Digital Transformation in Manufacturing – June 18, 2025

1. Siemens doubles down on industrial AI – Siemens acquires Altair and launches an engineering-focused AI foundation model.
2. Comau unveils next-gen robots & AMRs – New compact cobots and mobile platforms promise safer, more agile automation.
3. ReshapeX AI-native CPQ – Platform cuts robot-sales quote cycles by 80 % with 3-D configurators and AI agents.
4. Texas Instruments’ $60 B mega-fabs – Seven U.S. fabs secure domestic supply of chips for smart-factory tech.
5. Honeywell India’s Forge-powered growth – AI, 5G and cloud propel the business toward $1 B revenue.

Together, these moves show how capital investments and AI-first strategies are converging to accelerate productivity, resilience and speed in global manufacturing. Which AI capability will unlock the next big productivity leap on the factory floor, and why?