Industry 4.0

As Standex CEO David Dunbar prepares for the CJS New Ideas Conference, we analyze the firm's strategic pivot toward high-growth tech and what's at stake.

This strategic acquisition consolidates critical expertise, positioning The Oberix Group to challenge giants in Australia's booming industrial automation market.

Swedish investment firm Sandberg Development is building a high-tech U.S. hub in Virginia, consolidating defense ops and signaling a new era for the region.

As warehouse automation demand soars, Vecna Robotics appoints Cody Upp as CCO to scale its intelligent orchestration platform and capitalize on market growth.

A new smart cylinder slashes automation setup from 100 hours to just two, embedding data-driven quality and massive energy savings into a single module.

As Summer Davos returns to Dalian, the city's trillion-yuan GDP is just the headline. Underneath lies a strategic playbook for transforming a rust-belt port into a global hub for high-tech manufacturing, green energy, and innovation.

A Chinese tech giant's new AI platform in Vietnam isn't just about sewing clothes faster. It's about rewiring global supply chains and national competitiveness.

Rockwell Automation's new FactoryTalk Orchestration software aims to unify fragmented factory robotics and systems into a single, responsive operation.

A Los Angeles firm is using proprietary AI to slash design times and ship custom gifts in 24 hours, disrupting a global industry. Here's the strategy.

Doosan Robotics' new AI solutions promise unprecedented efficiency. But beyond the demos, a deeper look reveals the challenges of skill gaps and the true cost of an automated future.

With Japan facing a 'knowledge bomb' from a retiring workforce, Trupeer AI bets on a UiPath veteran to build the one thing enterprise AI is missing: context.

Beyond raw power, a new wave of automated laser cutters is focusing on user experience, enabling small businesses to scale production and compete like never before.

Holcim's major acquisition of Xella signals a seismic shift in construction, betting big on sustainability. We explore the ripple effects of this deal.

As America 250 approaches, a Florida city swaps fireworks for drones, adding a soulful 'Blackgrass' soundtrack—a blueprint for future celebrations.

Anchin's annual awards reveal the innovators shaping our future city, guided by a vision of sustainable, tech-forward infrastructure and disruptive leadership.

Beyond a platform update, Xometry's new injection molding tools reveal a deeper strategy to master high-volume production by digitizing trust and efficiency.

Spurred by national policy and landmark listings, Japan's innovators are looking to U.S. capital markets for global growth. A new summit maps the path.

As Wayfair plants a massive retail flag in Princeton, it's more than a new store. It's a sign that the digital economy is rebuilding the physical world.

At VivaTech, Taiwan unveiled its national strategy: a pivot from hardware supplier to a full-stack 'Sovereign AI' power, aiming to build Europe's next-gen digital and green infrastructure.

UID's takeover of AEG ID merges American lab-tech precision with German industrial might, creating a new force in the booming global RFID and automation market.