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Live interviews at MOVE 2026 will give executives a new forum to discuss mobility technology, with more than 250 speakers expected.
The London AI firm's expansion into steel and glass is backed by fresh capital as industrial customers seek lower costs and emissions.
Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.
Industrial AI could soon sharpen factory output and cut downtime as Hitachi and Intel move to deploy physical AI across plants and power systems.
A new robotics zone and a 11% rise in startups showed AI hardware and commercial deployment are now driving the Taipei trade fair.
Industrial groups may cut manual effort and speed up issue resolution as Siemens pushes AI from pilots into governed production workflows.
Rising product complexity is slowing quotes and deliveries for most manufacturers, as only 7% reuse the same configuration rules across systems.
Working capital has been freed up at ETEL, with automated cloud planning replacing spreadsheets and trimming stock across sites.
Growing pressure to prove AI decisions is pushing manufacturers towards tighter governance, connected data and MCP-based integration by 2026.
Pilot trials suggest the setup could cut factory energy use by 10% and lift assembly-line productivity by 12%.
The new software aims to move industrial AI beyond pilots by tying together data, workflows and governance for faster operational decisions.
Businesses wanting to keep AI data on site are being targeted with tools for local model training, edge inference and remote updates.
Remote technicians in patchy network areas should see clearer feeds as Microsoft's video sharpening tool cuts downtime and site visits.
The move gives Tata Technologies a bigger role in SAP roll-outs, letting it sell software and lead projects for manufacturers in two key markets.
Industrial maintenance teams could save time on routine planning and safety tasks as Ultimo rolls out AI tools through Microsoft Teams.
The platform is aimed at helping robotics developers move from prototypes to production with up to 700 TOPS of on-device AI.
Mining operators are set to gain safer, more reliable site connectivity as Epiroc adds Ericsson's LTE and 5G products to its portfolio.
Private 5G aims to help manufacturers connect factory systems, automate operations and use real-time data more easily across production sites.
Visitors will see AI, robotics and Formula E showcases as MWC Shanghai broadens beyond telecoms to industrial tech and startups.
Connected coolers could help beverage brands cut emissions by up to 68% while replacing guesswork with real-world energy data.