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QNX to unveil AI robotics demos and research report
Robotics

QNX to unveil AI robotics demos and research report

QNX to showcase live robotics demos and new survey at expo as it argues deterministic software is key to safer AI-enabled machines.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Esmo launches X-change Cart for faster board changes
Robotics

Esmo launches X-change Cart for faster board changes

Esmo's X-change Cart lets one operator swap semiconductor load boards in under a minute, aiming to cut damage, strain and downtime on test floors.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users
Customer Relationship Management

Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users

Syspro opens marketplace to help manufacturers and distributors add partner software for analytics, AI, eCommerce and compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 4 days ago
ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing
Customer Relationship Management

ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing

ECI Software Solutions taps Adam Sklader to steer manufacturing strategy across North America and Australia, as the firm expands AI-led tools.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Schneider Electric's Impact 2030 score rises to 3.40
Manufacturing

Schneider Electric's Impact 2030 score rises to 3.40

Schneider Electric reports early Impact 2030 gains, with emissions down, 1,100 suppliers onboarded and 2.8 million people gaining electricity access.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure
DevOps

CIP marks 10 years of Linux support for infrastructure

Civil Infrastructure Platform celebrates a decade of long-term Linux support, as industrial users face mounting compliance demands and security rules.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough
Robotics

Forrester says physical AI will drive next breakthrough

Forrester says the biggest AI breakthrough will come from systems that perceive and act in the real world, not humanoid robots.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
Gaming

SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push

SAS adds a private-preview supply chain agent and other AI tools, backed by USD $1 billion investment, for manufacturing, retail and finance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
FPT, Intel partner on AI-driven factory optimisation
Data Analytics

FPT, Intel partner on AI-driven factory optimisation

FPT and Intel partner on an AI-driven factory system aimed at boosting throughput, cutting bottlenecks and enabling smarter production decisions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink
DevOps

MathWorks adds AI copilot tools to MATLAB & Simulink

MathWorks adds Simulink Copilot and Polyspace Copilot in R2026a, bringing generative AI tools to embedded design, code analysis and verification.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
TCS deepens Siemens Energy tie-up on AI data centres
Data Analytics

TCS deepens Siemens Energy tie-up on AI data centres

TCS signs two Siemens Energy deals to expand AI, industrial digital systems and HyperVault support as India data centre demand grows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week
TCS expands Google Cloud tie-up with four AI offerings
Manufacturing

TCS expands Google Cloud tie-up with four AI offerings

TCS deepens Google Cloud partnership with four new AI products aimed at speeding enterprise automation, factory efficiency and cyber defence.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI rollout across plants
Digital Transformation

Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI rollout across plants

Tata Steel widens Google Cloud-driven AI deployment with 300-plus agents, cutting complaint turnaround times and automating shop-floor safety checks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
Kingston expands industrial memory & SSD range in APAC
Storage

Kingston expands industrial memory & SSD range in APAC

Kingston broadens industrial memory and SSD lineup in Asia-Pacific with long-life DRAM and SATA, NVMe drives for mission-critical systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

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MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure
Robotics

MAF Roda NZ automation grads flag careers amid retention pressure

MAF Roda NZ graduates warn of retention pressures as packhouse automation roles draw young engineers with hands-on work and responsibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • 6 days ago
Sonny's CTO warns against AI-generated code without review
DevOps

Sonny's CTO warns against AI-generated code without review

Sonny's Chief Technology Officer says AI-generated code needs human review, after the car wash firm found flaws within two sprints of adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last week
Amazon & Veolia to use reclaimed water in Mississippi
DataCentre infrastructure

Amazon & Veolia to use reclaimed water in Mississippi

Amazon and Veolia will reuse treated wastewater for cooling at Mississippi data centres, cutting potable water use by 83 million gallons a year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last week