90% of manufacturers consider digital transformation as baseline requirement – global survey
A shift is occurring in the global industrial sector as manufacturers move away from small-scale experimentation and focus on deploying capabilities across entire operations, according to Rockwell Automation’s 11th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing” report.
US industrial output retakes ground in April – Federal Reserve
The U.S. industrial sector experienced a notable recovery in April, with overall industrial production climbing 0.7%. This positive turnaround follows a 0.3% decrease recorded the previous month, according to the latest data from the U.S. Federal Reserve.
Middle East tensions stifle New Zealand’s manufacturing sector in April
New Zealand’s manufacturing sector managed to stay in expansion territory in April, but only barely, according to the latest BNZ - BusinessNZ Performance of Manufacturing Index (PMI).
New global alliance aims to improve manufacturing shopfloor execution
Manufacturing performance and frontline productivity are set to be targeted under a new global partnership between Argon & Co and QAD | Redzone, which aims to support manufacturers in improving shopfloor execution across factory operations worldwide, according to Argon & Co.
BMW extends Quantinuum partnership for advanced vehicle materials development
BMW Group has formally extended its ongoing collaboration with Quantinuum to explore the use of quantum computing in developing advanced materials for next-generation vehicles.
Global manufacturing sees growth in April but momentum may be short-lived – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector entered the second quarter of 2026 with significant momentum as output and new orders accelerated.
Dallara, IBM partner to bring AI, quantum computing to vehicle design
Vehicle manufacturer Dallara Group and IBM have announced a collaboration aimed at transforming vehicle design through the use of AI and exploring quantum computing.
Chinese manufacturing growth hits highest level since 2020 – RatingDog
The Chinese manufacturing sector experienced its most significant improvement over the past five years this April, according to the latest RatingDog China General Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI).
ULVAC brings new production line of magnet vacuum melting furnaces to Japan
ULVAC, a Japanese manufacturer of specialised vacuum melting furnaces, is establishing a new production system in Japan.
War in Middle East drives Japan’s sharpest supply delays in 15 years
Japan’s manufacturing industry experienced a significant rebound at the start of the second quarter of the year, marking its healthiest performance in over four years.
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
