The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated Irish edition of TechDay 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.
Irish Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
EY names 24 finalists for Ireland entrepreneur award
The shortlist spans the island and includes firms employing more than 3,000 people, as EY marks the 29th year of its award programme.
Expleo names Alan Gallagher to lead life sciences push
Expleo appoints Alan Gallagher to spearhead its life sciences expansion in Ireland, targeting pharma growth and digital modernisation.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Featured News
Exclusive: Google sees success with niche AI playbooks
Enterprises are under pressure to prove AI returns as Google pushes reusable, sector-specific playbooks into production across 19 industries.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
AI could help unlock the long-promised value of IoT, as Singapore-based Affirmo pushes real-time tracking into manufacturing and logistics.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Australian operators face rising cyber risk as Rockwell warns poor visibility and unmanaged remote access can disrupt safety-critical systems.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Manufacturing News
Schneider Electric joins Forum's Lighthouse OS board
The move gives the manufacturing group a role in shaping an open-source framework aimed at helping factories scale digital change beyond pilot projects.
tesa turns to Kinaxis for global planning overhaul
The move is meant to replace fragmented regional planning with a single global system, giving tesa faster decisions as supply chains shift.
Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud
Enterprises running AI across multiple sites may cut latency and costs as the partners link cloud, edge hardware and Kubernetes management.
Compass Packaging automates SAP cutover with BPA Platform
Automation let Compass Packaging complete a weekend SAP migration and keep orders flowing, avoiding manual work across finance and manufacturing.
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.
SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push
The deal could help customers analyse SAP and non-SAP data together, as businesses struggle to make artificial intelligence useful across fragmented systems.
SS&C Blue Prism launches WorkHQ for governed AI agents
Governance concerns are pushing regulated firms to demand audit trails and human oversight as AI agents move into live operations.
HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
Rugged edge kit could let factories and telecoms run AI closer to devices, despite dust, vibration and extreme temperatures.
FYUL partners TrusTrace on supply chain compliance
Growing EU disclosure rules are forcing FYUL to replace manual supplier checks with a single system across its global manufacturing network.
Schneider Electric's Impact 2030 score rises to 3.40
It has cut operational emissions sharply, but the group still has a long way to go to hit its annual sustainability target.
Panzura launches Nexus to connect CloudFS to Copilot
The new tool gives Copilot access to enterprise file stores without opening up records beyond existing permissions, cutting governance risk for users.
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Flaws in widely used building controls could let remote attackers seize heating, lighting and access systems or expose sensitive data.
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
Retailers and manufacturers could get near real-time planning help as SAS opens a private preview of a supply chain agent.
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
Business users could get governed AI support inside analytics workflows as SAS adds copilots, agents and open-standard connectors to Viya.
TCS expands Google Cloud tie-up with four AI offerings
The expanded Google Cloud partnership is meant to help large firms cut AI pilot times and speed deployment across manufacturing and security.
Mars expands Google Cloud AI tie-up with Gemini Enterprise
The move gives Mars staff a single AI system for search and task automation across its global Petcare, Snacking and Food businesses.
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
The rollout will put Google’s AI tool in front of 100,000 staff, as the supplier seeks faster software development and tighter internal collaboration.
GE Appliances rolls out 800 AI agents across operations
Live production data is helping the appliance maker cut downtime and backorders, with AI agents now embedded across its operations network.
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
More than 300 AI agents are now cutting turnaround times, routine HR queries and maintenance delays across the steelmaker’s global operations.
Cognizant named OpenAI Codex partner for enterprise AI
The tie-up aims to help clients cut software delivery times and modernise legacy systems while keeping security and compliance under control.