Applied Materials expands Singapore manufacturing to support AI chip demand
Applied Materials has expanded its manufacturing and R&D operations in Singapore to support the global build-out of AI infrastructure. The new US$500 million (S$600 million) Tampines Campus more than doubles Applied’s advanced cleanroom capacity in Singapore and strengthens the company’s global manufacturing footprint, which also includes facilities in the United […]
MattenPlant expands into Pharmaceutical Water Solutions with SEA’s first locally manufactured Cold WFI system
MattenPlant, a Singapore-based specialist in industrial and municipal water and wastewater treatment, announces the launch of its Pharmaceutical Water for Injection (Cold WFI) initiative, bringing Southeast Asia’s first membrane technology-based Cold WFI system to market. The launch marks Matten’s strategic expansion into pharmaceutical water systems, building on its established track […]
Strong demand for construction continues across APAC, but project delivery risk intensifies
Project delivery risk has emerged as the critical theme for the industry to navigate even as activity levels remain high Construction markets across Asia Pacific (APAC) entered 2026 in a strong position, but that momentum is now under pressure following geopolitical disruptions and energy shocks in the first half of the […]
Rockwell Automation’s Singapore site named a World Economic Forum Global Lighthouse
Recognition highlights advanced manufacturing capabilities at Rockwell’s Singapore facility and the company’s role in scaling AI-driven transformation. Rockwell Automation, the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, has announced its Singapore manufacturing facility has been named a member of the Global Lighthouse Network by the World Economic […]
Embracing a Zero-Carbon Future | The 6th LiuGong Global Customer Day Held in Liuzhou
LIUZHOU, China – On May 31, the 6th LiuGong (000528.SZ) Global Customer Day was held in Liuzhou, China. Mr. Su Zimeng, President of the China Construction Machinery Association, Mr. Song Zhiping, President of the China Association for Public Companies, Mr. Zheng Jin, Chairman of LiuGong Group and LiuGong Machinery, […]
Sidel drives smart manufacturing innovation at ProPak Asia 2026
Booth AG 28, Hall C2: 10 to 13 June, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. At ProPak Asia 2026, Sidel will spotlight its advanced technologies, complete line expertise and digital solutions that are helping manufacturers improve efficiency, flexibility and sustainability across production operations. From Aseptic Predis X4™️ and EvoBLOW Laser […]
Thailand approves $29 billion investment wave as data center demand surges
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) has approved six major projects worth a combined 958 billion baht, or approximately USD 29 billion, led by a large-scale data infrastructure expansion by TikTok System (Thailand) Co., Ltd., underscoring the country’s growing role as a regional hub for data centers, cloud services […]
FPT AI Factory partners to launch an agent-native commerce platform
HANOI, Vietnam–FPT AI Factory, in partnership with InFlow and Visa Intelligent Commerce, has launched an agent-native commerce platform, enabling access to frontier AI models that fuel AI agents in action. AI agents can dynamically route between models based on cost, latency, or performance. This collaboration allows seamless AI agent workflows […]
Edge AI Server powers next-Gen AI with AMD EPYC Embedded 8004
IBASE Technology Inc. has unveiled the ES1002 Edge AI Server, a high-performance platform engineered to accelerate next-generation edge AI and data-intensive applications. Powered by AMD EPYC Embedded 8004 (Siena) series processors, the system delivers up to 64 cores and 128 threads, enabling efficient real-time analytics, AI inference, and large-scale data […]
Multi-Year strategic collaboration to accelerate industrial intelligence in the Cloud
AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a multi-year Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) to accelerate the delivery of industrial intelligence in the cloud. The agreement deepens the companies’ existing relationship and establishes a framework for joint technology development, go-to-market execution, and customer migration […]
TDConnex wins Leading Innovator of the Year award for Electronics at India’s 2026 MSME Awards
TDConnex was one of two recipients in the Electronics category for the prestigious national MSME award in India for 2026. TDConnex, a global leader in micro-precision manufacturing, has been named Leading Innovator of the Year — Electronics at the 2026 India MSME Awards. TDConnex was one of only two recipients of […]
INVT doubles down on India with new Technologies
INVT, a global leader in industrial automation and energy solutions, successfully hosted the “INVT Strategy and New Product Launch 2026” in Goa on May 16 and 17, 2026. The two-day summit brought together more than 125 distributors, strategic partners, industry leaders, and media representatives from across India’s industrial and energy ecosystem, marking one […]
Discover the Future of Automotive Manufacturing Technology at AMTS 2026
The Shanghai International Automotive Manufacturing Technology & Materials Exhibition (AMTS) will return to the Shanghai New International Expo Center from July 8 – 10, bringing together global automotive engineering and manufacturing professionals for its 2026 edition. Organised by RX, AMTS 2026 is expected to feature more than 850 exhibitors and attract 70,000 professional visits, including an international delegation of about 2,000 attendees. The event will present technologies and solutions spanning car body stamping, welding and joining, painting, automotive assembly, machining, materials, R&D, intelligent production logistics, testing, and quality control. This year’s exhibition will also highlight innovations in new energy vehicle (NEV) design and manufacturing. A newly expanded TechShow Arena will showcase emerging technologies shaping the next generation of automotive engineering. The exhibition will offer more than 20 specialised zones covering the full automotive manufacturing value chain, including future car development, vehicle design and R&D, lightweight materials, product development, powertrain and battery engineering, gigacasting, interior and exterior manufacturing, mold design, welding, stamping, laser processes, painting, automation, robotics, and smart factory logistics. AMTS 2026 will also introduce an expanded lineup of interactive workshops and technical programs. Led by OEM experts and technology suppliers, the Workshops by AMTS will use case studies and hands-on formats to address real-world engineering challenges across R&D, testing, and production. More than 50 concurrent events will facilitate knowledge exchange, business matching, and industry collaboration. Program highlights include forums on NEV engineering, welding and joining, automotive forming, painting, assembly, solid-state batteries, electric drive systems, battery shell design, and thermal management. Year-round engagement will continue through A+ CONNECT, AMTS’ online and onsite business-matching platform, which supports supplier discovery, technical problem-solving, and long-term partnership development. AMTS 2026 is designed for automotive OEM executives, R&D and manufacturing engineers, procurement specialists, system integrators, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, technology leaders, investors, business […]