Manufacturing Software

Maintenance Teams Turn to AI Amid Workforce Pressure

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

ITASCA, Ill. — Maintenance teams in automated manufacturing environments are increasingly turning to AI-driven planning and operational support tools as factories struggle with aging workforces, growing asset complexity and pressure to reduce unplanned downtime.

Tariffs, AI and Automation Reshape Global Manufacturing Strategy

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:00:00 -0400

BOSTON — Artificial intelligence, advanced automation and rising tariff pressure are beginning to reshape where automotive and aerospace manufacturers choose to build products, potentially reducing some of the long-standing cost advantages of lower-wage production regions, according to a new report from Boston Consulting Group.

Aerospace, Medical Manufacturers Seek to Modernize Compliance Infrastructure

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 29 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

CHICAGO — Manufacturers in highly regulated industries are increasingly consolidating ERP, quality management and traceability systems into unified digital platforms as companies work to reduce compliance overhead, simplify audits and improve production visibility across complex operations.

Hexagon Spin-Off Reflects Growth of Industrial AI Sector

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Hexagon AB has spun off its industrial intelligence and AI software business into a standalone company, Octave Intelligence plc, signaling the growing importance of connected operational data, digital infrastructure and AI-driven industrial analytics across manufacturing and critical infrastructure operations.

Industrial Mapping Platform Targets Digital Twin, Smart Manufacturing Workflows

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 19 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Artec 3D and Pelf Infotech have introduced the Artec Jet mobile SLAM LiDAR platform in India, targeting industrial mapping, plant digitization and digital twin applications across manufacturing and engineering environments.

GE Appliances Expands Factory AI With 800 Gemini Enterprise Agents

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — GE Appliances said it has deployed more than 800 AI agents across its manufacturing, logistics and supply chain operations using Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise platform.

PODCAST | Manufacturers Risk Losing Critical Knowledge as Workforce Retires

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Nick Haase, co-founder of MaintainX, explains how the “silver tsunami” is exposing gaps in maintenance data and why companies that fail to capture that knowledge now risk falling behind.

Machine Learning Detects Fastening Errors

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Ford engineers are studying whether AI can play a role in detecting faulty run-downs. To do that, they first had to determine what constitutes a data anomaly.

Accenture, Avanade and Microsoft Introduce AI System to Reduce Factory Downtime

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:46:29 -0400

HANNOVER, GERMANY—Accenture and Avanade, in collaboration with Microsoft, have introduced a new AI-driven system designed to help manufacturers reduce downtime by guiding operators through real-time diagnostics and troubleshooting on the factory floor.

From Simulation to Physical AI: New Robotics Technologies Transform Manufacturing

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

This roundup highlights the latest robotics innovations aimed at improving throughput, simplifying deployment and helping manufacturers address ongoing labor and process challenges.

See Spot Reason: Google Advances Robotics AI, but Manufacturing Readiness Remains a Challenge

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA—Google has introduced an updated robotics AI model designed to improve how robots interpret and act in real-world environments, a development that could expand automation into more complex industrial tasks over time.

Physical AI Is Coming to the Factory Floor, Connectivity May Decide How Fast It Arrives

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400

From robotics to real-time analytics, connectivity is becoming a critical constraint on how far manufacturers can take automation.

Stellantis, Microsoft Expand AI Collaboration Across Engineering and Manufacturing Operations

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

AMSTERDAM—Stellantis and Microsoft have announced a five-year strategic collaboration to expand the use of artificial intelligence across engineering, manufacturing and enterprise operations, as automakers accelerate digital transformation efforts.

Authentise Launches “Whisper” AI Platform To Capture Engineering Intent Across Manufacturing Workflows

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:17:18 -0400

PHILADELPHIA—Authentise has launched a new AI platform designed to capture and act on engineering knowledge across the product development and manufacturing lifecycle, addressing a longstanding gap in how technical decisions are documented and executed.

Accenture Invests in General Robotics to Scale Physical AI and Humanoid Robotics Deployment

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

NEW YORK—Accenture has invested in General Robotics through its venture arm, expanding its push into physical AI and humanoid robotics as manufacturers and logistics operators look to scale autonomous systems across operations.

FANUC, NVIDIA Partner to Advance Physical AI in Industrial Robotics

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0400

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — FANUC America is collaborating with NVIDIA to advance the use of physical AI in industrial robotics, combining automation systems with AI computing and simulation technologies to support more adaptive manufacturing environments.

As AI and Automation Expand, Manufacturers Are Rethinking the Network Behind the Factory

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Manufacturers are accelerating investments in automation and artificial intelligence, but many are encountering a common obstacle: the networks supporting those systems were not designed for the demands they now face.

$100 Billion AI Fund Could Reshape Manufacturing and Product Development

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 -0400

BIRMINGHAM, Mich. — Jeff Bezos is reportedly in early discussions to raise a $100 billion investment fund aimed at applying artificial intelligence across manufacturing, targeting sectors such as semiconductors, aerospace and defense.

Subaru Saves Time With PDM Software

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Following the introduction of CADDi, Subaru succeeded in reducing the time spent on drawing searches by several hundred hours per month.

Measuring What Matters: An Engineer’s Guide to Manufacturing KPIs

htang2@emich.edu (Herman Tang Ph.D.) — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

For engineers and operations managers seeking to improve production performance, selecting the right throughput metrics is critical. This article outlines practical measurement approaches to help monitor, diagnose and improve your manufacturing operations.

Digital Manufacturing Exchange Enables Secure On-Demand Part Production

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

OSHKOSH, Wis. – Oshkosh Defense is working with Marine Depot Maintenance Command to support the Digital Manufacturing Exchange, a platform designed to accelerate production through advanced manufacturing. The system allows validated technical data from original equipment manufacturers to be transmitted securely so components can be produced at the point of need while maintaining configuration control and protecting intellectual property.

Physical AI Creates New Roles for Humans and Robots

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Although Industry 5.0 is still a relatively new term, engineers are already talking about another buzz word called Physical AI. The term refers to augmenting physical systems with intelligence that scales.

‘Connected Worker’ Software Improves Training

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

The Augmentir connected worker platform is designed to help manufacturing and service teams improve operations, close skills gaps, capture tribal knowledge, and drive continuous improvement efforts.

Rockwell Automation Tackles Industry 5.0

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Smart technology that is transforming manufacturers in a variety of industries.

AI Use Expands Across Manufacturing, Study Finds, but Scaling Remains Limited

moorej@bnpmedia.com (JJ Moore) — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0500

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.– After years of experimentation, artificial intelligence is now a core priority for manufacturers, but a new study shows that adoption is moving faster than the foundations needed to support it.

The Data Imperative for Smart Microfactories

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500

Microfactories are not just smaller replicas of mega-factories. They operate with radically different assumptions. Data is real-time and transient, not batch-processed. Production is modular, not linear. And, decision-making is distributed, not centralized.

AI-Powered Assembly Plant Named Global Lighthouse Factory

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:03:00 -0500

NANJING, China—The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Siemens’ electronics assembly plant here to its Global Lighthouse Network of the most advanced manufacturing facilities in the world.

Automotive Industry Prepares for Connected and Circular Economy

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500

To increase collaboration up and down the supply chain, a coalition of European automotive manufacturers created Catena-X, the first end-to-end, collaborative and open data ecosystem for the automotive industry.

Software Helps Lockheed Improve Cost Estimation

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Estimates that took weeks are now done in two days with an accuracy of about 5 percent.