Thought Leadership
Trend reports, expert opinion, and market intelligence from the front lines of industrial automation and advanced manufacturing.
8 articles
ReportA breakdown of global automation investment patterns — which sectors are accelerating, which are stalling, and what the data says about the next 18 months.
AnalysisSupply chain fragility has triggered the largest reshoring wave in a generation. We analyse the data, the incentives, and the automation infrastructure required to make it work.
Case StudyAn inside look at the largest industrial digital twin rollout of 2026, the integration challenges encountered, and the measurable outcomes after six months of operation.
SurveyAMR adoption has crossed the chasm. We survey 200 operations leaders on deployment rates, ROI timelines, and the integration challenges that remain unsolved.
OpinionAutomation is creating jobs faster than the workforce can absorb them. A look at the skills most in demand, the training programmes closing the gap, and what manufacturers must do now.
ReportFrom variable-speed drives to AI-optimised production scheduling, we profile the energy efficiency strategies delivering the biggest returns in 2026.
AnalysisAfter years of promising pilots, PdM is finally scaling. We examine the technology stack, organisational changes, and data infrastructure required for enterprise-wide rollout.
Market MapAs the IIoT platform market matures, consolidation is accelerating. We map the competitive landscape and assess which platforms are positioned to win the factory data layer.
