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Manufacturers hoping to deploy physical AI at scale will need more than advanced robots and sophisticated AI models — they will also need a communications infrastructure capable of supporting real-time decision-making across the factory floor.

Manufacturers hoping to deploy physical AI at scale will need more than advanced robots and sophisticated AI models — they will also need a communications infrastructure capable of supporting real-time decision-making across the factory floor.

Private 5G ‘essential’ for physical AI in manufacturing, says Ericsson

June 7, 2026

Humanoid robots remain years away from widespread industrial deployment despite intense global hype and billions in investment, according to industry leaders speaking during an Automation News webinar this week.

Humanoid robots remain years away from widespread industrial deployment despite intense global hype and billions in investment, according to industry leaders speaking during an Automation News webinar this week.

Automation News webinar: humanoid robots not yet ready for widespread factory deployment, experts warn

May 22, 2026

Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 3–4 June, bringing together manufacturing and engineering professionals to explore new technologies, share practical insights, and connect with industry peers.

Smart Manufacturing Week 2026 returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 3–4 June, bringing together manufacturing and engineering professionals to explore new technologies, share practical insights, and connect with industry peers.

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Smart Manufacturing Week 2026: Automation, AI, and Robotics Showcase at NEC Birmingham

May 10, 2026

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Smart Manufacturing Week 2026

May 7, 2026

For more than a decade, industrial companies have invested in predictive maintenance, using data to anticipate when equipment might fail. The next step, now being tested on the exhibition floor at Hannover Messe, is more ambitious: systems that not only forecast faults, but tell engineers what to do about them.

For more than a decade, industrial companies have invested in predictive maintenance, using data to anticipate when equipment might fail. The next step, now being tested on the exhibition floor at Hannover Messe, is more ambitious: systems that not only forecast faults, but tell engineers what to do about them.

Hannover Messe: ABB pushes industrial AI towards “prescriptive” maintenance

April 28, 2026

European manufacturers are beginning to see tangible gains from artificial intelligence on the factory floor, as executives argue that a new generation of industrial AI is moving rapidly from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

European manufacturers are beginning to see tangible gains from artificial intelligence on the factory floor, as executives argue that a new generation of industrial AI is moving rapidly from pilot projects into real-world deployment.

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Hannover Messe: “AI has reached the shop floor” says Siemens chief

April 22, 2026

QNX and NVIDIA bring automotive-grade safety to industrial AI

QNX and NVIDIA bring automotive-grade safety to industrial AI

QNX and NVIDIA bring automotive-grade safety to industrial AI

April 20, 2026

Turn the toughest problems into a competitive advantage

Turn the toughest problems into a competitive advantage

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Turn the toughest problems into a competitive advantage

April 20, 2026

Advantech announces collaboration with Microsoft

Advantech announces collaboration with Microsoft

Advantech announces collaboration with Microsoft

April 17, 2026

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Automation News to be distributed at Hannover Messe 2026

April 14, 2026

Make UK launches sign-ups for National Manufacturing Day 2026

Make UK launches sign-ups for National Manufacturing Day 2026

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Make UK launches sign-ups for National Manufacturing Day 2026

April 13, 2026

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MES-powered industrial operations platform at Hannover Messe 2026

March 31, 2026

Automation News will host a free live webinar examining whether humanoid robots are ready for real-world deployment, as industries assess the practical challenges of integrating next-generation robotics into manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and service environments.

Automation News will host a free live webinar examining whether humanoid robots are ready for real-world deployment, as industries assess the practical challenges of integrating next-generation robotics into manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, and service environments.

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Automation News to host free webinar on humanoid robots and real-world deployment

March 26, 2026

What is International Data Centre Day

What is International Data Centre Day

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What is International Data Centre Day and how is it celebrated?

March 25, 2026

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deviceWISE to showcase active intelligence for industrial operation

March 17, 2026

Raspberry Pi is best known as a low-cost computing platform for education and hobbyists. Yet a growing ecosystem of industrial hardware vendors is turning the technology into a serious building block for automation and Edge computing.

Raspberry Pi is best known as a low-cost computing platform for education and hobbyists. Yet a growing ecosystem of industrial hardware vendors is turning the technology into a serious building block for automation and Edge computing.

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embedded world 2026: Sfera Labs transforms Raspberry Pi into industrial Edge powerhouse

March 15, 2026

On 8–9 June 2026, Frankfurt will serve as the focal point for the European Industrial Automation and MRO ecosystem. Bringing together manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, integrators, service providers, and software developers, ANEXPO 2026 marks the fifth edition of a forum that has evolved from a niche component-sourcing meet-up into one of Europe’s most specialised B2B strategic platforms.

On 8–9 June 2026, Frankfurt will serve as the focal point for the European Industrial Automation and MRO ecosystem. Bringing together manufacturers, distributors, OEMs, integrators, service providers, and software developers, ANEXPO 2026 marks the fifth edition of a forum that has evolved from a niche component-sourcing meet-up into one of Europe’s most specialised B2B strategic platforms.

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ANEXPO 2026: the strategic decision-making hub for European industry

March 6, 2026

Brazil is seeking to position itself as a global hub for technology and industrial innovation, with its Ambassador to Germany, HE Rodrigo Baena Soares, highlighting the country’s efforts during a press preview of the Hannover Messe on Tuesday. Soares framed the 2026 Hannover Messe as a platform to showcase Brazil’s growing digital, AI, and renewable energy sectors, while deepening industrial and technological cooperation with Germany and the wider European Union.

Brazil is seeking to position itself as a global hub for technology and industrial innovation, with its Ambassador to Germany, HE Rodrigo Baena Soares, highlighting the country’s efforts during a press preview of the Hannover Messe on Tuesday. Soares framed the 2026 Hannover Messe as a platform to showcase Brazil’s growing digital, AI, and renewable energy sectors, while deepening industrial and technological cooperation with Germany and the wider European Union.

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‘An awful lot more than coffee in Brazil’ hears Hannover Messe preview

February 25, 2026

Europe’s manufacturers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to address workforce shortages, rising costs, and operational complexity, industry leaders said at the Hannover Messe Press Preview today. The annual trade fair, taking place from 20–24 April, will showcase how AI is transforming factories—from SMEs to large corporations—through robotics, data platforms, and integrated production solutions.

Europe’s manufacturers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to address workforce shortages, rising costs, and operational complexity, industry leaders said at the Hannover Messe Press Preview today. The annual trade fair, taking place from 20–24 April, will showcase how AI is transforming factories—from SMEs to large corporations—through robotics, data platforms, and integrated production solutions.

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Europe’s manufacturers seek AI to tackle workforce and cost pressures

February 25, 2026

Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial trade fair, is set to become a platform not just for industrial innovation but for high‑level political engagement on defence and security as European capitals accelerate military spending.

Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial trade fair, is set to become a platform not just for industrial innovation but for high‑level political engagement on defence and security as European capitals accelerate military spending.

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Hannover Messe 2026 spotlights defence amid growing pressure on European leaders to raise funding

February 25, 2026