Thailand Electronics Circuit Asia 2026 expands beyond PCB to smart manufacturing, automation and future mobility

As Asia accelerates investments in electronics, EV production, AI infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing, the integration between electronics and industrial manufacturing technologies is becoming more critical than ever.

Wanhua Chemical Automotive Materials Innovative Solutions

Wanhua Chemical has launched a holistic automotive materials solution centered on three key trends: health & eco-friendliness, lightweighting, and electrification.

NIANCE evolving into a global beauty & longevity ecosystem

With new openings in Zurich, Shanghai, and Cyprus, NIANCE is evolving from a product-focused beauty brand into a holistic product + service ecosystem.

Industrial AI moves from experimentation to execution

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a driving force in industrial transformation, moving beyond pilot projects to deliver measurable business value. From autonomous manufacturing and intelligent automation to data-driven decision-making and predictive operations, AI is reshaping production environments. As companies focus on scalability, governance, and workforce adoption, industrial AI is emerging as a key enabler of productivity, efficiency, resilience, and innovation.

Collaborative robots take on more complex manufacturing roles

Collaborative robotics is entering a new phase as advanced systems move beyond simple assistance tasks. Enhanced mobility, AI capabilities, and higher payload capacities are enabling manufacturers to automate a wider range of production processes while improving efficiency and flexibility.

LMR by IFF inaugurates experimental field in Grasse

At Domaine des Naturels LMR, R&D experts research new natural species, variety breeding, cultivation methods and production techniques.

Novvia Group acquires APC Packaging

APC Packaging serves customers in the premium skincare and cosmetics markets.

Evonik opens center for beauty science and innovation in Shanghai

Evonik's first center for beauty science and innovation in Asia integrates research, development, and innovation (RD&I) capabilities to support next generation cosmetic solutions in China and the rest of Asia.

BOTTLESS targets Southeast Asia with refillable airless packaging

The Korean–French sustainability startup, BOTTLESS brings its 90% plastic-reducing system to Southeast Asia's tech and innovation startup gathering, Echelon Singapore 2026

Post-consumer recycled content made for wet wipes packaging

The re/loop FlowWrap material for wet wipes contains 35% post-consumer recycled (PCR) content -- meeting the PPWR target -- and is designed for recycling. Its performance compares to virgin alternatives, as validated in internal tests and customer trials, says Mondi.

WALOVI Vietnam launched

Beverage producer WALOVI continues international expansion, building a Southeast Asia distribution network from Vietnam, reaching markets in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia.

Quality assurance beyond visual inspection in food & beverage manufacturing

On a high-speed food and beverage line, small errors rarely stay small across the wider production environment.