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Emerson Ovation Virtual Advisor GenAI interface for power and water automation. Software interface displayed on control room monitors for Process Control Industry Monthly article on AI-enabled power and water operations.

Emerson Launches GenAI Virtual Advisor for Power, Water Automation

August 2025August 11, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Emerson, global industry experts in advanced automation solutions, has introduced the Ovation™ AI-enabled Virtual Advisor — the first generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) advisor integrated into an automation system specifically designed for the power and water industries.

Screenshot of Apera Vue 9.50 user interface with new Guided TCP Teaching and Bin Finding features visible on screen, appearing in an article on Process Control Industry Monthly.

Apera AI Releases Vue 9.50 for Enhanced Robotic 4D Vision

August 2025August 11, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Apera AI, a pioneer in 4D Vision technology for industrial robotic automation, has announced the release of Vue 9.50, the latest version of its proprietary vision controller software. The upgraded platform introduces new tools to improve precision, adaptability, and performance in vision-guided robotics

Mantis Robotics Secures $5M to Advance Human-Centric Physical AI

December 2024August 11, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Mantis Robotics, global experts in Physical AI for robotic automation, has announced the successful completion of a $5M funding round led by Emerald Technology Ventures, with participation from the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund. This investment marks a significant step

Rockwell Automation Launches FactoryTalk VisionAI

November 2024July 15, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation, introduces FactoryTalk® Analytics™ VisionAI™, an advanced AI-powered inspection solution transforming manufacturing quality control. FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI helps manufacturers elevate product quality, maximize yield, and gain actionable insights from real-time production data.

Ubisense Intros Advanced RTLS Platform for AI-Driven Manufacturing

July 2024August 11, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

The Cambridge, UK-based Ubisense has announced the global market introduction of its next-generation SmartSpace Real-Time Location System (RTLS) platform, designed to enhance AI-led manufacturing processes. The latest iteration of the SmartSpace RTLS platform incorporates significant updates that align with modern manufacturing technologies, including a newly redesigned user interface for improved navigation and accessibility. The interface […]

Photo of SICK 2D Sensors Offering AI Quality Contol right out of the box. Photo appearing in an article on Industrial Automation Monthly.

SICK Introduces Inspector83x for AI Machine Vision

June 2024January 4, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

SICK has introduced the global market introduction of its Inspector83x, a 2D vision sensor enabling out-of-the-box AI-supported machine vision inspections for common inline inspection tasks within demanding high-speed production environments. Offering up to 5MP resolution and built-in illumination, the Inspector83x is powered by a quad-core CPU for fast AI inspection processing. It supports high-speed data […]

Zebra Technologies Unveils Industrial Scanner for AI and 3D Sensors

May 2024August 12, 2025 Molly Bakewell Chamberlin

Zebra Technologies Corporation has announced the global market introduction of its FS42 fixed industrial scanner and 3S Series 3D sensors. These innovations aim to enhance operational efficiencies within secure AI technology innovation and industrial automation applications. The FS42 fixed industrial scanner, featuring Zebra Aurora Focus™ for quick set-up and deployment, incorporates a neural processing unit […]