The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated Kiwi 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.
Kiwi Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
SAP to test AI model on International Space Station
The trial could sharpen early-warning analytics for factories and supply chains, as the model runs in orbit without waiting for Earth-based analysis.
Industrial AI: making New Zealand's expertise go further
By connecting scarce expertise to everyday operations, Industrial AI could help New Zealand manufacturers make faster decisions and boost productivity.
Zebra RFID lifts Spex warehouse picking efficiency 50%
Paper-based dispatch at the New Zealand manufacturer has been replaced with RFID tracking, cutting some picking tasks from 15 minutes to five.
Exxovantage backs Airspeeder Team New Zealand ground crew
Crew fatigue and injury risk could ease as Exxovantage equips Airspeeder Team New Zealand with exoskeletons for race-day ground work.
Author-it demo shows AI clashes in regulated sectors
In regulated industries, conflicting document versions can turn AI answers into audit risks, service errors and costly rechecks.
Reso launches AI dispute platform for New Zealand HR
Rising grievance filings and scrutiny over AI errors in legal work are boosting demand for tools that assess workplace disputes earlier.
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
Hitachi Vantara posts 32% Asia Pacific revenue growth
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Featured News
Palo Alto Networks: AI hunting vulnerability in legacy systems
Critical infrastructure operators are being urged to merge IT and OT security as AI speeds up attacks on ageing industrial systems.
'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
Rising attacks on connected factories are pushing regulators to require proof of security from shipment through service, Rockwell says.
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
AI and cloud tools are turning cameras into live operational data sources, helping firms cut costs, spot errors and manage fleets centrally.
Expert Columns
Your next enterprise customer will ask an AI for a shortlist of IT partners. Here's what it reads
Industrial AI: making New Zealand's expertise go further
Private 5G in Australia and New Zealand: a guide for industrial organisations
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
AI is everywhere, but where's the return?
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Completing the 5G journey: Why APAC's 6G ambition depends on what we do next
Why business ambition is running ahead of AI readiness
The hidden role of integrated systems in meeting ESG goals
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Palo Alto Networks: AI hunting vulnerability in legacy systems
'Cybersecurity birth certificate': Rockwell Automation's OT risk measures
AI transforming physical security into enterprise data solution
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Recent Manufacturing News
Industrial AI shifts from demos to tightly controlled use
Industrial users are adopting AI only in tightly bounded roles, as safety, power and integration constraints keep deployments under close human control.
Rockwell launches PanelView Pro for easier HMI upgrades
It could cut downtime and revalidation costs for factories upgrading ageing HMI systems by letting them reuse existing FactoryTalk View ME applications.
Asia Pacific industrial demand lags as tenants wait
Longer decision times are leaving industrial landlords with a gap between requirements and signed leases across Asia Pacific, JLL said.
Hitachi to launch digital services arm with GlobalLogic
The new unit will span 35,000 staff in 27 countries, giving clients one provider across cloud, data and AI services from 1 April 2027.
SugarAI launches AI tools to sharpen sales actions
Sales teams in manufacturing and distribution will get clearer next-step prompts as SugarAI folds CRM and ERP data into its new tools.
eCloudvalley renews AWS pact to push enterprise AI
The renewed pact will help the Singapore provider move enterprise AI products into more markets across Asia-Pacific as AWS backs joint development.
Vector launches skills intelligence for manufacturers
Manufacturers can now spot skills gaps and cover absences faster as Vector's new software tracks validated workforce readiness in real time.
OneAdvanced launches IQ platform in Australia & New Zealand
Organisations in regulated sectors could gain productivity without losing oversight as the platform embeds governed AI into existing workflows.
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.
Allan Tongs wins exclusive Australian deal with d'Albora
Australian buyers can now order the Elite AT43 through d'Albora, after the New Zealand boatbuilder secured its first formal market entry there.
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.
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.
Groundup.ai launches GINA V2 for industrial maintenance
It aims to cut downtime by telling plant operators not just that something is wrong, but which fault is likely and what to fix first.
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.
