HAMBURG, Germany, Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RobotPlusPlus (ROBOT++), an engineering-led developer of working-at-height robots, is extending automation across industrial maintenance with its HighMate Series for industrial cleaning and corrosion control, led by the HighMate AP-F-CO Coating Robot+VOC Recovery System. The systems, presented at SMM 2026 in Hamburg, cut workers' exposure to hazardous work at height while improving cleaning and surface-treatment efficiency and consistency. Rob
450 million debt financing led by J.P. Morgan, Capital One and Citi comprises a 400 million term loan and 50 million revolving credit facility. Revamped Bird platform builds on giving AI agents access to the outer world in a regulated compliance-focused Agentic Harness to send messages, make calls, and manage email directly, as Bird accelerates its push into the US. Bird generated 165 million EBITDA in 2025 following extensive automation across the business. NEW YORK and AMSTERDAM , Sept. 23, 2026 -- AI communications infrastructure company Bird.com has completed a 450 million debt financing, led by J.P. Morgan, and unveiled a revamped Agentic Harness platform that now lets AI agents send messages, place calls, manage email, and even get their own eSIM phone plan on Bird s network without custom integration.
vHive s field proven digitization technology empowers data center operators to bridge the gap between physical infrastructure and digital management, driving automation, space optimization and precision. NEW YORK , Sept. 23, 2026 -- vHive, a global leader in end-to-end asset digitization software, today announced the expansion of its WorldTwin AI engine into the Data Center sector. This strategic move brings vHive s field-tested Digital Twin expertise from the telecommunications and renewable energy industries, where it has successfully digitized complex physical critical infrastructure for global operators and tower companies, to meet the critical, rapidly evolving needs of the data center market.
India-based Gurukul leadership development program wins four Gold and four Silver honors in the 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards NEW DELHI , Sept. 23, 2026 -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announced that its India-based Gurukul leadership development program has received eight awards at the 2026 Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards . The program earned four Gold and four Silver awards, receiving recognition for all eight submissions entered across four disciplines.
Medoc forges tie-ups with 98 hospitals across 5 states and attaining valuation of Rs 22 cr in 4 years CHANDIGARH, India , Sept. 23, 2026 -- To streamline hospital operations and improve healthcare delivery across India, Chandigarh University student entrepreneur Utkarsh Luthra has built Medoc Health, an AI-driven health tech venture focused on hospital automation and smarter healthcare management. The startup s solutions have now been adopted by 98 hospitals across five states across the country, helping healthcare institutions automate their routine processes, improved coordination across departments and bringing hospital records, clinical workflows and patient information closer to the ward, where healthcare delivery actually happens.
- FA Competition Bringing Together Representatives from Seven Regions MECA Cup Global Finals 2026 participants A Global Exchange Forum Exploring the Future of Monozukuri On September 1, 2026, Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation Systems Group hosted “MECA Frontier Forum 2026” as part of MECA, Mitsubishi Electric’s Factory Automation (FA) educational support initiative, which aims to nurture the passion of aspiring engineers and develop outstanding talent. The event of
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NEW YORK , Sept. 15, 2026 -- Equilend , the platform connecting the global securities finance market, today announced a refreshed brand identity that reflects how far the company and the industry it serves have evolved. At the center of this evolution is Equilend s rollout of a connected platform across securities finance. Rather than separate tools and workflows, Equilend is bringing trading, workflow automation, data & insights, and digital solutions together through a common orchestration layer, providing clients seamless access to the capabilities they need across the trade lifecycle.
New platform will house Momentus s growing family of AI products; the latest release automates lead scoring, calendar decisions, and proposal building for venue sales teams. AUSTIN, Texas , Sept. 15, 2026 -- Momentus Technologies, the global leader in venue and event management, powering more than 4,000 venues worldwide, today announced the general availability of MAX for Sales, an AI-native CRM supporting revenue orchestration and automation. This release marks the launch of MomentusMAX, the new platform that will house a growing suite of AI products , with MAX for Sales as its latest offering.
Long-time Aircom executive to lead the next phase of growth and AI Innovation FAIRFAX, Va. , Sept. 10, 2026 -- Aircom today announced the elevation of Khurram Chaudhry from Vice President Product & Engineering to General Manager & CTO , giving him overall responsibility for the Aircom business. The leadership transition comes as Aircom enters a new phase of product innovation, with AI and automation playing an increasingly important role in the evolution of RAN planning, optimization and operations.
New capabilities for AI governance, operational control and rapid onboarding help operators simplify complexity, strengthen compliance and scale automation with confidence HERNDON, Va. , Sept. 10, 2026 -- ST Engineering iDirect, a global leader in satellite communications, today announced new capabilities for Foresight, its AI-driven orchestration and intelligence platform designed to help satellite operators simplify increasingly complex multi-orbit and multi-service network environments. The new capabilities introduce enhanced AI governance, operational controls, and guided onboarding tools that help operators adopt AI responsibly, maintain oversight of operational changes and accelerate deployment.
TAIPEI , Sept. 9, 2026 -- DFI, a Qisda Group company and a global leader in embedded motherboards and industrial computers, introduces the ARH171/ARH173 , expanding its AI-ready portfolio with a Mini-ITX platform built for space-constrained, mission-critical deployments. Powered by Intel technologies, the ARH171/ARH173 is purpose-built to handle demanding Physical AI workloads from perception to reasoning, enabling next-generation smart logistics and industrial automation.
Integration brings AI-powered visual inspection into QMS workflows to help improve quality, traceability and defect detection MILWAUKEE , Aug. 31, 2026 -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE:ROK), the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, on Aug. 11, 2026 announced an API-enabled integration between Plex Quality Management System (QMS) and FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI . The integration, available from Aug. 11, expands AI-driven quality management and reflects Rockwell s continued investment in artificial intelligence and elastic MES solutions.
India's manufacturing story is rapidly moving beyond cost competitiveness and assembly towards engineering depth, advanced technology and globally competitive execution. In an exclusive interaction with The Industrial, BN Shukla, Managing Director, Jabil India, discusses how India's role in global manufacturing is evolving, the growing impact of AI and automation on factory operations, the importance of resilient supply chains and why execution discipline will ultimately determine competitiveness.
Industry leaders gather to explore the technologies, ideas and connections shaping the future of industrial operations MILWAUKEE , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, announces that registration is now open for Automation Fair 2026, taking place November 16-19 at the Thomas M. Menino Convention & Exhibition Center in Boston.
LOS ANGELES , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Aghanim, an integrated commerce, liveops automation, community engagement, and payments platform for video game studios, today announced a strategic partnership with Nexters Global (Nexters) within its mobile game business. Nexters is a game developer known for operating globally successful live-service games through disciplined liveops execution and long-term player engagement, part of GDEV Holding - the Nasdaq-listed gaming and entertainment company headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus.
NOIDA, India, Aug. 10, 2026 -- Newgen Software, a leader in intelligent enterprise orchestration , announced its recognition among Notable Vendors in Forrester s The Digital Process Automation Software Landscape, Q3 2026 , authored by Vice President and Principal Analyst Craig Le Clair. The report provides an overview of 39 vendors in the digital process automation (DPA) market, a category Forrester defines as platforms that develop process applications with advanced programming principles with modeling, orchestration, dynamic case management, and AI-led support.
The deployment embeds real-time transcription, live-agent automation, and unified analytics directly within ServiceNow, helping a major healthcare provider resolve IT issues faster and lower the cost of support. ROCKVILLE, Md. , Aug. 4, 2026 -- 3CLogic , the leading AI-powered voice platform purpose-built for ServiceNow, today announced that a northeastern health network has selected its Voice AI and contact center solution to modernize its IT service desk and unify voice with its existing ServiceNow platform. The selection comes as the healthcare provider moves to consolidate vendors, retire aging telephony, and bring AI-driven automation to the team that keeps its clinical and administrative workforce running.
Access to Lightwell will help strengthen the open source software supporting research, education and mission-critical work Key Facts IBM and Red Hat will offer Lightwell at no charge to over 185 leading research universities and 100 major nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and think tanks in the United States. Lightwell combines AI-driven automation with human engineering expertise to identify, validate and remediate open source software vulnerabilities. Participating institutions can access validated fixes for the software versions they currently run, helping reduce the need for disruptive upgrades. Lightwell operates within an institution s existing environment and does not require access to its proprietary source code, data or research.
GURUGRAM, India , July 30, 2026 -- BluPine Energy, one of India s leading renewable energy platforms established by Actis, has strengthened its Commercial & Industrial (C&I) presence in Rajasthan with the execution of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with KEI Industries Limited , Craftsman Automation Limited , and Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited . Together, these projects represent another milestone in BluPine Energy s strategy to provide reliable, cost-effective renewable energy solutions to India s industrial sector while expanding its C&I footprint across key manufacturing hubs. Construction activities for all three projects have commenced, with commissioning planned in line with project timelines.
DUBLIN , July 29, 2026 -- BrowserStack , the leading AI-native software testing platform, today announced Test Companion , agentic AI for test automation built into the IDE. Built for QA teams and automation engineers, it accelerates test authoring, execution, debugging, and maintenance across web and mobile applications. AI coding agents have made writing software much faster, but that speed isn t carrying through to releases. A 2026 NBER study found that AI coding agents increased commits by 180%, while releases rose by just 30%. Testing is part of this gap: coding agents like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code can generate test code, but they aren t purpose-built for the context, infrastructure and workflows required across the testing lifecycle.
More than 20% of organizations reported a breach targeting AI models or applications ARMONK, N.Y. , July 29, 2026 -- One in four malicious breaches were AI-enabled a 56% increase over last year and these breaches cost an average of 6 million, roughly 1 million more than the global breach average of 4.99 million, according to IBM s 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report. These attacks, compromised of mostly deepfake impersonation and AI-enabled malware, are reshaping breach economics. Attacks are getting faster and cheaper to launch, while breaches keep getting more expensive to find and fix. Companies that reported using AI and automation in security operations cut breach costs by an average of almost 2 million dollars, yet one in four organizations have still not adopted these tools in their security operations.
Recognition highlights SPS strengths including AI-driven automation at production scale and global consistency and geographic reach ZURICH , July 22, 2026 -- SPS , a global technology-enabled workplace and business transformation company, today announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Mailroom Solutions and Services 2026 Vendor Assessment ( US52993325, July 2026) , recognized for strengths including AI-driven automation at production scale, an integrated physical-to-digital operating model, and global consistency and geographic reach .
MUMBAI, India , July 22, 2026 -- Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, and AutomationEdge, a leading Agentic Process Automation platform for global enterprises, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of enterprise automation and Agentic AI. The collaboration brings together Redington s extensive distribution ecosystem and partner network with AutomationEdge s enterprise-grade Agentic Process Automation platform to enable faster, scalable, and outcome-driven digital transformation for organizations.
NANTONG, China , July 15, 2026 -- RAINBOWCO (SZ: 002483), a global leader in high-end equipment manufacturing, today announced the latest business update for its GENMA brand. Since launching a strategic brand upgrade in September 2025, GENMA s terminal container crane business has achieved rapid growth in under a year, securing a series of major orders and gaining widespread international recognition for its GENSMART automation technology. Major Orders Across Multiple Markets Driven by outstanding product competitiveness, GENMA has successfully won several landmark contracts. A single order of 50 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from a Moroccan port set a new record for GENMA in the African market. Package orders for ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes from the Netherlands, along with STS and RTG packages from India, mark a comprehensive breakthrough in both the high-end European market and the emerging South Asian market.
Powered by Apkudo Device OS , the compact physical AI system is the only system that automates cosmetic and functional inspection for complex device form factors without hardware reconfiguration BALTIMORE , July 7, 2026 -- Apkudo, the Device Passport Platform company, today announced the commercial launch of the Robotic Standalone Automation (RSA) appliance. Engineered by Alpha Automatics and available exclusively through Apkudo, RSA is the first automated processing solution capable of handling the full spectrum of modern device form factors, including flip devices, foldables, and tablets, without requiring hardware reconfiguration between operational runs. The system runs on Device OS, Apkudo s foundational platform layer that enables an open ecosystem of robotics manufacturers to build, deploy, and operate advanced device processing solutions.
Powerful single frame and rack mount systems and new AI and automation software upgrades for IBM Z and LinuxONE 5 help enterprises deploy workloads with more flexibility ARMONK, N.Y. , July 7, 2026 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announces new IBM z17 and IBM LinuxONE 5 configurations, marking the first time IBM is offering rack mount alongside single frame systems across its full Z and LinuxONE portfolio. The expanded IBM z17 and LinuxONE 5 portfolios now offer a wide range of deployment options, engineered with the same flagship performance, security, and ecosystem standards. New single frame and rack mount options provide additional ways for organizations to position their infrastructure where it fits best for their business needs, helping support flexibility and operational efficiency.
BENGALURU, India , July 2, 2026 -- Canarys Automations Limited (ISIN: INE0QG301017) is officially selected for the prestigious Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) Storm Water Design and Resolution Plan contract (Phase A). This achievement establishes Canarys standing as an innovative technology leader in India s expanding Water Resources Management (WRM) and climate-tech sectors.
Eplan Next26: Inspiring insights into the future of engineering A successful start – Eplan Next26 opened its doors on 20 and 21 May in Munich. Around 1,500 attendees from 36 countries, renowned keynote speakers, fascinating panel discussions and interesting insights into the future of engineering, automation technology and the industry overall is the best way to describe the first Eplan Next conference, which took place in Munich’s Cavalluna Park on 20 and 21 May. Not only did Eplan
BENGALURU, India and MANILA, Philippines , June 25, 2026 -- Infosys Finacle , part of EdgeVerve Systems , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in AI-first business consulting and technology services, and Sterling Bank of Asia (Sterling Bank), one of the most progressive banks in the Philippines, today announced the bank s decision to select Infosys Finacle Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform for its transformation program. Sterling Bank has opted to leverage the Finacle Core Banking , Finacle Customer Data Hub , Finacle Trade Finance , and Finacle Origination solutions for its requirements. Through this strategic collaboration with Infosys Finacle, Sterling Bank expects to enhance the experience of both employees and customers, maintain high standards of availability and reliability in its banking services, and reduce operational complexity through automation and digitization, thereby supporting its future growth.
Accelerate Edge AI Adoption with Low-Latency, Power-Efficient Systems Optimized for Retail, Manufacturing, Security, and Logistics Deploy Larger AI Models at the Edge with Up to 32GB VRAM, Multi-GPU Scalability, and High-Bandwidth Memory Architectures Flexible Portfolio Combines Integrated NPUs, Discrete GPU Acceleration, and Compact Form Factors to Reduce TCO and Simplify AI Deployment SAN JOSE, Calif. , June 23, 2026 -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), an AI, Enterprise, Storage, and 5G/Edge Total Solution Provider, featuring Data Center Building Block Solutions (DCBBS), today announced expanded support for AI-optimized edge computing solutions powered by Intel technologies, including new systems featuring Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, Intel Core Series 2 processors, and Intel Arc Pro B-series GPUs. The systems range from compact, fanless systems for industrial applications, short-depth 1U rackmount servers for space-constrained environments, and a mini tower for office environments. Designed to be a cost optimized solution for low-latency AI inferencing and intelligent automation, the expanded portfolio helps organizations across retail, manufacturing, physical security, transportation, and logistics deploy scalable, power-efficient AI at the edge.
New platform combines AI, automation, and factory-wide connectivity to help apparel manufacturers respond more quickly to changing market demand HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam , June 23, 2026 -- On June 16, 2026, Jack Technology held the global launch of its SmartLink Master in Ho Chi Minh City. Under the theme SmartLink Master FULL-PLANT QUICK RESPONSE, the event gathered representatives from the Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association (VITAS), international clients, and industry media. The company presented its intelligent total solutions covering the entire production process alongside flagship products such as overlock machines and template sewing machines. The launch marks the company s strategic transition from a sewing equipment manufacturer to a provider of intelligent total solutions designed for flexible, fast-response production.
MUMBAI, India , June 20, 2026 -- 5paisa Capital Ltd., one of India s leading digital brokers, today announced the launch of AlgoSpace at its Algo Convention event at the Bombay Stock Exchange. AlgoSpace is a new algorithmic trading platform designed to make algo trading accessible to every retail trader. A product that is meant to make Algo Trading for Everyone, AlgoSpace enables users to browse, select, and deploy curated trading strategies - without the need for coding, technical infrastructure, or complex configurations. The platform brings together simplicity, speed, and intelligent automation to help traders participate in algo-driven trading with ease.
MUMBAI, India , June 19, 2026 -- IIFL Capital Services Limited ( https://www.iiflcapital.com ) today announced the launch of its next-generation algorithmic trading platform. The platform offers access to more than 100 ready-made exchange-approved algorithmic trading strategies, making sophisticated trading tools accessible to a wider investor base. Algorithmic trading has emerged as one of the fastest-growing segments in global capital markets, driven by advances in technology, data analytics and automation. In India, increasing regulatory clarity and growing investor adoption are accelerating the shift towards systematic and rules-based trading approaches.
Recognition honors leadership in AI-powered compliance innovation and contributions to the future of global tax automation PUNE, India , June 15, 2026 -- Avalara, Inc. , the agentic AI leader in global tax and compliance, is proud to announce that Bhumika Kenjale, Director of Indirect Tax, has been honored with the Excellence in AI-Driven Tax Automation Solutions 2026 award at the Bharat 2.0 Conclave. The award recognizes leaders driving AI-led transformation in tax and compliance through innovation, technical expertise, and strategic vision that is shaping the future of the industry.
News Summary: Relativity has acquired Gavel, an AI-native legal technology company whose solutions are used by thousands of legal professionals to draft, review and automate legal work product. With the integration of Gavel, work product created in RelativityOne and Relativity aiR could be opened, drafted, edited, redlined and finalized inside Microsoft Word, with each edit syncing back to the matter in RelativityOne. The Gavel team joins Relativity, bringing deep expertise in AI-native drafting, document automation and the Microsoft Word experience that lawyers depend on.
As enterprises struggle to orchestrate AI agents, people, and systems at scale, Decisions delivers the unified control layer required to drive governed, cost-controlled, executable outcomes. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. , June 9, 2026 -- Decisions today announced its new brand, bringing together Decisions and ProcessMaker under one banner following their 2025 merger. Together, the companies draw on decades of innovation in digital automation to address one of the most pressing enterprise challenges: orchestrating AI agents, systems, and human work at scale.
Europe s leading food technology event recognizes Laminar s Process-Aware AI platform for redefining how F&B manufacturers approach productivity and sustainability BOSTON , June 9, 2026 -- Laminar , the only physical AI company that powers Process-Aware Autonomy for self-driving factories, today announced Laminar the winner of the 2026 FoodTech Innovation Award for Innovative Solution on Digitalization in the Food & Beverage Industry . The award, presented at Expo FoodTech on May 28th, recognizes Laminar for unlocking self-driving factories that move beyond hardcoded pre-programmed automation.
SUZHOU, China , June 8, 2026 -- Leading industrial automation and energy solution supplier INVT successfully held its Global Strategy and New Product Launch 2026 under the theme of i lluminated Voyage, Awakened Wisdom . During the event, the company unveiled its new corporate mission and vision Leading Smart Industry, Shaping Net-Zero Future and introduced its strategic roadmap, outlining a clear path for future growth. At the core of the roadmap is a single strategic focus: Smart + Net-Zero. This vision spans INVT s four key business sectors Industrial Automation , Network Power, PV & ESS, and E-Mobility, supported by three core capabilities advanced product technologies, efficient global operations, and an open collaborative ecosystem.
BENGALURU, India , June 5, 2026 -- Altimetrik , an AI-first digital engineering company, has been named a Product Challenger in the Design and Setup category, as well as the Optimization and Enhancement category of the ISG Provider Lens 2026 Global Capability Center (GCC) Services report . The study finds that GCCs have moved well beyond their origins as cost arbitrage vehicles, with enterprises now building them as hubs for innovation, AI-led operations, and long-term competitive advantage. ISG s assessment highlighted Altimetrik s GCC-in-a-Box model, which replaces custom, time-intensive builds with a modular, repeatable deployment approach. Among the benefits delivered to clients, ISG noted 30% faster time-to-market for portal and IVR enhancements, more than 50% efficiency gains in automation and operational workflows, the elimination of more than 30,000 hours of effort generating more than 10 million in savings, and release cycles under 20 minutes with more than 95% regression stability.