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March 11, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Regional Manufacturing Trends Driving AI Vision Adoption in 2026

According to recent 2026 outlook data from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3) and ITR Economics, the adoption of AI Vision is a strategic geographical decision. As “reshoring” evolves from a buzzword into a corporate mandate, manufacturers are pivoting capital expenditures toward specific high-growth regions to combat labor shortages and supply chain volatility.Here are the primary regional trends […]

April 25, 2025 · Discrete Manufacturing

AI at the Edge of the Factory Floor: What’s Real, What’s Next

Industrial AI is rapidly shifting from pilot programs to production-grade deployments, and the factory edge is where that shift matters most. In this guide, IIoT World examines the current state of AI at the edge of the factory floor, separating proven use cases from emerging concepts still in validation. You will learn which edge AI […]