Industrial Automation: What Will Drive the Future?

9 April 2025

The future of industrial automation is being shaped by a powerful combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), sustainability, and cybersecurity. A recent survey by Exor International reveals that AI is leading the transformation, but its success relies on connectivity, secure infrastructure, and sustainable practices. As industries embrace automation, integrating these technologies will be crucial for long-term success and competitiveness.

The survey results clearly demonstrate that the future of industrial automation will be shaped by a combination of AI, IIoT, sustainability, and cybersecurity.

Industrial automation is no longer just about efficiency, it is about survival in an increasingly digital, competitive, and sustainable world. Companies worldwide are striving to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and integrate more sustainable practices.

But what will truly shape the future of this transformation?

At Exor International, we recently conducted a LinkedIn survey among our network of over 10,000 professionals, to explore what professionals believe will have the biggest impact on the future of industrial automation.

The results provide an insightful snapshot of the trends shaping industrial automation today: