Vietnam has rapidly transformed into a premier global manufacturing hub. Over the last twenty years, foreign direct investment has integrated the nation into complex international supply chains. However, the traditional reliance on low-cost labor is fading. To maintain a competitive edge, Vietnamese factories must now embrace industrial automation and advanced control systems.
Industrial automation remains a cornerstone of global manufacturing. It enhances efficiency and stabilizes supply chains. However, as the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) market nears a $31 billion valuation by 2030, a new gap is emerging. Legacy safety protocols, designed for static machines, cannot handle the fluid nature of modern physical AI. To maintain growth, we must shift our safety philosophy from physical containment to intelligent, autonomous oversight.
Modern production environments face unprecedented volatility. Consumer preferences shift overnight, and product lifecycles continue to shrink. Consequently, traditional manufacturing layouts often become obsolete before they return their initial investment. Modular robotics offers a strategic solution to this rigidity, providing a framework for truly scalable and adaptive industrial automation.
Rockwell Automation recently published its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant milestones in industrial automation and environmental stewardship. The company successfully diverted 90% of its global waste from landfills. This achievement demonstrates how factory automation leaders are moving beyond efficiency to prioritize circularity. By integrating ESG principles into its core strategy, Rockwell proves that sustainable operations and high-performance control systems go hand in hand.
The landscape of global manufacturing is undergoing a radical transformation. Recently, Xiaomi inaugurated a massive production facility in Beijing’s Changping district that operates entirely without human intervention. This 81,000-square-meter "dark factory" represents the pinnacle of modern factory automation, where machines work in total darkness to produce high-end electronics. By removing human constraints, Xiaomi has set a new benchmark for precision and output in the tech industry.
Tate & Lyle recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Matão, São Paulo, to produce NUTRAVA® Citrus Fiber. This innovative ingredient utilizes orange peels to meet the growing global demand for clean-label food products. To ensure peak operational efficiency, Tate & Lyle collaborated with Rockwell Automation to implement a comprehensive industrial automation framework. This partnership highlights a significant step in Tate & Lyle's expansion following its strategic acquisition of CP Kelco in late 2024.
