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Industrial automation trends mid-2026: AI, safety, cobots

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27 July 2026

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Industrial Automation

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Read at marketscale.com

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Fusion42 · 29 July 2026 · Fusion42 review

Industrial automation is advancing with AI-driven picking systems that reduce hardware customisation, humanoid robots built on standard industrial communication protocols, and a growing emphasis on security and safety certifications like ISO 27001 and SIL 2 as key purchasing criteria.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Industrial Automation.

◆ The Wire takeaway

The procurement checklist for industrial robots has new non-negotiable items. Enterprise buyers now expect security certifications like ISO 27001, verified safety ratings, and software-defined control, not just a hardware demo.

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Industrial Automationindustrial-automationroboticsphysical-aisafety-certificationcobotsmanufacturing-tech