Economic uncertainties, growing regulatory pressure, and a shortage of skilled workers are holding back the industry’s competitiveness and ability to innovate. Automation is a powerful lever to meet these challenges. Bosch Rexroth sees four key trends shaping automation in 2025: increased security measures through the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), artificial intelligence as an efficiency booster, more sustainability as a response to stricter environmental requirements, and open ecosystems for more innovation.