System Integration

A Micro LED chipmaker just raised nearly 100 million RMB, and lighting specs are getting stricter

VIJO’s new funding highlights a shift: buyers are moving from “LED equals LED” to driver design, thermal headroom, and controls integration.

73% of mid-market manufacturers are still testing AI, with zero at full deployment

New Kaufman Rossin survey data reveals most mid-market manufacturers are stuck in AI experimentation, held back by siloed data and legacy ERP systems.

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.

93% of manufacturers have MES, but only 28% have deployed it enterprise-wide

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.

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.

Prince SCADA System case study

For years, operators on Prince's shop floor faced a familiar but costly problem: the information they needed to do their jobs was scattered. Programs lived in one place, blueprints in another, operation sheets somewhere else entirely. Getting set up at a station meant hunting across file folders, ic

Why Connectivity Has Become the Cornerstone of Modern Industrial Automation

Industrial automation is in the middle of a profound shift, as manufacturers push beyond basic control toward fully connected, data-driven operations that bridge the plant floor and the enterprise. What began years ago as early experiments in digital transformation—simply getting PLC data into IT systems—has now accelerated into a critical business imperative fueled by…

Navigating the Future of Warehouse Automation and ASRS With HAI Robotics

As e-commerce continues to reshape the landscape of logistics and fulfillment, businesses are turning to Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) to streamline operations and bolster efficiency. With industry experts like Hunter Senn of Hai Robotics leading the conversation, businesses are seeking clarity on the benefits and implementation of these sophisticated systems. ASRS are not…

FANUC’s Innovative System of the Year Recipient – Don’t Fear the Robot, Thank It!

ARC Specialties, under the leadership of President Dan Allford, continues to make waves in the robotics and automation industry. They recently won of FANUC’s Innovative System of the Year Award, further strengthening their reputation as an industry leader. This remarkable project involved the integration of robots in offshore drilling operations, specifically in the assembly and…

Consider APIs as part of your fiber network management strategy

Guests Michael Measels, Vice President of Product Management at 3-GIS, and Matt Sherrod GTM Americas Service Provider, from Blue Planet, joined Host Hilary Kennedy to discuss customers’ desired shift from traditional models of fiber network management to open systems. The desire for openness is driven by its ability to deliver complex services faster, generate…

Enabling Enterprise Voice in Zoom and Microsoft Teams

The past year has forced enterprises to find new ways to connect and collaborate, and solutions like Microsoft Teams and Zoom have stepped to the forefront to help them do just that. However, now that reopening has commenced and the future of work is becoming clearer, it’s critical that organizations shore up their capabilities…

Is the Future of Enterprise Connectivity an API-First World?

The way we communicate, share data and use technology to act on those insights is changing – and it’s all leading to the cloud. On In the Cloud, every week new experts will engage in a fire side chat and will bring their extensive experience in software, IT and mobile solutions straight to you, offering a…

How to Get Networks and Autonomous Transportation on the Same Playing Field

The way we communicate, share data and use technology to act on those insights is changing – and it’s all leading to the cloud. On In the Cloud, every week new experts will engage in a fire side chat and will bring their extensive experience in software, IT and mobile solutions straight to you, offering a…

Works With Virtual Conference on September 9-10, 2020

Calling all engineers: The Works With Virtual Conference by Silicon Labs happens September 9-10, 2020. This free virtual event will bring together industry leaders, hardware engineers, application designers and developers for the largest smart home event dedicated to integrating smart home application designs with any hub or smart home ecosystem. Keith Nesrsta, South-Central Regional Sales…

IntelliFinishing Smart Controls: A Critical Component for a Flexible Automated Finishing System

In the world of automated finishing systems, not every solution is created equal. There are real differentiators that can improve and streamline processes while increasing both productivity and quality. With its unique friction-driven conveyor, efficient washers and ovens, and recipe-based smart controls, the IntelliFinishing automated finishing system can increase throughput by 20%, nearly eliminate downtime,…

Smart Homes Aren’t “Smart,” But They Could Be, with Universal Screens and Neocontrol Global

When considering how to build a new smart home or transform an existing home into an automated one, there are generally two options available: DIY or a professional custom solution. Manufacturers of smart home equipment have made it exceedingly simple to do it yourself, but there is something to be said for hiring a…

Watch: Benefits of an IntelliFinishing Complete Automated Finishing System

IntelliFinishing offers you the most flexible paint finishing system in the industry. This system uses a unique conveyance, available in three sizes for parts from just a few pounds to items weighing ten tons or more. It also features modular pre-fabricated components which are quicker to set up and easier to reconfigure as needs change….

Listen: The Cities within Smart Buildings with Kittur Nagesh of Cognito Networks

For smart buildings, connection equals success. To work best, they need to be free from proprietary silos, said Kittur Nagesh, founder and CEO of Cognito Networks, on today’s episode of the IoT Podcast. The Silicon Valley startup founder came on the podcast to tell us how companies should be using modern IP-based solutions to…

Listen: IoT’s Ecosystem of Technology with Tom Raftery of SAP

Innovations in the Industrial IoT space are exciting and often industry changing, but they don’t act alone. The best, most ground-breaking changes occur when technology works together to create a co-working ecosystem. Tom Raftery, Global VP, Futurist and Innovation Evangelist at SAP, sat down on the podcast to tell us how blockchain and AI…

Listen: Creating Secured Integration With Yotam Gutman of Securithings

On today’s podcast I spoke with Yotam Gutman of Securithings, a Tel Aviv based company specializing in Internet of Things device and cybersecurity. Yotam described the importance of securing devices that are integrated into things like cameras, autonomous vehicles and buildings. For the latest news, videos, and podcasts in the IOT Industry, be sure…

Dallas Chooses Ericson For New Traffic Solution System

The future of urban transportation has jumped into the fast lane. ICT solutions company Ericsson has been chosen by the city of Dallas, TX to create an Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) based on Ericsson’s Connected Urban Transport solution. The goal of the project is to create a “Smart City” by integrating data into…