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Tacton launches AI assistant to cut CPQ modelling work
Manufacturing

Tacton launches AI assistant to cut CPQ modelling work

Manufacturers could halve CPQ product-modelling work as staff race to digitise complex catalogues amid a shortage of specialist engineers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users
Customer Relationship Management

Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users

Manufacturers and distributors can now cut integration headaches as Syspro’s new marketplace bundles partner software around its ERP platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing
Customer Relationship Management

ECI names Adam Sklader industry president for manufacturing

Manufacturers could gain tighter software integration and AI-driven oversight as ECI expands its North American and Australian portfolio.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Syspro names Tom Loeffert as Chief Human Resources Officer
Manufacturing

Syspro names Tom Loeffert as Chief Human Resources Officer

The ERP software group is sharpening its growth plans as it brings in a senior people leader to help reshape operations under a new Chief Executive Officer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement
Manufacturing

Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement

Customers in mining and energy will get tighter links between maintenance planning, sourcing and supply agreements after the acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Schneider Electric & Deloitte launch AI industrial tie-up
Manufacturing

Schneider Electric & Deloitte launch AI industrial tie-up

Industrial operators could cut downtime and costs as Schneider Electric and Deloitte target AI-led links between factory systems and business software.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools
Manufacturing

Schneider Electric & Microsoft unveil Azure AI factory tools

Manufacturers could cut engineering work by half as Schneider Electric and Microsoft use Azure AI to streamline plant design and operations.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports
Manufacturing

Rockwell's Plex named major player in six IDC reports

The recognition broadens Rockwell Automation’s software push as manufacturers seek AI tools that tie plant data to finance and planning systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme
Robotics

Betashares expands robotics ETF & adds humanoid theme

Investors in Betashares’ robotics fund will get broader exposure, with 20 new holdings, China A-shares and a humanoid theme added.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems
Manufacturing

Yokogawa lands cyber certification for plant control systems

Buyers of industrial control systems may gain confidence as Yokogawa’s plant software clears three independent cybersecurity certifications.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026
Network Infrastructure

Radix sets Houston industrial AI event for 2026

Pressure is mounting on industrial firms to prove returns from AI, as Radix prepares a Houston forum aimed at scaling projects beyond pilots.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer
Manufacturing

Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer

The handover aims to steady Syspro’s expansion as manufacturers and distributors demand more automation, data tools and industry-specific software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Siemens launches onsite drivetrain analyser for industry
Manufacturing

Siemens launches onsite drivetrain analyser for industry

Plant operators can now keep drivetrain data in-house as Siemens adds local monitoring for isolated networks and low-latency analysis.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030
Manufacturing

Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030

Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

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Sonny's CTO warns against AI-generated code without review
DevOps

Sonny's CTO warns against AI-generated code without review

Human review had to be reinstated after AI-written software at Sonny's quickly developed faults, highlighting the risks of unchecked code generation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month
IntelliAM buys RBM to expand in Scotland's central belt
Manufacturing

IntelliAM buys RBM to expand in Scotland's central belt

The deal adds a profitable Scottish service arm and seven staff, giving IntelliAM a stronger base in the central belt for industrial customers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
ABB, TCS deepen industrial AI & factory modernisation pact
Manufacturing

ABB, TCS deepen industrial AI & factory modernisation pact

ABB and TCS have expanded their industrial AI pact to modernise factories, upgrade IT, and explore new AI infrastructure in India.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026