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
Lumenia to host ERP HEADtoHEAD Dublin for 15th year
Businesses weighing ERP replacements will see 13 systems compared side by side in Dublin, as cloud and AI features complicate buying decisions.
Logicalis launches enterprise private 5G service in Ireland
Enterprises in Ireland can now buy dedicated 5G networks directly from Logicalis after a regulatory change opened spectrum to non-telecoms firms.
Ireland holds steady as Europe's FDI projects fall
Ireland's investor appeal held up even as European foreign direct investment fell 7% to a decade low, EY found.
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
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Workplace safety market set to hit USD $42.96 billion
Cognizant deepens Anthropic tie-up as Claude rollout grows
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Interviews
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Recent Manufacturing News
Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry
Incomplete asset inventories are leaving industrial operators exposed, with only 21% able to track every OT system despite 88% calling programmes mature.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security
Critical infrastructure operators gain broader visibility across devices, firmware and cloud systems as Dragos folds two specialist tools into its platform.
Rockwell joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing programme
Industrial control systems could be patched faster as Rockwell tests controlled access to Claude Mythos 5 to spot flaws before attackers exploit them.
Blackline sees early uptake for G8 safety wearable
Early customer adoption of the G8 wearable is bolstering Blackline Safety's push to sell one device for monitoring workers in hazardous sites.
Qomplio opens early access for EU compliance platform
European businesses are facing rising costs and audit risk as overlapping AI, data and cyber rules force separate assessments for the same incident.
Lifecykel replaces Xero sprawl with NetSuite platform
Weekly inventory reporting at the mushroom biotech group has fallen from hours to 10 minutes after replacing seven Xero instances and spreadsheets.
Knowby gains G2 High Performer status in Fall 2026
Rising pressure on manufacturers to digitise instructions has helped Knowby secure G2 recognition across 18 reports in the latest cycle.
NTT Data expands AI ops platform for Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck's manufacturing operations will get earlier warnings of IT faults as NTT Data adds AI monitoring and automation across its global infrastructure.
Tech Mahindra launches AWS centre to scale agentic AI
The launch targets firms struggling to move AI from pilots into production, with a first UK deployment reporting efficiency gains of about 40%.
Würth Elektronik speeds CAD access with file locking
Engineers now open CAD files in seconds instead of minutes, after a global file system reduced version conflicts across three continents.
Yokogawa signs BuyCo deal to widen supply chain reach
Materials manufacturers could cut transport costs and emissions as Yokogawa adds BuyCo's container shipping software to its industrial offering.
Yooz passes 7,000 customers on record H1 2026 usage
Rising demand for finance automation helped Yooz hit record platform usage in H1 2026, with its customer base topping 7,000 worldwide.
Conexiom launches AI-native Relay for order automation
Manufacturers and distributors could cut manual retyping as the system handles messy orders from emails, notes and images, with visibility controls.
Pythian unveils Gemini Enterprise AI model for staff
The consultancy says workflow redesign, not tool access, helped triple AI engagement and cut database incident resolution times by 80%.
DroneShield posts record half-year revenue as losses grow
Losses widened as DroneShield spent on capacity and systems, even as half-year revenue jumped 74% to AUD $125.8 million.
TCS to buy Porsche consultancy MHP in AI partnership
The move would give TCS a bigger German footprint and Porsche a partner to industrialise AI across manufacturing, engineering and customer service.
TCS to buy Porsche's MHP in EUR €1.25 billion deal
The deal gives TCS a larger foothold in Germany and a five-year AI partnership with Porsche, pending regulatory approval.
TCS to buy Porsche consulting arm in AI partnership
The tie-up will give Porsche wider AI support across manufacturing and engineering, while TCS gains a German consulting base subject to approval.