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.

Oct
15
2025

Craig Resnick — Acquisition or Partnership

Hitachi Expands Alliance with Google Cloud to Advance AI Agent Development for Frontline Operations

Hitachi is expanding its alliance with Google Cloud to develop AI agents powered by Gemini Enterprise, enabling smarter, safer, and more efficient frontline operations in energy, railways, and manufacturing.

Oct
15
2025

Colin Masson — Technology Trends

The Voyage Continues: Charting the New World of Physical Intelligence

ARC Advisory Group continues its exploration of Physical Intelligence, outlining research themes and strategic questions for navigating the evolving intersection of AI, robotics, and human collaboration.

Oct
15
2025

Craig Resnick — Company and Product News

AI-Powered AVEVA Advanced Analytics Boosts Manufacturing Performance and Energy Efficiency

AVEVA Advanced Analytics, powered by TwinThread and integrated with CONNECT, helps industrial enterprises enhance efficiency, quality, and sustainability through predictive AI insights.

Oct
14
2025

Craig Resnick — Company and Product News

Rockwell Automation Launches ControlLogix 5590 Controller for Advanced Industrial Control

Rockwell Automation unveiled the ControlLogix 5590 controller, combining integrated safety, high performance, and built-in cybersecurity to simplify industrial control and scale smarter systems.

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

— Technology Trends

In-depth Analysis of the Robot Show at the 2025 China International Industry Fair

The 2025 CIIF Robot Show showcased advances in heavy-duty, humanoid, energy-efficient, and swarm-intelligent robots, highlighting scenario-driven development and breakthroughs in precision, speed, and usability.

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

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.