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MathWorks joins Edge AI group to boost embedded AI
Manufacturing

MathWorks joins Edge AI group to boost embedded AI

MathWorks has joined the Edge AI Foundation to push MATLAB and Simulink deeper into energy-efficient embedded AI for engineering systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Inventec boosts AI server output with Siemens DFM tools
Manufacturing

Inventec boosts AI server output with Siemens DFM tools

Inventec adopts Siemens DFM and SMT tools to speed AI server production, halving late design changes and boosting manufacturing quality.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
MHP backs ADMARES digital factory for modular homes
Digital Transformation

MHP backs ADMARES digital factory for modular homes

MHP joins ADMARES and partners to build a digital smart factory in Finland, aiming to churn out over 16,000 modular homes each year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations
Manufacturing

Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations

Enterprise AI agents are shifting from handy copilots to semi-autonomous operators, forcing firms to redesign core systems and human roles.

By Rasangi De Silva • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Siemens boosts circuit protection with circular soft starter
Hyperscale

Siemens boosts circuit protection with circular soft starter

Siemens expands SENTRON circuit protection and unveils a refurbished SIRIUS soft starter built for circularity and lower CO2 emissions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Manufacturing downtime driven by failures, not cyber
Data Protection

Manufacturing downtime driven by failures, not cyber

Manufacturers lose up to USD $100,000 an hour to downtime, with botched maintenance and network failures eclipsing cyberattacks as causes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
TITAN & ITRI join forces on 6G optical wireless R&D
Supply Chain

TITAN & ITRI join forces on 6G optical wireless R&D

UK TITAN hub and Taiwan's ITRI will co-develop 6G optical wireless and satellite testbeds to blend terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI
Manufacturing

Stolthaven expands Ultimo use to boost safety & AI

Stolthaven is rolling out more Ultimo tools to unify global terminal maintenance, tighten safety controls and embed AI into daily workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Manufacturers see AI gains but data gaps stall scale-up
Unified Communications

Manufacturers see AI gains but data gaps stall scale-up

Manufacturers reap early AI returns but poor data quality, fragmented tools and network limits block efforts to scale projects enterprise-wide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
GrayCyan unveils AI readiness scorecard for industry
Customer Relationship Management

GrayCyan unveils AI readiness scorecard for industry

GrayCyan launches an AI readiness and ROI scorecard to test if industrial workflows and systems can truly support responsible automation.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
The energy transition will stall without women in tech
Data Analytics

The energy transition will stall without women in tech

The net-zero transition risks stalling unless more women shape the tech driving AI, cybersecurity and digital energy systems.

By Josette Addinall • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6
Digital Transformation

Flexitech turns to Rimini Street to extend SAP ECC 6

Flexitech shifts SAP ECC 6 support to Rimini Street to cut maintenance costs, extend ERP life and fund security, compliance and R&D plans.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Dermalogica deploys drones to boost warehouse scans
Digital Transformation

Dermalogica deploys drones to boost warehouse scans

Dermalogica adopts autonomous drones from Corvus Robotics to boost warehouse scans sixfold and free up 120 labour hours each month.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Architecting inclusion: Industrial corridor design and the risk of structural lock-In
Robotics

Architecting inclusion: Industrial corridor design and the risk of structural lock-In

India's industrial corridors risk locking in unequal workforce structures unless inclusion, mobility and care design guide early planning.

By Deepthi H. M. • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Arcadian's AI integrations to save logistics firms USD $20m
Customer Relationship Management

Arcadian's AI integrations to save logistics firms USD $20m

Arcadian's AI logistics integrations are set to deliver more than USD $20m in efficiency savings for four Australian operators.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Mastercam Canada Brings In-House Solutions Into the Mastercam Family
Manufacturing

Mastercam Canada Brings In-House Solutions Into the Mastercam Family

Mastercam Canada absorbs long-time partner In-House Solutions, bringing sales, training and support for CAD/CAM users under direct control.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Women leading Tasmania's quiet smart tech revolution
Digital Transformation

Women leading Tasmania's quiet smart tech revolution

Women in Tasmania's smart manufacturing are redefining tech leadership, driving innovation across print, signage, packaging and beyond.

By Isobel Clark • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026