Manufacturing has shifted into a phase of scaled execution. Today, leaders build autonomous systems that contextualize, secure, and act on data in real time. Based on insights from industry leaders at previous editions of IIoT World Days or events/presentations we attended, the following technologies define the 2026 tech stack for industrial excellence.1. Agentic AI: Autonomous […]
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At Automate Show 2025, one of the most compelling conversations wasn’t about new products—it was about a shift in mindset that’s quietly transforming the way industrial facilities operate: open, software-defined automation.In a discussion with Fabrice Meunier, Vice President – Industrial End User, System Integrator and Software Business, Schneider Electric, several core themes emerged around the adoption of […]
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What is Open Automation?Open automation is reshaping industrial operations by allowing businesses to integrate new automation technologies at the speed of innovation. Traditionally, industrial systems have been locked into proprietary ecosystems, limiting flexibility and slowing down the adoption of new solutions. Open automation, as defined by Michael Martinez, Open Automation Solutions Offer Manager, is about […]
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Industrial operations are at a pivotal moment, where sustainability, autonomy, and efficiency are no longer optional but essential. Schneider Electric leads this transformation through software-defined automation, AI-driven solutions, and open systems. Andre Babineau explains how these technologies reshape manufacturing, making operations more flexible, sustainable, and future-proof.Decoupling Software from Hardware: The Shift to Open AutomationA key trend Babineau highlights […]
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