The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated American edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Manufacturing.
What to know about Manufacturing
IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.
This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.
American Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Bites raises USD $40 million to train deskless workers
The new money will fund US expansion and deepen its video-based platform for deskless staff, who often miss traditional corporate training.
NVIDIA unveils AI push for Europe at Berlin keynote
Europe's AI buildout is set for a boost as NVIDIA commits nearly USD $10 billion and promises faster, safer data centre deployment.
Opsera relaunches as AI-native software factory platform
The platform is already running across more than 1,000 enterprise projects, with claims of faster releases, lower AI costs and less legacy risk.
RapidCanvas raises USD $29 million in Series B round
The funding lifts RapidCanvas's total backing to USD $52.5 million as it expands its AI engineering team and pushes more client projects into production.
RapidCanvas raises USD $29 million in Series B round
The fresh capital will help the Austin-based firm expand sales and engineering as enterprises push AI projects into live operations.
Nearly half of firms report rogue AI agent actions
Many firms still lack the controls to trace or halt AI agents, leaving unauthorised API calls and data changes to go unnoticed for hours or days.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing.webp)
Denodo named Gartner leader for seventh year in row
BeyondTrust named leader in Gartner PAM report again
Nintex launches process tool to tie AI to workflows
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Datavault AI agrees USD $94.5m CyberCatch takeover
Featured News
Oracle brings Fusion Claw to agentic supply chain management
Oracle is aiming to help manufacturers cut tariff exposure and freight costs with new agentic supply chain apps that simulate scarce resources and margins.
Tributech: AI is rewriting the threat model for Europe's CNI
New UK reporting rules and AI-enabled attacks are leaving critical infrastructure operators with far less time to spot and contain breaches.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Expert Columns
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Five control rooms, one tuesday afternoon
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Stephanie Davis Neill: How I use an “operator mindset” in leadership
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
Propel Software predicts AI will bolster SaaS firms
Concerns that AI will wipe out software-as-a-service providers are easing as firms use it to improve products, workflows and margins.
Hitachi Energy expands Celonis AI partnership on supply
The move aims to help the power equipment maker spot supply snags sooner and speed delivery as demand for grid hardware keeps rising.
Radix launches RUSH LATAM 2026 forum in Rio de Janeiro
The forum will gather industrial leaders in Rio as pressure mounts to turn AI pilots into measurable gains across energy, mining and manufacturing.
Mistral releases open-weight ML4 for coding & cyber
The open model is aimed at regulated sectors needing on-premise control over code and cyber work, while benchmarking atop open rivals.
TD SYNNEX signs KUKA robot distribution deal
Partners in five launch markets will gain access to KUKA's autonomous mobile robots as TD SYNNEX pushes into industrial automation.
Zero100 launches Peerworks for agentic supply chains
The initiative aims to give supply chain teams practical guidance on agentic AI, as large firms seek to link planning, sourcing and inventory decisions.
Claris opens wider preview of agentic FileMaker development
The expanded preview gives FileMaker developers earlier access to AI agents that can edit files directly, with general availability due in late February 2027.
Oracle launches Claw-powered supply chain agentic apps
The tools aim to help supply chain teams cut waste, balance scarce capacity and speed approved decisions across planning, logistics and procurement.
Oracle launches Claw-powered Fusion apps for CX teams
Oracle has added governed AI tools to Fusion Cloud Applications, aiming to help sales and service teams execute more complex tasks with less manual effort.
Manufacturers hit data bottleneck in AI scale-up push
Yet manufacturers are using only about 45% of the data they collect, slowing efforts to turn AI pilot projects into wider operational gains.
Ailytics raises USD $7.4 million to expand globally
The Singapore startup will use fresh funding to hire in key markets and take its camera-based safety software into the US, Japan and the Gulf.
Ailytics raises USD $7.4 million to expand globally
The Series A will fund local teams in the US, Japan, Australia and the Gulf as the Singapore startup targets industrial clients abroad.
LG Electronics posts strong Q3 on vehicle & AI demand
Vehicle and AI data centre orders helped lift operating profit 34.1 per cent to KRW 781.9 billion in the third quarter.
Syncrowin raises AUD $3 million in oversubscribed round
The cash will fund expansion of Syncrowin's AI software for energy and manufacturing, as operators seek better reliability and output.
Neural Concept launches AI tool for engineering software
Engineers at manufacturers can now automate tedious simulation steps as Neural Concept's MCP Bridge links AI agents to CATIA, NX and Abaqus.
Salience Labs raises USD $125m in Bullhound-led round
Demand for AI data centre networking is drawing major chip investors as Salience Labs plans to expand manufacturing and Silicon Valley operations.
TCS launches industrial AI foundry for manufacturers
Four in five UK manufacturers are already trialling AI, as TCS aims to turn pilots into factory-floor systems that lift productivity by up to 25%.
Apple unveils 14-inch MacBook Pro with M6 AI boost
The new model boosts on-device AI and battery life as Apple tries to keep its professional laptop line ahead of rivals.
Fortinet launches cloud SASE for small branch offices
The move gives retailers and other distributed operators cloud security for small branches without adding on-site firewalls or endpoint software.
Survey says annual pentest obsolete amid rapid code releases
Rapid release cycles are leaving many firms exposed between checks, with 90% of security and engineering leaders calling the annual pentest obsolete.
