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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

Analyst Insights

Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing

Expert Columns

Interviews

Interviews and video coverage from the network

Recent Manufacturing News

DroneShield posts record half-year revenue as losses grow
Financial results

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.

Yesterday

TCS to buy Porsche consultancy MHP in AI partnership
Outsourcing

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.

Yesterday

TCS to buy Porsche's MHP in EUR €1.25 billion deal
Space

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.

2 days ago

TCS to buy Porsche consulting arm in AI partnership
Productivity

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.

2 days ago

Infosys signs AI deal to modernise Knorr-Bremse IT
Outsourcing

Infosys signs AI deal to modernise Knorr-Bremse IT

The long-term arrangement should cut outages and speed up issue resolution across Knorr-Bremse's global SAP, engineering and PLM systems.

Last week

Google links UNC6671 to cloud extortion brand shift
Virtual Private Networks

Google links UNC6671 to cloud extortion brand shift

Google says the campaign is shifting towards financial and legal firms, with rebranded extortion sites still stealing cloud logins and tokens.

This month

SlateWorks wins ABBYY hackathon with mortgage auditor
Risk & Compliance

SlateWorks wins ABBYY hackathon with mortgage auditor

Mortgage file reviews could be cut to minutes after SlateWorks' AI auditor beat 25 teams in ABBYY's Bangalore hackathon.

This month

Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250
IT Industry

Spor Group founders named in BusinessCloud Founder 250

The listing underlines growing demand for reliable workplace technology as the firm manages more than 1,500 meeting rooms across Britain and Europe.

This month

Infosys expands Metsä Group IT deal with an AI focus
Outsourcing

Infosys expands Metsä Group IT deal with an AI focus

The multi-year overhaul should cut costs and improve issue resolution as Metsä Group consolidates global IT services under one partner.

This month

Mondelēz picks Celonis to scale AI across operations
Managed Services

Mondelēz picks Celonis to scale AI across operations

The tie-up has already generated USD $10 million in value, as the food group uses process data to scale AI across 150 countries.

Last month

Multiverse Computing raises USD $570 million in Series C
Data centers

Multiverse Computing raises USD $570 million in Series C

The funding lifts the Spanish AI firm to a USD $1.7 billion valuation as demand grows for cheaper, lower-energy model deployment.

Last month

Supply chain pressures threaten Australia's AI data centres
Risk & Compliance

Supply chain pressures threaten Australia's AI data centres

Delays in transformers, cooling gear and servers could slow Australia's data centre boom as AI demand strains global supplier networks.

Last month

Radix launches RUSH EMEA 2026 for industrial AI leaders
Digital Transformation

Radix launches RUSH EMEA 2026 for industrial AI leaders

Industrial groups under pressure to prove returns from digital spending will gather in Amsterdam for a closed-door AI forum.

Last month

Version 1 joins Anthropic's Claude partner network
Risk & Compliance

Version 1 joins Anthropic's Claude partner network

The move gives regulated-sector customers in the UK and Ireland a new route to deploy Claude models with implementation and compliance support.

Last month

Ducati links AI configurator to Multistrada V4 output
Productivity

Ducati links AI configurator to Multistrada V4 output

Customers can now push customised Multistrada V4 choices straight to Ducati's Borgo Panigale line, tightening the link between sales and assembly.

Last month

Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis
Productivity

Novo Nordisk eyes faster drug approvals with Celonis

Better process visibility could help the Danish drugmaker shave 12 months or more off development, bringing medicines to patients sooner.

Last month

Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months
Productivity

Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months

Better product data control has cut catalogue production from 11 months to six, helping Portwest localise safety materials in 28 languages.

Last month

Entrovy launches kinetic8 for enterprise cyber visibility
Digital Transformation

Entrovy launches kinetic8 for enterprise cyber visibility

Enterprise security teams can now move from fragmented asset views to explainable risk scoring, as the platform reaches general availability.

Last month

Vicarius finds 79% hit by known vulnerability incidents
Risk & Compliance

Vicarius finds 79% hit by known vulnerability incidents

Security teams are leaving known flaws exposed, with most responses still ending in tickets or handoffs rather than confirmed fixes.

Last month

Job Moves