LogiMAT and ProMat showcased the breakthrough innovations that are revolutionizing intelligent automation in 2025 and beyond.
The VDC team had numerous discussions at both events that highlighted exciting developments related to AI, data capture, labeling, logistics, machine vision, manufacturing, robotics, supply chains, and much more. The pressing themes underlying both events included improving labor allocation, enhancing worker satisfaction, strengthening traceability, automating repetitive workflows, and advancing sustainable practices.
At LogiMAT 2025, automated sortation and receiving systems (AS/RS) as well as robotics solutions were on full display, highlighting some of the ways in which enterprises are navigating persistent labor and retention challenges. Many innovations were geared towards leveraging automation to improve worker satisfaction and meet mounting product labeling requirements. Similarly, developments centered around AI and 3D capabilities within machine vision showcased the potential to enable greater product traceability, asset visibility, and supply chain accuracy.
At ProMat 2025, vendors showcased their latest handheld and wearable scanner offerings, as well as mobile computers equipped with the latest scan engines and cameras. These are aimed at reducing pain points associated with manual scanning and dimensioning. Due to the high degree of uncertainty around tariffs, most organizations appear to be taking a “wait-and-see” approach while continuing to move forward with investments already budgeted for in 2025/2026. Internally, some leading vendors are making changes to their manufacturing strategies to mitigate risk associated with geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainties.
Based on VDC’s discussions and post-show analysis, which solutions on display have the largest potential to significantly impact the future of automation, data capture, mobility, and the connected worker? Read our new VDC Views to find out.
The reports also summarize the latest developments from key vendors such as 42 Gears, Bixolon, Bluhme Systems, Brother, CipherLab, Cognex, CubiScan, Dell, Honeywell, Keyence, Locus Robotics, MobileDemand, Novexx Solutions, ProGlove, QBOID, SATO, SICK, TSC, Unitech, Vanderlande, and Zebra Technologies.
