Manufacturing
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Industrial Automation Market Projected to Exceed $250 Billion
The price of DDR4 16Gb memory modules, a critical component for industrial automation, surged by an astonishing 1800 percent in 2025 alone, according to arcweb .
Deltek Replicon Slashes Manufacturer Payroll Errors by 90%
For one global manufacturer, pay calculations were incorrect in approximately nine out of ten cases with their legacy system—a staggering error rate that Deltek Replicon helped eliminate.
What is Supplier Consolidation and Why Does it Matter for OEMs?
Missing a single C-part, such as a fastener, can halt an entire automotive production line.
Startups Navigating 2026 Supply Chain Volatility
Shipping costs from Vietnam for a single container have surged from $3,500-$4,000 to $4,500-$5,200.
Jeff Bezos' Prometheus Secures $12 Billion for Artificial General Engineer
Jeff Bezos's AI startup, Prometheus, secured an astonishing $12 billion in its second funding round, bringing its total valuation to $41 billion less than a year after its launch, according to TechCru
Theker raises $85 million for its non-specialized factory robot
Theker, a European startup, just secured $85 million in Series A funding, the largest in the sector's history, according to Zamin Uz .
GM Invests $900 Million in EV Battery Future
General Motors is pouring $900 million into a new battery cell development center in Warren, Michigan, betting on a proprietary lithium-manganese-rich (LMR) chemistry.
What are the new quality control standards for production efficiency in 2025?
By December 15, 2025, firms must overhaul their quality management systems, shifting from reactive checks to a proactive, risk-based framework that includes annual, non-public reporting to the PCAOB .
What is AI Quality Control and Why Does it Exceed 95% Accuracy?
A single AI model can inspect casting products with an astonishing 99.
SAP Boosts Enterprise Production Management Solutions with New AI Tools
In Q1 2026, SGL Carbon reported a 21.
What Are Digital Twin Solutions for Operational Efficiency?
AI-powered digital twins deliver measurable results, cutting thermal energy use by up to 40%, reducing unplanned downtime by 25-50%, and decreasing material waste by 10-20% for early adopters, accordi
Northwest Pipe Company posts record Q1 margins and cash flow
Northwest Pipe Company shattered analyst expectations in Q1 2026, with its non-GAAP profit of $1.
Infor and AWS Launch AI Agents for Manufacturing Distribution
Xpress Boats, an early customer of Infor and AWS's new AI agents, slashed its expedited shipping costs by 50% after initial deployment, according to TechInformed .
Infor launches AWS AI agents for manufacturing and distribution
At Xpress Boats, Infor's platform reportedly enabled a 98% improvement in issue diagnosis speed.
Schneider Electric, Microsoft Boost 2026 Industrial Efficiency with AI Agents
In a live green hydrogen deployment in India, an autonomous system powered by Microsoft Azure AI and Schneider Electric's platform has maintained over 6,000 hours of stable, self-directed operation.
Infor and AWS Deploy Agentic AI for Manufacturing Efficiency
In Hannover, Germany, on April 20, 2026, Infor and AWS unveiled new industry-specific AI agents for manufacturing and distribution.
Industrial Automation & AI Trends: Adoption & Challenges
Kia, the automotive giant, is actively planning to integrate Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot into 16 distinct manufacturing processes.
What Is a Dark Factory and How Does It Operate?
A dark factory, also known as a lights-out factory, represents the apex of industrial automation, operating around the clock with minimal human presence. This guide explores what a dark factory is, the technologies that power it, and its profound implications for the future of manufacturing.