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.
Major food processing tech exhibition set for Tokyo in June 2026
FOOMA Japan, one of the world’s largest comprehensive food processing technology exhibitions, is set to take place in Tokyo in June, featuring innovations that could help international manufacturers replicate Japanese food products at scale.
Haier, Fisher & Paykel present dual-brand approach at Milan Design Week 2026
Haier Group has completed its exhibition at Milan Design Week 2026, which ran from April 21 to 26, having showcased a six-zone immersive experience that combined design, adaptive technology, and connected systems.
DEEP Robotics showcases deployment-ready quadruped robots at Hannover Messe
At Hannover Messe 2026, DEEP Robotics showcased three quadruped robot systems it said are commercially available and ready for deployment.
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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.
