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Honeywell International has partnered with Digimarc Corporation to integrate advanced digital security into its handheld scanners. This initiative targets the growing issue of gift card fraud, which has become a significant challenge for global retailers. By embedding Digimarc’s authentication technology into Honeywell’s devices, the company demonstrates how industrial automation and control systems can extend beyond factory automation into retail environments.

ABB has finalized its acquisition of Gamesa Electric’s power electronics division from Siemens Gamesa. This strategic move enhances ABB’s industrial automation portfolio, particularly in renewable power conversion. With this acquisition, ABB positions itself to lead in factory automation, PLC, DCS, and control systems for the renewable sector.

Industrial automation increasingly integrates environmental control systems to ensure safe and efficient operations. Honeywell’s recent price reduction on air purifiers highlights how automation technologies extend beyond production lines into workplace health. As a result, companies now evaluate air purification as part of their broader factory automation strategies.

Rockwell Automation and alfanar announced a new manufacturing partnership in Riyadh to advance Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. This collaboration focuses on industrial automation, factory automation, and digital transformation, reinforcing the Kingdom’s localization agenda.

Industrial automation increasingly relies on precise flow monitoring to optimize energy use and improve control systems. Intelligent flow meters deliver real-time data, enabling factories to enhance efficiency and reduce operational risks. Moreover, integration with PLC and DCS platforms strengthens predictive maintenance strategies and supports factory automation goals.

Schneider Electric positions itself as a leading energy technology partner for sustainable data centre growth. At the 2025 Innovation Summit in Copenhagen, CEO Olivier Blum emphasized how artificial intelligence and automation drive unprecedented electricity demand. Data centres now sit at the intersection of industrial automation, climate responsibility, and infrastructure resilience.