The Next Phase of Manufacturing in Asia: Predictive, Connected and Human-Centric
In 2026, Southeast Asia’s manufacturing landscape will be shaped by a decisive shift toward smarter, more connected, and more resilient operations. From the rise of predictive, data-driven production to the growing importance of edge intelligence, manufacturers across ASEAN are rethinking how they design, manage, and scale their facilities. At the […]
Valmet’s solution for improved waste management and resource efficiency at South Korean incineration facility
Valmet is to deliver an automation system to Seongnam City’s incineration facility currently under construction in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. The order was placed by GS E&C Corp., the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor for the facility. By leveraging intelligent automation, the plant will optimize energy production, minimise emissions, […]
IBASE receives its first Taiwan Excellence Silver Award
IBASE Technology Inc. , a leading provider of rugged embedded and edge AI computing platforms, announced that its MPT-3100V rugged in-vehicle AI edge computer has been honored with the Silver Award at the 2026 Taiwan Excellence Awards. Limited to only 20 products each year, the Silver Award highlights IBASE’s exceptional […]
China Import and Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, 4 – 6 March 2026
SPS – Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026 to showcase global innovations supporting the Greater Bay Area’s industrial transformation. Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026, the leading smart manufacturing exhibition in China’s Greater Bay Area (GBA), a major economic and manufacturing zone in Southern China, will take place from 4 – 6 […]
Trelleborg opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Vietnam
Trelleborg Marine and Infrastructure a world leader in critical solutions for marine, port and infrastructure industries,has openedof a new, cutting-edge manufacturing facility in Vietnam. This strategic expansion is set to meet the rising demand for Trelleborg’s core products with a particular focus on enhancing delivery times and production flexibility to […]
Veolia expands mobile water services fleet to address growing needs in Oceania
Veolia expands its mobile water services fleet in Oceania to support municipalities, mining operations, and other industrial customers with advanced treatment technologies including clarification, filtration, reverse osmosis and ion exchange systems. New additions include Hydrotech™ disc filters for enhanced solids removal and Actiflo® clarification units to improve water clarity and minimise pollutants in both discharged and […]
Valmet to supply automation for hydrogen fuel cell power facility in Naepo New Town, South Korea
Valmet has been selected to supply mission-critical automation solutions for a 20-megawatt (MW) hydrogen fuel cell power facility in Naepo New Town, South Korea, supporting Naepo City’s vision of becoming a clean energy hub. “We have previously partnered with Valmet on a biomass power plant and are now pleased to […]
Hitachi Hi-Tech announces SU96000 electron microscope
Accelerating the expansion of digitalised assets and the deployment of Lumada 3.0 with a focus on the semiconductor field through the launch of a flagship model. Ultrahigh-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope SU9600 Hitachi High-Tech Corporation has launched the Ultrahigh-Resolution Scanning Electron Microscope SU9600, which allows for highly accurate and precise […]
Secutech Thailand spotlights key additions and solution categories set to define country’s safer, smarter cities
With safe, secure smart city initiatives central to Thailand’s economic ambitions, Secutech Thailand – the country’s leading platform for security and fire safety technologies – returns from 5 – 7 November 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). Security and fire safety are inseparably paired with Thailand’s smart city ambitions. […]
Rio Tinto and China’s State Power Investment Corporation launch battery swap truck trial fleet at Oyu Tolgoi mine
Rio Tinto and China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) Qiyuan have launched a trial of battery swap electric haul truck technology at the Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia. The trial is Rio Tinto’s first use of battery swap electric haul trucks in surface mining operations. This is a major […]
Vingroup establishes VinMetal steel manufacturing company, enters Metallurgy Industry
HANOI. Vingroup has established the VinMetal Joint Stock Company for Manufacturing and Trading, officially entering the metallurgy industry and expanding its existing Industrials & Technology pillar. The new company aims to meet the internal material needs of Vingroup’s ecosystem while contributing to the development of Vietnam’s heavy industry. VinMetal is launching […]
Kaynes and DigiLens launch India’s first advanced waveguide manufacturing line
Launching India’s future in advanced optics and mobile computing. Kaynes Technology, a pioneer in next-generation electronics manufacturing, is advancing India’s position as a global hub for innovation with the launch of the country’s first advanced augmented reality (AR) waveguide manufacturing line, powered by DigiLens Inc.’s cutting-edge nanotechnology for Crystal waveguide displays used for […]
Rust prevention in manufacturing
The shop floor and assembly line can be vulnerable places for in-process metal goods. Freshly machined metal is a magnet for flash corrosion—when going in and out of air-conditioned QC areas or enduring hot, humid days in parts of the shop that are not climate controlled. The key advantage of VpCI® packaging is that it is fast and easy to use with little mess—unlike the hassle and cleanup associated with greasy rust preventatives. It is also highly effective. VpCI® packaging comes in many shapes and sizes, all based on Vapor phase Corrosion Inhibitor chemistry, which only requires an enclosed space and a bare metal surface in order to be effective. Vapor phase corrosion Inhibitors emit out of their foundational VpCI® packaging material, diffuse throughout an enclosure, and adsorb (i.e., lightly adhere) on the metal, creating a protective molecular barrier that blocks corrosive reactions with moisture, oxygen, chlorides, or other harsh elements. When the enclosure is opened, VpCI® molecules begin to float away, typically requiring no further cleaning before the component can be used. Get Creative: Mix-and-Match packaging for rust defense VpCI® packaging comes in many forms, allowing manufacturers to create a tailored solution that best fits their corrosion protection needs. These materials include VpCI®-126 film and bags in many styles, CorShield® VpCI®-146 paper, and VpCI® emitting materials such as BioPad® and Cor-Pak® 8-MUL Pouches. Some examples of how parts can be protected between manufacturing stages are as follows: Line a production bin with a VpCI®-126 gusseted bag, fill with machined parts, and close the bag after each addition. Add a BioPad® if extra protection is needed. Sandwich layers of brake disks or flywheels between pieces of CorShield® VpCI®-146 Paper inside a bin Cover racks/carts of gears with CorrCap™ VpCI® Protective Covers (customized shower-cap style versions of VpCI®-126 for easy removal […]