Browsing: 2027

Too many manufacturers are getting too clever in trying to reinvent the humble door handle lately, sometimes with fatal consequences. BMW is certainly joining that crowd with the upcoming electric SUV, the iX5. It’s the effective replacement for the iX, the next step up the model line from the recently released iX3, and a battery-powered…

The pressure to produce more, improve efficiencies and remain competitive continues to shape key decisions made by manufacturers in the processing and packaging industry. Today, AI, machine vision, robotics and automation are increasingly central to this response.

Inductive Automationpreviewed Ignition 2027 at its 2026 Ignition Community Conference. The release is expected to introduce new capabilities for AI-enabled workflows, operational data management, automated deployments, and multisite system management. The company also announced a strategic partnership with Tiger Data, a Beckhoff Technology Provider relationship, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001 certifications, and new customer-support initiatives.