Factory-floor teams are adopting industrial artificial intelligence faster than executive leadership is building the data, safety and governance structures needed to scale it, according to IFS’s Industrial Index 2026.

Asia Pacific is projected to record the highest regional growth rate during the period.

Finnfund and Proparco, backed by a European Union guarantee, are supporting Colombian solar energy company ERCO as it expands solar generation and battery storage capacity.

AI Assistant helps customers search maintenance records, assess equipment risks and compare service needs across assets and locations.

Wärtsilä and WinGD have renewed their long-term global service partnership for WinGD, Wärtsilä and Sulzer-branded two-stroke engines, securing lifecycle support for shipowners worldwide.