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Ericsson & Epiroc deepen mining connectivity alliance

Mining operators are set to gain safer, more reliable site connectivity as Epiroc adds Ericsson's LTE and 5G products to its portfolio.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

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Robotics

Global wire harness market set to hit USD $173.9bn

Electrified vehicles, factory automation and renewable projects are expected to lift demand for organised wiring assemblies to USD $173.9 billion by 2036.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Manufacturing

DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services

The move aims to speed up software-defined operations for banks, carmakers and manufacturers as AI takes a bigger role in engineering.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Fuel names Sana Chaarani as Vice President of Technology

It underscores Fuel's push to tighten its systems and cyber defences as North American logistics operators face rising pressure for speed and visibility.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Shell expands C3 AI reliability deal across global assets

The expanded programme could cut unplanned downtime across more than 13,000 monitored assets as AI shifts from alerts to fixing faults.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Blue Yonder named Gartner warehouse leader for 18th time

Warehouse operators facing labour shortages may see Blue Yonder's latest recognition as proof its software is still central to automation plans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Manufacturing

OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards

Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Robotics

Hitachi & Intel team up on physical AI for industry

Industrial AI could soon sharpen factory output and cut downtime as Hitachi and Intel move to deploy physical AI across plants and power systems.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Robotics

Computex spotlights AI robots as startup turnout grows

A new robotics zone and a 11% rise in startups showed AI hardware and commercial deployment are now driving the Taipei trade fair.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago

Digital Transformation

Siemens launches AI software to scale industrial use

Industrial groups may cut manual effort and speed up issue resolution as Siemens pushes AI from pilots into governed production workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Tacton report warns of widening manufacturing digital gap

Rising product complexity is slowing quotes and deliveries for most manufacturers, as only 7% reuse the same configuration rules across systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Manufacturing

Etel cuts inventory by 25% after Epicor cloud shift

Working capital has been freed up at ETEL, with automated cloud planning replacing spreadsheets and trimming stock across sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

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Robotics

Orbbec breaks ground on Vietnam factory for overseas orders

The new site will help Orbbec shorten delivery times and bolster supply resilience for overseas customers as demand for robotics hardware grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

SC Automotive Engineering signs Secondmind reseller deal

The tie-up gives Japanese carmakers access to software that could cut simulations by up to 80% and halve calibration time.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday

Cloud Security

Rockwell expands SecureOT with new industrial cyber services

Manufacturers can now get managed support and remote access tools to reduce OT cyber risk without slowing plant production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Yesterday

Fintech

UK tech sector valued at GBP £1.6 trillion, report finds

Artificial intelligence has become the main driver of UK tech value, with venture funding and start-up creation increasingly concentrated in the sector.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 2 days ago