MaintainX Wins Innovation Award, Telefónica & Dexory Unveil AI Warehouse Service, Circus SE's New AI Robot - Industrial AI Weekly #2

April 10, 2025 - Industrial AI Weekly
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MaintainX has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the 2025 North American Technology Innovation Leadership Award for its AI-powered maintenance platform. Meanwhile, Circus SE has announced the launch of its CA-1 Series 4, a new generation AI robot now entering volume production.

At the Advanced Factories congress in Barcelona, Telefónica Tech and Dexory announced their partnership to enhance warehouse management through AI and IoT technologies. In financial news, IFS has announced a valuation surpassing EUR 15 billion, fueled by growing demand for its industrial AI solutions. Additionally, Exiger has been awarded a 10-year, $919 million contract by the U.S. Government to improve supply chain security for the Department of Defense and national security agencies.
Circus SE Launches CA-1 Series 4 AI Robot
The company Circus SE has announced the launch of its CA-1 Series 4, a new generation AI robot that is now entering volume production. Read more
Telefónica Tech and Dexory Unveil AI Warehouse Service
At the Industry 4.0 Congress, Telefónica Tech and Dexory introduced a new AI-driven service aimed at improving warehouse management using autonomous robots and real-time data analytics. Read more
IFS Valued at EUR 15 Billion Due to Industrial AI Demand
IFS has announced a valuation of over EUR 15 billion, attributed to rising demand for its industrial AI applications and significant investments from major entities. Read more
Exiger Secures $919 Million Contract for Supply Chain Security
Exiger has been awarded a 10-year, $919 million contract by the U.S. Government to enhance supply chain security for the Department of Defense and national security agencies. Read more
Roambee Unveils AI Platform for Trade Lane Risk Planning
Roambee has launched a new AI-driven platform to assist global enterprises in managing trade lane risks, particularly in light of recent U.S. tariff changes. Read more
OMRON and Cognizant Partner for IT-OT Integration in Manufacturing
OMRON Corporation and Cognizant have announced a strategic partnership to integrate IT and OT in manufacturing. The collaboration aims to boost productivity and reduce emissions using AI, IoT, and digital twin technologies. Read more
Nokia Launches New Edge Applications for Industry 4.0
Nokia has introduced six new applications on its MX Industrial Edge platform, designed to boost automation and efficiency in asset-intensive industries. These applications leverage AI and video analytics to enhance operations and safety. Read more
ABB Introduces AI Solution for Industrial Knowledge Preservation
ABB has launched the ABB Ability Industrial Knowledge Vault, a generative AI tool developed with Microsoft to prevent knowledge loss in industrial environments by organizing expertise into workflows. Read more
Articul8 Launches GenAI Models for Supply Chain
Articul8 has released A8-SupplyChain, a new set of GenAI models aimed at improving supply chain and industrial processes by translating technical documents into actionable steps. Read more
Treon and Skyler Partner for Asset Management
On April 3, 2025, Treon and Skyler announced a strategic partnership to enhance asset reliability management using IoT and AI solutions. Read more
Terra Drone and Aramco Collaborate on AI Drones for Oil and Gas
Terra Drone Corporation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aramco to enhance drone, AI, and robotics solutions in the oil and gas sector. The partnership aims to improve safety and operational efficiency while supporting localization efforts in Saudi Arabia. Read more
Georgia Tech and Kinaxis Collaborate on AI for Supply Chain
Georgia Tech has partnered with Kinaxis to integrate AI tools into supply chain management systems, aiming to enhance resilience and decision-making. Read more
DEME Chooses IBM AI for Vessel Management
DEME Group has selected an IBM software package to manage its fleet of over 100 vessels, aiming to enhance operations and reduce downtime using AI and data analytics. Read more
CMA CGM Signs $110 Million AI Deal with Mistral AI
French shipping company CMA CGM has partnered with Mistral AI in a five-year, $110 million agreement to develop AI solutions for shipping and logistics. Read more
SkyCell and Microsoft Partner for AI in Pharma Supply Chains
SkyCell has teamed up with Microsoft to integrate AI solutions into pharmaceutical logistics, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce losses. Read more
Corsha Secures $18 Million for M2M Communication
Corsha has raised $18 million in a Series A-1 funding round to enhance secure machine-to-machine communication for critical infrastructure, with plans to expand its team and AI/ML capabilities. Read more
MaintainX Wins 2025 Innovation Award for AI Maintenance
MaintainX has been recognized by Frost & Sullivan with the 2025 North American Technology Innovation Leadership Award for its AI-powered maintenance platform. Read more

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