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Oct
13
2025

David Humphrey — Acquisition or Partnership

ABB to Spin Off Robotics Division to SoftBank in $5.4 Billion Deal

ABB has agreed to sell its Robotics division to SoftBank for $5.4 billion, positioning the unit for the next phase of innovation in physical AI.

Oct
13
2025

Janice Abel and Craig Resnick — Company and Product News

Tulip Unveils Composable AI Agents at Operations Calling

Tulip introduces Composable AI Agents to empower manufacturers with configurable, safe, and enterprise-ready agentic AI for frontline operations.

Oct
08
2025

Colin Masson — Technology Trends

Assembling the Agentic Factory: A Pragmatic Guide to Microsoft's New Multi-Agent AI Framework

Microsoft’s new Agent Framework marks a shift from copilots to autonomous agents, challenging industrial leaders to balance Azure’s ecosystem pull with open standards and a strong data foundation for agentic AI success.

Oct
08
2025

Craig Resnick — Company and Product News

PTC Introduces New AI Solutions to Enhance Service Lifecycle Management

PTC has released new AI-powered capabilities in ServiceMax and Servigistics to accelerate field service work orders and improve service parts planning across the service lifecycle.

Oct
08
2025

Larry O'Brien — Company and Product News

Nozomi Networks and Schneider Electric Deliver World’s First Security Sensor Embedded in Remote Terminal Units

Nozomi Networks and Schneider Electric have introduced the first embedded security sensor in RTUs, enhancing visibility and protection for critical infrastructure and field assets.

Oct
08
2025

Gaven Simon — Industry Trends

September 2025 Energy Regulation Roundup

September’s roundup highlights major energy policy shifts, including new EU waste reduction rules, China’s 2035 carbon reduction target, US plans to end the GHGRP, and Illinois’ proposal for a virtual power plant program.

Oct
08
2025

Colin Masson, Craig Resnick, and Patrick Arnold — Technology Trends

Forging a New Language—ARC's Unified Taxonomy for the AI Robotics Era

ARC introduces a unified taxonomy for industrial robotics to classify hardware, software, and AI-driven capabilities, enabling a clearer understanding of robots’ evolving roles in the AI era.

Oct
08
2025

Chantal Polsonetti — Technology Trends

CISA Issues “Foundations for OT Cybersecurity: Asset Inventory Guidance for Owners and Operators”

CISA’s new OT Cybersecurity Asset Inventory guidance helps operators improve visibility, reduce cyber risks, and align with key standards like NIST and IEC 62443.

Oct
08
2025

Chantal Polsonetti — Podcasts/Videos

ARC Advisory Group Digital Transformation Podcast: Innovative Benefits of Wi-Fi 6 and 6E in Industry

In today’s rapidly evolving industrial landscape, connectivity is the backbone of digital transformation. Wi-Fi is already a popular technology in factories and plants, but as wireless demand grows, so does the challenge of spectrum congestion and device density.

Oct
08
2025

Craig Resnick — Acquisition or Partnership

AVEVA Expands PI Data Infrastructure with Amazon RDS to Simplify Cloud Adoption

AVEVA is integrating Amazon RDS into its PI Data Infrastructure to help industrial companies reduce IT burdens, accelerate cloud adoption, and scale operational data management.

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