Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2026, adaptable robots will help organizations cope with the constant variability that has become part of modern manufacturing. Default
• [New] Smart automation solutions will drive greater efficiencies and scale in manufacturing at Thales' largest Cyber & Digital Manufacturing Competence Centre in Singapore. French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
• [New] Three Memorandums of Understanding signed with the Singapore Economic Development Board during the Singapore Airshow 2026 will strengthen Thales' capabilities in AI, cloud, edge computing, data engineering and manufacturing in Singapore. French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
• [New] The landscape of manufacturing logistics is expected to continue transforming in 2026. Ryder Website
• [New] Recognising that future demand for critical minerals cannot be met by domestic production alone, the UK will aim to deliver diversification by developing international growth partnerships with resource-rich countries and technology partners to secure the long-term supply of critical minerals. JD Supra
• [New] Technology group Wartsila will invest approximately EUR 140 million to further expand its production capacity by 35% at its technology center, Sustainable Technology Hub in Vaasa, Finland and associated global supply chain. Wartsila.com
• [New] The integration of robotics and data platforms is expected to become nearly universal across leading vertical farms by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] The integration of autonomous systems, AI, and advanced manufacturing processes will not only reshape military operations but also redefine the strategic landscape of global defence. Aerospace & Defense News
• [New] A major component is a new switchgear manufacturing facility in Mississippi, expected to be the company's largest globally by 2028. SNS Insider
• [New] Global Competition: Established players, such as Taiwan, South Korea, and China dominate semiconductor manufacturing and will compete fiercely. SNS Insider
• [New] Technology Transfer: India will need to secure access to cutting-edge chip manufacturing technologies, which can be restricted by export controls. SNS Insider
• [New] Manufacturing supply chains face a fundamentally different risk landscape heading into 2026. WSI
• [New] Tesla will end production of its Model S sedan and Model X SUV later in 2026, to prioritize AI, autonomy, and producing humanoid robots at its Fremont, CA plant. National Law Review
• [New] Joint ventures with international battery manufacturers could establish Western Australia as a global hub for vanadium battery production and development. Discovery Alert
• [New] Western Australia's positioning in vanadium battery manufacturing creates opportunities for technology leadership in energy storage applications. Discovery Alert
• [New] The manufacturing application segment will reach USD 2.9 billion by 2035. Precedence Research
• [New] Identity security is rapidly evolving from simple username/password models into AI-driven governance, liveness biometrics, decentralized identity, passwordless passkeys, and machine identities that will define access in 2026. Cybersecurity News Everyday
• [New] A dedicated Optimus factory at Giga Texas aims for 10 million units annually by 2027. Ainvest
• [New] Optimus could generate $10 trillion in long-term revenue, positioning the robotics program as the cornerstone for Tesla's future valuation. Ainvest
• [New] Thai entrepreneurs, particularly in the iron and steel sector, must overhaul production methods to cut carbon footprints or risk penalties under the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. https://www.bangkokpost.com
• [New] Data centers, power generation, manufacturing, cold chain warehousing, distribution facilities, and health care spending (primarily ambulatory facilities and large hospital system expansions) will likely capture high single-digit and double-digit growth rates in 2026. Default
• [New] Initial projects will be launched in both Canada and Sweden in 2026, focusing on bioprocess optimization, disease-modeling workflows, and quantum enhanced simulation to support design and manufacturing of advanced therapies. ThePromptBuddy
• [New] Joint production and technology partnerships could offer faster and more cost-effective solutions, particularly as European leaders debate how to reduce reliance on U.S. security guarantees. Daily Sabah

Last updated: 08 February 2026