September 9, 2026 | AI | IMTS
As industries face growing labor shortages and increasing productivity demands, Caterpillar Inc. is collaborating with FieldAI to advance physical AI, autonomy and robotics that help jobsites and factories operate safer and more efficiently. By turning real-time observations into actionable insights, physical AI helps improve decision-making, enhance safety and maximize the effectiveness of every worker and machine. Read More
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Looking to push the boundary of edge computing applications, Aetina has announced a new “AI system” designed to slot into your local 2U server rack and offer a localized competitor to the massive Cloud-based AI tools. That’s a bold position to claim, and one Aetina will be hard-pressed to back on specs alone, but as AI companies are repeatedly proving, there’s more to consider than just raw computing power. Read More
Rockwell Automation, Inc., a large company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, today announced the launch of TechConnectIQ Support, a modernized remote support experience designed to help manufacturers reduce downtime, speed time to resolution and simplify software and firmware updates. Read More
At IMTS 2026, Huayan Robotics will highlight its flexible and intelligent manufacturing capabilities across welding, palletizing, CNC machine tending, vision inspection, force-controlled grinding, and more. Read More
FANUC America, a global automation manufacturer, will showcase the future of manufacturing at IMTS 2026 (Booth 338900), demonstrating how trusted automation powered by Physical AI is bringing together advanced CNC technologies, machining automation and robotics to improve productivity, increase flexibility and accelerate deployment. Read More
igus will showcase its latest technologies for moving, automating and optimizing manufacturing processes at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2026 at Booth 236131 in the North Building. Under the theme “Motion in Automation,” igus will demonstrate how motion components and automation technologies can work together to help manufacturers reduce costs, simplify machine design and improve production efficiency. Visitors will be able to explore solutions ranging from lubrication-free motion plastics and energy supply systems to robotics and low-cost automation. Read More
Upcoming Events
September 27 - 29, 2026 | Orlando, FL
Curated by the International Society of Automation (ISA), this flagship event centers heavily on industrial control valves, instrumentation, digital transformation, and OT cybersecurity protocols. The summit includes practical volunteer workshops, exclusive technical training, and an elite awards gala recognizing industry pioneers. It is highly tailored for control engineers trying to interpret evolving safety and data standards across automated industrial complexes Read More
October 18 - 21, 2026 | McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Covering over 40 vertical markets, PACK EXPO International 2026 showcases a massive array of processing machinery, packaging systems, and end-of-line fulfillment technologies. This biennial show is heavily populated by pick-and-place industrial robots, high-speed motion controllers, and automated sorting conveyors. It provides supply chain professionals with practical, highly efficient ways to deploy physical automation to combat persistent labor shortages. Read More
October 20 - 21, 2026 | Santa Clara, CA
Specifically designed for developers, executive leaders, and venture capitalists, RoboBusiness 2026 focuses on the business, design, and deployment of commercial robotics. The event highlights autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), drone technologies, component-level engineering, and supply chain applications. Read More
