The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing
A curated Canadian 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.
Canadian Manufacturing News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Canadian firms struggle to turn AI spending into returns
Only 18% of Canadian organisations have embedded AI into daily operations, leaving many still chasing productivity gains amid rising costs and uncertainty.
Many leaders struggle to define sovereign AI, study finds
A new study suggests boards are moving to sovereign AI for risk and data control, even though many executives still cannot define it.
Kyndryl expands Broadcom tie-up for private cloud AI
Enterprises facing tighter data and cyber controls will get more support as Kyndryl deepens its Broadcom alliance around VMware Cloud Foundation.
U.S. tariffs hit data processors, semiconductors, other tech
Canada's tech sector faces higher costs as Washington's 50 per cent tariffs also cover optical fibres, semiconductors and smart cards.
Aankhen named Frost & Sullivan global company of year
Rising tariff volatility is pushing manufacturers to seek faster cost visibility, and Frost & Sullivan has singled out Aankhen for it.
Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back
Disconnected systems are slowing decisions, masking costs and forcing Canadian firms to reconcile data manually before they can trust it.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to Manufacturing
Survey finds AI access controls lag behind confidence
Many leaders struggle to define sovereign AI, study finds
Aankhen named Frost & Sullivan global company of year
Datavault AI agrees USD $94.5m CyberCatch takeover
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Featured News
Expert Columns
Three Industries, One Common Challenge: Getting Data Right Before MDM
When IT fails in manufacturing, the whole supply chain pays
Why disconnected data is quietly holding Canadian business back
Five control rooms, one tuesday afternoon
Why ERP is not just another platform you can rebuild with AI code
Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent Manufacturing News
TCS & Jaguar TCS Racing extend AI partnership in Formula E
The extension will use artificial intelligence to sharpen Jaguar TCS Racing's strategy and feed lessons from Formula E into future electric cars.
Rockwell study flags cybersecurity as industrial growth risk
More than a third of industrial decision-makers now see cyber risk as a top barrier to growth, a Rockwell survey found.
Honeywell flags OT cybersecurity visibility gap in industry
Incomplete asset inventories are leaving industrial operators exposed, with only 21% able to track every OT system despite 88% calling programmes mature.
Forrester warns AI growth will strain energy & water
By 2027, AI expansion is set to drive up power and water costs, while forcing tougher rules on data centre building and funding.
Dragos buys NetRise & runZero to boost xOT security
Critical infrastructure operators gain broader visibility across devices, firmware and cloud systems as Dragos folds two specialist tools into its platform.
Rockwell joins Anthropic's Project Glasswing programme
Industrial control systems could be patched faster as Rockwell tests controlled access to Claude Mythos 5 to spot flaws before attackers exploit them.
Integrity360 rebrands Advantus360 in Canada after buyout
Canadian customers gain access to a larger cyber security and identity services team as Calgary becomes Integrity360's North American base.
Blackline sees early uptake for G8 safety wearable
Early customer adoption of the G8 wearable is bolstering Blackline Safety's push to sell one device for monitoring workers in hazardous sites.
Lifecykel replaces Xero sprawl with NetSuite platform
Weekly inventory reporting at the mushroom biotech group has fallen from hours to 10 minutes after replacing seven Xero instances and spreadsheets.
NTT Data expands AI ops platform for Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck's manufacturing operations will get earlier warnings of IT faults as NTT Data adds AI monitoring and automation across its global infrastructure.
Tech Mahindra launches AWS centre to scale agentic AI
The launch targets firms struggling to move AI from pilots into production, with a first UK deployment reporting efficiency gains of about 40%.
Würth Elektronik speeds CAD access with file locking
Engineers now open CAD files in seconds instead of minutes, after a global file system reduced version conflicts across three continents.
Yokogawa signs BuyCo deal to widen supply chain reach
Materials manufacturers could cut transport costs and emissions as Yokogawa adds BuyCo's container shipping software to its industrial offering.
Yooz passes 7,000 customers on record H1 2026 usage
Rising demand for finance automation helped Yooz hit record platform usage in H1 2026, with its customer base topping 7,000 worldwide.
Conexiom launches AI-native Relay for order automation
Manufacturers and distributors could cut manual retyping as the system handles messy orders from emails, notes and images, with visibility controls.
Pythian unveils Gemini Enterprise AI model for staff
The consultancy says workflow redesign, not tool access, helped triple AI engagement and cut database incident resolution times by 80%.
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.
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.
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.
Insi wins SAP PartnerEdge Sell status in US & Canada
The accreditation lets customers buy and deploy SAP Cloud ERP through one partner as firms rush to replace ageing ECC systems before support runs out.