AMD unveils $10 billion AI infrastructure push in Taiwan
Leading global semiconductor company AMD has announced a massive investment of more than $10 billion across the Taiwan technology ecosystem.
Asahi Kasei unveils new photosensitive polyimide film for AI chip packaging
Global materials and technology company Asahi Kasei is developing a new photosensitive film designed to streamline advanced panel-level packaging for semiconductors.
US plastics manufacturing sector signals resilience despite pressures
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released a new economic analysis detailing how the United States plastics industry is navigating challenges amid macroeconomic growth, international instability, and escalating energy expenses.
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.
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Why manufacturers are embracing AI-powered smart supply chains
Manufacturers are facing an increasingly volatile environment, where rapid changes in demand, supply chain disruptions, and continued cost pressures are transforming the way products are planned, made, and delivered.
