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Myriota launches hybrid satellite & cellular tracking
Agricultural Technology

Myriota launches hybrid satellite & cellular tracking

Lower costs could open satellite tracking to more assets that move in and out of mobile coverage, with plans from USD $0.99 a month.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Oracle adds AI tools to Fusion supply chain software
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle adds AI tools to Fusion supply chain software

The new functions could help supply chain teams cut stockouts, reduce supplier risk and speed factory decisions amid ongoing disruption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
ExRobotics launches UL-certified inspection robot in US
Robotics

ExRobotics launches UL-certified inspection robot in US

North American oil and gas, LNG and chemical plants can now use a certified robot to cut risky manual inspections and downtime.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
HERE partners Prinzhorn on factory digital workspace
Software-as-a-Service

HERE partners Prinzhorn on factory digital workspace

Factory staff could save time on routine tasks as Prinzhorn rolls out a single digital workspace across sites, starting at Hamburger Containerboard.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Siemens grants UniSC software for engineering training
Digital twins

Siemens grants UniSC software for engineering training

Students at UniSC will gain hands-on access to Siemens engineering tools as Queensland pushes to build skills for advanced manufacturing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Propel launches production MCP for AI-driven PLM integration
Digital Transformation

Propel launches production MCP for AI-driven PLM integration

Manufacturers could soon query live product data from AI tools, as Propel links its PLM platform to Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Asia-Pacific manufacturers face cyber physical damage gap
Manufacturing

Asia-Pacific manufacturers face cyber physical damage gap

Uninsured losses could hit production lines and supply chains as cyber-attacks increasingly target industrial systems across Asia-Pacific.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
HCLTech expands Google Cloud & ServiceNow AI tie-up
Software-as-a-Service

HCLTech expands Google Cloud & ServiceNow AI tie-up

The move is aimed at helping large firms shift AI from pilots into production with tighter governance across manufacturing, service and IT workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Epicor launches Prism AI for UK & Europe ERP users
Manufacturing

Epicor launches Prism AI for UK & Europe ERP users

Manufacturers and distributors can now query live ERP data in context, as the new tool aims to ease skills shortages and speed decisions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for AI-led IT services
Manufacturing

Infosys expands GlobalFoundries deal for AI-led IT services

The semiconductor maker will shift internal IT operations to a managed services model designed to cut incidents and improve employee support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Industry 4.0 stories

Blue Cloud wins BSNL empanelment for private networks
Network Infrastructure

Blue Cloud wins BSNL empanelment for private networks

The move opens the Hyderabad-based group to India's private 4G and 5G network market, though revenue will depend on winning projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Dematic unveils FD Shuttle at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne
Digital Transformation

Dematic unveils FD Shuttle at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne

Warehouse operators facing storage bottlenecks saw Dematic's FD Shuttle debut in Melbourne, aimed at boosting density without expanding sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Bentley teams up with Capgemini on digital overhaul
Data Analytics

Bentley teams up with Capgemini on digital overhaul

The carmaker aims to streamline production and back-office systems as it pushes data and AI into its Crewe Dream Factory project.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Orbbec unveils four vision systems for robotic mowers
Edge Computing

Orbbec unveils four vision systems for robotic mowers

Robotic mower makers could cut installation complexity as the new range targets gardens from simple plots to estate-scale lawns.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage
Wearables

TP launches smart glasses tool to tackle technician shortage

Labour shortages could slow repairs and raise outage risk, as TP Reach lets junior technicians get remote help from senior engineers on site.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams
Software-as-a-Service

Gravity Sketch adds AR review tools for product teams

Manufacturers could cut prototype spend as the upgrade lets teams review full-scale 3D models in AR without travel or new clay builds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Ninja Van Malaysia doubles warehouse scanning speeds
Digital Transformation

Ninja Van Malaysia doubles warehouse scanning speeds

Rising eCommerce volumes are putting pressure on Malaysia's logistics networks, as the firm now handles 30 to 60 scans a minute.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Rockwell aids Heaven Hill's modernised Bardstown distillery
Digital Transformation

Rockwell aids Heaven Hill's modernised Bardstown distillery

Bourbon production in Bardstown now has plant-wide digital controls, giving Heaven Hill quicker fault-finding, better visibility and future AI room.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month