April 14, 2026, Evansville, Ind. — PIA Automation has announced the launch of a new business segment, Embodied AI and Humanoid Robotics, combining the company’s expertise in artificial intelligence, robotics and advanced manufacturing.

The move expands PIA’s automation solutions to include humanoid robots that can physically interact with their environ...

April 14, 2026, Shelby Township, Mich. — KUKA AMP, a new open automation platform designed to bridge traditional rule-based systems with AI-driven, intent-based automation, accelerating the shift to Physical AI in manufacturing, was introduced at NVIDIA GTC.

“Robots and automation systems are evolving from programmable machines to intelligent collabora...

To boost efficiency and manage increasingly complex tasks, manufacturing companies are now installing Internet of Things, or IoT, devices in their facilities.

Engineers, product designers and OEMs that are gearing up to incorporate IoT into their manufacturing processes can take a step-by-step approach to integrate IoT systems, leveraging this technology to optimize pr...

Legal preparation, timing, and relationship management can make the difference between a smooth exit and a difficult, value eroding process. In this episode of Own Your Exit, Dennis Beker, partner at Founders, shares practical legal insights for business owners who are thinking about succession or a sale, whether that’s years away or already on the horizon.

As the Canadian manufacturing sector continues to regain its footing in the face of a tumultuous 2025, the industry is eager to shift its focus from survival to growth, from maintaining to expanding. Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) set the course for this change in approach with this year’s N3 Summit.

“The question for Canada is not ‘Is this transformation ...