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Bosch targets €1 billion in annual sales from factory automation software

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Bosch is continuing its software offensive. The technology company’s Industrial Technology business sector is pursuing ambitious goals: by the beginning of the next decade, it wants its sales revenue from software and software-related services to have reached around €1 billion.

“Bosch is one of the world’s biggest manufacturing companies. We know factories like the back of our hand. This know-how flows into our software development. Our solutions are made by users for users, since we also use our software in our own plants,” says Dr. Tanja Rueckert, member of the board of management of Robert Bosch whose responsibilities include the Industrial Technology business sector.

This business sector comprises Bosch Rexroth, Bosch Manufacturing Solutions, and Bosch Connected Industry. Bosch has the expertise and knowledge to make fully software-assisted manufacturing a reality. [Read more…] about Bosch targets €1 billion in annual sales from factory automation software

Siemens expands Teamcenter X to ‘make PLM accessible to companies of all sizes’

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Siemens Digital Industries Software has broadened its Teamcenter X portfolio, introducing new scalable offerings aimed at making its cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) software accessible to organizations across the manufacturing spectrum – from small businesses to large enterprises. 

The latest enhancements to Teamcenter X include out-of-the-box capabilities for process management, multi-domain collaboration, and advanced product development.

Siemens says the expansion reflects its ongoing effort to simplify the adoption of SaaS-based PLM and accelerate digital transformation in industry. [Read more…] about Siemens expands Teamcenter X to ‘make PLM accessible to companies of all sizes’

Top 20 product lifecycle management software providers in 2025

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Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) is a strategic process and suite of software applications used to manage a product’s entire journey – from initial concept and design, through development and manufacturing, to service, maintenance, and eventual recycling.

PLM systems integrate people, data, processes, and business systems, providing a backbone for product-related information and decision-making across the enterprise.

The origins of PLM can be traced back to the late 1980s and early 1990s, when major aerospace and automotive manufacturers began adopting digital tools to manage complex design data across long development cycles. [Read more…] about Top 20 product lifecycle management software providers in 2025

Bombardier expands use of Siemens Xcelerator to digitally transform aircraft engineering

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Bombardier is deepening its investment in digital transformation by expanding its adoption of Siemens Xcelerator software, aiming to streamline aircraft engineering processes from initial design through to production.

The Canadian aerospace manufacturer has selected Siemens’ NX software for 3D modeling, simulation, and manufacturing, as well as Capital software for electrical systems design.

These new tools will complement Bombardier’s ongoing use of Siemens’ Teamcenter product lifecycle management (PLM) system, first implemented in 2018. [Read more…] about Bombardier expands use of Siemens Xcelerator to digitally transform aircraft engineering

Real Wins: How You Can Use Technology to Streamline Guard Services

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You already know how messy it can get if you’re still using paper timesheets or cobbled-together spreadsheets to manage your team’s pay. Late submissions, missed hours, and manual errors all add to frustration for both you and your guards.

One small-to-midsize security company felt the same pain until it implemented payroll automation for security, which genuinely worked.

Instead of relying on handwritten logs or scattered punch-in systems, they introduced a simple mobile time-tracking tool. Guards could clock in from their phones, and all that data synced directly to their payroll processing. [Read more…] about Real Wins: How You Can Use Technology to Streamline Guard Services

ABB launches RoboMasters ‘personalized’ training app

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ABB has launched RoboMasters, a new app-based training tool offering unprecedented flexibility for learning the skills to program and operate ABB robots. Providing access to a wide range of ABB robot training courses delivered in modules, the app enables users of any level of experience to create their own learning paths at their own pace.

Michael Hose, managing director, robotics customer service, says: “With over four million industrial robots in use worldwide, finding people with the skills to use robotic automation is becoming a vital competitive differentiator for companies across multiple sectors, from manufacturing to retail.

“Offering a flexible and cost-effective training tool, our RoboMasters app opens new possibilities for businesses and individuals to acquire the skills needed to learn and master all aspects of robot operation.” [Read more…] about ABB launches RoboMasters ‘personalized’ training app

Wandelbots releases new operating system for robots

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Wandelbots has released “Nova”, which it describes as “the agnostic robot operating system”. The software made its debut at ProMat 2025 in Chicago, which marked the first time Nova has been presented live in the US.

By eliminating vendor lock-in, simplifying programming, and enabling AI-powered automation, Wandelbots says Nova is transforming how manufacturers and logistics providers deploy robotics.

With support for modern development tools like Python and JavaScript, Nova makes automation accessible to everyone. It streamlines robot programming, deployment, and scaling through AI-driven tools for planning, building, and operating. [Read more…] about Wandelbots releases new operating system for robots

Locus Robotics launches business intelligence platform for warehouse automation

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Locus Robotics, the global leader in mobile warehouse automation, announces LocusINTELLIGENCE, a powerful, groundbreaking, AI-driven business intelligence software layer within the LocusONE platform.

Designed to provide real-time decision-making, continuous optimization, and deep operational insights, LocusINTELLIGENCE enables fulfillment operations to achieve unmatched flexibility, throughput, and efficiency.

Locus will showcase a range of next-generation AI advancements developed through LocusLABS, the dedicated R&D division of Locus Robotics, at LogiMAT in Germany and ProMat in the United States. [Read more…] about Locus Robotics launches business intelligence platform for warehouse automation

BlueBotics unveils new asset tracing and transport flow system

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Autonomous navigation and fleet management software provider BlueBotics – whose ANT navigation technology drives over 6,000 AGVs and AMRs around the world – has launched ANT locator, a new and “highly flexible” vehicle tracking and mixed fleet management solution that will be commercially available from June 2025.

Dr Nicola Tomatis, CEO of BlueBotics, says: “Based on our proven vehicle positioning technology, ANT locator allows companies to understand exactly where their forklifts are, and therefore where their pallets are too, whether inside or outdoors.

“ANT locator also addresses an evolving challenge for internal logistics teams: how to ensure effective interactions between manual forklifts and driverless AGVs and AMRs, by enabling traffic light systems for mixed vehicle types, smart interactions in pre-defined zones, and the integrated monitoring of all vehicles.” [Read more…] about BlueBotics unveils new asset tracing and transport flow system

Dexory adds enhancements to warehouse intelligence software

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The logistics industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with growing customer demands and the need for exceptional accuracy becoming critical to success.

To empower businesses to navigate these challenges, Dexory, a provider of robotics and data intelligence for warehousing, is therefore reshaping its flagship product, DexoryView.

DexoryView will now consist of modules that allow more comprehensive data and enhanced ways of tracking warehouse health and hygiene. The first module will be known as DexoryView Integrity, which will continue to set a new benchmark for warehouse management and operational efficiency. [Read more…] about Dexory adds enhancements to warehouse intelligence software