IFS industrial AI is taking the next step by demonstrating how the technology is applied in real industrial scenarios. IFS is expanding its ecosystem for Frontier AI, robotics, Grid Tech and Business Advisory through new partnerships with Anthropic, 1X Technologies, Siemens and Boston Dynamics. At Industrial X Unleashed in New York, IFS presented the next wave of industrial AI and its direct use in live environments, highlighting how advanced AI is being integrated into critical workflows that affect operations, service and manufacturing on a global scale.
Mark Moffat, CEO of IFS, emphasized that the real potential of AI lies in operational settings rather than office automation. He stated that the greatest gains will come where field workers interact with AI to make faster decisions, improve safety and prevent unplanned downtime. This vision aligns with IFS’s long-standing focus on heavy industries where the company has been a leading player.
IFS industrial AI drives growth and innovation
IFS announced several new strategic partnerships that strengthen IFS.ai across energy, manufacturing, aerospace and defense, telecoms, transportation and construction. By combining advanced models, real-time data and practical customer use cases, IFS demonstrated how industrial AI is already delivering measurable value. Applications include predictive maintenance, optimized inspection processes, autonomous workflows, intelligent planning of grid infrastructure and improved asset management. The company showed that AI is no longer only a future vision but is producing concrete results for real customers today.
Frontier AI with Anthropic and IFS Nexus Black
IFS launched IFS Nexus Black Resolve, which uses Anthropic’s Claude to help field technicians anticipate faults and analyze multimodal data. This includes video, audio, pressure, temperature and complex schematics that can be difficult to interpret manually. The solution enables rapid identification of risks before they impact operations.
One prominent example was the use case from William Grant & Sons, the world’s largest independent distiller. They implemented an AI-driven solution that helps engineers predict maintenance issues before outages occur. This has improved asset reliability, reduced unplanned downtime and freed up resources for higher-value work. The implementation took only a few weeks, underscoring the practical flexibility of IFS.ai.
Physical AI and robotics with Boston Dynamics and 1X Technologies
IFS also showcased how physical AI can be combined with advanced robotics. Boston Dynamics demonstrated several applications where robots are used for inspection, surveillance and operational tasks within energy systems. By pairing robotics with IFS.ai’s data analytics, companies can automate hazardous or repetitive tasks while enhancing personnel safety.
Eversource, New England’s largest energy company, outlined plans for scenarios where robots will improve efficiency and service for 4.4 million customers. Use cases include autonomous grid inspections, enhanced safety protocols and faster response to outages.
IFS announced a new partnership with 1X Technologies, a developer of humanoid robots, aimed at building robots capable of performing industrial tasks alongside humans. This opens new opportunities across service, maintenance and production environments.
Smart grids and the future of power infrastructure with Siemens
One of the major announcements was the partnership between IFS and Siemens Grid Software. Together they will develop next-generation autonomous power grids where planning, investment and operations can be optimized using IFS.ai. This progress is critical as energy systems grow more complex and demands for sustainability and stability increase.
By combining Siemens’ expertise in grid infrastructure with IFS’ industrial AI capabilities, utilities can build more flexible, resilient and scalable systems. This collaboration marks an important step toward energy solutions that can meet rising electricity demand and integrate a greater share of renewable sources.
Industry perspective
R Ray Wang, chief analyst at Constellation Research, noted that IFS is demonstrating clear leadership in industrial AI. He argued that the market has long lacked an operating layer capable of orchestrating AI models directly within critical workflows. IFS provides a platform where AI can enable autonomous processing, real-time decisions and faster decision-making.
Wang emphasized that the future is not about bolting AI onto legacy systems but about building the control plane for next-generation industrial operations—where companies will gain their most significant competitive advantages.
Speakers from leading organizations
The event included representatives from PwC, Accenture, Anthropic, Boston Dynamics, Deloitte, Microsoft, MIT CISR and Siemens Grid Software. Participants shared practical insights on how AI is transforming their industries and what companies must do to stay ahead.
About IFS
IFS is a global leader in industrial AI, helping organizations optimize and modernize operations. IFS technology supports companies that manage critical assets, run service-intensive businesses and manufacture complex products. The platform combines AI, real-time data, advanced analytics and a flexible architecture to meet demanding operational needs.
Founded in 1983, IFS today employs over 7,000 people in more than 80 countries. The company is known for its customer-centric culture and is widely recommended within the industry.