Schneider Electric has introduced significant enhancements to its EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS platform.
The updates target performance, cybersecurity, and lifecycle flexibility within industrial automation environments.
Moreover, the company aligns these improvements with evolving process industry requirements.
Foxboro DCS has long served as a trusted control system in energy and chemical sectors.
Therefore, this upgrade strengthens Schneider Electric’s position in the global DCS market.
The company focuses on reliability, scalability, and open system integration.
The manufacturing sector enters 2026 under pressure from trade volatility, rapid technology adoption, and workforce transformation.
However, these challenges also accelerate industrial automation, factory automation, and smart control systems adoption across the value chain.
Based on current policy signals and industry investment patterns, five trends will shape manufacturing strategies in the year ahead.
At CES 2026, the world's largest tech event in Las Vegas, artificial intelligence (AI) took center stage, demonstrating how it is transforming industries into interconnected, data-driven enterprises. From agriculture to manufacturing to construction, AI's integration into industrial automation is driving efficiency, precision, and sustainability. Here’s a look at how AI networks are reshaping the future of these industries.