ABI Research forecasts that industrial AI in software-defined automation will generate over $5 billion in revenue by 2035. Growth is driven by AI integration in SCADA/HMI, DCS software, Industrial PCs, and virtual controllers, enhancing flexibility and operational efficiency in manufacturing. Leading vendors like Siemens and Rockwell Automation are advancing AI-powered control systems, which could evolve into AI supervisory hubs managing virtual controllers and robotics. This shift marks a major modernization in industrial automation, with process industries leading adoption.
The global hazardous area equipment market, valued at $13.5 billion in 2025, is projected to reach $25.28 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.48%. Growth is fueled by stricter industrial safety regulations like ATEX and OSHA, and the adoption of ...
Rockwell Automation's report reveals that while 93% of manufacturers have adopted Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), only 28% have deployed it across their entire enterprise, limiting performance gains. Integration with other systems like ERP and...
