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DigiTech ASEAN Thailand returns this November

After a hugely successful 2024 edition last November, DigiTech ASEAN Thailand & AI Connect 2025 – The Southeast Asian “Digital Solutions for Business” exhibition and networking platform for the global tech and digital markets – is set to return bigger and better in Bangkok, Thailand at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Centre from 19th to 21st November 2025. The recently concluded 2024 edition attracted over 8,600 trade visitors from 44 countries, with over 350 technology exhibitors and brands from 10 countries showcasing their cutting-edge solutions. There were over 1,500 business-matching meetings held between trade buyers and sellers. The event also saw the conduct of over 70 well- attended conference sessions conducted by over 90 industry gurus. This year, DigiTech ASEAN & AI Connect 2025 will continue to serve as a key industry gathering and market platform to present the latest digital and AI solutions for businesses across ASEAN. This event provides digital and technology vendors with an effective “face-to-face” opportunity to engage with their targeted markets across 6 key sectors, namely, Business Software, Cybersecurity, E–Commerce & Digital Marketing, Data & Cloud, Smart Solutions and IoT and Artificial Intelligence. Ms. Peerayaphan Pongsanam, Assistant Director of IMPACT Exhibition Management Co., Ltd., the organiser said, “DigiTech ASEAN Thailand and AI Connect 2025 is about facilitating business deals, partnerships, collaborations, and networking for the global tech and digital industry. This 3-day event also provides the platform for the industry to exchange views and stay updated on the latest trends and market opportunities.” Thailand offers robust growth in digital and AI sectors, supported by government initiatives and a tech-savvy population. The country’s digital economy is projected to contribute 30% of GDP by 2030, driven by rapid digital transformations, emergence of new technologies, and growing demands for digital tools and solutions. The current value of Thailand’s […]

SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou to open on 25 February

Guangzhou, 18 February 2025. SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2025 opens next week, from 25 – 27 February, in Area A of the China Import and Export Fair Complex. Since its debut in 2010, the exhibition has grown into a leading trade platform for intelligent manufacturing and automation solutions in China. As part of the international SPS network, it maintains the professional standards set by its sister show, SPS – Smart Production Solutions in Germany, supporting the technological transformation of the manufacturing industry through its showcase of advanced automation and intelligent manufacturing solutions. A well-established fixture of South China’s manufacturing sector, SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou continues to receive strong support from industry stakeholders, extending its influence from Guangdong Province to South China and Southeast Asia. The event showcases a wide range of intelligent and automated technologies, including sensor technologies, drive systems and motion controls, mechanical infrastructure, control technologies, industrial software, and connectivity technologies. Other key focus areas include industrial robots, project integration and services, industrial communication, intelligent equipment and system integration, human-machine interface devices, factory automation, automotive manufacturing and more. The 2025 edition will bring together 250 leading exhibitors in intelligent manufacturing, from both domestic and international markets. Highlighted exhibitors include Autonics, Binder, Bonfiglioli, Controlway, Datalogic, DEGSON, DINKLE, GSK, HIKVISION, HUALONG XUNDA, ifm, INVT, Jaten Robot, Li-Gong, MatriBox, SUPU, Wanjie, WATTSAN, Zhongda Leader and more. Strong international presence alongside regional innovation As a sister event to SPS – Smart Production Solutions in Nuremberg, Germany, in addition to continuing their close cooperation, the Guangzhou show connects with the broader international SPS network to bring world-class industry resources and knowledge to South China’s manufacturing sector. An international pavilion, organised in cooperation with SPS Italia, will showcase advanced technologies from global manufacturers, while exhibitors from Germany, Japan, South Korea and […]

Breakthrough technology

MGA Thermal’s breakthrough technology is an entirely new form of long-duration thermal energy storage that is making 24/7 renewable energy a reality. The company’s technology is a recently invented type of thermal storage material, Miscibility Gap Alloys (MGA) Blocks, which store and deliver thermal energy while remaining outwardly solid. MGA Thermal Energy Storage enables 24/7 clean steam discharge in the scale of MWhs to GWhs for industrial processes or base load electricity. MGA Thermal is a member of the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council and has industry support and investment from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) and Shell. In 2023,

Operationalising AI for Manufacturing in ASEAN

Karen Kim, CEO Human Managed While the hype around Gen-AI will shift to the buzz around agentic-AI in 2025, traditional sectors such as manufacturing will still be coming to terms on deploying AI strategies to become participants of Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This is the next phase where disruptive trends including data, connectivity, analytics, robotics and human-machine interaction is said to transform manufacturing significantly. According to a Kearney study[1], while over 70% of ASEAN manufacturers polled claimed to be “non-leaders/followers” of AI adoption, 47% believe investment in AI is “very critical” for their business. Gartner’s[2] Prism use case of GenAI in Manufacturing encourages leaders to evaluate AI use cases on a strategy that addresses both value generation and feasibility . Value parameters include increased revenue, increased efficiency, managed risk and non-financial gain. Feasibility parameters include technical feasibility, internal readiness, external readiness. So how can leaders operationalize AI, keeping value and feasibility in mind? At Human Managed, we believe it begins with an understanding of data. A framework to understand the highest impact for manufacturing businesses in the age of AI, would be to understand “3 Ops”-DataOps (Feeding AI), MLOps (Tuning AI), IntelOps (Applying AI). Data Ops (Feeding AI) In the manufacturing sector, data can be provided through assets in an interconnected ecosystem. From a range of sensors, machine data on temperature, vibrations, pressure, power consumption, operating hours etc are collected. Industrial machines, robotic arms and assembly lines can provide process data includes information on production rates, cycle times, error rates, material usage. Image and video data from cameras capture data for product dimensions and defect detection. ERP systems provide information on inventory levels, order information, transportation data. Given the vast array of data, manufacturing enterprises have to first solve for the issues around understanding the data itself. […]

CEEC-built world’s first 300 MW compressed air energy storage plant connected to grid

A photo of the pressure-bearing spherical tanks at the “Nengchu-1” project. Photo: Courtesy of China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd., (CEEC) The world’s first 300 MW compressed air energy storage (CAES) demonstration project, “Nengchu-1,” was fully connected to the grid in Yingcheng, central China’s Hubei Province on Thursday, marking the official commencement of commercial operations for the power station. The successful grid connection of ‘Nengchu-1’ provides a ‘Chinese solution’ to the global challenge of instability and uncertainty in new power systems dominated by renewable energy, contributing to the green and low-carbon energy transition” The project, invested and constructed by China Energy Engineering Group Co., Ltd., (CEEC), has set three world records in terms of single-unit power, storage capacity, and energy conversion efficiency. This milestone marks China’s CAES technology entering the 300 MW era of engineering applications. Nengchu-1″ was independently developed by CEEC in collaboration with over a hundred domestic industry partners. It is the world’s first large-scale CAES solution with complete independent intellectual property rights and a full industrial supply chain, designed for long-duration physical energy storage. This solution, suitable for projects of 300 MW and above, effectively addresses the intermittency and volatility of renewable energy generation, serving as a crucial support for constructing a new power system. “The successful grid connection of ‘Nengchu-1’ provides a ‘Chinese solution’ to the global challenge of instability and uncertainty in new power systems dominated by renewable energy, contributing to the green and low-carbon energy transition,” said Song Hailiang, Chairman of CEEC. The project, which broke ground in 2022, utilizes the abundant salt cavern resources in Yunmeng and Yingcheng, Hubei Province. It is the world’s first full green, non-supplementary combustion, and high-efficiency 300 MW CAES project, representing China’s innovative achievement with complete independent intellectual property rights in the CAES field. “‘Nengchu-1’ will save 159,000 […]

EXPO REAL Asia Pacific 2026 announces Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand as its first Founding Partner

EXPO REAL Asia Pacific 2026, set to take place in Singapore from 15 to 17 June 2026, is gearing up to be a significant event for the real estate, infrastructure, and investment sectors in the Asia Pacific region. The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) of Thailand has been announced as the first Founding Partner of EXPO REAL Asia Pacific 2026. This partnership highlights the EEC’s commitment to promote investment, uplift innovation and advanced technology, aligning with the event’s goal as a platform to accelerate real estate and infrastructure growth and investment. The Eastern Economic Corridor, a flagship economic development zone in Thailand, is renowned for its strategic initiatives aimed at transforming the region into a leading economic hub. By partnering with EXPO REAL Asia Pacific, the EEC aims to showcase its investment opportunities, infrastructure projects, and innovative developments to a global audience. The Thai government calls the 20-year strategy “Thailand 4.0”, taking a cue from the concept of “Industry 4.0” aimed at transforming the country into an innovative, value-based industry, with an emphasis on 5 clusters: Medical & Health, Digital, Next-Generation Automotive, Bio-Circular-Green, and Services. “We are thrilled to welcome the Eastern Economic Corridor of Thailand as our first Founding Partner,” said Mr Michael Wilton, CEO and Managing Director of MMI Asia, the organiser of EXPO REAL Asia Pacific. “This partnership underscores the importance of EXPO REAL Asia Pacific as the platform where strategic economic regions like the EEC can tap on to share their success stories and attract more global investment and partners.” The significant milestone provides the EEC with a prominent platform at EXPO REAL Asia Pacific, allowing it to engage with international investors and industry leaders. The EEC will also host forums and networking sessions highlighting its key projects and strategic initiatives. “We are excited to join forces […]

VCI Global secures distributorship for military-grade AI-Powered cybersecurity solutions

VCI Global Limited has exclusive distributorship of Secure Encryption Storage Limited (“SES”) for Data Security Solutions (“SES Solutions”) in Malaysia. Powered by AI, SES Solutions provide advanced features such as real-time threat detection, virus defense, data encryption, and multi-channel backup. Trusted by over 300 clients, including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies, SES is a leading choice for safeguarding enterprise data and combating cyber threats. According to Check Point Research, the urgency of addressing cybersecurity risks is highlighted by a 30% year-over-year increase in global cyberattacks, with organisations facing an average of 1,636 cyberattacks per week. In response to the rising threat landscape, leading technology players have taken significant steps to enhance data protection. Inetum has partnered with Rubrik, Inc. to improve data protection and recovery, while IBM Corporation launched the Guardium Data Security Center, offering AI and quantum-safe features for unified data protection. At the same time, Salesforce, Inc. has completed its US$1.9 billion acquisition of Own Company, leveraging the latter’s data protection and management solutions to enhance the security and compliance of customer data across the Salesforce platform. These strategic initiatives reflect the increasing demand for robust cybersecurity solutions. According to Statista, the global cybersecurity market is projected to reach around US$280 billion by 2029, fueled by advancements in AI and the growing need for enhanced security. In Malaysia, the cybersecurity market is expected to grow from around US$500 million in 2025 to approximately US$800 million by 2029. In response to this growth, VCI Global is positioning itself to capture 3% of the Malaysian market, with expected revenues surpassing US$15 million within the first two years of its partnership.

Founder Group to construct floating solar farm in Malaysia

Founder Group Limited, an engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) solutions provider for solar photovoltaic systems in Malaysia, has secured a Letter of Award (LOA) worth RM20 million (approximately US$4.5 million) for the construction of a floating solar farm in Kuala Langat, Selangor, Malaysia. Spanning approximately 24 acres, this project, utilising floating photovoltaic (FPV) technology, is designed to generate 9.99MWac/15.033625MWp of solar power. This cutting-edge FPV technology, which involves solar panels mounted on floating platforms in bodies of water, helps reduce land usage while maximising energy generation. The project is expected to significantly contribute to land conservation, preserve natural habitats, and reinforce Founder Group’s mission of delivering innovative, eco-friendly energy solutions. It further underscores the Company’s commitment to advancing carbon neutrality. Founder Group will serve as a sub-contractor, responsible for supplying labour, hand tools, materials, and necessary machinery and equipment to support the execution of General Conditions Preliminaries & Consultation. The floating solar farm is expected to be completed by June 30, 2025. Founder Group Limited is a pure-play, end-to-end EPCC solutions provider for solar PV facilities in Malaysia. The company’s primary focus is on two key segments: large-scale solar projects and commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects. The company’s mission is to provide customers with innovative solar installation services, promote eco-friendly resources and achieve carbon-neutrality. https://www.founderenergy.com.my/.

Aerotech introduces Mini Hexapod

Aerotech Inc., a global leader in precision motion control and automation, has the HexGen HEX150-125HL Miniature Hexapod, a six degree-of-freedom (DOF) precision positioning system. This compact, cost-effective hexapod, with a 150 mm base diameter and a nominal height of 125 mm, achieves minimum incremental motion to 15 nm and payload capacity up to 12 kg for applications requiring multi-DOF motion – especially those with constricted operational environments. HEX150-125HL’s advanced features and capabilities include maximum speeds up to 30 mm/s and 30 °/s, a robust design and superior peak-to-peak repeatability over a large travel range. Its minimalistic two-cable connectorisation design allows for easy installation and straightforward integration with our motion controller – ultimately enabling seamless coordination with other motion axes. HEX150-125HL provides users with consistent, reliable six-DOF motion in a compact yet stiff platform. This hexapod comes standard with guaranteed peak-to-peak performance at a competitive price point and low total cost of ownership. Plus, pairing it with the powerful, intuitive Automation1 motion control platform makes integration with other motion axes easy. HEX150-125HL miniature hexapods are ideal for a broad range of applications including: Silicon-photonic device manufacturing and inspection Optics inspection, alignment and bonding Photonic device manipulation and advanced packaging Optical wafer probing Electro-optics testing and qualification Many other high-precision manufacturing and inspection applications

Operationalising AI for manufacturing in ASEAN

Karen Kim, CEO Human Managed While the hype around Gen-AI will shift to the buzz around agentic-AI in 2025, traditional sectors such as manufacturing will still be coming to terms on deploying AI strategies to become participants of Industry 4.0 or the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This is the next phase where disruptive trends including data, connectivity, analytics, robotics and human-machine interaction is said to transform manufacturing significantly. According to a Kearney study[1], while over 70% of ASEAN manufacturers polled claimed to be “non-leaders/followers” of AI adoption, 47% believe investment in AI is “very critical” for their business. Gartner’s[2] Prism use case of GenAI in Manufacturing encourages leaders to evaluate AI use cases on a strategy that addresses both value generation and feasibility . Value parameters include increased revenue, increased efficiency, managed risk and non-financial gain. Feasibility parameters include technical feasibility, internal readiness, external readiness. So how can leaders operationalise AI, keeping value and feasibility in mind? At Human Managed, we believe it begins with an understanding of data. A framework to understand the highest impact for manufacturing businesses in the age of AI, would be to understand “3 Ops”-DataOps (Feeding AI), MLOps (Tuning AI), IntelOps (Applying AI). Data Ops (Feeding AI) In the manufacturing sector, data can be provided through assets in an interconnected ecosystem. From a range of sensors, machine data on temperature, vibrations, pressure, power consumption, operating hours etc are collected. Industrial machines, robotic arms and assembly lines can provide process data includes information on production rates, cycle times, error rates, material usage. Image and video data from cameras capture data for product dimensions and defect detection. ERP systems provide information on inventory levels, order information, transportation data. Given the vast array of data, manufacturing enterprises have to first solve for the issues around understanding the data itself. […]

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