Industrial Automation stories
MHP backs ADMARES digital factory for modular homes
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digital transformation
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iot
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iiot
MHP joins ADMARES and partners to build a digital smart factory in Finland, aiming to churn out over 16,000 modular homes each year.
Siemens boosts circuit protection with circular soft starter
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hyperscale
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blockchain
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iot
Siemens expands SENTRON circuit protection and unveils a refurbished SIRIUS soft starter built for circularity and lower CO2 emissions.
Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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supply chain
Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.
Manufacturers see AI gains but data gaps stall scale-up
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uc
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Manufacturers reap early AI returns but poor data quality, fragmented tools and network limits block efforts to scale projects enterprise-wide.
GrayCyan unveils AI readiness scorecard for industry
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crm
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
GrayCyan launches an AI readiness and ROI scorecard to test if industrial workflows and systems can truly support responsible automation.
The energy transition will stall without women in tech
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data analytics
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power / energy
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ai
The net-zero transition risks stalling unless more women shape the tech driving AI, cybersecurity and digital energy systems.
Siemens unveils autonomous building tech at Frankfurt fair
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edutech
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hyperscale
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iot
Siemens unveils an autonomous building portfolio at Frankfurt's Light + Building fair, promising smarter energy, maintenance and comfort.
MathWorks joins EDGE AI group to boost embedded AI
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edge computing
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iot
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iiot
MathWorks has joined the EDGE AI FOUNDATION to advance energy‑efficient embedded AI, linking MATLAB and Simulink to edge hardware workflows.
Octave rebrands as it prepares spin-off from Hexagon
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devops
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manufacturing
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data analytics
Hexagon software unit Octave unveils new brand identity as it lines up independence, unifying design, build, operate and protect tools.
2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.
Nexcom unveils fanless panel PCs & rugged edge systems
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robots
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smart cities
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digital signage
Nexcom debuts fanless panel PCs and rugged Jetson-powered edge systems at Embedded World 2026, targeting factory, transport and smart cities.
Schneider Electric closes 2025 plan with 8.86 score
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Schneider Electric ends its 2021-2025 Sustainability Impact plan with an 8.86 score after beating targets on emissions and energy access.
Aeris & Verizon link IoT platforms for US localisation
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uc
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smart cities
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digital transformation
Aeris and Verizon link IoT platforms to speed US localisation, promising unified eSIM-based management and faster roll-outs for global fleets.
Industry 4.0 study warns OT ubiquity masks weak governance
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robots
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network infrastructure
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manufacturing
OT is now near-universal in Industry 4.0, but an AMDT study warns weak governance and uneven automation are eroding resilience gains.
b<>com unveils Open XG Hub testbed for 5G & 6G R&D
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robots
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uc
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network infrastructure
b<>com unveils free Open XG Hub testbed to accelerate open 5G and 6G R&D, enabling end-to-end, multi-vendor network experimentation.
OEMs prioritise resilience, recovery & security in design
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robots
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iot security
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supply chain
Rockwell finds OEMs shifting focus from peak performance to resilience, recovery speed and built-in cybersecurity amid rising industrial volatility.
Akamai, NVIDIA launch agentless OT security via DPUs
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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hyperscale
Akamai teams with NVIDIA to launch agentless Zero Trust segmentation for OT, offloading security to BlueField DPUs to protect critical infrastructure.
New Zealand backs low-cost digital tools for factories
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robots
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manufacturing
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data analytics
New Zealand funds expansion of low-cost factory tech scheme to help 180 manufacturers boost productivity and compete with digital rivals.
Labour squeeze drives print shift to digital inkjet
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digital transformation
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rpa
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supply chain
Labour shortages and tighter deadlines are forcing Australian printers to automate and pivot from traditional presses to digital inkjet workflows.
Australian businesses ramp up spending on energy shift
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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power / energy
Australian firms plan to lift energy-transition capex as tech, AI and renewables drive momentum, but green skills shortages loom.