Industrial automation trends are all ready to redefine efficiency, safety and productivity across all the industries. The emerging trends in the factory automation technologies are shaping the near future of industrial automation including the IoT, AI and Robotics integrated smart manufacturing technology. Edge computing is the best relied technology for a company which is actually looking for faster decision making and predictive maintenance with IoT and AI to minimize downtime. These technological advancements help the way to better intelligent, connected and autonomous systems for the manufacturing industry.
The changes and evolving technologies in the PLC and industrial control system are the key factors of automation in 2025. Leading brands like Mitsubishi electric, Siemens, Scheider electric and Allen Bradley are focusing on energy efficient more powerful PLC manufacturing to the automation industry.
Below are a few notable controllers with advanced features from the major brands.
The Allen-Bradley Compact Logix 5380 and 5480
Siemens S7-1500 PLC
Schneider Electric Modicon M262,
The latest SCADA software, Siemens WinCC Unified System and FactoryTalk View 2025 update from Rockwell are a few examples that enhance the controlling and monitoring capabilities.
As we know AI and Robotics are the major factors that are driving the important transformation in automation. AI powered industrial robots are with improved precision and adaptability. Cobots like Fanuc CRX and UR10e, ABB YuMi are making the working space more efficient and safer than the past. Cobots are leading the trend and way in next generation robotics.
If we list a few major cobots with latest advanced technologies,
