Industrial Automation

6 articles

A human engineer observes autonomous robots in a factory, highlighting concerns about AI's impact on trust and human skills in industrial settings.
Industry

AI in Industry Erodes Trust; Your Skills Might Be Next

In a factory where autonomous robots perform tasks once requiring decades of human expertise, a single software glitch could halt production and erase years of institutional knowledge.

Rick Donovan·July 18, 2026
Automated factory floor with robotic arms and AI interfaces, highlighting the growth and potential risks of industrial automation.
Industry

AI Integration Drives Industrial Automation Growth Despite Safety Concerns

By mid-2026, a single 3D ultrasonic sensor like Sonair's ADAR One can achieve SIL 2 and PL d safety ratings.

Rick Donovan·July 14, 2026
A hyper-efficient, robot-centric warehouse interior showcasing advanced AI-powered automation and logistics systems in operation.
Industry

Warehouse Automation Market Eyes $59.5B by 2030 Amid AI Advancements

By 2030, half of all new warehouses in developed markets are projected to be designed as 'robot-centric' facilities, fundamentally reshaping industrial logistics.

Rick Donovan·July 5, 2026
Advanced robotic arms operating in a futuristic factory, showcasing the surge in industrial AI and robotics investments.
Industry

Robotics Investments Surge Amidst Shifting Industrial Automation Trends in 2026

Over 50,000 people are expected to converge at McCormick Place in Chicago for Automate 2026, signaling a significant surge in interest and investment in industrial AI and robotics.

Rick Donovan·June 30, 2026
Advanced humanoid robots and human workers collaborating efficiently on a futuristic factory floor, powered by edge AI.
Industry

Humanoid Robots and Edge AI Drive 2026 Industrial Automation Surge

Tesla will convert its Fremont factory to produce up to 1 million Optimus robots annually starting January 2026, according to Robozaps .

Rick Donovan·June 21, 2026
Advanced automated grinding system precisely shaping a metal component in a high-tech manufacturing facility, showcasing efficiency and precision.
Tools & Equipment

Global automated grinding systems market analysis reveals new growth drivers

Achieving a mere 0.09mm improvement in manufacturing tolerance, from +/- 0.1mm to +/- 0.01mm, can triple or quadruple production costs, according to dadesin . This seemingly small gain in precision tr

Kyle Brenner·May 11, 2026