Manufacturing

China is leveraging high-tech manufacturing, including 3D printers, to gain a competitive edge in global markets. In 2025, exports of high-tech products rose 13.2 percent, contributing to overall export growth. Shenzhen firms like Anycubic and Elegoo are expanding overseas through innovation and cost advantages, reaching over 150 countries and regions.

30. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

South Korea's industrial output grew at the slowest pace in five years in 2025, despite robust performance in the semiconductor sector. Retail sales and facility investment showed signs of improvement, according to government data.

Boston Dynamics has announced the production-ready version of its humanoid Atlas robot at CES 2026, marking a shift from prototypes to industrial deployment. The robot will first go to Hyundai for factory use and Google DeepMind for AI integration. This development highlights growing partnerships in robotics and artificial intelligence.

2. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

As the US pushes for manufacturing repatriation, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is grappling with unexpected challenges in building a massive chip factory in the desert north of Phoenix, Arizona. Unlike Taiwan's single-permit process, the US's complex regulatory maze requires the firm to create around 18,000 rules from scratch, costing US$35 million. TSMC chairman C.C. Wei says this is no longer just a business investment but an expensive social experiment in transplanting industrial culture.

Mekonnen Solomon, a senior staff and horticulture export coordinator at Ethiopia's Ministry of Agriculture, calls for creating a Horticultural Resource Atlas inspired by the Manufacturing Industry Resource Atlas. This geospatial tool would map suitable areas for development using data on resources like soil, water, and infrastructure to tackle sector challenges and meet strategy targets. It aims to position Ethiopia's agriculture as a major global exporter.

25. desember 2025 Rapportert av AI

China has unveiled a revised catalogue of encouraged industries to steer foreign investment towards advanced manufacturing and high-tech sectors. Effective from February 2026, it adds 205 new entries to reach 1,679 industries total. The policy aims to strengthen China's appeal to overseas investors amid external challenges.