The March/April 2026 issue of Plant Engineering explores the increasing role of AI and automation in manufacturing, addressing key maintenance challenges and the evolving landscape of operational technologies.
AI and sensing solutions are transforming manufacturing, improving efficiency and decision-making on factory floors. This shift holds significant implications for the AECM industry, offering enhanced productivity and reduced operational costs.
AI orchestration is transforming process manufacturing, offering significant opportunities for the AECM industry to enhance efficiency and competitiveness. With 64% of manufacturers already exploring AI, the shift towards integrated AI systems is crucial for addressing market complexities and workfo
XELA Robotics enhances its uSkin sensors with magnetic interference compensation and CAN FD protocol, promising improved efficiency and precision for industrial robotics.
Advances in robotics are addressing the challenge of automating deformable material assembly, with implications for cost, efficiency, and sustainability in manufacturing.
Flex and Teradyne Robotics expand their partnership to advance physical AI in global manufacturing, aiming to streamline robotics deployment and operational efficiency.
Global manufacturing faces unprecedented demand volatility, driving a shift towards AI-driven automation to enhance operations and address skills shortages.
AI and ML are transforming heavy-asset industries by enabling predictive and autonomous decision-making, crucial for managing the complexity and data intensity of modern facilities.
Launchpad Build AI has introduced its Manufacturing Language Model, aiming to revolutionize industrial automation by simplifying robot adoption and enhancing manufacturing efficiency.
