Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] As reported by the Industrial Internet Consortium, approximately 80% of large U.S. manufacturers have implemented IoT solutions to improve operational efficiency, predict maintenance needs, and provide supply chain visibility. MarketGenics
• [New] Smart city initiatives and the digitization of industries (e.g., automobile and manufacturing), which are occurring globally, will increase the activities associated with deploying IoT solutions for areas such as traffic control, energy consumption, public safety, and public utility. MarketGenics
• [New] Real-world scenarios include Optimus prototypes now testing in Fremont factories, soon scaling to Austin for Terafab integration tests-imagine robots autonomously aligning photomasks under human supervision, cutting setup times from days to hours. remio
• [New] Projections show Terafab targeting 100-200 billion custom AI and memory chips yearly, starting with small-batch AI5 production in 2026 and scaling in 2027. remio
• [New] Fastest-growing Region: North America is anticipated to grow fastest, driven by reshoring manufacturing initiatives and high demand for medical-grade plastics. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The manufacturing segment is likely to register the fastest CAGR of 22.3% from 2026 to 2033 with the urgent transition toward Industry 4.0 principles, which emphasize smart factories, interconnected supply chains, and data-driven production processes. Market Data Forecast
• [New] By 2026, the vertical farming model is positioned as a core strategy for increasing food production in cities, reducing environmental risk in forestry and mine rehabilitation projects, and expanding scalable agriculture where arable land is limited. Farmonaut
• [New] Urban vertical farms are expected to increase global food production capacity by 30% by 2026. Farmonaut
• [New] Under a USD 16.5 billion agreement, Samsung will manufacture Tesla's next-generation AI5 and AI6 chips. TrendForce
• [New] Along with creating domestic manufacturing jobs and helping to build an input material supply chain, ABF's cells will play a crucial role in meeting federal and state government energy security initiatives and Made-in-USA national security requirements. Las Vegas Sun
• [New] Albemarle will likely need to continue its strategic pivot toward high-value lithium hydroxide production while maintaining its brine operations in the Silver Peak, Nevada, area. The Chronicle-Journal
• [New] Regarding biotech & pharma manufacturing, OCT Therapies & Research will manufacture medicines in New Brunswick for export, including to India. JD Supra
• [New] Green building materials are expected to hold the largest revenue share, reaching 55% in 2026, encompassing recycled-content products, rapidly renewable materials, locally sourced components, and materials with environmental product declarations documenting lifecycle impacts. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Doosan Robotics says it will supply more than 100 manufacturing robot solutions to Kwangjin Group, a global automotive components manufacturer, under a strategic partnership. Robotics & Automation News
• [New] Developing modular manufacturing capacity in Europe will be critical for facilitating series production and shortening construction times, enabled by modular designs and a diverse supplier base. Baker McKenzie
• [New] In 2026 we will begin to see an inflection point where many MMC manufacturers break through the critical threshold of 70% capacity utilization, moving closer to the high output levels typical of established industrial manufacturing sectors. The Offsite Guide
• [New] A Perfect Storm of Costs, Tariffs & Compliance: 79% of supply chains expect costs to be a major supply chain disruption in 2026, with materials, shipping, and labour pressures nearly doubling since 2024. QIMA
• [New] Emissions from semiconductor manufacturing could rise by roughly a third to 247 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent by 2030 as demand for high-bandwidth memory and related AI infrastructure accelerates. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Several U.S. manufacturers have been relocating or expanding production facilities domestically to reduce supply-chain disruptions and improve production resilience. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Governments, such as through the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act, have pledged US$ 52 billion toward reshoring semiconductor manufacturing, creating new procurement opportunities for nanoscale dielectrics, wafer diffusion layers, and conductive oxides. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Founder and CEO of NVIDIA, Physical AI has arrived - every industrial company will become a robotics company. BUSINESS 2.0 NEWS

Last updated: 29 March 2026