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) […]
2026: Shaping industry with people, technology and sustainability
In 2026, transformation across industry is accelerating. Sustainability, digitalisation and talent development sit firmly at the top of the manufacturing agenda, reshaping how companies operate and compete. Against this backdrop, Helen Blomqvist, President of Sandvik Coromant, reflects on more than 80 years of market leadership in cutting tools, and on […]
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 […]
Kistler presents new software features for quality assurance in medical injection moulding
Usability meets more standardisation options in AkvisIO and ComoNeo Building on user feedback from the medical device manufacturing sector, Kistler is placing even greater emphasis on usability and standardisation options with its new software versions for quality assurance in injection molding. The ComoNeo 9.0 process monitoring software makes it possible […]
Empire of AI
An eye-opening account of the tech arms race shaping out planet, from an award-winning journalist and AI insider to the world of Sam Altman and OpenAI. When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a […]
Before you buy AI: What manufacturers need to get right first
From NZ Manufacturer magazine – May issue By Sean Doherty, Manufacturing Commentator | NZ Industry Trends There is no doubt that AI will be a game changer for manufacturers, and early adoption will give many firms a competitive advantage because manufacturing is both data-rich and operationally complex. But beware: AI […]
LiberaGPT supports the largest and most intelligent AI model to run offline on an unmodified iPhone
Independent British software house 5N6 has unveiled a major update to LiberaGPT, its recently launched iPhone app, adding support for a record-breaking 24 billion-parameter large language model that runs entirely offline on the latest generation of iPhone devices, with complete privacy and no requirement for cloud data centres or additional […]
New trade fair: Warehousing and logistics strategic drivers of productivity
From NZ Manufacturer magazine Momentum was on full display at a launch function celebrating the arrival of Logistics Automation New Zealand powered by CeMAT, where more than 100 industry professionals gathered to discuss the forces reshaping supply chain operations. The event brought together CEOs and decision‑makers; both automation and […]
Resilient firms and economies: Unlocking growth in emerging markets
Resilience is like a bridge spanning a turbulent river. The waters below may surge unpredictably, but the bridge’s strength lies in its design, maintenance, and ability to withstand. The Resilience Consortium brings together governments, businesses, and multilateral development banks (MDBs) to strengthen resilience in emerging markets. Drawing on insights from the […]
Apple, The First 50 Years
David Pogue tells the iconic company’s entire life story: how Apple was born, nearly died, was born again under Steve Jobs, and became, under CEO Tim Cook, the most valuable company in the world. The book features full-color photos, new facts that correct the record and illuminate its subversive culture, […]
Quantum-inspired wireless technology could tackle 6G’s biggest challenges
Researchers at Monash University and The University of Melbourne have developed a quantum-inspired approach to optical wireless communication that promises to make 6G networks faster, more reliable and energy-efficient. As the world moves toward 6G, devices and networks will need to handle more data, faster, and in smaller spaces than ever before. The breakthrough addresses a key hurdle for next-generation wireless networks – enabling seamless connections not just between phones and laptops, but also among the chiplets inside computers, smart devices in offices and data centres. Professor Malin Premaratne, a pioneer in quantum device technologies from the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering at Monash University, is one of the researchers responsible for a method that enables reliable, high-speed connections in crowded spaces, bringing wireless performance closer to “fiber-like” speeds in indoor networks. Professor Premaratne noted that in these environments, conventional wireless signals face serious limitations. “Interference can slow connections, reliability drops in crowded or complex settings, energy consumption and heat restrict performance, and scaling networks requires complex wiring,” Professor Premaratne said. “It’s about making the next generation of devices and networks actually deliver on the promise of 6G – speed, reliability and energy efficiency – so people notice the difference in their everyday lives. This is a crucial step toward making 6G networks practical for everyday devices and future computing systems.” This research could enable faster and more reliable 6G wireless in homes, offices and public spaces, while powering smarter devices that run cooler and use less energy. Professor Thas Nirmalathas, a pioneer in optical wireless communications at The University of Melbourne, said the team’s innovation uses modular optical phased arrays inspired by principles from quantum physics. “The research combines quantum-inspired design with optical wireless innovation to tackle key challenges in the design of next-generation ultra broadband wireless systems,” Professor […]