Insights on emerging technologies, practices, and processes for Industry, Infrastructure and Cities.

Jul
16
2026
— Industry Trends

AI Takes Center Stage at ARC’s 24th India Forum

ARC Advisory Group’s 24th India Forum, titled How AI Is Driving the Future of Industrial Operations and Supply Chain, brought together more than 300 industry leaders, innovators, and technology providers in Bangalore on July 9-10, 2026.
Jul
16
2026
Luciano Narcisi — Industry Trends

Data Foundations: Hidden Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI

For decades, manufacturers and process industries have focused on maintaining the minimum level of data quality required to operate plants safely and reliably. That approach was sufficient when optimization opportunities were limited and business conditions were relatively stable.

Jul
16
2026
Patrick Arnold — Technology Trends

What I Saw at Automate, Part 2: The Future is Humanoid?

Humanoid robots are advancing rapidly, but industrial adoption will depend on their ability to deliver safe, scalable, reliable, and economically viable outcomes in real-world environments.
Jul
15
2026
Karthik Umachigi — Company and Product News

Silicon-to-Cloud Playbook – eInfochips

eInfochips differentiates its engineering services portfolio through a silicon-to-cloud approach that connects chip design, embedded systems, edge AI, reusable IP, and cloud deployment.
Jul
15
2026
Rita Liu — Technology Trends

Humanoid Robots Enter the Surgical Robotics Field

Researchers used Unitree G1 humanoid robots to complete laparoscopic procedures in live porcine models, highlighting both the potential and the substantial limitations of general-purpose physical AI in surgical environments.
Jul
14
2026
Nobuaki Konishi — Industry Trends

Physical AI Poised to Gain Momentum in Japan at ARC Asia Forum 2026

More than 250 participants attended the ARC Asia Forum 2026 Japan program, where industry leaders discussed DX workforce development, OPC UA-based data integration, industrial data platforms, and the expanding potential of physical AI.