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Industrial manufacturing M&A hit $173 billion as mega-deals now command 56% of deal value
PwC's 2026 midyear outlook finds industrial manufacturing M&A surged 28% to $173 billion, with mega-deals and strategic buyers reshaping how capital is deployed
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Industrial manufacturing M&A hit $173 billion as mega-deals now make up 56% of deal value
PwC's 2026 midyear outlook shows industrial manufacturing M&A jumped 28% to $173B, with mega-deals and convergence themes driving premium valuations.
Robots, AI, and IIoT are reshaping the factory floor — but the real work is in integration
Robotics, AI quality control, and IIoT-driven predictive maintenance are converging in manufacturing, pushing ops leaders to rethink how they buy, deploy, and g
Industrial vision sector expands across automation, robotics, and AI-driven inspection
The A3's Vision Industry Insights hub tracks 560+ developments across machine vision, robotics, and AI inspection—here's what enterprise ops teams need to know.
AI and automation's adoption gap: what manufacturers must act on now
80% of U.S. factories have zero automation. New tools and C-suite strategy shifts are changing the calculus for operations teams.
80% of U.S. factories have no automation. Here's what's changing in 2026.
Eight in ten U.S. factories still run without any automation, even as AI vendor activity hits a peak. Here's what's actually moving on the floor.
93% of manufacturers have MES, but only 23% have fully integrated it, Rockwell Automation finds
A new Rockwell Automation report of 1,560 decision-makers finds a deep MES integration gap hobbling manufacturers' push to enterprise-wide performance.
Automation adoption is surging at trade shows. Most US factories still haven't started.
Record attendance at Automate 2026 and new AI-lab deals signal industry momentum, but 80% of US manufacturing facilities still run zero automation.
Rockwell Automation report: 93% of manufacturers have MES, but only 23% have fully integrated it
A Rockwell Automation survey of 1,560 manufacturers finds MES adoption is nearly universal, but enterprise-wide integration remains the defining gap.
Robotics, AI accountability, and autonomous forklifts: five automation developments operations leaders need to know
From ABB's new Visual SLAM forklift to a Kore.ai finding that 70% of enterprises can't trace AI failures, this week's automation news carries real operational w
Robotics, AI accountability, and autonomous forklifts: automation's operational priorities this week
From ABB's new Visual SLAM forklift to a 70% AI accountability gap, this week's automation developments carry direct implications for ops and procurement teams.
The automation visibility gap: why FactoryOps is becoming the missing layer in manufacturing stacks
Heavily automated plants still lose margin to blind spots. A new operations layer called FactoryOps is closing the gap without replacing existing PLCs or SCADA.
Where AI actually delivers in manufacturing: lessons from Automate Live
Panelists from Prolucid, Zebra Technologies, and Reynolds & Moore cut through the hype at Automate Live, pinpointing where industrial AI creates real value.
93% of manufacturers have MES, but only 23% have fully integrated it across the enterprise
Rockwell Automation's 2026 survey of 1,560 manufacturers finds near-universal MES adoption masking a deep integration gap that caps AI and operational value.
OMRON debuts LD-150 and LD-300 AMRs at Automate 2026, targeting higher-throughput material flow
OMRON Robotics unveiled two next-gen LD Series AMRs at Automate 2026, built for heavier loads and tighter production spaces.
IMTS 2026 puts industrial AI and automation on the shop floor for enterprise evaluation
Manufacturing technology orders hit $2.19B through April 2026, up 28.9%. IMTS 2026 gives operators direct access to AI, automation, and additive tech.
Robotics industry surges in mid-2026: AMRs, physical AI, and lab automation headline a busy fortnight
ABB, NVIDIA, Hugging Face, and a wave of startups push robotics deeper into warehouses, labs, farms, and data centers.
93% of manufacturers have MES, but only 23% have fully integrated it, Rockwell Automation report finds
A Rockwell Automation survey of 1,560 decision-makers finds MES deployment is nearly universal, but enterprise-wide integration remains rare.
Most mid-market manufacturers are stuck in AI pilot mode, and their data infrastructure is why
73% of manufacturers remain in AI testing. A new Kaufman Rossin survey reveals legacy ERP and siloed data as the core blockers to scale.
Industrial automation's mid-2026 inflection: safety standards, physical AI, and intralogistics consolidation
From ISO 27001 certifications to safety-rated ultrasonic sensors, industrial automation's latest moves carry direct compliance and procurement implications.
Chinese industrial robots now reach 148 countries as factory task complexity rises
Chinese-manufactured robots are handling complex factory tasks and shipping to 148 countries, raising urgent questions for global procurement and ops teams.
Chinese-made robots are reaching 148 countries as factory task complexity rises
Chinese industrial robots now operate in 148 countries, signaling a major shift in global automation supply chains that procurement and ops teams must evaluate.
Robotics in manufacturing: five shifts defining factory floors in mid-2026
Physical AI, a massive automation gap, and a wave of new industrial partnerships are reshaping how manufacturers buy and deploy robotics in 2026.
Four in five U.S. manufacturing facilities have zero automation — here's what's actually blocking AI adoption
Most U.S. plants run with no automation at all, yet executives plan AI expansion. The real barrier isn't budget — it's data hygiene and cybersecurity.
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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