Geir Jåsund examines what Industry 4.0 has delivered since its introduction in 2011. He highlights where it fell short, and how its lessons are shaping the next phase of industrial digitalisation.

ABB Robotics has announced that it is to integrate NVIDIA Omniverse libraries into its Robot-Studio software programming, design and simulation suite to help manufacturers deploy physical AI in ...

Suzanne Gill gathers together advice from industry experts to help ensure successful digital twinning projects in the operational technology (OT) environment.

Two colours can be learned directly on the device without the need for software. This makes the sensor suitable for stand-alone applications or service work directly on the machin ...

Agentic AI – a big story for 2026 – is now enabling different AI technologies to work together. This unified intelligence will enable radical collaboration in new ways, argues Jim Chappell.

The recently ratified Ethernet-APL standard – carrying high-speed process, configuration, and diagnostic data plus power over long distances via a single twisted pair cable – shows exciting promise ...

Stefan Hufnagl explores how substation virtualisation is helping grid operators integrate renewables and prepare automation systems for the future.

IVECO has deployed a robot monitoring platform at its Valladolid plant in a bid to enhance the digitalisation of two key production lines.

Manufacturers increasingly rely on production data to optimize processes, improve quality, and enable advanced analytics. Yet integrating data from diverse PLCs, CNC systems, and legacy equipment into ...

Pepperl+Fuchs and Everphone have entered into a strategic partnership which will see the formers explosion-protected mobile devices madee available through Everphone’s Device-as-a-Service model.

PushPull V4 Power QuickLock connectors from Harting are said to offer a user-friendly solution for power supply in compact and robust applications. The QuickLock technology, enables field-assembly ...

Precision is essential in the food and beverage industry, particularly when it comes to dosing very small quantities of liquid ingredients. For many manufacturers, however, achieving consistent and ...