ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global automation leader Emerson (NYSE:EMR) today announced it has acquired Glue Inc., an innovator in advancing intelligent validation and test through its AI-enabled software

<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">ST. LOUIS</span>, <span xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" class="legendSpanClass">Aug. 6, 2026</span> /PRNewswire/ -- Global automation leader Emerson (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EMR">EMR</a>) today announced it has acquired Glue Inc., an innovator in advancing intelligent validation and test through its AI-enabled software product Glue Studio. Glue Studio features specialized AI-centric capabilities for test generation and planning. The acquisition strengthens Emerson&#39;s strategy to deliver more software-defined, data-centric capabilities across Test &amp; Measurement&#39;s NI portfolio.</p>
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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Glue Studio&#39;s technology accelerates the continued investment in Emerson&#39;s NI Nigel&#x2122; AI, the industry&#39;s first AI specifically optimized for test and measurement workflows. Nigel reflects Emerson&#39;s vision for AI in test and measurement: domain-specific, deeply integrated, and designed to improve human decision-making. Nigel is embedded directly within NI software and trained in test system design, methodologies and data analysis, providing context-aware guidance throughout product development. As a result, Nigel delivers productivity improvements including faster product releases and increased customer engagement. Glue Studio&#39;s capabilities will strengthen Nigel&#39;s ability to connect validation workflows, enhance traceability and accelerate the path from design to verified performance.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;Glue Studio brings highly complementary capabilities that align closely with Emerson&#39;s strategy to lead in software-defined test and measurement,&#34; said Ritu Favre, Group President of Test &amp; Measurement at Emerson. &#34;By integrating Glue Studio&#39;s AI-enabled validation technology into Nigel, we are enhancing our ability to extend AI-assisted test planning and validation across the engineering workflow and help customers improve engineering decisions.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For more information on NI Nigel&#x2122; AI, visit: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4746413-1&amp;h=629687962&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ni.com%2Fen%2Fshop%2Fsoftware-portfolio%2Fnigel.html&amp;a=Explore+NI+Nigel+AI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Explore NI Nigel AI</a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Emerson</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global automation leader delivering solutions for the most demanding technology challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is engineering the autonomous future, enabling customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4746413-1&amp;h=2140703344&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4693160-1%26h%3D2232236836%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Femerson.com%252F%26a%3DEmerson.com&amp;a=Emerson.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Emerson.com</b></a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical may be &#34;forward-looking&#34; statements, which represent management&#39;s expectations, based on currently available information. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Emerson undertakes no obligation to update any such statements to reflect new information or later developments. Examples of risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward looking statements include the scope, duration and ultimate impacts of the Russia-Ukraine, Middle East and other global conflicts, as well as economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, protection of intellectual property, cybersecurity, tariffs, competitive and technological factors, inflation, among others, as set forth in the Company&#39;s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the SEC. The outlook contained herein represents the Company&#39;s expectation for its consolidated results, other than as noted herein.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Emerson uses our Investor Relations website, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4746413-1&amp;h=298774106&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4690950-1%26h%3D542934795%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fedge.prnewswire.com%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4680626-1%2526h%253D2400667582%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fir.emerson.com%25252F%2526a%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fir.emerson.com%25252F%26a%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fir.emerson.com%252F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fir.emerson.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">https://ir.emerson.com/</b></a>, as a means of disclosing information which may be of interest or material to our investors and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our Investor Relations website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Contacts<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Investors<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Doug Ashby<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>(314) 553-2197</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Media<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Joseph Sala / Greg Klassen / Connor Murphy<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>(212) 355-4449</p>



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Emerson Acquires Glue Inc. to Accelerate AI-Driven Test & Measurement Innovation

Emerson acquires Glue Inc to speed AI-driven test and measurement software

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    <h3>Information</h3>
    <p>ST. LOUIS, Aug. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global automation leader Emerson (NYSE:EMR) today announced it has acquired Glue Inc., an innovator in advancing intelligent validation and test through its AI-enabled software</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Emerson announced it acquired Glue Inc., developer of Glue Studio, an AI-enabled validation tool. Glue Studio strengthens NI Nigel AI integration within Emerson&#039;s Test &amp; Measurement portfolio, linking validation workflows to AI-driven design. With terms undisclosed, success will depend on integration execution and customer adoption of AI-assisted testing.</p>
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    <ul><li>Emerson acquires Glue Inc to boost AI-enabled test software. Terms undisclosed.</li><li>Glue Studio accelerates Nigel AI workflow within NI software. Integration aims faster validation.</li><li>Acquisition strengthens Emerson&#039;s software-defined test strategy and customer engagement.</li><li>Terms undisclosed; success hinges on integration and customer adoption.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Emerson Electric Co. (EMR)</strong>: Acquisition of Glue Inc expands Emerson&#039;s AI-enabled test software, enhancing NI Nigel AI integration.</li><li><strong>Glue Inc. (N/A)</strong>: Private company; Glue Studio AI-enabled validation tool to be integrated into Nigel AI.</li></ul>
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    <h3>M&amp;A</h3>
    <p>Industry News and M&amp;A. This event reflects EMR&#039;s strategic pivot toward software-defined automation and AI-enabled testing, reinforcing its position in the NI Nigel AI ecosystem.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>Acquisition signals EMR&#039;s commitment to AI-enabled software-defined testing.</li><li>Transaction terms undisclosed; market reaction will hinge on integration milestones.</li><li>AI-enabled testing trend may lift EMR&#039;s software segment growth expectations.</li><li>Potential valuation uplift if software mix shifts toward higher-margin offerings.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Announcement date: Aug 6, 2026.</li><li>Glue Studio provides AI-centric validation, test generation, and planning.</li><li>Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.</li><li>Glue Studio complements Emerson&#039;s NI Nigel AI integration.</li><li>Emerson (EMR) is a global automation leader.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Bulish over 6–12 months as Glue Studio expands Nigel AI adoption.</p>
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<p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Glue Studio&#39;s technology accelerates the continued investment in Emerson&#39;s NI Nigel&#x2122; AI, the industry&#39;s first AI specifically optimized for test and measurement workflows. Nigel reflects Emerson&#39;s vision for AI in test and measurement: domain-specific, deeply integrated, and designed to improve human decision-making. Nigel is embedded directly within NI software and trained in test system design, methodologies and data analysis, providing context-aware guidance throughout product development. As a result, Nigel delivers productivity improvements including faster product releases and increased customer engagement. Glue Studio&#39;s capabilities will strengthen Nigel&#39;s ability to connect validation workflows, enhance traceability and accelerate the path from design to verified performance.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">&#34;Glue Studio brings highly complementary capabilities that align closely with Emerson&#39;s strategy to lead in software-defined test and measurement,&#34; said Ritu Favre, Group President of Test &amp; Measurement at Emerson. &#34;By integrating Glue Studio&#39;s AI-enabled validation technology into Nigel, we are enhancing our ability to extend AI-assisted test planning and validation across the engineering workflow and help customers improve engineering decisions.&#34;</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">For more information on NI Nigel&#x2122; AI, visit: <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4746413-1&amp;h=629687962&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ni.com%2Fen%2Fshop%2Fsoftware-portfolio%2Fnigel.html&amp;a=Explore+NI+Nigel+AI" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Explore NI Nigel AI</a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">About Emerson</b><br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a global automation leader delivering solutions for the most demanding technology challenges. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Emerson is engineering the autonomous future, enabling customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation. For more information, visit <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4746413-1&amp;h=2140703344&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4693160-1%26h%3D2232236836%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Femerson.com%252F%26a%3DEmerson.com&amp;a=Emerson.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Emerson.com</b></a>.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Statements in this press release that are not strictly historical may be &#34;forward-looking&#34; statements, which represent management&#39;s expectations, based on currently available information. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement. Any forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Emerson undertakes no obligation to update any such statements to reflect new information or later developments. Examples of risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward looking statements include the scope, duration and ultimate impacts of the Russia-Ukraine, Middle East and other global conflicts, as well as economic and currency conditions, market demand, pricing, protection of intellectual property, cybersecurity, tariffs, competitive and technological factors, inflation, among others, as set forth in the Company&#39;s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports filed with the SEC. The outlook contained herein represents the Company&#39;s expectation for its consolidated results, other than as noted herein.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Emerson uses our Investor Relations website, <a xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" href="https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4746413-1&amp;h=298774106&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fedge.prnewswire.com%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4690950-1%26h%3D542934795%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fedge.prnewswire.com%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4680626-1%2526h%253D2400667582%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fir.emerson.com%25252F%2526a%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fir.emerson.com%25252F%26a%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fir.emerson.com%252F&amp;a=https%3A%2F%2Fir.emerson.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">https://ir.emerson.com/</b></a>, as a means of disclosing information which may be of interest or material to our investors and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD. Accordingly, investors should monitor our Investor Relations website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><b xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Contacts<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br></b>Investors<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Doug Ashby<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>(314) 553-2197</p><p xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">Media<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Joseph Sala / Greg Klassen / Connor Murphy<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>Joele Frank, Wilkinson Brimmer Katcher<br xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"></br>(212) 355-4449</p>



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Emerson announced it acquired Glue Inc., developer of Glue Studio, an AI-enabled validation tool. Glue Studio strengthens NI Nigel AI integration within Emerson's Test & Measurement portfolio, linking validation workflows to AI-driven design. With terms undisclosed, success will depend on integration execution and customer adoption of AI-assisted testing.

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