The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated Irish edition of IndustrialDay 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
ERP event shows firms need basics before AI adoption
Businesses were urged to fix data, processes and governance first, as AI in ERP was shown to depend on stronger operational basics.
TEKenable folds Tether into brand after Salesforce growth
The group plans to hire more staff as enterprise demand for its Salesforce services rises across Ireland and the UK.
LeanBPI boosts small firms with bespoke digitisation
Food manufacturers have been a major beneficiary as the consultancy says 750 small firms have saved €25 million through tailored digitisation.
Logicalis & Pentera launch continuous security validation
Irish organisations will get ongoing proof their defences work in live environments, after 71% of CIOs reported a cyber incident in the past year.
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.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
BeyondTrust named leader in Gartner PAM report again
Nintex launches process tool to tie AI to workflows
Engineering AI adoption rises as trust gap remains
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Digital twin market to hit GBP £4.2 billion by 2030
Featured News
Tributech: AI is rewriting the threat model for Europe's CNI
New UK reporting rules and AI-enabled attacks are leaving critical infrastructure operators with far less time to spot and contain breaches.
Lumana's focus on vertical applications for AI video surveillance platform
Lumana's Principal Product Manager says its camera-agnostic AI platform is expanding beyond security into retail, healthcare and smart cities.
Expert Columns
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
GSMA warns 6G spectrum shortage could risk USD $520bn
Governments face pressure to free up airwaves after GSMA said poor spectrum planning could put USD $520 billion of 6G gains at risk.
Propel Software predicts AI will bolster SaaS firms
Concerns that AI will wipe out software-as-a-service providers are easing as firms use it to improve products, workflows and margins.
Radix launches RUSH LATAM 2026 forum in Rio de Janeiro
The forum will gather industrial leaders in Rio as pressure mounts to turn AI pilots into measurable gains across energy, mining and manufacturing.
Highland Spring taps Acumen for round-the-clock cyber cover
The move gives the bottled water maker continuous threat monitoring and incident response, easing pressure on its internal IT team.
Integrity360 launches managed OT security services
Industrial operators can now buy continuous monitoring and response support as Integrity360 expands beyond one-off OT assessments and consulting.
Mistral releases open-weight ML4 for coding & cyber
The open model is aimed at regulated sectors needing on-premise control over code and cyber work, while benchmarking atop open rivals.
TD SYNNEX signs KUKA robot distribution deal
Partners in five launch markets will gain access to KUKA's autonomous mobile robots as TD SYNNEX pushes into industrial automation.
Germany signs Nvidia deal to boost industrial AI
The move could help German manufacturers and mid-sized suppliers widen AI use across factories, cars and research, officials said.
Zero100 launches Peerworks for agentic supply chains
The initiative aims to give supply chain teams practical guidance on agentic AI, as large firms seek to link planning, sourcing and inventory decisions.
Manufacturers urged to treat decarbonisation as growth
A new report says manufacturers risk missing out on lower costs and fresh sales unless they link emissions cuts to clear business returns.
Claris opens wider preview of agentic FileMaker development
The expanded preview gives FileMaker developers earlier access to AI agents that can edit files directly, with general availability due in late February 2027.
New industrial AI stack challenges automation pyramid
Manufacturers may soon rely less on cloud data lakes as vendors race to let AI query shop-floor systems and control machines more directly.
Oracle launches Claw-powered supply chain agentic apps
The tools aim to help supply chain teams cut waste, balance scarce capacity and speed approved decisions across planning, logistics and procurement.
RhymeQ raises USD $2.2 million to simplify quantum coding
The pre-seed cash will help RhymeQ widen access to quantum programming, aiming to let ordinary developers code with basic Python skills.
Oracle launches Claw-powered Fusion apps for CX teams
Oracle has added governed AI tools to Fusion Cloud Applications, aiming to help sales and service teams execute more complex tasks with less manual effort.
Manufacturers hit data bottleneck in AI scale-up push
Yet manufacturers are using only about 45% of the data they collect, slowing efforts to turn AI pilot projects into wider operational gains.
Ailytics raises USD $7.4 million to expand globally
The Singapore startup will use fresh funding to hire in key markets and take its camera-based safety software into the US, Japan and the Gulf.
Ailytics raises USD $7.4 million to expand globally
The Series A will fund local teams in the US, Japan, Australia and the Gulf as the Singapore startup targets industrial clients abroad.
LG Electronics posts strong Q3 on vehicle & AI demand
Vehicle and AI data centre orders helped lift operating profit 34.1 per cent to KRW 781.9 billion in the third quarter.
Neural Concept launches AI tool for engineering software
Engineers at manufacturers can now automate tedious simulation steps as Neural Concept's MCP Bridge links AI agents to CATIA, NX and Abaqus.
