Manufacturing
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Global Quantum Computing Innovation Hubs to Watch in 2026
In Bengaluru, India, a new facility already produces superconducting quantum processors with up to 128 qubits, with plans to reach 10,000 physical qubits by 2027.
What Are Dark Factories and How Will They Reshape Manufacturing?
In a Japanese plant, robots build other robots, operating without human intervention for up to 30 days straight.
What is the Advanced Materials Role in High-Pressure Die Casting?
Conventional material design methods are 'inadequate' for creating next-generation aluminum alloys, leaving manufacturers unable to meet demand for stronger, lighter components, according to Nature .
What is a resilient global supply chain and why does it matter?
Only 48% of organizations assess and mitigate supply chain disruption, despite global shocks impacting manufacturing, processing, and logistics ( PMC ).
Is Your Factory Busy but Still Not Profitable Enough?
Signs Your Factory Needs an Operational Effectiveness Diagnostic Persistent operational challenges are often the clearest indicator that a more structured review is necessary. If your management meetings repeatedly circl…
India's chip ambitions: Aiming for global tech leadership
The Global Innovation Lab for Climate Finance has developed 16 specialized finance vehicles in India.
Intel Pursues 18A Chipmaking, Redefines Integrated Graphics
Intel's 2026 roadmap reveals Panther Lake, the first consumer chip built on its cutting-edge Intel 18A process.
Theker raises €85M for non-specialized factory robots
A Spanish startup, THEKER, just secured €85 million in a Series A round, the largest ever for a European robotics company.
What Is Reshoring? A Strategic Analysis for Global Supply Chains
Reshoring is the strategic practice of bringing manufacturing operations back to a company's home country. This shift is driven by a complex evaluation of risk, resilience, and total cost, moving beyond simple labor cost calculations.
Eclipse Ventures Announces New $1.3 Billion Fund for Industrial Tech
The venture capital firm has closed $1.3 billion across two new funds, bringing its total assets under management to approximately $10 billion to back companies in manufacturing, robotics, and other physical industries.