DBR77, a member of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), will host IEX 2026: Physical AI in Manufacturing – The Next Five Years Start Today on October 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. The free global online conference will examine where emerging technologies can deliver operational value and what manufacturers need to put them into practice.

DBR77 warmly invites fellow A3 members and the wider automation community to participate.

For manufacturers, the challenge is deciding which technologies justify investment. For automation suppliers and system integrators, it is understanding what customers need to move from a successful demonstration to reliable production. IEX 2026 brings these perspectives together around practical questions about business value, technical readiness, and implementation responsibility.

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Five panels focused on real manufacturing decisions

The program will explore five areas:

• Humanoid robots: Which factory tasks offer a credible business case, and what evidence is needed to assess safety, reliability, and deployment costs?
• Robots and cobots: How can manufacturers choose the right level of automation based on process requirements, flexibility, and total operating cost?
• Manufacturing data and AI: What makes production data usable for AI, and how can teams turn machine signals into trusted operational decisions?
• System integration: How can manufacturers and integrators define ownership, acceptance criteria, and responsibilities to improve project delivery?
• AI and global business: How is AI changing operations and competitive advantage, and what can leaders learn from adoption across international markets?

The discussions are designed for manufacturing executives, plant leaders, automation and technology providers, and system integrators evaluating their next projects.

Jan. 18-20, 2027 | Orlando, Florida

Your favorite three days of the year

Join executives and decision-makers to explore the forces shaping the year ahead, exchange insights, and build relationships that advance automation.

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