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
Mistral AI expands its Singapore footprint with HTX and partners, targeting secure AI deployments in public safety, healthcare, finance and defence.
Anthropic partners NEC to deploy Claude across 30,000
Anthropic and NEC strike long-term deal to roll out Claude to 30,000 staff, co-develop Japan-focused AI tools and bolster cybersecurity.
NEC teams with Anthropic for Japan AI enterprise tools
NEC and Anthropic team up to develop secure AI tools for finance, manufacturing and local government in Japan.
Rockwell Automation showcases AI & digitalisation in Jakarta
Rockwell Automation draws nearly 400 industry leaders in Jakarta as manufacturers weigh AI, analytics and digital tools to lift efficiency and resilience.
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
Google is tailoring AI playbooks for 19 industries as enterprises shift from pilots to production, with faster rollouts and ROI now the focus.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent 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.
Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud
Vultr, SUSE and Supermicro unveil cloud-to-edge AI setup to help enterprises run workloads nearer data sources and cut latency.
Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use
Asia Pacific businesses are expanding AI hardware use as new research shows strong uptake of AI PCs and workstations for different workloads.
Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users
Syspro opens marketplace to help manufacturers and distributors add partner software for analytics, AI, eCommerce and compliance.
SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push
SAP to acquire Dremio in a bid to bolster its data platform, with the Chief Technology Officer touting open standards for AI-ready analytics.
SS&C Blue Prism launches WorkHQ for governed AI agents
SS&C Blue Prism's WorkHQ gives banks, insurers and public bodies a single control plane for AI agents, automation and human oversight.
HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
HPE launches rugged ProLiant servers for edge AI and remote industrial sites, adding tougher systems for factories, telecoms networks and defence.
FYUL partners TrusTrace on supply chain compliance
FYUL teams up with TrusTrace to centralise supplier records and speed compliance with EU deforestation and digital product passport rules.
Schneider Electric's Impact 2030 score rises to 3.40
Schneider Electric reports early Impact 2030 gains, with emissions down, 1,100 suppliers onboarded and 2.8 million people gaining electricity access.
Panzura launches Nexus to connect CloudFS to Copilot
Panzura launches Nexus to link CloudFS file estates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving enterprises faster, permission-aware access to unstructured data.
Most firms using AI see little business value, survey
Most organisations using AI are seeing productivity gains, but a survey found few are translating the technology into revenue or measurable ROI.
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Claroty says two new vulnerabilities in EnOcean's SmartServer IoT platform could let attackers seize control of building systems and expose memory.