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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.

Back-office teams face rising volumes, stricter compliance, and higher accuracy demands. Manual processes cannot keep pace. Therefore, enterprises adopt industrial automation to ensure consistency, reduce risk, and maintain control without exhausting staff.

Manufacturers often rely on separate platforms for process control, power management, and factory automation. However, this fragmented approach increases installation costs, complicates maintenance, and magnifies risks such as downtime and cybersecurity vulnerabilities. A unified platform eliminates duplication and streamlines operations, reducing total cost of ownership.

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.