The humanoid revolution inside the US$30 billion industrial shift

Humanoid robots are increasingly viewed less as futuristic prototypes and more as a practical route to bring artificial intelligence into human-designed environments. In this new release by market intelligence firm IDTechEx, Technology Analyst Shihao Fu explains how increasing deployments in automotive manufacturing and logistics, alongside ongoing progress in component scaling and platform reliability, are driving this commercialization.

Industrial software giants bring design, engineering and manufacturing into the AI era

Cadence, Dassault Systèmes, Siemens and Synopsys are building NVIDIA-powered AI agents to plan, optimize and verify complex chip and system workflows.

Industrial AI in practice

Siemens AG will focus on Industrial AI, digital twins, and end-to-end automation. The focus is on Siemens Xcelerator, flexible production, as well as live demos, expert talks, and an international press conference.

How the industrial metaverse becomes a real competitive advantage

The Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO in Stuttgart will showcase what the new era of collaboration in virtual space looks like at HANNOVER MESSE 2026 with an immersive Collaborative Powerwall and AI avatars.

AI as a major force for transformation

At HANNOVER MESSE 2026, the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) will showcase a series of exhibits demonstrating how AI bridges the gap between research and practical applications—from robotics and logistics to medicine, management, and process optimization.

Circular economy market poised for substantial growth

The global circular economy market is projected to grow from US$392.69 billion in 2024 to US$ 758.68 billion by 2033, according to a report from Business Research Insights.

Invitation to IME 2026 – Intelligent Manufacturing Expo Southeast Asia Connecting Global Smart Manufacturing to Southeast Asia

Why “Application-Driven” Innovation is Redefining China’s Modified Plastics Landscape

In this changing landscape, Shanghai Kumho-Sunny Plastics is charting a different course. While others focus on being the biggest, Shanghai Kumho-Sunny Plastics focuses on being the most essential.

Advanced blown film technology for improved operational efficiency and sustainability

Kung Hsing Plastic Machinery has become a prominent player in the field of plastic extrusion. Mr. Kun Lin Tsai, Vice President, discusses the company’s technology development goals and how these have been helping their target markets.

Quaser Strengthens Global Integration with Advanced Laser Applications and Smart Manufacturing Capabilities

As part of its recent industry engagement program, TMBA organized a factory visit to Quaser Machine Tools Inc. in Taiwan, offering participants an in-depth look into the company’s evolving role as a global manufacturing solutions provider.

TMTS 2026: Walking Through Taiwan’s Machine Tool Ecosystem, One Booth at a Time

An exclusive media tour at TMTS 2026 reveals how Taiwan’s machine tool industry is evolving from standalone equipment providers into a fully integrated, solution-driven ecosystem powered by precision engineering, digitalization, and smart manufacturing.

Sandvik Coromant opens new facility in Indonesia

In March 2026, metal cutting leader Sandvik Coromant Indonesia celebrated the inauguration of its new facility in Cikarang, Indonesia.