Chinese tech giants to deploy new robot for household chores
X Square Robot, a technology company backed by industry giants Alibaba, ByteDance, Xiaomi, and Meituan, has introduced a new embodied AI foundation model designed for domestic use.
China’s Zoomlion debuts new robot operating system at Hannover Messe 2026
Chinese machinery manufacturer Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology has introduced its new embodied intelligence operating system, Robot Ops, at Hannover Messe 2026 in Germany.
Manufacturing partnership targets next-generation oil-free motor systems
A manufacturing-focused partnership between WEG S.A. and SpinDrive aims to deliver a new generation of oil-free electric motor systems integrating active magnetic bearing technology for industrial applications.
Hyundai and TVS join forces to develop electric three-wheelers in India
South Korean automotive giant Hyundai Motor Company and India’s TVS Motor Company have signed a partnership agreement to jointly develop and market electric three-wheelers (E3W) in India, with potential expansion to other markets.
Bosch to keep tech investment high amid job reductions
Global technology giant Bosch said it is banking on its innovative capabilities to drive growth in 2026 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and trade barriers.
TCL unveils AI-powered manufacturing facility in China
Global tech manufacturer TCL has opened a new air conditioner smart factory in Guangzhou, China, as the company celebrates its 100 millionth unit milestone.
Manufacturing-led AM market reaches $16B in 2025 – report
Manufacturing activity within the additive manufacturing (AM) sector continued to expand in 2025, with the global 3D printing and AM market reaching $16.0 billion, according to Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research), which said the industry is showing signs of renewed growth momentum across key manufacturing segments.
Vietnam sourcing fair to showcase Asian manufacturing capabilities in April
Manufacturers from Vietnam and across Asia are set to showcase over 40,000 export-ready products at the Global Sourcing Fair Vietnam on April 22 to 24 in Ho Chi Minh City.
War-induced supply chain strains slow global manufacturing growth – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector showed signs of strain in March following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, according to the latest JP Morgan Global Manufacturing PMI.
China manufacturing continues expansion streak amid price pressures
China’s manufacturing sector continued to grow in March 2026, even as it faced steep increases in input costs and longer delivery times from suppliers.
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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.
