Flagship event explored the technologies and strategies shaping Thailand's next chapter of industrial growth
BANGKOK, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rockwell Automation, the world's largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, hosted ROKLive Bangkok 2026 today at Grande Center Point Lumphini Bangkok. The event brought together industrial leaders, manufacturers, customers, partners and technology specialists to examine how digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity help Thailand's industries enhance productivity, resilience and competitiveness.
Under the theme "Create What's Next," the event combined executive keynotes, industry discussions, focused technology forums and an interactive expo. The programme was designed to connect Thailand's broader manufacturing ambitions with practical approaches for plant operations, production systems and industrial infrastructure.
Gilles Weber, country manager, Thailand, Rockwell Automation, delivered the keynote, "Creating the Future of Industrial Operations". He discussed how manufacturers can build more connected, intelligent and adaptable operations as they respond to changing customer needs, operational complexity, workforce pressures and rising expectations for efficiency and sustainability.
The event's special guest, Dr Pongsathorn Dechatiwongse Na Ayutthaya, Deputy Director, Division of Bio-Circular-Green Economy, Department of Investment & International Affairs, presented a keynote, "What's Creating Thailand's Next Manufacturing Chapter?". His address examined the forces influencing the country's industrial development and the role of investment, innovation and the Bio-Circular-Green Economy in supporting its next phase of growth.
"Thailand's manufacturers have an opportunity to combine the country's strong industrial base with a new generation of digital, automation and AI capabilities," said Gilles Weber, country manager, Thailand, Rockwell Automation. "ROKLive Bangkok brings government, industry and technology perspectives together, helping manufacturers understand where these technologies can create practical value and how they can move from individual projects towards more connected, resilient and future-ready operations."
The keynote sessions also included industry fireside discussions featuring Rockwell customers - PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) and PepsiCo Services Asia Ltd, as well as technology updates examining how integrated architecture, original equipment manufacturer solutions and cybersecurity are evolving to meet new operational requirements.
In the afternoon, parallel digital transformation forums offered deeper discussion on four priority areas:
- Unlocking smart factories through digitalisation
- Simplifying control platforms by unifying process and power systems
- New and emerging uses of AI in manufacturing
- Strengthening industrial cybersecurity through resilience by design
Featured technologies at the Expo included scalable control platforms, AI-enabled industrial analytics, predictive maintenance tools, secure operational technology solutions, Plex manufacturing execution system and more.
ROKLive Bangkok underscored the growing need for manufacturers to connect strategic transformation goals with implementation. By bringing together policy, operational and technology perspectives, the event gave participants opportunities to network, assess new capabilities and identify practical next steps for their organisations.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK), is a global leader in industrial automation and digital transformation. We connect the imaginations of people with the potential of technology to expand what is humanly possible, making the world more productive and more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Rockwell Automation employs approximately 26,000 problem solvers dedicated to our customers in more than 100 countries as of fiscal year end 2025. Visit www.rockwellautomation.com.
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Rockwell Automation Brings Thailand's Manufacturing Leaders Together at ROKLive Bangkok 2026
BERLIN, Sept. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- viaim today announced that viaim Rise, its AI Agent Earbuds, won Best in Audio and was named a Best in Design Honoree at the 2026 IFA Innovation Awards. The recognition highlights Rise's combination of acoustic engineering, AI-assisted work features and a distinctive smart charging case.
The recognition at IFA 2026, one of the world's most significant technology trade shows, validates viaim's unique vision for the future of work. Following this successful unveiling in Berlin, viaim has confirmed that the viaim Rise will be available for global consumers via a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, launching on September 8, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET.
Beyond Audio: Listen. Think. Act.
viaim Rise combines premium wireless earbuds with an AI Agent workflow designed for everyday work. Built around Listen. Think. Act., Rise helps users capture conversations they choose to record, understand them in context and prepare next steps that remain under the user's control.
Engineered for the modern professional, Rise supports user-initiated recording, transcription and translation for phone calls, in-person meetings and multilingual conversations, covering 78 languages and 145 accents. The system's breakthrough lies in its ability to connect these recordings directly to project context, surface actionable insights, and hand off tasks—by voice—to the AI platforms users already rely on after the user confirms, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.
Award-Winning Hardware Meets Intelligent Software
The dual IFA Innovation Awards reflect the product's commitment to both sonic excellence and functional design. The 'Best in Audio' win acknowledges the product's premium acoustic architecture. The viaim Rise features a powerful 11mm + 6mm dual-driver configuration, delivering Hi-Res Audio Wireless with LDAC and LHDC support. Coupled with an advanced ANC system featuring transparency and voice pass-through modes, the earbuds ensure high-fidelity sound, while a comprehensive multi-microphone array with bone-conduction VPU guarantees crystal-clear call quality, regardless of the environment.
At the same time, Vision Intelligence officially announced a partnership with Bose, a world-leading audio brand. viaim is working with engineers from Bose's Audio Technology business to enhance the audio performance of viaim products. Working with Bose, viaim will leverage the company's decades of technical expertise in active noise cancellation and acoustics to improve AI Agent hardware and enable robust perception and decision-making capabilities.
The 'Best in Design' honor recognizes the product's innovative form factor: a unique dual-device ecosystem. When users press the two side latches, a mechanical structure raises the earbuds from the charging case—a physical expression of the Rise name. The smart charging case also serves as a recording entry point: with at least one earbud inside, users can start a recording without opening the case or reaching for a phone. When connected to a computer over USB-C, its three-microphone array can support desktop meeting capture through the viaim PC app.
Indiegogo Launch Details
The viaim Rise will officially go live on Indiegogo on September 8 at 9 AM ET.
- Super Early Bird Offer: Early backers can secure viaim Rise with a $259 pledge, compared with a planned MSRP of $399.
- Added Value: Every backer will receive a 3-month of the viaim Pro subscription for free, unlocking the complete potential of the AI Agent ecosystem.
"We are honored by the recognition from IFA," said the viaim team. "Rise is built to move work forward. By merging professional-grade acoustic hardware with a sophisticated AI agent workflow, we are transforming the way professionals capture their ideas and execute their daily tasks."
For those interested in experiencing the future of AI-powered productivity, join the Indiegogo campaign at https://www.indiegogo.com/en/projects/viaim/viaim-rise, or visit viaim's official website at https://store.viaim.ai/ to learn more
About viaim
viaim develops AI-native hardware and intelligent agent services designed to help people capture information, understand context and move work forward. As of May 2026, viaim has served more than 1.5 million registered users across over 200 countries and regions worldwide.
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viaim Rise Receives Two 2026 IFA Innovation Awards; Indiegogo Campaign Launches September 8
