esmo Group Marks 25 Years with Simultaneous Expansions in Germany, China, and Taiwan
Facility investments in Rosenheim, Shanghai, and Zhubei signal continued commitment to global semiconductor test markets Engineering growth through 25 years of customer trust Today, the esmo Group employs approximately 285 people and generates annual revenue of around EUR 60 million through its two business divisions: semiconductor test solutions and special-purpose machinery. […]
Chinese heating and cooling equipment manufacturer to become part of Atlas Copco Group
Guangdong Euroklimat Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Co., Ltd (“Guangdong Euroklimat”) a Chinese manufacturer of industrial heating and cooling solutions will become part of Atlas Copco Group. Guangdong Euroklimat provides heating and cooling solutions, particularly focusing on a wide range of industrial applications, including process cooling and energy conversion. Founded in 2009, the […]
Microsoft platforms drive AI modernisation in Asia Pacific
Enterprises across Asia Pacific are increasingly incorporating Microsoft cloud and AI platforms into integrated operating environments as they respond to economic uncertainty, evolving regulations and intensifying competition, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group, a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm. The 2026 ISG […]
“Networked AI: Theory and Applications”
INSAI 2026 will be held on December 5–6, 2026, in Macao, China. In Networked AI, heterogeneous AI agents continuously generate high-quality data through mutual interaction, autonomously optimize and evolve their behaviors in real time, adapt to changing environmental conditions, and maintain system-level stability, safety, and trustworthiness. As the application-layer realisation […]
Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s leading international F&B exhibition – 30 years of partnering with businesses to create sustainable value Vietfood & Beverage – Propack Vietnam 2026 is an annual international exhibition integrating two major sectors: Food & Beverage and Processing Equipment & Technology, Packaging – held continuously in Vietnam since 1996. The exhibition will […]
Tanaka commences operation of H2 Nexus
Leveraging expertise in hydrogen technologies to advance the transition to a hydrogen society and accelerate decarbonisation “Tanaka H2 Nexus”, one of Japan’s largest 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facilities, began operation on July 8, 2026, at the Tanaka Shonan Fuel Cell Power Plant in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, […]
NTU Singapore scientists develop cleaner way to recycle mixed plastic packaging
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new method to recycle mixed plastic packaging without using harmful chemical solvents – an approach that could make one of the world’s most difficult waste streams significantly easier to handle. The research team from NTU Singapore’s School of Materials Science and Engineering […]
India engages Monash University to optimise rail maintenance in Dedicated Rail Freight Corridors
Image: Mr Parmod Kumar, Chief Vigilance Officer, DFCCIL, Mr Amol Pandey, Director – Trade & Investment, Austrade, Mr Praveen Kumar, Managing Director, DFCCIL, Mr Nathan Davis, Trade & Investment Commissioner, Austrade, Professor Ravi Ravitharan, Dire The Monash Institute of Railway Technology (Monash IRT) and the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of […]
DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2026 forTechnology Leaders, AI Innovators, and Business Decision-Makers
The event will take place from 25-27 November 2026 at Hall 7-8, IMPACT Exhibition & Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand. With a focus on helping businesses navigate today’s economic challenges and rapid technological shifts, this year’s event has expanded its exhibition space. It will showcase a comprehensive range of digital and […]
Rigaku Solutions Center Osaka to strengthen global semiconductor metrology service
Hands-on training using the TXRF-V310 at RSC-Osaka Rigaku Corporation, a global solution partner in X-ray analytical systems and a group company of Rigaku Holdings Corporation at its Osaka Plant. The new facility centralises and expands practical training for field service engineers supporting semiconductor metrology systems, strengthening Rigaku’s global service capabilities. […]
Drive down total cost of ownership with data-driven insights
Managing plant operations is a complex task, with countless moving parts that need to work in harmony. For fleet managers overseeing large fleets, keeping track of the operational details for each individual truck can be challenging. Even when all components are functioning correctly, inefficiencies in a single process or piece […]
Murata expands product information management API service
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. now covers all 73 product categories in its Product Information Management (PIM) API Service. By using this API service, engineers, developers, and procurement specialists can retrieve up-to-date product information, enabling prompt responses to product status changes and reducing the risk of component obsolescence. As digital transformation […]
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 States, Europe, Israel and Taiwan. The new facility, already operating at volume production, is focused on serving chipmakers that are expanding production to meet increasing AI-driven demand. “AI is transforming every industry, creating unprecedented demand for advanced semiconductors,” said Gary Dickerson, President and CEO of Applied Materials. “Our expanded manufacturing operations in Singapore strengthen Applied’s ability to deliver semiconductor manufacturing equipment that chipmakers need to bring next-generation chips to market faster.” The Tampines Campus marks a major milestone in Applied’s Singapore 2030 plan to strengthen the company’s global manufacturing and R&D capabilities, broaden technology ecosystem partnerships and promote local workforce development. The campus features an expansive manufacturing cleanroom and production capacity along with R&D facilities to support global and regional customers. With the expansion, Applied anticipates adding approximately 1,000 new local jobs over the next few years to support industry growth and technology commercialization. “Singapore has been a strategic hub of Applied Materials’ global operations for 35 years, and our expansion here is a testament to the world-class semiconductor ecosystem, infrastructure and talent this country has built,” said KC Ong, Group Vice President of Worldwide Manufacturing at Applied Materials. “Our new AI-enabled, automation-ready facility represents the next era of advanced manufacturing optimized for speed, precision and quality.” Intelligent manufacturing and sustainable operations The Tampines Campus sets a new global benchmark for sustainable, intelligent semiconductor equipment production. The facility deploys Autonomous Mobile Robots, autonomous assembly and testing systems, and AI-assisted quality inspection—deepening integration between manufacturing, R&D and ecosystem partners to accelerate time-to-market for […]