Key Takeaway
Advantech to demonstrate how edge computing, AI and software-defined automation are transforming the future of smart manufacturing at SPS 2026 in Nuremberg.
Advantech to demonstrate how edge computing, AI and software-defined automation are transforming the future of smart manufacturing at SPS 2026 in Nuremberg.
Eindhoven, The Netherlands, November 3, 2026 – Advantech (TWSE: 2395), a global leader in IoT intelligent systems and embedded platforms, will showcase its latest innovations for intelligent manufacturing at SPS 2026, taking place November 24-26 at Messe Nuremberg, Germany. At Hall 7, Booth 380, Advantech will demonstrate how a standardized operational technology (OT) edge foundation can support Industrial AI, physical AI and software-defined automation.
Under the theme “Driving Industrial AI Edge & Software-Defined Automation”, Advantech will present solutions designed to help manufacturers connect industrial equipment, unlock the value of operational data and bring intelligence closer to production processes. The showcase will center on three key areas: WISE/WEDA Solutions, Edge AI & Physical AI, and Software- Defined Automation.
Three Pillars for Smarter Manufacturing
1. Industrial WISE Solutions
With its WISE-IoT and WEDA technologies, Advantech will show how manufacturers can digitalize industrial equipment, manage data at the edge and simplify the development and deployment of AI applications. Demonstrations will highlight equipment connectivity, data management and flexible edge AI application development.
2. Edge AI & Physical AI
Advantech will showcase industrial computing platforms and AI-enabled solutions for applications ranging from predictive maintenance and intelligent inspection to robotics. The demonstrations will illustrate how edge computing can bring AI capabilities closer to industrial operations, supporting responsive, application-specific intelligence.
3. Software-Defined Automation
Through demonstrations of software-defined edge platforms, Advantech will illustrate how manufacturers can move beyond traditional industrial computing toward more flexible automation architectures. The showcase will highlight industrial communication, software integration and cybersecurity as key considerations for building adaptable and connected manufacturing environments.
Technology Partnerships and Industrial Innovation
Advantech's solutions are supported by a broad technology ecosystem, including Intel, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Qualcomm and AMD. Technologies from these providers help enable Advantech's industrial computing, edge AI and intelligent HMI solutions, addressing diverse computing and AI requirements across industrial applications.
Alongside these technology providers, Advantech will feature demonstrations developed with ecosystem partners Canonical, Bosch Rexroth, AMC and Xentara. These collaborations will highlight practical applications across physical AI and robotics, industrial data management, energy monitoring and software-defined automation.
By bringing together industrial computing platforms, software and complementary technologies, Advantech aims to help manufacturers explore flexible approaches to industrial digitalization and the adoption of AI at the edge.
From Predictive Maintenance to Intelligent HMI
Application-focused demonstrations will bring these capabilities to life, including Advantech's iPHM solution for AI-powered predictive maintenance and next-generation HMI solutions featuring edge AI capabilities and remote visualization. These examples illustrate how industrial edge technologies can enhance equipment monitoring, operational visibility and human-machine interaction.
Visit Advantech at SPS 2026
Visitors are invited to meet Advantech's experts and explore its latest industrial edge solutions and partner demonstrations.
Event: SPS 2026 – Smart Production Solutions
Date: November 24–26, 2026
Location: Messe Nuremberg, Germany
Booth: Hall 7, Booth 380
Theme: Driving Industrial AI Edge & Software-Defined Automation
