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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.

ABB, a global leader in industrial automation and control systems, has partnered with HDF Energy to develop megawatt-scale fuel cell units for large vessels. This collaboration, formalized through a joint development agreement, builds on their earlier memorandum of understanding signed in 2020. The initiative highlights how factory automation and advanced PLC/DCS integration can accelerate maritime decarbonization.

Air traffic controllers in TRACON facilities rely on STARS to manage aircraft spacing and sequencing. The system improves safety and efficiency for both civilian airports and U.S. military terminal areas. Moreover, STARS represents a major step in industrial automation, integrating advanced control systems similar to PLC and DCS technologies used in factory automation.