#industrial-automation

#industrial-automation

What are the Joseph C. Belden Awards? Named after Joseph C. Belden - a pioneer in connectivity and communications - the award honors emerging companies and breakthrough solutions driving meaningful change across connected industries. From digital infrastructure and cybersecurity to industrial automation and intelligent operations, the program recognizes technologies that deliver measurable, real-world impact. What are we looking for? A critical focus for 2026 is IT/OT convergence, highlighting solutions that bridge information technology and operational systems.

Fortive's Q3 revenue of $1.03 billion grew just 2.3% while net income plummeted from $222 million to $55 million. Operating margin compressed 390 basis points to 15.5%. Management blamed operational challenges, but the numbers tell a story of lost pricing power in automation and sensing businesses. Full-year 2025 EPS of $1.86 represents a 38% decline from 2024's $2.99.

Its name is Atlas, an all-electric humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics, the Massachusetts-based company and maker of the four-legged inspection robot, Spot, and the mobile warehouse robot, Stretch. Hyundai, which owns Boston Dynamics, unveiled the latest version of Atlas at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on January 5. During live demonstrations, Atlas was seen waving hello to its audience before moving car parts from one rack to another.

the automation of heavy machinery enabled plants to operate continuously, increasing productivity and revenue. The downside was that any small hiccup was acutely felt, cascading through the production line. At first, it was assumed that inadequate lubrication of factory equipment was causing parts to seize up or break apart. And so, the Lubrication and Wear Group of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, along with the Iron

As new technologies like generative AI reshape markets, and client needs evolve along with them, agencies are looking beyond traditional sectors to new avenues of growth. From healthcare innovations to the rise of connected media and sustainable consumer brands, fresh opportunities are emerging across every industry. Agencies that thrive will identify where inevitable change intersects with unmet need and position themselves as strategic partners, helping clients tap novel revenue sources.