Beckhoff’s TwinCAT CoAgent and MX-System Tackle Industry Workforce Challenges in the Era of Intelligent Automation
Beckhoff’s TwinCAT CoAgent and MX-System Tackle Industry Workforce Challenges in the Era of Intelligent Automation As industrial automation undergoes a paradigm shift toward intelligent systems, Beckhoff is leading the charge with innovative solutions designed to address critical workforce challenges. At Automate 2025, the company showcased its newly renamed TwinCAT CoAgent generative AI software and MX-System modular automation platform—two technologies that blend intelligent automation with practical efficiency to bridge the skills gap plaguing manufacturing. These solutions not only exemplify the evolution of industrial automation but also redefine how automation equipment is deployed, maintained, and optimized in an era of labor shortages. Empowering Automation Through AI and Modularity Beckhoff’s TwinCAT CoAgent, formerly […]
ABB secures Petrobras FPSO electrical automation contract amid industrial automation revolution
ABB secures Petrobras FPSO electrical automation contract amid industrial automation revolution In a landmark move that underscores the rise of intelligent automation in offshore energy, ABB has secured a major contract from Seatrium to equip Petrobras’ new P-84 and P-85 floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels with advanced electrical and automation solutions. This project, centered on Brazil’s Atapu and Sépia oil fields roughly 200km off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, highlights how industrial automation is reshaping energy production—with ABB’s cutting-edge automation equipment set to power an all-electric setup designed for unprecedented efficiency. Petrobras’ decision to adopt an all-electric concept for these FPSOs marks a pivotal shift in the […]
How AI As A Service Can Help Fulfill The Automation Promise
How AI As A Service Can Help Fulfill The Automation Promise In an era where intelligent automation is reshaping industries from manufacturing to healthcare, AI as a Service (AIaaS) stands at the intersection of technological promise and practical implementation. For years, AIaaS has vowed to democratize advanced AI capabilities, but the reality for many businesses has been fragmented: a maze of tools, inadequate support, and an innovation pace that outstrips adoption. The missing link? A strategic bridge between AI potential and tangible automation outcomes—one that leverages intelligent automation not as a standalone tool, but as a cohesive force that aligns with industrial automation principles and existing automation equipment. AIaaS today […]
AI Hijack: The Court Just Legalized The Automation Of Lawyer Identity Theft
AI Hijack: The Court Just Legalized The Automation Of Lawyer Identity Theft In an era where intelligent automation is hailed as the engine of progress across industries, the legal profession stands at a troubling crossroads. When the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled in In re Opinion No. 735 that lawyers can purchase competitors’ names as search engine keywords, it inadvertently green-lit a gateway for intelligent automation to weaponize professional identity theft. This isn’t just a matter of marketing tactics— it’s a case study in how unregulated AI, coupled with automation equipment designed for efficiency, can distort ethical boundaries in ways the law hasn’t yet conceived. How it happens Picture a prospective […]
From Automation to Exclusion: Rethinking AI Efficiency in the Global South
From Automation to Exclusion: Rethinking AI Efficiency in the Global South A Civil Service Transformed: The Case of Hong Kong As intelligent automation and industrial automation reshape global labor landscapes, Hong Kong is at the forefront of a radical experiment in applying AI within its civil service. The city’s push to deploy AI-driven solutions aims to boost government efficiency and address fiscal pressures, but it also exemplifies a troubling trend: the potential for automation equipment and algorithmic systems to exacerbate inequality—especially in regions of the Global South where digital infrastructure and labor protections lag. According to a February 2025 report by CNA, Hong Kong plans to leverage AI as a […]
De-risking autonomous technology for agriculture
De-risking autonomous technology for agriculture In an era dominated by the rapid advancements of intelligent automation and industrial automation, the agricultural sector stands at a crossroads of transformation. While automation has become a cornerstone of efficiency and innovation in various industries, its adoption in agriculture has been slower than expected, despite the sector’s urgent need for solutions to address mounting challenges. To bridge this gap and give farmers the confidence to embrace new technologies, trials have been carried out to de-risk autonomous technology for agriculture, showcasing its potential to revolutionize efficiency, sustainability, and environmental impact. As the world grapples with the demand for high-quality, low-cost food production while minimizing environmental […]
Orchest Automation at DTW25: Harnessing Intelligent Automation to Drive Private GenAI Applications
Orchest Automation at DTW25: Harnessing Intelligent Automation to Drive Private GenAI Applications As intelligent automation and industrial automation reshape the telecom industry’s technological landscape, DTW Ignite 2025 at Copenhagen’s Bella Center emerges as a pivotal gathering for innovation. Scheduled later this month, the event—hosted by telco alliance TM Forum—will convene thousands of delegates around themes of Autonomous Networks, AI & Data, and Composable IT & Ecosystems. Amid this backdrop, Orchest Automation is set to showcase how its robust automation solutions, anchored in cutting-edge automation equipment, are powering the next wave of private GenAI applications for telecom operators. Ahead of the event, The Fast Mode’s Principal Analyst Ariana Lynn sat down […]
Coco Robotics Raises $80M to Expand Intelligent Automation – Driven Autonomous Delivery and AI Platform
Coco Robotics Raises $80M to Expand Intelligent Automation – Driven Autonomous Delivery and AI Platform In an era where intelligent automation and industrial automation are revolutionizing the global economy, Coco Robotics, a trailblazer in the autonomous vehicles industry, has secured a significant milestone. The company today announced an impressive $80 million in strategic financing, a move set to turbocharge its AI platform, scale its fleet of state-of-the-art automation equipment, and foster deeper enterprise partnerships. This infusion of capital comes at a crucial time as the demand for efficient, autonomous delivery solutions continues to soar, underscoring the importance of companies like Coco Robotics in shaping the future of industrial automation. The […]
What Can Higher Education Gain from Artificial Intelligence?
What Can Higher Education Gain from Artificial Intelligence? My journey with AI began at age 10 in Berkeley, where afternoons at the Lawrence Hall of Science introduced me to ELIZA—a primitive NLP program that planted the seed of curiosity about machines mimicking human thought. Decades later, co-founding AI companies like CrowdSmart and Common Good AI has shown me that intelligent automation isn’t just about replacing tasks; it’s about augmenting human potential. This perspective shapes my view on higher education’s role in integrating AI—not as a substitute for learning, but as a catalyst for skills that industrial automation and traditional curricula can’t teach. The Promise and Peril of AI in Learning AI’s greatest gift to […]
Protests Unveiled at Annecy: Animators Rally Against Industrial Automation’s AI Invasion
Protests Unveiled at Annecy: Animators Rally Against Industrial Automation’s AI Invasion The Annecy Animation Festival is set to become a battleground as global unions decry the encroachment of intelligent automation into creative industries. For animators, the threat isn’t just technological—it’s an existential clash between human artistry and the mechanical replication of creativity. “This isn’t about tools; it’s about automation equipment being weaponized against artists,” says a union spokesperson. The streaming industry’s collapse has already fueled layoffs and outsourcing, but generative AI now poses a new danger: a corporate vision of animation as a product of industrial automation, where algorithms replace storytellers. AI: Not a Tool, but a Creative Wrecker Generative AI is being sold to […]
AI and National Security: The New Frontier of Intelligent Automation
AI and National Security: The New Frontier of Intelligent Automation National security is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by intelligent automation that blurs the lines between cyberspace and physical battlefields. Today’s threats no longer rely on manual labor—criminals use language models to craft phishing emails, while militaries deploy AI-driven drones as precision strike tools. This isn’t just a technological upgrade; it’s a paradigm shift where automation equipment once confined to industrial settings now dictates the rules of modern warfare. As Dario Amodei warned, the same AI disrupting white-collar jobs is now reshaping global security landscapes faster than industrial automation ever did. Cybersecurity: A Battle of AI vs. AI Modern cyberattacks have evolved from manual operations to […]
AI: Will Intelligent Automation Replace Your Job?
AI: Will Intelligent Automation Replace Your Job? A “white-collar bloodbath” may be on the horizon, warns Dario Amodei of Anthropic. The AI pioneer suggests intelligent automation could eliminate half of entry-level jobs within five years, echoing fears that technologies once confined to industrial automation are now penetrating white-collar sectors. “This isn’t just factory robots anymore,” says Amodei. “AI is evolving from automation equipment to decision-makers, and white-collar workers are next in line.” As AI coding tools replace six-figure engineers and firms like Meta adopt “AI-first” hiring policies, the question isn’t if disruption will happen—but how quickly. The Great Automation Divide Critics argue the “AI jobs-pocalypse” is overhyped. Some firms have reversed AI outsourcing plans, finding the […]
