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
EY names 31 entrepreneurs from 24 firms as finalists in Ireland's 2026 award programme, spanning technology, health, construction and consumer sectors.
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
Google is tailoring AI playbooks for 19 industries as enterprises shift from pilots to production, with faster rollouts and ROI now the focus.
Affirmo: Could AI make a reality of IoT dreams?
Affirmo's Lip Sing Tay says AI can unlock smarter real-time location tracking, as the Singapore firm targets tougher IoT use cases.
Rockwell Automation brings SecureOT to industrial systems
Rockwell Automation launches SecureOT to help Australian industry counter rising cyber attacks on critical operational technology.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the networkRecent Manufacturing News
Vultr, SUSE & Supermicro team up for AI edge cloud
Vultr, SUSE and Supermicro unveil cloud-to-edge AI setup to help enterprises run workloads nearer data sources and cut latency.
Compass Packaging automates SAP cutover with BPA Platform
Compass Packaging uses BPA Platform to automate SAP Business One cutover after an acquisition, streamlining orders, invoicing and shop floor tasks.
Syspro launches marketplace for manufacturing ERP users
Syspro opens marketplace to help manufacturers and distributors add partner software for analytics, AI, eCommerce and compliance.
SAP agrees to acquire Dremio in data platform push
SAP to acquire Dremio in a bid to bolster its data platform, with the Chief Technology Officer touting open standards for AI-ready analytics.
SS&C Blue Prism launches WorkHQ for governed AI agents
SS&C Blue Prism's WorkHQ gives banks, insurers and public bodies a single control plane for AI agents, automation and human oversight.
HPE adds rugged ProLiant edge systems for AI workloads
HPE launches rugged ProLiant servers for edge AI and remote industrial sites, adding tougher systems for factories, telecoms networks and defence.
FYUL partners TrusTrace on supply chain compliance
FYUL teams up with TrusTrace to centralise supplier records and speed compliance with EU deforestation and digital product passport rules.
Schneider Electric's Impact 2030 score rises to 3.40
Schneider Electric reports early Impact 2030 gains, with emissions down, 1,100 suppliers onboarded and 2.8 million people gaining electricity access.
Panzura launches Nexus to connect CloudFS to Copilot
Panzura launches Nexus to link CloudFS file estates with Microsoft 365 Copilot, giving enterprises faster, permission-aware access to unstructured data.
Claroty finds flaws in EnOcean SmartServer IoT platform
Claroty says two new vulnerabilities in EnOcean's SmartServer IoT platform could let attackers seize control of building systems and expose memory.
SAS launches AI supply chain agent in industry push
SAS adds a private-preview supply chain agent and other AI tools, backed by USD $1 billion investment, for manufacturing, retail and finance.
SAS adds Copilot & agentic AI tools to Viya platform
SAS expands Viya with AI assistants and agentic tools, including Copilot, MCP Server and an accelerator to bring governed AI into workflows.
TCS expands Google Cloud tie-up with four AI offerings
TCS deepens Google Cloud partnership with four new AI products aimed at speeding enterprise automation, factory efficiency and cyber defence.
Mars expands Google Cloud AI tie-up with Gemini Enterprise
Mars broadens Google Cloud tie-up, making Gemini Enterprise the core AI layer for employees as it pushes unified search, custom agents and faster workflows.
Valeo expands Google Cloud tie-up with Gemini rollout
Valeo will equip 100,000 staff with Gemini for Workspace as the automotive supplier deepens its Google Cloud partnership and expands agentic AI in engineering.
GE Appliances rolls out 800 AI agents across operations
GE Appliances uses Gemini Enterprise to put AI into factories, logistics and supplier work, cutting backorders 25% and speeding shift summaries.
Tata Steel expands Google Cloud AI across global operations
Tata Steel deploys more than 300 AI agents with Google Cloud to speed up maintenance, customer service and back-office work worldwide.
Cognizant named OpenAI Codex partner for enterprise AI
Cognizant named inaugural OpenAI Codex partner as it embeds the coding tool across engineering work for clients and internal software delivery.
Prometheus Group buys Tamarack to expand procurement
Prometheus Group turns to procurement with Tamarack deal, linking asset management software to supplier agreements for mining and heavy industry.
Snowflake expands AI tools for business users & developers
Snowflake adds new AI features for business users and developers, including mobile access, Gmail and Slack links, and broader support across enterprise systems.