2026 Macro Outlook for U.S. Manufacturing in Industrial Automation
U.S. manufacturing is entering a constructive cycle for industrial automation. After a slower 2024–2025 marked by higher financing costs, uneven orders, and policy uncertainty, the medium-term picture points to steady adoption of robotics, software, sensors, and AI at the factory edge. This also includes massive public-private investment in semiconductors and clean-energy supply chains, a durable reshoring trend and a rapid build-out of power and data-center infrastructure.
The new ACS380-E from ABB is a versatile drive designed for seamless machine integration. Enjoy fast setup, flexible communication options, and security features built to meet upcoming standards. The ACS380-E will be ready for the 2027 Machinery Regulation with security level readiness, secure boot, and signed firmware.
The new Eplan Platform 2026 simplifies, streamlines and enhances your engineering. With Eplan Electric P8, many optional extras are now standard features including collaboration apps, parts management, data management and more.
Deliver vital machine health insights from across a facility, combining advanced vibration monitoring with the ease and flexibility of wireless, battery-powered connectivity. The Q45VA3C is an all-in-one fully integrated sensor and wireless radio device, powered by a C-cell battery, combined inside a rugged IP67-rated housing.
The LP1 Accu-LaserPro™ is a breakthrough non-contact encoder. Unlike traditional wheeled or shaft-mounted encoders, the LP1 uses laser-based optical technology to measure speed and distance with no physical contact—eliminating slip, reducing maintenance, and protecting materials from marking or wear.
Turck has a suite of modular solutions designed for resistance welding, MIG welding and end effector control. Their new Weld Water Control System is designed to monitor and control coolant flow during production and during the tip change process. Add an air panel as needed to regulate and monitor pneumatic end effectors and clamps.
Phoenix Contact is the leading manufacturer of remote I/O since the green Inline Bus Coupler of the '90s. The launch of Axioline I/O 10 years ago brought about the revolutionizing high-speed backplane and extremely dense I/O blocks. With the Smart Elements launch, we’ve seen that dense I/O taken to the next level with application specific I/O cards.
Need IO-Link? RS-232? Safety? There’s a Smart Element for that.
Whether you're building a compact machine, upgrading a legacy system, or designing a future-proof automation architecture, Smart Elements offer the modularity, speed, and simplicity to make it happen. With plug-and-play flexibility and seamless integration into Axioline platforms, you can reduce cabinet space, simplify wiring, and accelerate deployment.
ABB’s unique Automatic Path Planning Online can plan and execute the optimum, collision-free paths around obstacles and moving objects in real time, continually and without human intervention, increasing autonomy and reducing cycle times by up to 50%.
NIS2 is the EU’s updated cybersecurity law applying to medium and large companies in critical sectors. While it doesn't directly affect companies in the US, if you do business internationally it’s quickly becoming your customers’ standard. In some cases, being NIS2-aligned is the difference between winning or losing a deal.
The Wall Mount Vented (WMV) outdoor UL 3R Type Rated enclosure from Rittal accommodates easy in-field maintenance and features a durable design, optimum corrosion protection, and includes fans and filters. Filters can even be replaced without opening the enclosure door.
