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.

Jun
17
2026

Siddhartha Maiti — Technology Trends

The Operator of the Future: Evaluating the Next Generation of HMI Software Suppliers

As industrial workforces change and plant complexity increases, next-generation HMI software is incorporating AI assistance, HTML5 mobility, and high-performance UX principles to improve operator effectiveness.

Jun
16
2026

Jim Frazer — Company and Product News

Five Questions to Watch at Octave Live OnTour Austin

Octave Live OnTour Austin provides a useful opportunity to assess how Octave intends to position its industrial software portfolio in a market increasingly focused on lifecycle intelligence, operational context, and AI-enabled decision support.

Jun
16
2026

Inderpreet Shoker — Industry Best Practice

The Hidden Complexity of Predictive Maintenance in Life Sciences

In life sciences, PdM model updates must balance AI/ML innovation with change control, validation, data integrity, and QA oversight.

Jun
16
2026

Marianne D’Aquila — Acquisition or Partnership

Sapio Sciences, A Major Player in the ARC Formulation Technologies MarketMap, Partners with ZS to Advance Laboratory Digitization for Biopharma

Sapio Sciences and ZS partnered to support Sapio Platform deployments for biopharma R&D and CMC laboratories, combining lab informatics capabilities with consulting, integration, change management, and validation support.

Jun
16
2026

Anju Ajaykumar — Technology Trends

Beyond Inspection: How 3D Vision Is Transforming Food Manufacturing Automation

As food manufacturers address product variability, labor shortages, quality demands, and safety requirements, 3D vision is emerging as a key enabler of intelligent automation and robotics.

Jun
16
2026

Craig Resnick — Acquisition or Partnership

Schneider Electric and Foxconn Collaborate on AI Data Center Infrastructure

Schneider Electric and Foxconn announced a strategic collaboration to develop integrated, ready-to-deploy infrastructure solutions for next-generation AI data centers.

Jun
15
2026

Craig Resnick — Acquisition or Partnership

Bosch and Hitachi Collaborate on AI-Enabled HVAC Management for Buildings

Bosch Home Comfort Group and Hitachi agreed to collaborate on HMAX for Buildings to support intelligent connectivity, diagnostics, and lifecycle value for commercial HVAC equipment in mission-critical facilities.

Jun
15
2026

Vidya Prasad — Technology Trends

Turning Alarm Overload into Operational Intelligence

As industrial operations become more automated and data-driven, effective alarm management requires disciplined lifecycle practices, rationalization, and selective use of AI to reduce noise and improve operator response.

Jun
12
2026

Craig Resnick — Technology Trends

AVEVA Advances Industrial Intelligence Strategy with AI, Multi-Cloud, and Asset Lifecycle Partnerships

At AVEVA World 2026 in Milan, AVEVA outlined a strategy centered on industrial AI, digital twins, multi-cloud deployment, and ecosystem partnerships with TwinThread, Snowflake, AWS, and IFS.

Jun
12
2026

Colin Masson — Technology Trends

The Practical Edge: Deploying Industrial Autonomy on Legacy Iron Without the Hyperscaler Price Tag

Industrial autonomy does not require greenfield infrastructure; many high-value edge AI use cases can run on brownfield assets through localized execution, vertical software overlays, and hardened edge appliances.