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Quanscient raises EUR 10 million to expand AI software
Digital Transformation

Quanscient raises EUR 10 million to expand AI software

The Finnish start-up says the cash will speed international expansion as hardware teams seek faster, cheaper simulation for complex designs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry
Robotics

ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry

Industrial users can now tap local AI for robots, vehicles and factory control as ADLINK expands its edge systems at COMPUTEX 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Ignite & Oxford launch AI tool for AV safety compliance
Manufacturing

Ignite & Oxford launch AI tool for AV safety compliance

Manufacturers could gain auditable proof of safe driving decisions as the new software links traffic laws to autonomous vehicle behaviour in simulation.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • 3 days ago
EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses
Data Protection

EU-funded project develops camera-free smart glasses

Privacy concerns and bulk could ease as a consortium tests laser-based eye tracking for lighter smart glasses without cameras.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AI adoption surges among machine builders, survey finds
Robotics

AI adoption surges among machine builders, survey finds

High costs and data gaps are slowing wider rollout, even as most machine builders use AI in operations and service work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Australia & New Zealand supply chains shift to resilience
Manufacturing

Australia & New Zealand supply chains shift to resilience

Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
AVEVA & IMD flag digital ecosystem data sharing gap
Digital Transformation

AVEVA & IMD flag digital ecosystem data sharing gap

Despite high strategic priority, most firms still share little data with partners, exposing integration and governance as the main blockers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Persistent wins 2026 Google Cloud supply chain award
Manufacturing

Persistent wins 2026 Google Cloud supply chain award

Manufacturers and retailers could get clearer inventory and logistics visibility as Persistent's Google Cloud work wins a 2026 partner award.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Manhattan launches AI tool for supply chain design
Digital Transformation

Manhattan launches AI tool for supply chain design

Months-long configuration work could be cut to minutes as business users turn warehouse plans into live system settings using natural language.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite
Software-as-a-Service

Aveva unveils AI & data updates across industrial suite

Industrial firms could gain better access to AI-ready data as AVEVA adds integrations, governance tools and web-based controls across its suite.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
IntelliAM appoints Joel Crawford as US revenue chief
Digital Transformation

IntelliAM appoints Joel Crawford as US revenue chief

The UK industrial AI company is stepping up its North American push as it seeks to turn existing US customers into broader revenue growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
AVIAN raises USD $2.6 million to expand thermal monitoring
Robotics

AVIAN raises USD $2.6 million to expand thermal monitoring

The Zurich startup plans to scale into new industrial sectors as insurers tighten standards and fire-related downtime grows more costly.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover
Digital Transformation

Streamlining the onboarding process amidst high manufacturing turnover

Digital onboarding could help manufacturers cut churn, speed up training and keep new hires productive sooner amid persistent labour shortages.

By Andy Nicholas • 5 min read • 4 days ago
AI predictive maintenance saves fleets 8.5 hours weekly
Digital Transformation

AI predictive maintenance saves fleets 8.5 hours weekly

Fleets using predictive systems can cut workshop disruption and trim technician bills by up to USD $8,285 a year, a survey found.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
CSIRO launches Vetra edge AI hub for robots in Queensland
Robotics

CSIRO launches Vetra edge AI hub for robots in Queensland

Local processing for robots and sensors could cut delays and boost safety as CSIRO brings edge AI infrastructure to Queensland.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
From humanoid robots to satellite convergence, MWC26 Shanghai previews the next phase of mobile innovation
Robotics

From humanoid robots to satellite convergence, MWC26 Shanghai previews the next phase of mobile innovation

Satellite links and embodied AI are pushing mobile networks beyond coverage, with MWC26 Shanghai spotlighting a more integrated industry shift.

By John Hoffman • 4 min read • Last week
Canon Singapore launches cybersecurity suite with ESET
Data Protection

Canon Singapore launches cybersecurity suite with ESET

Businesses facing rising phishing attacks in Singapore now have access to Canon's new suite, which covers monitoring, training and incident response.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week