Market Trends

Industrial manufacturing M&A hit $173B and automation capex is accelerating, operators need to move now

PwC reports record $173B in industrial M&A, up 28%, as Roland Berger forecasts 6–9% annual automation growth through 2030.

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.

The NFT Bubble Has Popped. Should Businesses Care?

What is the future of NFTs? After a major boom over the first half of 2021, new research shows that the bubble has popped. At its height, crypto-collectible sales peaked at $100 million in a single day but have since dropped nearly 90%. To discuss the ups and downs of NFT markets, Larry Pang, Head…

What Lies Ahead in B2B Social Media Marketing?

Much has changed in the B2B tech landscape, with companies rapidly evolving and scaling to deal with heightened demand for remote connectivity, stronger networks, more robust tools, and more. Now, though, with an end to the pandemic on the horizon but no sign of slowed growth, how will B2B tech companies keep up the pace…

What Has Helped IoT Technology Improve Over the Years?

Mike Wilkinson, CEO & Founder of Paragon Innovations, joined host Tyler Kern on a MarketScale videostream to give a “state of the union” for IoT, analyzing the short and long term trends shaping technology and applications in 2020 and beyond. Wilkinson’s Paragon Innovations is a product development firm providing full-service solutions for embedded software…

Whether Consumer or Commerical, IoT Will Thrive in the App Store with Michael Longoria of Universal Screens

The average consumer is well acquainted with IoT products; in January, 39 million Americans owned a smart home product, and the number is only growing. As consumers get more comfortable with these products in the home, the market for automating every aspect of the house from the air conditioner to the blinds becomes more…