The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Manufacturing.
What to know about Manufacturing
IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.
This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
Asian Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Mistral AI deepens Singapore push with HTX & Singtel
The French AI group is targeting sensitive public-sector and enterprise uses in Singapore, where stricter controls can slow deployment but boost credibility.
Anthropic partners NEC to deploy Claude across 30,000
The rollout will bring Anthropic's Claude tools to about 30,000 NEC employees and strengthen AI services for Japanese firms and government bodies.
NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools
The tie-up could speed secure AI adoption for regulated Japanese firms, with NEC set to roll out Claude to about 30,000 staff.
Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta
Nearly 400 industrial leaders gathered as manufacturers in Indonesia weighed AI, analytics and digital tools to tackle costs and complexity.
Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap
Cambodia steps up its AI push under a draft strategy to drive growth and narrow regional digital gaps by 2030.
HD Hyundai adopts Siemens platform for digital shipyards
HD Hyundai will deploy Siemens Xcelerator across its shipyards, creating a unified digital platform from ship design to production by 2030.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
Maisa named as one of Gartner's global Set Diamonds
Enterprise AI agents: The rise of human-augmented operations
SUSE buys Losant to boost open source industrial IoT
CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows
Featured News
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
AI surge set to power Malaysia's economic growth in 2026
Malaysia banks on AI, chips and data centres to sustain 4-5% growth in 2026, as SME adoption and workforce skills emerge as key tests.
Mitsubishi Electric becomes Linux Foundation gold member
Mitsubishi Electric has upgraded to gold status at the Linux Foundation, deepening its role in open source projects across global industries.
Sertis, Toto Sugiri launch AI & data venture in Indonesia
Sertis teams with data centre pioneer Toto Sugiri to launch an Indonesia-based AI and data venture targeting key growth sectors.
Salesforce names Paul Carvouni to lead ASEAN AI push
Salesforce appoints Paul Carvouni to spearhead ASEAN AI growth from Singapore as region targets trillion-dollar agentic enterprise boom.
Realtime Robotics brings Resolver software to Japan
Realtime Robotics has debuted its cloud motion-planning tool Resolver in Japan, unveiling new robot controls and UI upgrades at iREX 2025.
A*STAR & Siemens partner to advance smart manufacturing in ASEAN
A*STAR and Siemens have teamed up to boost smart, sustainable manufacturing in Singapore and ASEAN with cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.
Archroma & Gradiant advance water sustainability in Thailand
Archroma has installed an innovative Zero Liquid Discharge system at its Mahachai plant in Thailand, aiming to recover up to 95% of wastewater for sustainable reuse.
New robotic palletising solution launched for Singapore SMEs
ProPal Robotics and OnRobot have unveiled Southeast Asia's first off-the-shelf palletising automation solution, targeting Singapore's SME manufacturers.
AI shapes cybersecurity trends in APAC: Rackspace Study
AI is increasingly vital for cybersecurity, a Rackspace and Microsoft study shows, revealing investment necessity.
Schneider Electric joins Forum's Lighthouse OS board
The move gives the manufacturing group a role in shaping an open-source framework aimed at helping factories scale digital change beyond pilot projects.
Haiqu launches agentic quantum OS for research teams
Researchers could cut the time and cost of early quantum experiments as Haiqu's new platform already runs on current hardware.
Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud
Enterprises running AI across multiple sites may cut latency and costs as the partners link cloud, edge hardware and Kubernetes management.
Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use
Nearly half of larger Asia Pacific firms have deployed AI PCs, while 95% expect workstations to be vital for AI work within two years.
Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users
Manufacturers and distributors can now cut integration headaches as Syspro’s new marketplace bundles partner software around its ERP platform.
SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push
The deal could help customers analyse SAP and non-SAP data together, as businesses struggle to make artificial intelligence useful across fragmented systems.
SS&C Blue Prism launches WorkHQ for governed AI agents
Governance concerns are pushing regulated firms to demand audit trails and human oversight as AI agents move into live operations.
HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
Rugged edge kit could let factories and telecoms run AI closer to devices, despite dust, vibration and extreme temperatures.
FYUL partners TrusTrace on supply chain compliance
Growing EU disclosure rules are forcing FYUL to replace manual supplier checks with a single system across its global manufacturing network.
Schneider Electric's Impact 2030 score rises to 3.40
It has cut operational emissions sharply, but the group still has a long way to go to hit its annual sustainability target.
Panzura launches Nexus to connect CloudFS to Copilot
The new tool gives Copilot access to enterprise file stores without opening up records beyond existing permissions, cutting governance risk for users.