Digital Transformation Viewpoints

Featured here are original and timely articles from ARC analysts and guest writers on topics such as Digitization, New Business Models, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Smart Cities, and Smart Manufacturing. We dive into technologies such as additive manufacturing, machine learning, asset performance management, device connectivity, IIoT architecture, cybersecurity, augmented reality, and more related to digitization and transformation of industries, infrastructure, and cities. Our goal is to provide readers with clear and concise analyses, opinions, and discussion of these trends, technologies, and services.

Jul
21
2026

David Humphrey — Acquisition or Partnership

Siemens Plans to Acquire Precision Innovations to Expand AI-Powered SoC Design Capabilities

Siemens’ planned acquisition of Precision Innovations will expand its EDA portfolio with AI-powered capabilities for earlier SoC design exploration and optimization.

Jul
21
2026

Anju Ajaykumar — Technology Trends

Beyond Inspection: How Autonomous Machine Vision is Redefining Quality Control

Autonomous machine vision is helping manufacturers move beyond rule-based inspection toward adaptive, AI-powered quality control.

Jul
21
2026

Kiran Chavan — Technology Trends

Ethernet-APL: Transforming Industrial Connectivity for the Process Industries

Ethernet-APL enables high-speed, intrinsically safe field-level connectivity that helps process industries improve data access, asset reliability, and digital operations.

Jul
21
2026

Saket Kumar Mishra — Technology Trends

The Next Wave: How AI and IoT Are Redefining Continuous Ultrasonic Level Measurement

Continuous ultrasonic level transmitters are evolving into intelligent, connected devices that support predictive maintenance, remote monitoring, and more secure industrial operations.

Jul
21
2026

Guntupalli Mohana Krishna — Technology Trends

Engineering Design Tools (EDT) and Building Information Modeling (BIM): A Digital Foundation for Lifecycle Infrastructure Management

Engineering design tools and BIM are evolving beyond design to become the digital foundation for connected infrastructure, enabling lifecycle collaboration, digital twins, and data-driven asset management.

Jul
20
2026

Chantal Polsonetti — Acquisition or Partnership

ABB Expands Automation Offering with Rotork Acquisition

ABB plans to acquire Rotork in a $5.5 billion deal that would strengthen its field-device, flow control, and industrial automation capabilities.

Jul
20
2026

Marianne D’Aquila — Company and Product News

PTC Launches Onshape Labs to Test AI Capabilities Within Product Development Workflows

PTC has launched Onshape Labs to give customers early access to AI-assisted rendering, engineering agents, drawing validation, prompt-based CAD creation, and NVIDIA Isaac Sim workflows within Onshape.

Jul
20
2026

Larry O'Brien — Podcasts/Videos

Check Out the Latest Logistics Viewpoints Podcast, Where We Discuss Supply Chain Cybersecurity with Blue Yonder

Blue Yonder’s Dr. Erika Voss discusses cybersecurity, resilience, and risk across the supply chain ecosystem.

Jul
20
2026

Chantal Polsonetti — Company and Product News

Belden Expands Edge Computing Portfolio with ProLinx Edge Gateway

Belden expands its industrial edge computing portfolio with a rugged gateway that combines OT protocol conversion, containerized applications, and localized analytics.

Jul
20
2026

Craig Resnick — Acquisition or Partnership

Hitachi and NVIDIA Expand HMAX with Multi-Agent Orchestration for Autonomous Operations

Hitachi and NVIDIA are developing a multi-agent orchestration platform that combines physical AI, digital twins, edge computing, and operational technology to support autonomous industrial and infrastructure operations.