Industry 4.0 stories - Page 10

Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.

Algorithms Software UK now resells Unanet CRM, integrating it with Xpedeon ERP to offer UK construction firms seamless project and customer management tools.

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

Manufacturers are increasingly adopting AI and connected data to enable autonomous operations, boosting efficiency, resilience and real-time decision-making.

Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.

Airbus and Ericsson have launched private 5G networks at Airbus plants in Hamburg and Toulouse, boosting automation and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.

Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.

Manufacturers face supply chain pressures and skills shortages but embrace AI and digital tech to boost efficiency and resilience globally.

Digital upgrades in industrial drives could save 164 TWh of electricity, equating to the output of 21 one-gigawatt nuclear reactors, says IoT Analytics.

UK manufacturing faces a GBP £6 billion output loss annually due to skills gaps; experts urge bridging workforce shortages and boosting diversity with AI and robotics.

Most aerospace manufacturers plan to adopt AI in supply chains, expecting it to revolutionise aircraft production by 2035 amid cautious digital uptake.

The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.

DXC Technology has teamed up with three AI startups to enhance automotive and manufacturing innovation through advanced AI, aiming for real-world industry impact.

Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.

IFS has acquired London-based 7bridges, enhancing its AI-driven supply chain tools to cut costs and boost logistics efficiency across industry sectors.

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot and mixed reality tools, enhancing design, simulation, and collaboration in product engineering software.

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

The satellite IoT market is set to grow at a 26% CAGR to reach USD $4.7 billion by 2030, driven by tech advances and rising demand for remote connectivity.

NVIDIA partners with European nations and firms to launch a 3,000 exaflops AI compute initiative, boosting infrastructure across France, UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

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