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Saudi Arabia strengthens industrial policy and aims to become an ‘advanced manufacturing and production center’

June 6, 2025 by Sam Francis

The global industrial sector is witnessing a huge shift with the adoption of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies.

This is prompting countries to reconsider traditional manufacturing methodologies and adopt smart manufacturing solutions, including automation, artificial intelligence, robotics, and data-driven systems, to increase production efficiency and reduce operational costs.

Authorities in Saudi Arabia say they are “not standing by while this global industrial transformation unfolds; rather, it is keeping pace with it and striving to lead”. [Read more…] about Saudi Arabia strengthens industrial policy and aims to become an ‘advanced manufacturing and production center’

Filed Under: Features, Industry Tagged With: advanced manufacturing, ampc saudi, automation in saudi arabia, fourth industrial revolution, future factories program, industrial transformation, industry 4.0, saudi arabia manufacturing, saudi vision 2030, smart factories

Omron opens new advanced manufacturing proof of concept centre in Sydney

May 29, 2025 by Mai Tao

Omron, a specialist in industrial automation and robotics, has launched its state-of-the-art Proof of Concept (PoC) Centre at the Engineering Innovation Hub in Parramatta, co-located with Western Sydney University.

As the first PoC of Omron in Oceania, it is designed to empower manufacturers across Australia and New Zealand by de-risking innovation, advancing sovereign manufacturing capabilities, and developing future-ready talent.

The facility is expected to attract up to 20,000 visitors and is estimated to add $150 million to the local economy in the next five years. [Read more…] about Omron opens new advanced manufacturing proof of concept centre in Sydney

Filed Under: Design, News Tagged With: advanced manufacturing, amrs, australian manufacturing, industrial automation, oceania innovation, omron, proof of concept centre, robotics australia, smart factory, western sydney university

SME Celebrates 20 Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation

February 7, 2021 by Elaine

SME, the professional association committed to advancing manufacturing and developing a skilled workforce, today recognized 20 successful female leaders working to broaden the use of robotics and automation in the smart manufacturing market globally.

[Read more…] about SME Celebrates 20 Exceptional Women in Robotics and Automation

Filed Under: Manufacturing, News Tagged With: advanced manufacturing, SME, stem

ABB inaugurates advanced innovation and manufacturing hub in Xiamen

November 15, 2018 by Anna

ABB has inaugurated its new ABB Xiamen Hub in the city’s Torch Hi-Tech Industrial Park.

The new site integrates the full value chain of ABB’s activities, including R&D, engineering, manufacturing, sales and service, as well as supply chain management and corporate functions.

Constructed and equipped using the latest environmentally sound materials and systems, including ABB’s record-breaking fast-charging stations for electric vehicles, the site sets new standards in sustainability.

[Read more…] about ABB inaugurates advanced innovation and manufacturing hub in Xiamen

Filed Under: Features Tagged With: abb, advanced manufacturing, china xiamen

HP opens first advanced manufacturing centre in Singapore

December 14, 2017 by Sam Francis

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HP has opened its first smart manufacturing centre in the tiny city-state of Singapore. 

The Smart Manufacturing Applications and Research Centre, or Smarc, is the first such facility HP has opened anywhere in the world, according to the Business Times of Singapore.

The 6,000 square foot facility – dubbed the “Asia-Pacific Japan campus” – is said to accommodate a team of engineers who oversee more than 50 manufacturing supply lines globally.  [Read more…] about HP opens first advanced manufacturing centre in Singapore

Filed Under: Industry, Manufacturing, News Tagged With: advanced manufacturing, hewlett-packard, singapore

Yaskawa partners with CommScope on advanced manufacturing technology centre in Belgium

October 3, 2017 by David Edwards

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CommScope, a provider of infrastructure solutions for communications networks, has opened a new advanced manufacturing technology centre at its Kessel Lo, Belgium site.

The centre will showcase a newly formed partnership with Yaskawa, one of the world’s largest industrial robot suppliers, to determine the feasibility of adding robot technology and greater automation to manufacturing processes.

The new Advanced Manufacturing Technology centre enables CommScope to develop automated manufacturing competencies and technology in a laboratory setting through cross-functional collaboration and partnerships with universities, knowledge partners and suppliers.  [Read more…] about Yaskawa partners with CommScope on advanced manufacturing technology centre in Belgium

Filed Under: Industrial robots, Industry, News Tagged With: advanced manufacturing, automation, belgium, commscope, industrial robots, robotics, yaskawa

Smart factory: Audi opens advanced manufacturing plant in Mexico

October 8, 2016 by Sam Francis

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Audi bigwigs opened what the company claims is the first manufacturing plant to be opened in Mexico by a premium automobile manufacturer. 

Moreover, the company says the facility is one of the most advanced in the world, and is classed as a “smart factory”.

The company says the new development represents the further expansion of its worldwide production network and enables Audi to continue along its path of global growth.  [Read more…] about Smart factory: Audi opens advanced manufacturing plant in Mexico

Filed Under: Industry, Manufacturing, News Tagged With: advanced manufacturing, audi, car, mexico, plant, smart factory, vehicle

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