OPC UA for standardized, secure communications, MQTT as a lightweight, publish/subscribe protocol ideal for IoT and edge devices and AI to leverage data from OPC UA and MQTT-enabled devices to deliver predictive maintenance, real-time quality control and adaptive learning is a powerful combination.

Both the current and future “State of Factory Connectivity” is in the midst of a tremendous boost from the AI technology revolution. AI is expected to significantly contribute to factory connectivity innovations over the next 1-3 years, with its greatest impact on factory networking within the next five years.

The automation specialist LÜTZE, Germany, is expanding its cable portfolio with high-quality PVC control cables designed for static installation as well as continuous motion in industrial environments.

Modular industrial robot system from Beckhoff wins robot award by impressing jury with its free scalability, internal media feed, and complete integration into PC-based control technology.

Using a plug-and-play upgrade without rewiring, I/O signals can be migrated quickly and safely with Varioface Migration Solution

TwinThread launches Perfect Batch, an AI-Powered analytics solution to optimize batch production.

Parker expands its DFplus valve range with an IO-Link Class B interface for smarter, high-performance motion control.

According to new research, industrial organizations are showing renewed momentum in decarbonizing their operations, with power grid investment, demand-side mechanisms, and digitalization emerging as the strongest levers for progress.

ASRock Industrial’s iEP-5010G-DCN Wins Embedded Computing Design Best in Show Award at Embedded World 2026

How a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) bridge architecture eliminates wired infrastructure costs and unlocks industrial connectivity at scale.