency AI inference closer to users.

Nozomi Networks launches Nozomi Arc with automated threat responses to protect industrial OT and IoT networks, enhancing real-time cyber defence and uptime.

CoolDrive Auto Parts is set to streamline operations with Dematic's automated Goods-to-Person system in a new Victoria hub, boosting efficiency and scalability.

Tosibox has rebranded as Tosi, shifting from hardware supplier to cyber physical systems provider, enhancing secure OT network solutions with faster deployments.

Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.

AMD launches Ryzen Embedded 9000 Series processors, built on Zen 5, for robust, scalable performance in industrial automation and machine vision systems.

Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.

Digital upgrades in industrial drives could save 164 TWh of electricity, equating to the output of 21 one-gigawatt nuclear reactors, says IoT Analytics.

UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.

NEXCOM launches the rugged ATC 3561-NA4C AI computer for agriculture and industry, delivering NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano power in harsh conditions.

Quebec’s metal sector launches AI tool Estim.ai to cut project estimation time, boosting productivity amid skilled labour shortages with CAD $1.1M investment.