Qualcomm has introduced the Dragonwing IQ-X Series of industrial-grade processors designed to support PLCs, HMIs, and edge systems with integrated AI and high-performance computing.

Rockwell Automation used Automation Fair 2025 to showcase its vision for software-defined automation, AI-enabled industrial operations while outlining industry challenges, sharing customer transformation stories, and announcing a major new manufacturing campus in Wisconsin.

SIDRI and Bentley co-created a full lifecycle digital twin solution for the Qingzhou VI Offshore Wind Farm, overcoming complex marine engineering challenges and establishing a scalable model for China’s clean energy future.

Bentley and Guangxi Electric Power Design Institute co-developed a full lifecycle digital grid ecosystem using GIS, BIM, UAV, and Bentley technologies, achieving major efficiency, reliability, and smart-grid advancements.

Festo has introduced CEPE, an industrial PC and edge controller based on PLCnext technology, designed for motion control, IoT applications, and modular automation.

Tulip has acquired Akooda to enhance its AI capabilities for contextual data analysis, real-time visibility, and operations intelligence across industrial environments.

Belden has introduced new industrial networking products including Wi-Fi 7 access points, Ethernet switches, and an upgraded firewall to improve secure, high-performance connectivity across industrial environments.

Schneider Electric, AVEVA and ETAP have joined the Alliance for OpenUSD to advance interoperable digital twins and simulation-ready industrial infrastructure.

HMS Networks is acquiring key assets from Molex’s Industrial Solutions Business Unit to strengthen its industrial networking portfolio and expand its US market presence.

IOTech Systems has introduced a standards-based Edge Alarm Service to unify industrial alarm management across diverse edge environments using OPC UA and REST APIs.