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Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control
Virtualisation

Software-defined automation reshapes industrial control

Industrial operators could cut downtime and supplier lock-in as open, software-led systems replace rigid control hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal
Software-as-a-Service

Autodesk adds AI tools & MaintainX in strategic deal

The move could help customers link field operations to design and manufacturing workflows as Autodesk broadens artificial intelligence across its software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Software-as-a-Service

Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026

Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Atira raises USD $17.5 million for industrial AI sales
Software-as-a-Service

Atira raises USD $17.5 million for industrial AI sales

The funding will speed hiring and overseas expansion as manufacturers adopt software that has cut ask-to-bid times by up to 80%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Yokogawa signs BuyCo deal to widen supply chain reach
Software-as-a-Service

Yokogawa signs BuyCo deal to widen supply chain reach

Materials manufacturers could cut transport costs and emissions as Yokogawa adds BuyCo's container shipping software to its industrial offering.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
GearJoT launches UK fleet platform after Stevens pilot
Software-as-a-Service

GearJoT launches UK fleet platform after Stevens pilot

Construction and rental firms can now track mixed fleets in one system, after a three-year Stevens Equipment Rental trial helped refine the software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030
Manufacturing

Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030

Stand-alone spending remains tiny, but the sector is set to more than triple as firms struggle to stitch together fragmented digital twin tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Aveva appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

Aveva appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer

The industrial software group is keeping revenue leadership continuity as Sue Quense moves into an advisory role after five years in post.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
AVEVA appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer
Digital Transformation

AVEVA appoints Brock Ballard as Chief Revenue Officer

The industrial software group is bringing in a senior Bentley Systems executive as it reshapes commercial leadership ahead of an October 2026 handover.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
QiO pitches autonomous optimisation for industrial AI
Software-as-a-Service

QiO pitches autonomous optimisation for industrial AI

The repositioning aims to win over energy-hungry manufacturers and data centres by promising real-time savings without replacing existing systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Ardelin adds Cologne software firm Sidestream to group
Digital Transformation

Ardelin adds Cologne software firm Sidestream to group

The deal widens Ardelin's software engineering reach as more companies seek help modernising critical systems and adding AI tools.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC Channel Manager
Digital Transformation

ECI Software Solutions appoints first APAC Channel Manager

The hire signals a push to expand indirect sales in Asia Pacific as manufacturers seek local support for ERP deployments and automation.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

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Configit signs US partnership with NxRev for manufacturers
Software-as-a-Service

Configit signs US partnership with NxRev for manufacturers

Manufacturers using PTC systems could gain tighter links between engineering and sales after Configit and NxRev formed a US partnership.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
RAICo tests digital twin robot system for nuclear work
Robotics

RAICo tests digital twin robot system for nuclear work

Reducing specialist training demands could let more decommissioning staff use robots safely in hazardous nuclear sites, RAICo says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • This month
Critical Manufacturing, UST partner on SEA India MES
Data Analytics

Critical Manufacturing, UST partner on SEA India MES

Manufacturers in Southeast Asia and India will gain local help with MES rollouts as the firms target faster deployments and factory modernisation.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Critical Manufacturing to show AI MES with ASMPT in Taiwan
Data Analytics

Critical Manufacturing to show AI MES with ASMPT in Taiwan

Chipmakers could gain earlier fault detection as the software links equipment data, analytics and AI to improve yield and quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Orbital Industries signs BASF deal to speed research
Data centers

Orbital Industries signs BASF deal to speed research

The tie-up could shorten emissions-catalyst development for carmakers as BASF turns to AI tools to cut costly lab testing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
MaxMine launches MAXI AI assistant for mine fleets
Data Analytics

MaxMine launches MAXI AI assistant for mine fleets

Mining supervisors could get faster on-site answers as MaxMine's MAXI assistant turns fleet data into voice queries, shift notes and alerts.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month