US manufacturing remained in expansion in August, but weaker new orders, backlogs, imports, and employment indicated some loss of momentum.

Logistics is evolving from a collection of functional applications into a connected operating architecture that links physical assets, execution systems, visibility, intelligence, and orchestration.

OPC Foundation’s Stefan Hoppe explains how semantic interoperability, standardized information models, cloud integration, and AI are expanding OPC UA from industrial data exchange into a broader foundation for digitalization.

COPA-DATA’s Kishor Mandavia and Infrared Power’s Varun Garg explore how scalable OT platforms, AI, and emerging connectivity approaches can help renewable energy operators manage increasingly complex assets and move toward more intelligent operations.

Systems engineering can help logistics organizations move beyond isolated technology projects by designing operations, data, decisions, people, and technology as one interconnected system.

Rockwell Automation has launched TechConnectIQ Support, a modernized remote support service that combines technical assistance, digital resources, AI-enabled tools, and improved access to installed-base and support information.

ARC explores how Supply Chain Copilots combine real-time operational data, decision intelligence, and autonomous execution to coordinate Source, Make, and Deliver across complex supply networks.

ARC examines how Figure AI's Index platform highlights the growing importance of data operations and diverse training strategies in the race to scale humanoid robotics and Physical AI.

GE Vernova and LS ELECTRIC are forming a Joint venture, Grid X Technology, to combine VSC-HVDC technology, manufacturing, and project execution capabilities for Korea’s transmission market.

ARC explores how Enterprise Copilots connect ERP, EAM, cloud platforms, and operational data to align shop-floor execution with financial strategy, governance, and enterprise-wide autonomy.