Key Automation and Control Systems Updates – Week 33, August 2025
Covering global Automation and control systems developments between August 11–17, 2025
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| Automation, control, and instrumentation updates shaping industries in W33 August 2025 – ECAICO Newsroom |
Latest Automation Industry News
- Honeywell and Teradyne Robotics Team Up to Automate Material Transport and Scale Automation. According to Automation World, based on their August 12 article, it was reported that Honeywell is collaborating with Teradyne Robotics to deploy autonomous mobile robots and cobots integrated with Momentum warehouse execution software to enhance logistics efficiency and safety across the Americas and Europe.
- Igus Introduces Lower-Cost Humanoid Robot. According to Automation World, based on their August 14 release, igus unveiled "Iggy Rob," a 67-inch humanoid robot featuring dual ReBeL cobot arms, LiDAR, and ROS2 support, priced disruptively at around US $54,500.
- The Strategic Shift Toward Vendor-Agnostic Control Systems. According to Automation World, based on their August 18 coverage, industry players are increasingly moving away from proprietary systems toward open, interoperable control architectures leveraging OPC UA, MQTT, JSON/XML, and modular, edge-enabled solutions.
- How Are Manufacturers Addressing the Workforce Shortage with Technology? According to Automation World, based on their August 12 podcast, manufacturers are turning to AI-enabled automation to tackle a looming workforce shortage—especially given nearly 50 percent of production and operations roles remain unfilled.
- Delta Robot. According to Automation World, based on their August 18 product release, igus introduced the DR1000 delta robot, offering 4-axis flexibility with a 1,000 mm diameter, 96 picks/minute, and modular design for retrofitting into existing automation setups.
Control Systems News
- Draft Guidelines Offer New Edge in Software Security. According to Control Engineering, based on their recent article, NIST has issued draft guidelines aimed at enhancing secure software development practices, with the public comment period open through September 12, 2025.
- Roundtable: Emerging Technologies, Industrial Networks, Industry 4.0. According to Control Engineering, based on their coverage, a recent roundtable discussion spotlighted trends in industrial networking, control systems connectivity, and the future of automation under the Industry 4.0 umbrella.
- Expectations, Reality, and AI in Industrial Process Modeling. According to Control Engineering, based on their article from three weeks ago, advances in AI for process modeling are challenging traditional control assumptions and unlocking new insights from plant data.
- Latest Automation Mergers, June 2025: Control System Integration. According to Control Engineering, based on the Bundy Group’s June report, nine automation-industry M&A transactions were noted in the summary, highlighting continued consolidation and strategic acquisitions.
- FAQs on the Global System Integrator Report, 2025, and Answers. According to Control Engineering, based on their update two months ago, the report's theme "Navigating challenges using automation and system integration" reflects current industry priorities explored through Q&A formatting.
Instrumentation Highlights
- xMEMS Labs Wins Startup of the Year at Best of Sensors 2025. According to Fierce Electronics, based on their August 4 coverage, xMEMS Labs was recognized as Startup of the Year for Best of Sensors 2025.
- Emerson Wins Best of Sensors for Rosemount Level Transmitter. According to Fierce Electronics, via the same August 4 article, Emerson’s Rosemount level transmitter earned a Best of Sensors award.
- Copper Tariffs of 50% Set Electronics Industry on Edge. According to Fierce Electronics, based on their August 1 report, new 50% copper tariffs (and significant levies on 70 countries) are rattling the electronics and sensor sectors.
- 4D Radar Firm bitsensing, ZETA Mobility, KAIST Target Automotive. According to Fierce Electronics, from their August 1 story, startups like bitsensing, ZETA Mobility, and KAIST are advancing 4D radar tech for automotive applications.
- Tariff Worries: 50% Levy on Copper, 10% or More on 70 Countries. According to Fierce Electronics, in an August 5 briefing, customs experts expressed concern that steep tariffs on copper and imports could significantly impact the broader industrial and sensors ecosystem.
Summary
This week highlights a decisive move toward open, vendor-agnostic architectures, AI-driven automation, and more affordable robotics. Companies are leveraging interoperable platforms, while secure software practices and mergers continue shaping control system markets worldwide.
Instrumentation faces economic headwinds from tariffs, yet innovation thrives. Award-winning startups and radar technologies point to strong resilience in the sector. The week underscores a clash of disruption and adaptation where success depends on flexibility, innovation, and readiness to respond to rapid global industrial change.
Main References and Sources
Automation World | The Automation Daily | Robotics & Automation News | Control Engineering | AutomationInside | Manufacturing AUTOMATION | WIRED (Automation) | The Robot Report | Arvow – Automation Blog | Control Engineering | Automation.com – Control Systems | ISA Interchange | Process Control Today | Control Global | Control Engineering Europe | Automation World – Control Systems Section | ISA – Automation & Control News | Control Engineering – Sensors Section | Sensors Online | EE Times – Sensors | Automation.com – Sensors & Instrumentation | AZoSensors | Machine Design – Sensors & Instrumentation | Instrumentation Today | Sensors Tech Forum | All About Circuits – Sensors | IEEE Sensors Journal
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