Industrial Automation stories

Life sciences firms are boosting AI use to tackle skilled labour shortages and regulatory challenges, with 95% adopting smart manufacturing technologies.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise adds PROFINET support to its OmniSwitch 6465, enhancing IT-OT network unity with centralised management and real-time industrial communication.

Cyber experts warn that most Philippine SMEs lack cyber risk assessments, urging them to adopt tools like Nozomi Networks amid rising threats and costly breaches.

In Asia Pacific, 94% of manufacturers plan AI investments, prioritising quality control and cybersecurity to boost efficiency and tackle labour shortages.

rebuy partners with Camunda to automate device repair processes, enhancing transparency and efficiency across its refurbishment operations in Europe.

Rockwell Automation unveils OptixEdge, an edge gateway that processes industrial data locally in real time, boosting efficiency and cutting cloud costs.

Adrian Giecco will become Rockwell Automation's South Pacific regional director from July 2025, overseeing operations across Australia, New Zealand and the region.

Rugged devices boost efficiency in harsh industrial settings by enabling real-time data access, reducing downtime, and improving decision-making on the frontline.

Ericsson and Supermicro have teamed up to combine 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms, aiming to simplify enterprise deployment of integrated solutions.

Ericsson and Supermicro have agreed to jointly develop bundles combining enterprise 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms to simplify deployment for businesses.

Investment in SaaS technology is driving growth and agility in Australia and New Zealand's manufacturing sector, with 89% of firms adopting cloud solutions.

AI and edge technologies lead Hannover Messe 2025 trends, driving industrial automation with advances in generative AI, DataOps, and private 5G networks.

GigaDevice has opened its global headquarters in Singapore to boost its semiconductor market growth and strengthen global customer and supply chain ties.

Siemens and Hirano Tecseed partner to boost battery machine efficiency with digital twins, cutting defects and speeding up production in a growing EV market.

Red Hat launches Enterprise Linux 10, featuring AI integration, enhanced security with post-quantum cryptography, and hybrid cloud support for enterprises.

Schneider Electric and Microsoft have unveiled an industrial Copilot using generative AI to boost productivity and streamline automation in manufacturing environments.

Dematic unveils FD Shuttle, a flexible automated storage system for APAC warehouses, enhancing efficiency with rail-free design and local manufacturing.

SenSen launches SenTRACK 2.0, an AI-driven platform offering adaptive surveillance with real-time, role-based automation for complex environments.

Astrikos.Ai appoints four senior leaders to boost global growth and strengthen its presence in AI-driven infrastructure analytics and smart city projects.

SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.