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
GSMA adds speakers for M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Participants will hear fresh evidence on scams and digital trust as Southeast Asia weighs tougher rules for a fast-growing digital economy.
Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors
Stronger leasing and higher occupancy in Jakarta's offices, malls and warehouses signal a broad property recovery despite cautious pricing.
DP World opens Johor warehouse in Southeast Asia push
The new site gives manufacturers and retailers extra cross-border storage capacity near Singapore as DP World expands its Southeast Asia network.
Malaysia AI adoption rises to 38% as AWS flags gaps
Nearly a million Malaysian firms took up AI in the past year, but most are still using basic tools rather than scaling them.
TCL SunPower rolls out SAP GROW across five countries
Standardising finance and supply chain systems has cut TCL SunPower's close by three days and sharpened inventory accuracy after an acquisition-led expansion.
Vietnam's economic corridors reshape property market
Investment is shifting beyond Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City as transport links and industrial growth redraw Vietnam's property map.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
Featured News
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Expert Columns
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Five control rooms, one tuesday afternoon
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Completing the 5G journey: Why APAC's 6G ambition depends on what we do next
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk
More than a third of industrial decision-makers now see cyber risk as a top barrier to growth, a Rockwell survey found.
Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry
Incomplete asset inventories are leaving industrial operators exposed, with only 21% able to track every OT system despite 88% calling programmes mature.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security
Critical infrastructure operators gain broader visibility across devices, firmware and cloud systems as Dragos folds two specialist tools into its platform.
Rockwell joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing programme
Industrial control systems could be patched faster as Rockwell tests controlled access to Claude Mythos 5 to spot flaws before attackers exploit them.
Lifecykel replaces Xero sprawl with NetSuite platform
Weekly inventory reporting at the mushroom biotech group has fallen from hours to 10 minutes after replacing seven Xero instances and spreadsheets.
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.
NTT Data expands AI ops platform for Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck's manufacturing operations will get earlier warnings of IT faults as NTT Data adds AI monitoring and automation across its global infrastructure.
Tech Mahindra launches AWS centre to scale agentic AI
The launch targets firms struggling to move AI from pilots into production, with a first UK deployment reporting efficiency gains of about 40%.
Würth Elektronik speeds CAD access with file locking
Engineers now open CAD files in seconds instead of minutes, after a global file system reduced version conflicts across three continents.
Yokogawa signs BuyCo deal to widen supply chain reach
Materials manufacturers could cut transport costs and emissions as Yokogawa adds BuyCo's container shipping software to its industrial offering.
Yooz passes 7,000 customers on record H1 2026 usage
Rising demand for finance automation helped Yooz hit record platform usage in H1 2026, with its customer base topping 7,000 worldwide.
Conexiom launches AI-native Relay for order automation
Manufacturers and distributors could cut manual retyping as the system handles messy orders from emails, notes and images, with visibility controls.
Boomi names APAC customer innovation award winners
The honours underline rising demand for data and integration tools as utilities, retailers and universities tackle ageing systems and automation pressure.
NEOS joins Infor network in Asia Pacific warehouse deal
Warehouse operators across six Asia Pacific markets will now get local sales, implementation and support for Infor's system through NEOS.
Pythian unveils Gemini Enterprise AI model for staff
The consultancy says workflow redesign, not tool access, helped triple AI engagement and cut database incident resolution times by 80%.
Instawork launches wearable robot data system in India
The system could boost robot training data supply and create paid shifts for Indian workers in kitchens, warehouses and hotels.
DroneShield posts record half-year revenue as losses grow
Losses widened as DroneShield spent on capacity and systems, even as half-year revenue jumped 74% to AUD $125.8 million.
TCS to buy Porsche consultancy MHP in AI partnership
The move would give TCS a bigger German footprint and Porsche a partner to industrialise AI across manufacturing, engineering and customer service.
TCS to buy Porsche's MHP in EUR €1.25 billion deal
The deal gives TCS a larger foothold in Germany and a five-year AI partnership with Porsche, pending regulatory approval.
