AI startups drive manufacturing transformation with automation and sustainability solutions
The global manufacturing sector is undergoing rapid transformation with artificial intelligence (AI) driving factory automation across the value chain, including product development, operations, process optimisation, and quality control. AI-focused startups are leading this shift with technologies such as AI-powered collaborative robots (cobots), real-time production simulations, generative design, predictive analytics, and […]
Computational “time machine” shows solar and wind on track for 2°C target but not for 1.5°C
Wind and solar power have grown faster than almost anyone predicted but projecting their future expansion remains surprisingly difficult. Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed what they call a computational “time machine” – a model that outperforms existing projection methods by using AI techniques to analyse historical growth […]
Quanta Computer selects Siemens Xcelerator to advance manufacturing innovation
Image courtesy of Quanta Computer Quanta Computer Inc., a global leader in consumer electronics OEM/ODM manufacturing, is using the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industry software to advance its global digital transformation to shorten development cycles and enhance responsiveness to market demand. The initiative establishes an integrated, collaborative environment […]
Shining across Southeast Asia — DUCO Robots leads the new era of smart manufacturing
The global semiconductor industry´s premier event, SEMICON Southeast Asia, was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia recently. As a pioneering enterprise in China´s intelligent robotics field, DUCO Robots showcased a range of innovative products and cutting-edge industry solutions, demonstrating the hard-core strength and innovation of Chinese »Intelligent Manufacturing» in the high-end […]
Making digital leaps with ISO STEP standards
Industry collaboration between Sandvik Coromant and partners helps accelerate digital manufacturing Sandvik Coromant has participated in a successful research project for the Standard for the Exchange of Product (STEP) data. Together with GKN Aerospace Engine Systems, Chalmers University of Technology and Fraunhofer Chalmers Research Centre for Industrial Mathematics, the working […]
Fishbowl launches cloud-based AI operations platform to drive manufacturing productivity
Featuring embedded AI assistant Juno, the new cloud-based platform reduces manual workload for manufacturing businesses to drive sustainable growth. Fishbowl, the manufacturing and inventory management software for Xero and QuickBooks users, has launched its new cloud-based AI operations platform in APAC. Introducing AI operations assistant ‘Juno’, the platform debuts AI […]
Tech race shifts corporate spending from personnel to digital infrastructure
Layoff discussions among the influencers on the “X” platform signal a surging moment where workforce budgets are being diverted into massive digital infrastructure for staying ahead in the tech race. This structural shift suggests a permanent move in how organisations spend their money, as capital flows away from traditional resources […]
Astrolight wins Startup World Cup regional, heading to Silicon Valley to compete for $1M investment
Astrolight was announced as the winner of the Lithuanian regional competition for the Startup World Cup. Source: Astrolight. Astrolight will compete in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco as laser communication becomes a core technology for next-generation satellite networks. Vilnius, Lithuania. Astrolight, a Lithuanian space and defense […]
The next decade belongs to builders
A small set of repeatable, AI- enabled business-building plays is emerging as the fastest path to growth for industrial and energy leaders. Companies that treat venture building as a repeatable capability consistently outperform, achieving faster time to market, lower capital intensity, and higher success rates. AI is the catalyst. AI […]
Rockwell Automation: State of Manufacturing Report
95% of Asia Pacific Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation is Now Essential, as AI Adoption and Cyber Risks Accelerate 2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report shows Asia Pacific manufacturers scaling AI, strengthening cyber defences and targeting measurable operational outcomes Rockwell Automation, Inc the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, […]
AI, strategy, and the future of work: Oxford economist Jean-Paul Carvalho
Professor Jean-Paul Carvalho explores how AI is reshaping cognitive work, organizations, and where business leaders can capture value at scale. Jean-Paul Carvalho is a professor of political economy in the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford and director of Oxford Elevate, the department’s executive education portfolio. In this episode of […]
Lawsuit dismissed
A nine-member federal jury in Oakland, California took less than two hours to dismiss Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman. Crucially, the jury did not rule on the core claims of the case. These included whether OpenAI, the company behind the popular artificial intelligence (AI) […]
DEEP Manufacturing expands into Houston with large-scale additive manufacturing
DEEP Manufacturing, a specialist in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and hybrid manufacturing solutions, is expanding its U.S. operations with the launch of a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston, bringing large-scale additive manufacturing capability closer to customers in the energy, defence and maritime sectors. The facility launched on May 6, when visitors saw examples of DEEP Manufacturing’s printing capability, including a mock-up of a pioneering new pressure-rated vessel set to be certified to DNV standards – a world first for WAAM. Additional WAAM-produced components manufactured in carbon steel and nickel-based alloys will also be on display, demonstrating the scale and flexibility of the company’s additive manufacturing capability. The move strengthens domestic manufacturing capacity for high-integrity components at a time when global supply chains remain under pressure, enabling faster production and delivery of large, complex parts used in critical industrial infrastructure. Houston is one of the world’s leading hubs for energy, subsea and industrial engineering, making it a strategic location for advanced manufacturing technologies supporting offshore, maritime and defence supply chains. DEEP Manufacturing’s new 50,000 sq ft facility represents a major step in the company’s global expansion and forms part of a wider $10 million investment in U.S. advanced manufacturing capability planned by the end of 2026. The Houston site will house four WAAM robotic systems at launch, with additional systems planned throughout the year, including capabilities for post-processing and inspection as the facility continues to scale. The facility is already operational, with the team having completed its first prints ahead of full operational readiness in May. The company currently employs 10 staff in Houston, with plans to grow the team to around 30 by the end of the year, reflecting both the pace of expansion and increasing customer demand. Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) enables large metal components to […]