Smart Manufacturing

A new software release uses natural language and AI agents to solve manufacturing's biggest data problem, promising to accelerate AI adoption with human oversight.

Festool's integration of Shaper's handheld CNC tech is more than a merger; it's a blueprint for the future of woodworking. What does this mean for artisans?

An Ottawa developer is offering homes at 2019 prices, testing if government incentives and advanced manufacturing can finally deliver on affordability.

Dirac's AI platform, BuildOS, is now on Microsoft Azure, promising to slash production times and solve labor shortages. A deep dive into a key partnership.

As the liquid food industry pivots to tech and sustainability, Shanghai's CBB 2026 becomes a crucial barometer for the sector's next evolutionary phase.

As industrial AI heats up, Realtime Robotics' new CEO is tasked with scaling its revolutionary factory automation beyond its automotive stronghold.

CAI Software's acquisition of LLumin isn't just another deal. It's a strategic move to build an integrated platform that tackles manufacturing's biggest cost.

NXP's new 'smart factory' in Malaysia isn't just about making more chips. It's a masterclass in building resilient supply chains and investing in communities.

Capvidia's push for QIF at IMTS 2026 promises a seamless, AI-driven manufacturing future. But can a single standard bridge the deep digital divide in global supply chains?

PROLIM's new 400-person center in India's tech capital, backed by Siemens, showcases the future of industry with executable digital twins and agentic AI.

A new report reveals Manufacturing Execution Systems are no longer just operational tools, but strategic weapons for navigating labor shortages and supply chain chaos.

Known for stadium spectaculars, Daktronics is now courting Wall Street's industrial tech investors. But is this a true pivot or just a new market to conquer?

SOLIZE PARTNERS and Dassault Systèmes are betting on a proven model to tackle Japan's manufacturing woes, combining a powerful platform with deep human expertise.

Infor appoints Yuka Kanemitsu to lead its Japan unit, a strategic move to capture the nation's burgeoning market for specialized cloud and AI solutions.

With its acquisition of PingCx, Facility Grid is betting on an AI-powered, unified platform to end building performance decay and reshape the ConTech market.

Macnica's majority stake in Orangeleaf Consulting isn't just a deal. It's a strategic bet on Malaysian agility to solve Japan's deep-rooted DX crisis.

PTC's Arena Connect promises to unify disconnected systems, but can it solve the multi-billion dollar problem of data silos plaguing modern manufacturers?

A new joint venture aims to zap age-old lumber processing problems with radio waves, promising faster, better, and more efficient wood production.

A $9.4M investment in Arkansas is more than a factory. It's a bet on data-driven craftsmanship, vertical integration, and a new model for American manufacturing.

The precision instrument maker posted a 14% jump in adjusted EPS, driven by Asian markets and its Spinnaker program, while managing a one-time tariff event.