One AI Project Saves Manufacturers $5 Million a Year
· Smart Manufacturing

One AI Project Saves Manufacturers $5 Million a Year

GlobalLogic built procurement systems that save some clients $5 million a year by modernizing invoicing processes, and contributed to Hitachi Rail’s most digitally advanced factory worldwide, a 300,000 ft² facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. “It’s time for return on investment,” said Roxana Moldovan, Director Industrial BU EMEA at GlobalLogic, a Hitachi Group Company, in a conversation […]

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Neura Robotics CEO: Physical AI for 101M Worker Shortage
· Robotics

Neura Robotics CEO: Physical AI for 101M Worker Shortage

David Reger, founder and CEO of Neura Robotics, stood next to a 4NE1 Mini humanoid robot at the AWS booth during Hannover Messe 2026 and laid out the math: China, Japan, and Europe together face a deficit of 101 million workers by 2030. His company’s answer is a line of cognitive humanoid robots built to […]

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Time Series Database Buying Guide for Energy
· Energy

Time Series Database Buying Guide for Energy

The data challenge facing energy operations todayPower grids, renewable energy sites, battery storage facilities, substations, and smart meter networks generate millions of time-stamped data points every second. This telemetry from sensors, SCADA systems, and field devices is the foundation for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and grid stability. Without the right data infrastructure, none of it […]

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Regional Manufacturing Trends Driving AI Vision Adoption in 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 […]

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Smart Factory 2026: 5 Reasons Why 41% of Manufacturers Are Prioritizing AI Vision Systems
· Artificial Intelligence & ML

Smart Factory 2026: 5 Reasons Why 41% of Manufacturers Are Prioritizing AI Vision Systems

In 2026, the industrial sector has reached a critical turning point where “High Tech” meets “High Touch.” According to the latest member survey from the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), 41% of manufacturers are prioritizing AI Vision systems in their 2026 automation strategies. This makes vision technology the top emerging priority, outpacing both Large Language Models and humanoid robotics in […]

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2026 Smart Factory Outlook: AI, Robotics, and the New Economic Resilience
· Smart Manufacturing

2026 Smart Factory Outlook: AI, Robotics, and the New Economic Resilience

The industrial landscape of 2026 has evolved beyond “growth at all costs” to a focus on technological survival. As we navigate a sluggish business cycle, rising power costs, and a staggering labor gap of 425,000 workers, automation is a macroeconomic necessity. According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), 86% of employers now view AI, machine […]

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The Dawn of Physical AI: A New Era in Robotics
· Artificial Intelligence

The Dawn of Physical AI: A New Era in Robotics

The world of robotics is about to experience a revolution—and it’s not just any revolution. Think back to the breakthrough moment of ChatGPT in language processing. Now imagine that same kind of moment happening in robotics. That’s what we’re seeing with the rise of Physical AI, as highlighted by Jensen Huang’s keynote at CES 2025. […]

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