A three-part video series examines how AI-ready infrastructure, industrial networks, and intelligent automation are transforming modern manufacturing.
DigiKey launched season 6 of its Factory Tomorrow video series, focused on industrial-scale intelligence, with support from supplier partners Phoenix Contact and Belden.
DigiKey, a global leader in the distribution of electronic components and automation products, announces the launch of season 6 of Factory Tomorrow, a series of videos that highlights how manufacturers and technology providers are laying the groundwork for the next generation of industrial production.
From AI-enabled data centers powering Industry 4.0 to the networks that move energy and data throughout the factory floor, this three-episode season of Factory Tomorrow explores how industry leaders such as Phoenix Contact y Belden They are helping manufacturers build more connected and smarter factories.
As factories transform into highly connected, software-defined environments, this series examines the technologies that enable real-time visibility, autonomous operations, and resilient industrial systems. As manufacturers increase their adoption of AI and invest in digital transformation initiatives, the demand for industrial networks, edge connectivity, data infrastructure, and intelligent automation continues to grow.
“Factory Tomorrow continues to bring together industry experts to discuss the technologies shaping the future of manufacturing, including the growing impact of AI on industrial operations and data infrastructure,” said Connor Doherty, director of industrial automation at DigiKey. “This season examines the networks, connectivity, and IT infrastructure needed to support smarter, more connected factories.”
Season 6 Highlights
- AI-ready data centers that support industrial operations
- Industrial networks for connected factories
- Copper infrastructure, fiber optics, and optical connectivity
- Real-time visibility and operational intelligence
- Smart manufacturing and applications in Industry 4.0
- Expert perspectives from DigiKey, Phoenix Contact, and Belden
On first videoPhoenix Contact highlights how its industrial networking and connectivity solutions support both AI-ready data centers and smart factory environments.
“Today’s digital factories need to collect, secure, transport, analyze, and act on data,” said Greg Jerrehian, vice president of channel management at Phoenix Contact USA. “As a manufacturer, Phoenix Contact understands these challenges firsthand. We’re excited to share our expertise in networking, automation, and connectivity to help the industry improve efficiency and streamline operations. Through our collaboration with DigiKey, we’re accelerating access to new technologies and helping customers achieve success faster.”
El second video It focuses on how Belden's customized and scalable network solutions, encompassing advanced copper and fiber, multi-lane optics, and high-density optical frames, enable data centers to adapt to rapidly changing technology demands.
"It has been a pleasure working with DigiKey to discuss how AI is changing the landscape of factories of all types and how data centers are enabling that change, regardless of whether they are on-premises, use hyperscale data centers, cloud services, or are somewhere in between," said Brian Kennedy, global data center leader for Belden.
On final videoExperts look to the future of smart manufacturing, where AI, autonomous systems, and sustainable industrial design converge. This episode brings together connectivity, data, and intelligence into a coherent vision of the factory of the future and explores how manufacturers can create flexible, energy-efficient, and resilient systems that can evolve alongside emerging technologies.
To learn more about the video series and how DigiKey is supporting the development of AI-ready infrastructure, connectivity, and more, visit DigiKey's Factory Tomorrow website.
