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Siemens unveils LOGO! 9 compact controller upgrade

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Siemens launches LOGO! 9 compact controller with doubled function blocks, colour touchscreen and enhanced security for small automation.
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AMD boosts Ryzen AI P100 chips for edge industrial use

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AMD expands Ryzen AI Embedded P100 chips with up to 80 TOPS and ROCm support, targeting edge AI in factories, robots and medical systems.
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MathWorks joins Edge AI group to boost embedded AI

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MathWorks has joined the Edge AI Foundation to push MATLAB and Simulink deeper into energy-efficient embedded AI for engineering systems.
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Inventec boosts AI server output with Siemens DFM tools

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Inventec adopts Siemens DFM and SMT tools to speed AI server production, halving late design changes and boosting manufacturing quality.
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MHP backs ADMARES digital factory for modular homes

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MHP joins ADMARES and partners to build a digital smart factory in Finland, aiming to churn out over 16,000 modular homes each year.
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Siemens boosts circuit protection with circular soft starter

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Siemens expands SENTRON circuit protection and unveils a refurbished SIRIUS soft starter built for circularity and lower CO2 emissions.
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Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI

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Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.
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Manufacturers see AI gains but data gaps stall scale-up

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Manufacturers reap early AI returns but poor data quality, fragmented tools and network limits block efforts to scale projects enterprise-wide.
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GrayCyan unveils AI readiness scorecard for industry

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GrayCyan launches an AI readiness and ROI scorecard to test if industrial workflows and systems can truly support responsible automation.
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Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6

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Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.
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Octave tech to drive Racing Bulls' asset operations

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Octave signs multi-year deal to power Racing Bulls' asset operations with Attune software, targeting reliability gains across F1 season.
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Octave rebrands as it prepares spin-off from Hexagon

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Hexagon software unit Octave unveils new brand identity as it lines up independence, unifying design, build, operate and protect tools.
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Integrity boosts UK capacity with Canon varioPRINT iX3200

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Integrity boosts UK output with a Canon varioPRINT iX3200, adding capacity and colour flexibility for its GBP £70m multi-site operations.
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Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.
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Spectralink launches S1000 DECT platform for Teams

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Spectralink's new S1000 DECT platform brings serverless, site-wide voice to frontline workers with direct Microsoft Teams integration.
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Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028

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Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
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Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

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Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
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Mimeo boosts UK capacity with new Canon inkjet press

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Mimeo has expanded UK production with a Canon varioPRINT iX3200 inkjet press, boosting speed, capacity and image quality for global clients.
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Five startups win ABB's challenge with AI energy solutions

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Five startups from Switzerland, Dublin, Canada, and the UK win ABB's 2025 Startup Challenge, each receiving USD $30,000 to develop AI energy solutions.