Industrial Automation

6 articles

Human engineers and advanced robots with soft grippers collaborating safely on a futuristic factory floor, symbolizing embodied AI and new safety benchmarks.
Insights

Embodied AI's Ascent: Human-Robot Design Faces New Safety Benchmarks

Software-defined gripping and physical AI integrations are compressing industrial automation projects from multi-year timelines into mere months.

Lucas Bennet·July 30, 2026
Futuristic factory floor with robotic arms and holographic displays showing industrial automation market growth and component price volatility.
Operations

Industrial Automation Market Projected to Exceed $250 Billion

The price of DDR4 16Gb memory modules, a critical component for industrial automation, surged by an astonishing 1800 percent in 2025 alone, according to arcweb .

Oliver Grant·June 28, 2026
Futuristic control room with AI interfaces and holographic display of a green hydrogen plant, symbolizing Schneider Electric and Microsoft's collaboration for industrial efficiency.
Operations

Schneider Electric, Microsoft Boost 2026 Industrial Efficiency with AI Agents

In a live green hydrogen deployment in India, an autonomous system powered by Microsoft Azure AI and Schneider Electric's platform has maintained over 6,000 hours of stable, self-directed operation.

Oliver Grant·April 21, 2026
Humanoid robots and human workers collaborating on an advanced automotive assembly line, showcasing the integration of AI and industrial automation.
Operations

Industrial Automation & AI Trends: Adoption & Challenges

Kia, the automotive giant, is actively planning to integrate Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot into 16 distinct manufacturing processes.

Oliver Grant·April 14, 2026
A Look at ProcessIQ: AI in Manufacturing Without Complex Integrations
Product

A Look at ProcessIQ: AI in Manufacturing Without Complex Integrations

ProcessIQ brings accessible AI to manufacturing, providing actionable solutions for troubleshooting and process improvement without requiring complex integrations or new hardware. This no-code platform helps teams enhance efficiency and decision-making across various industrial sectors.

Sponsored·April 14, 2026
Interior of a dark factory with advanced robotic arms working autonomously on an assembly line under futuristic lighting, symbolizing lights-out manufacturing.
Operations

What Is a Dark Factory and How Does It Operate?

A dark factory, also known as a lights-out factory, represents the apex of industrial automation, operating around the clock with minimal human presence. This guide explores what a dark factory is, the technologies that power it, and its profound implications for the future of manufacturing.

Oliver Grant·April 10, 2026