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
GFF AI launches in Singapore with enterprise intelligence
The launch targets regulated industries seeking tighter control over data, governance and AI spend as firms shift from pilots to core operations.
Vertiv opens Johor plant to meet AI demand in Asia
The new site will create up to 500 jobs as the firm expands capacity for AI and high-density data centre gear across Asia-Pacific.
IEI unveils industrial edge AI platforms at Computex
Industrial operators face pressure to run AI locally as IEI targets faster automation, tighter security and fewer production interruptions.
ASEAN firms shift supply chains from cost to resilience
Rising costs and geopolitical shocks are pushing ASEAN companies to diversify suppliers and tie systems together to protect deliveries.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
NTT DATA named market shaper in Gartner physical AI
Ondaro launches Lighthouse for ServiceNow AI Control Tower
CUBIG wins Gartner recognition for agentic AI tools
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
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.
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.
FedEx launches Guangzhou to Sydney freighter service
The new route should trim transit times by up to a day for some Asian shipments and give Australian importers more freight capacity.
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SlateWorks wins ABBYY hackathon with mortgage AI tool
Mortgage lenders could soon automate file checks more quickly as SlateWorks' award-winning AI targets compliance-heavy reviews still done manually.
Mondelēz picks Celonis to scale AI across operations
The tie-up has already generated USD $10 million in value, as the food group uses process data to scale AI across 150 countries.
Multiverse Computing raises USD $570 million in Series C
The funding lifts the Spanish AI firm to a USD $1.7 billion valuation as demand grows for cheaper, lower-energy model deployment.
Supply chain pressures threaten Australia's AI data centres
Delays in transformers, cooling gear and servers could slow Australia's data centre boom as AI demand strains global supplier networks.
Waterco launches new B2B ordering platform on BigCommerce
Trade customers can now order 45,000 pool and water products online as Waterco replaces phone and email purchasing with self-service tools.
Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis
Better process visibility could help the Danish drugmaker shave 12 months or more off development, bringing medicines to patients sooner.