Industrial Innovation

Toyota estimates 1T yen/year for automation from 2028

Toyota told investors automation across its factories and major suppliers could cost about 1 trillion yen a year from 2028 and involve roughly 400,000 robots.

The global precision parts market is set to add $112 billion by 2031 as OEM demand shifts to higher-value components

The precision parts market is projected to reach $376.96B by 2031, with OEM demand, digital manufacturing partnerships, and equipment safety initiatives reshapi

Agentic automation hits enterprise scale: Automation Anywhere, Yaskawa, and KUKA signal a new operating model for industrial AI

From billion-request IT service desks to robots that write their own work orders, agentic AI is moving from pilot to production across manufacturing and operati

Automate 2026 sets records with 50,000 registrants as humanoid robots and industrial AI take center stage

Automate 2026 drew 50,000+ registrants and 1,230 exhibitors to Chicago, marking the largest edition in the show's history.

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

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.

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

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.

Turkish SME lists AI-powered IIoT and MES platform on EU innovation network, seeking manufacturing partners

A Turkish industrial software firm has posted its modular smart manufacturing platform on the EU's Enterprise Europe Network, targeting manufacturers, OEMs and research institutions.

End-of-line automation is the next deployment frontier for manufacturers

Nearly half of manufacturers plan end-of-line automation within 24 months, per IndustryWeek. Here's what operations leaders need to evaluate now.

Metalgear Engineering's assembly line overhaul pushed one manufacturer from 10 to 100 units a day

Custom PLC automation and single-piece flow redesign cut labor costs 40% and multiplied output tenfold for a manufacturer capped by a legacy line.

Physical AI hits the warehouse floor: five industrial robotics moves from June 2025

From truck unloading to no-code paint cobots, the latest industrial robotics announcements carry concrete implications for ops and procurement teams.

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, spanning AI/ML, connectivity, power, control, and sensing.

Venture capital floods industrial automation as Honeywell restructures into standalone units

Large sums of VC funding are flowing into AI robotics startups while Honeywell spins off major divisions, reshaping how manufacturers source automation.

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.

Automate 2026: Inside Chicago's Preview of Robotics, AI and Humanoids

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's new bottleneck: intelligence, not hardware, drives 2026 industry analysis

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, 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

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.

FANUC America Debuts Ultra‑Lightweight CRX‑3iA Collaborative Robot and New Capabilities Across the CRX Lineup

A new ultra‑portable cobot and expanded CRX features give manufacturers more ways to automate small tasks, heavy moves, palletizing, welding and high‑mix operations.

Honeywell Unveils Generative AI Tool: Maintenance Assist

Honeywell Unveils Game-Changing Generative AI Tool: Maintenance Assist In a recent announcement that has stirred the waves of innovation across the logistics and warehouse automation industries, Honeywell’s CMO Kevin Graebel unveiled a groundbreaking development in AI technology at MODEX 2024. Honeywell, a name synonymous with pioneering technological advancements, is taking a significant leap forward with…

Connected Living 2030: The Technology that Will Power the Future of Smart Cities

How is technology transforming to meet the future of smart cities head-on? Helsinki, Riyadh, and Shanghai offer a glimpse into this evolution, each adopting unique strategies powered by cutting-edge technology. Helsinki’s smart city blueprint intertwines technological innovation with societal and environmental objectives, creating a hub for collaborative innovation. Riyadh’s ambitious project, a partnership between…

Our Connected World – Innovation in the Tech Space

Hosted by Michelle Dawn Mooney, this episode of “Our Connected World” delves into the challenges and opportunities in technological innovation. Guests Shad Kroeger from TE Connectivity, Alexandra Spitler, and Dr. Dave Norris from Louisiana Tech University discuss the findings of the TE Connectivity Industrial Technology Index. Kroeger explains that the survey aimed to understand the…

3M Brings Innovation to the Manufacturing Supply Chain Environment

Exciting insights from Carl Doeksen, Global Robotics and Automation Director at 3M, on the changing landscape of robotics and automation. “Automation is the key to staying competitive in the B2B landscape. By fostering a culture of innovation, collaborating closely with customers, and leveraging diverse expertise, businesses can position themselves as leaders in their respective industries.”…

Infinite IoT: The Evolution of AI Industrial Deployment

What was once the story found in science fiction novels has increasingly taken the world by storm. Everything from the ads you see online to advancing car technology is driven by artificial intelligence. In this episode of Infinite IoT, host Mat Ackley spoke with Lumenci CEO Harish Daiya to discuss the evolution of AI industrial…

All Things IoT

The IoT ecosystem is accelerating, with innovation moving forward rapidly. It has applications in many industries, and those use cases will be at the forefront of the 2021 Works With Conference hosted by Silicon Labs. On Engineering Experience, host Tyler Kern spoke with Keith Nesrsta, Regional Sales Manager at Silicon Labs, and Paragon Innovations…

Breaking through ‘Pilot Purgatory’ in Innovating New Solutions

On There’s More to IT, host Jason Claybrook and guests will explore some foundational questions about the technology that’s driving us all forward. Why do we build the stuff we build? What’s behind the scenes? Where are we falling short or putting revenue first? The days of post-trade show drinks and conversation are far from over….

Is Cryptocurrency and Its Tech Infrastructure Ready for a Revolution?

On There’s More to IT, host Jason Claybrook and guests will explore some foundational questions about the technology that’s driving us all forward. Why do we build the stuff we build? What’s behind the scenes? Where are we falling short or putting revenue first? The days of post-trade show drinks and conversation are far from over….

How to Power Innovation and Efficiency with Attention to the Little Things

On There’s More to IT, host Jason Claybrook and guests will explore some foundational questions about the technology that’s driving us all forward. Why do we build the stuff we build? What’s behind the scenes? Where are we falling short or putting revenue first? The days of post-trade show drinks and conversation are far from over….