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Ultimo adds AI digital workers for maintenance teams

Industrial maintenance teams could save time on routine planning and safety tasks as Ultimo rolls out AI tools through Microsoft Teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Robotics

Qualcomm unveils Dragonwing IQ10 robotics reference design

The platform is aimed at helping robotics developers move from prototypes to production with up to 700 TOPS of on-device AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Semiconductors

TSMC uses Nvidia AI to boost chip factory efficiency

Chipmakers face higher costs and slower production as TSMC deploys Nvidia AI across lithography, inspection and fab scheduling.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Radix named Gold Sponsor of Seeq Conneqt North America

Industrial operators could gain more support for AI and analytics deployment as Radix deepens its Seeq partnership through a North America sponsorship.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Network Infrastructure

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach

Critical infrastructure operators could gain broader visibility as Dragos adds Phosphorus tools for managing exposed connected devices across OT networks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Unified Communications

Aetina launches Mini Series edge AI systems for industry

Industrial sites with tight spaces could gain local vision AI processing, as Aetina's four compact systems go into mass production.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Robotics

BenQ unveils AI ecosystem spanning industry & healthcare

Rising demand for computing power and cooling is pushing BenQ's AI push beyond pilots into practical use across factories, hospitals and shops.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

TCS wins SKF AI-led transformation contract globally

The agreement will modernise SKF's global IT systems and speed up its shift to AI-driven operations across manufacturing and services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Talkdesk launches proactive AI agents for retail, finance

Retailers and lenders could recover lost sales and automate compliance-heavy outreach as Talkdesk expands AI beyond inbound service tasks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Digital Transformation

Quanscient raises EUR 10 million to expand AI software

The Finnish start-up says the cash will speed international expansion as hardware teams seek faster, cheaper simulation for complex designs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Robotics

ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry

Industrial users can now tap local AI for robots, vehicles and factory control as ADLINK expands its edge systems at COMPUTEX 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026

Manufacturing

Ignite & Oxford launch AI tool for AV safety compliance

Manufacturers could gain auditable proof of safe driving decisions as the new software links traffic laws to autonomous vehicle behaviour in simulation.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026

Data Protection

EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses

Privacy concerns and bulk could ease as a consortium tests laser-based eye tracking for lighter smart glasses without cameras.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Robotics

AI adoption surges among machine builders, survey finds

High costs and data gaps are slowing wider rollout, even as most machine builders use AI in operations and service work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

Manufacturing

Australia & New Zealand supply chains shift to resilience

Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026