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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) accelerates local production of Honeywell TPE331 parts. It targets Do-228 utility and HTT-40 trainer fleets for long-term sustainment. In late November 2025, HAL issued an RFI to Indian manufacturers. The RFI seeks castings, forgings, and finished spares for these turboprop engines. This move shifts HAL from licensed assembly to a self-reliant supply chain. Moreover, it aligns with India’s goal of boosting industrial automation in critical sectors.

ABB and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have extended their 18-year collaboration to modernise ABB’s global IT infrastructure. This multi-year agreement focuses on creating a unified digital foundation that supports industrial automation, factory automation, and advanced control systems. By leveraging AI-driven frameworks, ABB aims to accelerate innovation and enhance operational resilience.

China has become the center of industrial automation, deploying more than two million robots across its factories. These machines weld, assemble, and package products with unmatched precision. As a result, China now leads the global race in factory automation, setting new benchmarks for efficiency and scale.

Global copper demand is expected to rise by 22 percent by 2035. Therefore, mining companies must adopt sustainable practices. Boliden’s Aitik mine in Sweden demonstrates how industrial automation and electrification can support safe, efficient growth while meeting international standards.

In 1976, three visionaries tackled a critical safety issue at Monsanto. Manual drum lifting slowed production and injured workers. They founded PALCO, introducing a mechanical palletizer that proved automation could succeed where manual labor failed. This breakthrough laid the foundation for modern factory automation and shaped PASCO’s mission for decades.

Cellular Origins, a UK-based automation pioneer, has won the Innovation Award for Manufacturing Automation at the 2025 Pharmaceutical Technology Excellence Awards. The company’s Constellation ecosystem integrates mobile robotics, PLC-driven control systems, and advanced bioprocess equipment to scale cell and gene therapy production. This recognition highlights how industrial automation can reshape biopharmaceutical manufacturing by reducing costs and improving reliability.