Curious about the state of robotics and automation? A day or two at Huntington Place in Detroit this spring should clear everything up. Automate 2025 attendees might see robots serving coffee, robots maintaining shop floors, robots building other robots. We have officially crossed the threshold from future possibility to practical application. Between intimate workshops with industry giants, keynotes, networking events, innovation competitions and live demonstrations, Automate offers comprehensive automation education and robotics, vision, AI, motion control and other technologies. Automate delivers the latest innovations in manufacturing automation technology from more than 800 leading exhibitors.

Future of Motion Control Technology The Automate team says companies across industries are using AI to revolutionize motion control technology. ABB, Siemens, and FANUC are integrating AI into their industrial robots and control systems, enabling more intelligent and responsive movements in manufacturing processes. Epson Robots, in partnership with Motion Ai, is integrating AI-driven solutions into their robotics systems, enhancing precision and adaptability in automation applications for semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and logistics sectors. New encoder technologies are providing medical machine manufacturers with expanded options for position sensing and data transmission. Delta robots like the KUKA KR DELTA can achieve cycle times as fast as 0.32 seconds with high precision in pick-and-place operations for industries such as food and pharmaceuticals (automateshow.com/blog/motion-control-101-fundamentals-and-emerging-trends)

Advancements in AI

AI models are becoming increasingly capable of making real-time decisions. This has accelerated investment in edge computing, allowing businesses to automate processes faster and more intelligently than ever before. The Automate team examined these new technologies with Siemens and OnLogic: The Rise of Private 5G Networks Edge computing and private 5G networks go hand in hand. Companies like Ericsson are deploying 5G-powered edge solutions to enable seamless machine-to-machine communication, improving automation capabilities across industries. Demand for Sustainability and Energy Efficiency Localized data processing significantly reduces the energy consumption associated with cloud operations. Companies such as Schneider Electric are leveraging edge computing to optimize energy use, reinforcing its role in sustainable industrial automation. The Growth of Industrial IoT (IIoT) Smart factories and connected supply chains are becoming the norm. Edge computing enables IIoT applications to function with minimal latency, ensuring smooth and efficient automation processes.