Industrial Automation stories - Page 8

AI adoption is exposing UK factories' outdated control systems, with rising cyberattacks hitting legacy OT and fragile supply chains.

AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.

Smart relay flaw lets attackers repeatedly reboot Shelly Pro 4PM devices, causing disruptive power, safety and visibility outages.

Industrial giants warn AI ambitions are stalling as severe talent shortages and ageing systems choke growth and sustainability goals.

AI is set to end SaaS dominance by 2026 as firms pay for domain-specific agents and governed cloud usage instead of per-seat software.

AMD has launched EPYC Embedded 2005 chips, Zen 5-based processors for dense, power-efficient edge AI in compact networking and industrial gear.

CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.

Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.

EY has launched a physical AI platform with NVIDIA tech and opened an EY.ai Lab to advance AI in robotics, drones, and smart devices across industries.

Cerrion raises USD $18 million to expand its AI platform, aiming to cut manufacturing downtime and boost productivity across US and European factories.

Digital twin projects often fail without a clear scanning strategy, leading to outdated models and poor data integration across industries worldwide.

Transatel partners with Oracle to implement a cloud native 5G standalone core, enhancing secure IoT connectivity across automotive, travel, and industry sectors worldwide.

Rockwell Automation's fair in Chicago draws 15,000+ to explore AI, autonomous systems, and skills shaping factory productivity and sustainability worldwide.

Claroty launches AI-powered CPS Library, a centralised asset catalogue enhancing visibility and vulnerability detection across OT, IoT, and healthcare networks.

The UK government invests GBP £21 million to embed CHERI hardware security, aiming to prevent 70% of common cyberattacks across critical sectors.

IFS partners with Siemens and Boston Dynamics to deploy AI and robotics, enhancing efficiency and tackling labour shortages in energy, manufacturing and utilities.

Mendix Connect for Workstation links cloud apps to factory devices, boosting real-time control and AI-driven automation for manufacturers worldwide.

TeamViewer launches Agentless Access, enabling secure remote management of industrial systems without software installation, enhancing cybersecurity for manufacturers.

Swiss startup mimic secures USD $16 million to advance AI-driven robotic hands for complex industrial tasks, aiming to boost automation and dexterity in factories.

Akamai and NVIDIA have launched Akamai Inference Cloud, a global edge AI platform delivering real-time, low-latency AI inference closer to users.