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.

May
18
2026

Saket Kumar Mishra — Technology Trends

Hydrostatic Level Measurement: The Most Reliable Solution Where Process Conditions Demand Contact-Based Measurement

Hydrostatic level measurement remains a reliable choice for applications where contact-based, pressure-driven sensing provides stable performance under challenging process conditions.

May
15
2026

Chantal Polsonetti — Company and Product News

Ericsson Elevates Wireless WAN from Failover to Foundational

Ericsson’s Cradlepoint W2255 and NetCloud orchestration help enterprises use Wireless WAN as an active, resilient network layer rather than a backup connection.

May
15
2026

Saket Kumar Mishra — Industry Trends

Why Radar Level Measurement is Redefining Reliability in Process Plant Design

Radar level measurement is becoming an important design choice for improving reliability, safety, and availability in modern process plants.

May
15
2026

Asha Suparna — Industry Trends

From Semiconductors to Pharma: India’s Manufacturing Push Is Accelerating Industrial Digitalization

India’s manufacturing expansion is increasingly being shaped by automation, Industrial AI, and connected operational environments rather than production capacity alone.

May
15
2026

Anju Ajaykumar — Industry Trends

Key Criteria for Evaluating Machine Safeguarding Suppliers: A MarketMap Perspective

ARC MarketMap provides a structured framework for evaluating machine safeguarding suppliers as safety technology becomes more connected, intelligent, and central to modern automation strategies.

May
14
2026

Saket Kumar Mishra — Technology Trends

The Enduring Role of Continuous Ultrasonic Level Measurement in Modern Process Applications

Continuous ultrasonic level measurement remains a reliable, cost-effective option for process applications where simplicity, noncontact sensing, and application fit matter most.

May
14
2026

Santosh Kumar — Technology Trends

Proximity Sensor MarketMap: Providing Strategic Guidance for Buyers and Suppliers Navigating the Evolving Market

ARC MarketMap provides a structured framework to help buyers and suppliers evaluate proximity sensor capabilities, supplier positioning, and readiness for evolving digital industrial requirements.

May
14
2026

Craig Resnick — Company and Product News

PTC Onshape Adds Altium Integration to Improve ECAD-MCAD Collaboration

PTC’s new Onshape Altium Connector links PCB design data directly with cloud-native mechanical design workflows.

May
13
2026

Craig Resnick — Podcasts/Videos

Foxboro SDA: Schneider Electric and Intel Discuss the Future of Software-Defined Automation

At the ARC Advisory Group Orlando Forum, Schneider Electric and Intel discussed how Foxboro SDA is helping move industrial automation from hardware-bound systems toward open, software-defined architectures.

May
13
2026

Santosh Kumar — Technology Trends

ARC MarketMap for Photoelectric Sensors: Comprehensive Strategic Insights for Buyers and Suppliers

ARC MarketMap for photoelectric sensors helps buyers and suppliers assess market positioning, supplier capabilities, and strategic fit as photoelectric sensors become more intelligent, connected, and central to digital automation.