Automation Articles for Manufacturers and Engineers

Musashi AI showcased the commercial configuration of its second-generation (Gen 2) Cendiant inspection system and the latest advances in its Cendiant Quality Insights software at Automate 2026. Musashi AI demonstrated how a new generation of generalized deep learning models, Active i software, and custom embedded control architecture make AI-powered inspection faster to deploy, easier to maintain, and simpler to scale across manufacturing operations.

ABB's new report, The Industrial Efficiency Gap, shows how high-efficiency industrial motors and generators can unlock one of the largest untapped opportunities to save energy, cut costs and reduce emissions in global industry.

Big Joe Autonomous Solutions has debuted four new products at Automate 2026, expanding its lineup of scalable autonomous equipment designed to help customers address challenges with continued labor constraints while improving efficiency and productivity. The new AP44 fully autonomous pallet truck, ASC40 autonomous stacker, ATC100 autonomous tugger, and ACV40 autonomous three-wheel forklift are being showcased this week at Automate. Each of these autonomous solutions has been engineered with Big Joe’s lithium batteries and designed specifically to support facilities seeking approachable and flexible automation that can be deployed without major facility layout changes or infrastructure modifications.

Automate 2026 comes to Chicago next week, and we’ve been hard at work digging through the lists of over a thousand exhibitors to find interesting products and opportunities to track down at the show. Last week, you got a sneak peak at the South Hall, and today, we’ll be exploring everything that will be happening at McCormick’s North Hall.