top of page


China's Smaller Manufacturers Look to Catch the Automation Wave
In a light-filled workshop in eastern China, a robotic arm moved a partially assembled autonomous vehicle as workers calibrated its cameras, typical of the incremental automation being adopted even across smaller factories in the world's manufacturing powerhouse. In a light-filled workshop in eastern China, a robotic arm moved a partially assembled autonomous vehicle as workers calibrated its cameras, typical of the incremental automation being adopted even across smaller fac
Apr 303 min read


New Swisslog APeC structure delivers greater resources to Southeast Asian customers
Experienced leader, Steven Xie, to serve as Executive Vice President & Managing Director, based in Malaysia Steven Xie, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Swisslog APeC Swisslog, a global leader in automated intralogistics solutions, is strengthening the resources available to its Southeast Asian (SEA) customers through a new structure for the Asia Pacific excluding China (APeC) region. This regional strengthening comes as Swisslog celebrates more than 30 years o
Apr 33 min read


Training For Smart Manufacturing
(From fourth left) Prof Rabiah and Teoh with senior management from IME and UTHM after the MOU signing in Shah Alam. — KK SHAM/ The Star A CENTRE of excellence for digital transformation will be established to develop local expertise in smart manufacturing, digital simulation and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven design. This follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) and IME Group of Companies. IME executiv
Feb 273 min read


Intel Outlines Details of First PC Chip Made on Its New Manufacturing Tech
An Intel logo and a computer motherboard appear in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Intel on Thursday unveiled key details of its upcoming Panther Lake laptop processor, the first chip built on its next-generation 18A production process, aiming to convince investors its costly turnaround plan can restore its manufacturing edge. The rollout of Panther Lake, aimed at high-end, artificial intelligence-enabled laptops, is a major test of In
Feb 242 min read


First Of Its Kind Drone Interceptor Among New Tech Unveiled by Singapore’s Home Team
Over 20 new innovations were on show by the Home Team Science and Technology Agency’s (HTX) at its new purpose-built developmental testing and evaluation facility for public safety. A drone interceptor, the first of its kind to operate independently of GPS and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). (Photo: CNA/Syamil Sapari) Home Team agencies may soon have in their arsenal a high-speed drone that can intercept rogue drones, pursuing and capturing them with a net. The dro
Feb 194 min read


Semiconductor Sector To Benefit From Supply Chain Focus In 13MP – Economist
Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is poised to benefit from the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as the government seeks to strengthen...
Oct 20, 20252 min read


Pushing New Frontiers in Industrial Automation
Through robust technology, strategic partnerships and sustained innovation, Emerson’s Asia Pacific business has supported industrial...
Oct 16, 20254 min read


Singapore Leads Move to Set Out Guidelines for Flying Taxis, Drones in Asia
Industry players said these guidelines could help more companies enter the market to provide services, like drone deliveries for food and...
Jul 7, 20254 min read


Siemens Xcelerator: Eplan and Siemens Enable Data Interoperability in Machine Engineering
Siemens Xcelerator: Eplan and Siemens Enable Data Interoperability in Machine Engineering Siemens and Eplan will make engineering and...
May 21, 20252 min read


SICK and Endress+Hauser Start Strategic Partnership for Process Automation
SICK and Endress+Hauser Start Strategic Partnership for Process Automation SICK, an international provider of sensor-based automation...
May 16, 20253 min read
bottom of page

-01.jpg)