Fishbowl launches cloud-based AI operations platform to drive manufacturing productivity
Featuring embedded AI assistant Juno, the new cloud-based platform reduces manual workload for manufacturing businesses to drive sustainable growth. Fishbowl, the manufacturing and inventory management software for Xero and QuickBooks users, has launched its new cloud-based AI operations platform in APAC. Introducing AI operations assistant ‘Juno’, the platform debuts AI […]
Tech race shifts corporate spending from personnel to digital infrastructure
Layoff discussions among the influencers on the “X” platform signal a surging moment where workforce budgets are being diverted into massive digital infrastructure for staying ahead in the tech race. This structural shift suggests a permanent move in how organisations spend their money, as capital flows away from traditional resources […]
Astrolight wins Startup World Cup regional, heading to Silicon Valley to compete for $1M investment
Astrolight was announced as the winner of the Lithuanian regional competition for the Startup World Cup. Source: Astrolight. Astrolight will compete in the Startup World Cup Grand Finale in San Francisco as laser communication becomes a core technology for next-generation satellite networks. Vilnius, Lithuania. Astrolight, a Lithuanian space and defense […]
The next decade belongs to builders
A small set of repeatable, AI- enabled business-building plays is emerging as the fastest path to growth for industrial and energy leaders. Companies that treat venture building as a repeatable capability consistently outperform, achieving faster time to market, lower capital intensity, and higher success rates. AI is the catalyst. AI […]
Rockwell Automation: State of Manufacturing Report
95% of Asia Pacific Manufacturers Say Digital Transformation is Now Essential, as AI Adoption and Cyber Risks Accelerate 2026 State of Smart Manufacturing Report shows Asia Pacific manufacturers scaling AI, strengthening cyber defences and targeting measurable operational outcomes Rockwell Automation, Inc the world’s largest company dedicated to industrial automation and digital transformation, […]
AI, strategy, and the future of work: Oxford economist Jean-Paul Carvalho
Professor Jean-Paul Carvalho explores how AI is reshaping cognitive work, organizations, and where business leaders can capture value at scale. Jean-Paul Carvalho is a professor of political economy in the Department of Economics at the University of Oxford and director of Oxford Elevate, the department’s executive education portfolio. In this episode of […]
Lawsuit dismissed
A nine-member federal jury in Oakland, California took less than two hours to dismiss Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman. Crucially, the jury did not rule on the core claims of the case. These included whether OpenAI, the company behind the popular artificial intelligence (AI) […]
2026: Shaping industry with people, technology and sustainability
In 2026, transformation across industry is accelerating. Sustainability, digitalisation and talent development sit firmly at the top of the manufacturing agenda, reshaping how companies operate and compete. Against this backdrop, Helen Blomqvist, President of Sandvik Coromant, reflects on more than 80 years of market leadership in cutting tools, and on […]
DEEP Manufacturing expands into Houston with large-scale additive manufacturing
DEEP Manufacturing, a specialist in Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) and hybrid manufacturing solutions, is expanding its U.S. operations with the launch of a new advanced manufacturing facility in Houston, bringing large-scale additive manufacturing capability closer to customers in the energy, defence and maritime sectors. The facility launched on May […]
Kistler presents new software features for quality assurance in medical injection moulding
Usability meets more standardisation options in AkvisIO and ComoNeo Building on user feedback from the medical device manufacturing sector, Kistler is placing even greater emphasis on usability and standardisation options with its new software versions for quality assurance in injection molding. The ComoNeo 9.0 process monitoring software makes it possible […]
Empire of AI
An eye-opening account of the tech arms race shaping out planet, from an award-winning journalist and AI insider to the world of Sam Altman and OpenAI. When longtime AI expert and journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she thought they were the good guys. Founded as a […]
Before you buy AI: What manufacturers need to get right first
From NZ Manufacturer magazine – May issue By Sean Doherty, Manufacturing Commentator | NZ Industry Trends There is no doubt that AI will be a game changer for manufacturers, and early adoption will give many firms a competitive advantage because manufacturing is both data-rich and operationally complex. But beware: AI […]
New trade fair: Warehousing and logistics strategic drivers of productivity
From NZ Manufacturer magazine Momentum was on full display at a launch function celebrating the arrival of Logistics Automation New Zealand powered by CeMAT, where more than 100 industry professionals gathered to discuss the forces reshaping supply chain operations. The event brought together CEOs and decision‑makers; both automation and robotics suppliers and integrators together with key buyers of this technology. Organisations including Beckhoff, The Warehouse Group, Fonterra, Foodstuffs, Global Express, Briscoe Group and many more. The launch served as a forum for open discussion on the pressures accelerating automation adoption — labour shortages, rising volumes, increasing service expectations and the need for scalable, efficient operations. Automation in action: Real‑World tours underscore practical value Attendees were given a rare glimpse behind‑the‑scenes tour of two major automated facilities, reinforcing the real‑world application and impact of modern intralogistics systems. Bluebird Foods (PepsiCo) hosted a tour of its Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) – backed by Dematic; demonstrating how automation boosts storage capacity, throughput and operational efficiency is achieved in a high‑volume production environment. DHL Supply Chain opened its new NZ$90 million Auckland life sciences and healthcare facility, showcasing the Geek+ robotic system deployed by Automate-X. The visit highlighted how robotics and intelligent software are improving speed, accuracy and reliability in highly regulated supply chains. Automation moves to mainstream The event featured a presentation from Stephen Lakey, Chair of the Australasian Supply Chain & Logistics Association (ASCLA), who noted the industry’s readiness to accelerate adoption. “The strong turnout and enthusiastic response highlight an industry ready to move. Events like Logistics Automation New Zealand, powered by CeMAT, are essential for helping organisations navigate the technologies, integration challenges and change management required for successful automation,” said Lakey. “ASCLA is proud to support initiatives that connect and educate supply chain professionals.” Keynote speaker Nick Becker, […]