Grundfos unveils Intelligent Experience Centre in India: Setting new standard in smart water solutions
An experience and demo hub showcasing the journey of water and Grundfos’ intelligent solutions, to power a more sustainable India Grundfos, one of the world’s leading companies in energy-efficient water solutions, announced the launch of the Grundfos Intelligent Experience Centre (GIEC) in Chennai, India. The Centre marks a major milestone in the […]
Every click has a cost: Singapore’s push to make digital use more sustainable
As AI and cloud use surge, the city-state explores new ways to cut the rising energy footprint of digital services. By Taejun Kang Your smartphone feels clean – no exhaust pipe, no smokestack. Yet streaming an hour of video uses about 0.037 kWh of electricity, equivalent to running a ceiling […]
SLB awarded integrated development contract for Mutriba Field in Kuwait
Global technology company SLB has been awarded by Kuwait Oil Company, a $1.5 billion, five-year integrated contract for the Mutriba field in Kuwait, including design, development and production management. The work builds on SLB’s subsurface understanding of the Mutriba field to support development planning and execution across deeper, technically demanding […]
Aerotech’s expanded Scan Head Line brings industry-leading performance to more applications
The new AGV-CPO laser scan head perfectly balances performance and value for the widest range of laser applications. As the entry point for our high-performance 2-axis laser scan heads, the AGV-CPO includes all the CORE performance capabilities of our AGV-HPO and AGV-XPO scanners – plus 22-bit resolution, excellent dynamics […]
What does EU and India free trade agreement mean for global trade?
The “mother of all deals”: that’s how European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the new free trade agreement between the European Union and India, announced on Tuesday after about two decades of negotiations. The deal will affect a combined population of 2 billion people across economies representing about a quarter […]
Southeast Asia identified as most attractive region for Advanced Manufacturing Investment
Eurogroup Consulting has released a new whitepaper, “Rising Tides in the East: How is Southeast Asia Transforming into the Global Hub of Advanced Manufacturing?”, revealing that Southeast Asia is now the most attractive region in the world for advanced manufacturing investment. As global supply chains diversify and Industry 4.0 technologies […]
Siemens’ AI powered Nanjing facility named World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse Factory
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has named Siemens’ Nanjing factory in China as a Lighthouse Factory, adding it to the WEF’s Global Lighthouse Network of the most advanced operational sites in the world. Distinguished in the productivity category, the WEF recognised the Nanjing factory for achieving exceptional performance in […]
How CTEM, AI, and access control redefine OT security in 2026
By Carlos Buenano, Field CTO for OT, Armis As we step into 2026, AI-driven adversaries, supply chain fragility, and relentless digitisation are forcing Operational Technology (OT) security to mature into a force to be reckoned with. Here’s what 2026 looks like: AI-Powered adversaries demand autonomous defence AI is no longer […]
MAF801 Expandable Edge AI Computer from IBASE
High-Flexibility Architecture Accelerates Industrial Edge AI Deployment IBASE Technology Inc. has launched the MAF801, a next-generation Edge AI system engineered with a highly expandable architecture to support complex AI inference workloads at the network edge. Designed for industrial automation, machine vision, intelligent robotics, and high-density AIoT deployments, the MAF801 integrates […]
AI hype is fueling a bubble in humanoid robotics
Humanoid robot (Source: Canva) Humanoid robotics companies backed by investors face fundamental challenges with cost and reliability that will not be solved any time soon, a report by CB Insights shows. According to investors, VCs especially now should embrace a revenue-first philosophy. Recent venture capital (VC) reports from KPMG […]
The Next Phase of Manufacturing in Asia: Predictive, Connected and Human-Centric
In 2026, Southeast Asia’s manufacturing landscape will be shaped by a decisive shift toward smarter, more connected, and more resilient operations. From the rise of predictive, data-driven production to the growing importance of edge intelligence, manufacturers across ASEAN are rethinking how they design, manage, and scale their facilities. At the […]
Valmet’s solution for improved waste management and resource efficiency at South Korean incineration facility
Valmet is to deliver an automation system to Seongnam City’s incineration facility currently under construction in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The order was placed by GS E&C Corp., the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the facility. By leveraging intelligent automation, the plant will optimize energy production, minimise emissions, […]
China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, 4 – 6 March 2026
SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026 to showcase global innovations supporting the Greater Bay Area’s industrial transformation. Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026, the leading smart manufacturing exhibition in China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA), a major economic and manufacturing zone in Southern China, will take place from 4 – 6 March 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. The event connects Chinese industry with leading global suppliers, supporting the region’s shift towards industrial modernisation and digital transformation. By pairing international technology showcases with business matchmaking, it enables manufacturers to progress from standalone equipment upgrades to fully integrated, factory-wide automation systems. Government investment and partnerships between industry, academia and research institutions are driving significant growth in the GBA’s intelligent manufacturing sector. The region combines the R&D strengths of Hong Kong and Macao with the extensive industrial base of the nine Pearl River Delta cities, creating an environment where the entire industrial value chain is locally accessible, from foundational research to production, financing and talent support. To advance this expansion, Guangdong has allocated RMB 26.2 billion (USD 3.6 billion) to its ‘manufacturing-first’ strategy. In addition, state-owned enterprises will invest more than RMB 20 billion (USD 2.8 billion) in artificial intelligence by 2027, with the goal of establishing an industry worth over RMB 100 billion (USD 14 billion). Aligning with these initiatives, SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026 will bring together leading automation suppliers and manufacturers across more than 30 application sectors, including automotive engineering, 3C electronics, home appliances, food and beverage and new energy. At the fair, manufacturers will find the hardware, software and customised systems needed to improve product quality, enhance efficiency and modernise their operations. The event also draws on the international SPS network to link global technology providers with regional manufacturers, helping Chinese companies find international […]