Industrial AI Viewpoints

Featured here are original and timely articles from ARC analysts and guest writers on Industial AI and its impact on Energy & Manufacturing industries. We dive into technologies such as AI models, machine learning, industry standards, AI use cases, companies driving this technology and more related to Industrial AI. Our goal is to provide readers with clear and concise analyses, opinions, and discussion of Industrial AI trends, technologies, and services.

Apr
01
2026

Emilio Posa — Technology Trends

The Convergence of APC and AI: From Advanced Control to Intelligent Operations

The convergence of APC and AI is reshaping industrial control, combining deterministic models with adaptive intelligence to enable more resilient and autonomous operations.

Apr
01
2026

Colin Masson — Technology Trends

The Pacesetter's Advantage: Governance, Sovereignty, and the Depth of Context (Axis 3)

A framework for evaluating Industrial AI readiness based on governance, domain specificity, and sovereignty requirements for mission-critical operations.

Apr
01
2026

Craig Resnick — Company and Product News

Hitachi Digital Services: Expands OT-IT Integration with MOM Platform

Hitachi Digital Services introduces a Manufacturing Operations Management platform to support OT-IT integration and industrial AI–driven transformation.

Mar
31
2026

— Industry Trends

Weaving Trust and Transparency into the Industrial Ecosystem

Final blog in a four-part series examining how agile manufacturing partners enable real-time, transparent, and trust-based industrial ecosystems.

Mar
31
2026

Emilio Posa — Company and Product News

From Dynamic Simulation to Digital Twins: How Aurel Systems is Applying Process Optimization in Pulp & Paper and Other Process Industries

Aurel Systems demonstrates how dynamic simulation and hybrid modeling approaches are enabling practical digital twin deployments and continuous optimization in process industries.

Mar
31
2026

Patrick Arnold — Acquisition or Partnership

Siemens Supports Ubtech in Mass Production of Humanoid Robots

Siemens and Ubtech partner to scale humanoid robot production using digital twins and an end-to-end digital thread for industrial manufacturing.

Mar
31
2026

Peter Reynolds — Technology Trends

Accelerating the Open Digital Ecosystem

The Open Digital Ecosystem Working Group defines principles and a collaborative framework to enable interoperable, scalable digital twins across the asset lifecycle.

Mar
26
2026

Gaven Simon — Industry Trends

The Tipping Point: AI and the Race for Autonomous Energy Operations

Schneider Electric’s latest report highlights accelerating global adoption of autonomous operations, driven by AI, rising energy demand, and increasing pressure on industrial efficiency and sustainability.

Mar
26
2026

— Industry Trends

Industrial AI in India’s Pharmaceutical Sector

In India’s pharmaceutical sector, Industrial AI leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning across manufacturing, quality assurance, research and development, clinical processes, and supply chain management.

Mar
26
2026

Craig Resnick — Company and Product News

Hitachi Launches HMAX Energy: AI-Powered Suite for Critical Energy Infrastructure

Hitachi Energy introduced HMAX Energy, an AI-powered suite designed to improve operational efficiency, strengthen grid reliability, and extend asset life across the energy value chain.