Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] Drone-based infrastructure inspection is projected to reduce inspection costs by 30-40% while improving safety and data quality, per published pilot programs by TUV Rheinland and DNV. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Linear actuators are anticipated to dominate, accounting for 62% of the total share in 2026, propelled by their expanding use in wastegate control, EGR valve management, and bypass valve actuation in both automotive and industrial turbomachinery applications. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The timeline for the quantum threat remains uncertain, but organizations - particularly Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) owners and government agencies - must begin preparation for migration now. Cyber Security Agency of Singapore
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: North America is expected to register the highest growth rate during the forecast period, driven by semiconductor reshoring initiatives, advanced packaging investments, AI infrastructure expansion, and government-backed domestic manufacturing programs. Persistence Market Research
• [New] 4G is the fastest-growing technology, projected to achieve a CAGR of 7.5% from 2026 to 2032, as it enhances communication between connected vehicles and infrastructure. 6wresearch
• [New] DeepSeek helped force a global reassessment of how efficiently competitive AI models could be developed, and a successful multibillion-dollar raise would give it substantially more resources for models, talent, infrastructure, and domestic chip partnerships. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] By 2027, hospitals and healthcare systems are expected to move beyond simply adopting individual technologies and instead build connected, intelligent environments where infrastructure, clinical systems, staff, patients, and data work together. BMA
• [New] AI infrastructure spending is projected to reach $450 billion in 2026, with inference workloads accounting for over 70% of AI compute demand. ODG Electronics
• [New] Germany's economy is expected to gain momentum, with higher infrastructure and defence spending lifting GDP growth to about 0.8% in 2026 from roughly 0.3% in 2025, although export growth is likely to remain subdued following the impact of US tariffs. Lion Global Investors | Official Site
• [New] As automakers focus on safer, lighter, and more efficient battery systems, aramid fiber suppliers have strong opportunities to secure long-term supply agreements across the North American electric vehicle industry. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Further progress will depend on continued investment in ports, transmission infrastructure, permitting frameworks and supply-chain development as the US West Coast positions itself as a future hub for floating offshore wind technology. TGS 4C | 4c Offshore
• [New] Cybersecurity protection for critical infrastructure similarly depends heavily on European regulatory frameworks such as the Network and Information Security 2 Directive, while NATO identifies operational vulnerabilities and resilience requirements. Hudson Institute
• [New] Renewable Energy Directive III requires 42% of industrial hydrogen to come from renewable sources by 2030, which supports proton exchange membrane electrolysis demand. Mordor Intelligence
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to dominate in 2026, with a share of nearly 55.8%, as it has the world's largest concentration of electricity-hungry economies still building out their power infrastructure. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Indonesia's IOH, backed by $800 million from Ooredoo, plans a 1 GW AI factory and neocloud platform, while SK Telecom reports AI data center revenue nearly doubling as it pursues a 15 GW infrastructure goal. The Art of CTO
• [New] 57% of global mobile connections will be on 5G by 2030, with operators expected to invest approximately US$ 1.2 trillion in network infrastructure between 2025 and 2030, supporting the adoption of software-defined, cloud-managed networking models. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Asia Pacific is expected to emerge as the fastest-growing region due to large-scale urban infrastructure projects, while North America sustains leadership through stringent regulatory enforcement and operational modernization. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The Asia region is anticipated to register the fastest growth rate, with a CAGR of around 9% from 2026 to 2032, facilitated by increasing urbanization and governmental support for technological innovation in countries such as China and India. 6wresearch
• [New] Asia Pacific is anticipated to be the fastest-growing region with a share of around 31.2%, as rapid urbanization, expanding vehicle ownership, and large-scale infrastructure development are creating significant demand for advanced traffic management systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] A regional share of nearly 76.2% is expected to be held by the U.S. in 2026, as cities and state transportation agencies are replacing ageing traffic infrastructure with AI-enabled and connected traffic management systems. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Hardware is predicted to lead with a share of about 67.7% in 2026, as every traffic management system depends on physical infrastructure such as traffic signal controllers, surveillance cameras, vehicle detection sensors, radar units, Variable Message Signs, and communication devices. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Forecast growth is modeled to remain conservative through 2026-2028, consistent with Krungsri's 2.9-3.9% annual industry revenue outlook, before strengthening as tourism, delivery, chained formats and digital restaurant operations expand. KEN research

Last updated: 30 August 2026