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Siemens launches DC protection kit for data centres
Robotics

Siemens launches DC protection kit for data centres

Microsecond fault isolation could help operators of data centres and industrial sites cut downtime as direct current networks expand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Rotary Bearings launches sensor parts with dashboard
Software-as-a-Service

Rotary Bearings launches sensor parts with dashboard

Manufacturers could cut downtime as real-time sensor data on bearings and motors helps spot faults earlier and reduce maintenance costs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
Manufacturing

Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports

The recognition broadens Rockwell Automation’s software push as manufacturers seek AI tools that tie plant data to finance and planning systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme
Robotics

Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme

Investors in Betashares’ robotics fund will get broader exposure, with 20 new holdings, China A-shares and a humanoid theme added.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Buyers of industrial control systems may gain confidence as Yokogawa’s plant software clears three independent cybersecurity certifications.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Siemens, NVIDIA hit chip verification milestone for AI
Semiconductors

Siemens, NVIDIA hit chip verification milestone for AI

The move could help chipmakers catch design flaws earlier as AI processors grow more complex and costly to fix after fabrication.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Malta tops AI automation risk list in service jobs
Digital Transformation

Malta tops AI automation risk list in service jobs

Service-heavy economies are most exposed as AI puts 155,000 Maltese jobs at risk, according to a new Planera study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve
Data Analytics

Off-highway vehicles shift to electric power as batteries improve

Lower running costs and emissions rules are accelerating battery-powered machinery uptake across construction, farming and mining sites.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026
Network Infrastructure

Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026

Pressure is mounting on industrial firms to prove returns from AI, as Radix prepares a Houston forum aimed at scaling projects beyond pilots.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2026
Kestra raises USD $25 million to expand workflow platform
Software-as-a-Service

Kestra raises USD $25 million to expand workflow platform

The cash will fund a new release, cloud rollout and expansion in North America and Europe as enterprise demand for orchestration grows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Manufacturing

Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer

The handover aims to steady Syspro’s expansion as manufacturers and distributors demand more automation, data tools and industry-specific software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
HBK launches PW22i load cell for fast packaging lines
Robotics

HBK launches PW22i load cell for fast packaging lines

Manufacturers could cut downtime and boost throughput as the sensor adds direct diagnostics and faster integration to automated weighing systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems

Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
British Business Bank backs Dexory's global expansion
Robotics

British Business Bank backs Dexory's global expansion

The funding gives the warehouse robotics firm more firepower to expand overseas as logistics operators seek tighter control of stock and space.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Industrial Automation stories

Corvus launches Trident for real-time warehouse tracking
Data Analytics

Corvus launches Trident for real-time warehouse tracking

Missed scans can leave stock records out of step with goods on the floor, driving errors and write-offs in busy warehouses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Production, service roles face highest automation risk
Robotics

Production, service roles face highest automation risk

Cashiers and factory hands are among the most exposed to automation, with one US study finding patternmakers face a 99% risk by 2034.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market
Firewalls

Dragos appoints Japan Country Manager to expand market

Japan’s industrial operators face rising cyber risk as Dragos formalises local leadership with a first Country Manager appointment.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Siemens launches cloud-linked fire detectors for buildings
EduTech

Siemens launches cloud-linked fire detectors for buildings

Building owners can now monitor fire safety continuously as Siemens adds cloud-linked detectors aimed at reducing false alarms and maintenance downtime.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026