Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Asia Pacific will exhibit the highest CAGR as a result of increasing consumer electronics demand, favorable government policies, and growing IoT deployment in industries such as healthcare and agriculture. Polaris
• [New] China will issue general export licenses for rare earths, gallium, germanium, graphite, and antimony-materials essential for chipmaking, battery production, and a broad swath of industrial components found in vehicles, electronics, and renewable energy infrastructure. Grand Pinnacle Tribune
• [New] If passed, the GAIN AI Act could reshape global supply chains, fragment GPU markets by region, and spark new incentive programs for domestic chip manufacturing. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin
• [New] Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) (TWSE: 2330) alone produces over 90% of the world's most advanced logic chips. FinancialContent
• [New] By 2050, robots will likely feature advanced AI, seamless human-robot communication, energy-autonomous operation, self-programming capabilities, and integration with emerging technologies we can barely imagine today. AsappStudio
• [New] Tesla's AI roadmap, including Cybercab and Optimus robots, aims to unlock $1 trillion in valuation by 2026 through autonomous mobility and industrial automation. Ainvest
• [New] Chinese EV maker XPeng has unveiled its Iron humanoid robot and plans to mass-produce it by late 2026, potentially outpacing Tesla's timeline. Ainvest
• [New] As geopolitical risk, trade friction, and industrial policy realignment continue to redefine globalization, Vietnam and Mexico are emerging as the new frontiers of chip manufacturing and advanced electronics assembly - signaling the most significant reordering of global supply chains in decades. Dynamic Global Insights
• [New] IDC projects 41.6 billion connected IoT devices by 2025, producing nearly 79 zettabytes of data per year. Edge AI and Vision Alliance
• [New] Digital transformation in 2025 will be driven by data security, AI, cloud computing, remote work, 5G, customer experience, IoT, sustainability, and blockchain technology. SMS-iT Blog
• [New] Both factors will significantly influence final production totals and the composition of Australia's 2025/26 grain supply. Australian Rural & Regional News
• [New] China is expected to lead the regional growth with a projected CAGR of 11.5%, propelled by government support for domestic carbon fiber production, expanding aircraft manufacturing, and rapid EV adoption. openpr
• [New] Already tested in data collected from 3142 counties in United States, machine learning models seem to explain 79% of the variance in obesity prevalence, with promising potential for future studies. PubMed Central (PMC)
• [New] 2025's PharmSci 360 will shine a spotlight on artificial intelligence integration and emerging technologies, including gene therapy and spatial transcriptomics, across bio / pharmaceutical research and manufacturing. BioPharm International
• [New] Jalisco plans to develop the first state-owned semiconductor design park in Latin America to expand Mexico's semiconductor production capacity. Mexico News Daily
• [New] Increasing investment in domestic manufacturing and AI-powered design optimization will shape the competitive edge of American suppliers in the global turbocharging landscape. EIN Presswire
• [New] ADNOC unveiled AED54 billion worth of contracts to UAE suppliers and outlined new business opportunities worth AED90 billion in its 2026-2027 procurement pipeline, reinforcing its commitment to drive local manufacturing, supply chain resilience, and sustainable economic growth. GCC BUSINESS WATCH
• BusinessTechnologyEquipmentLogistics Europe's Auto Industry Braces for Chip Interference Soon Europe's auto industry is preparing for production disruption within days because of China's export restrictions on semiconductors made by Nexperia. Transport Topics
• Like the security and defence partnerships, the AI alliances will enable the US and the West to encircle the PRC in the tech world, where strong western collaborations and partnerships would hinder the PRC from becoming the tech giant or from excelling in AI production. World and New World Journal
• If we fail to integrate water considerations into global production strategies, we risk worsening both water crises and industrial vulnerabilities. EurekAlert!
• ASTM International's additive manufacturing technologies committee is developing a proposed standard that will allow manufacturers to maximise the strength and quality of parts produced using the polymer additive manufacturing extrusion process. TCT Magazine
• Governments, through initiatives like the U.S. CHIPS Act, are actively fostering domestic semiconductor production to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains, a lesson learned from recent global disruptions. FinancialContent
• Major players like TSMC, Intel, and Samsung are leading the charge with ambitious net-zero goals and substantial investments, while startups are introducing disruptive innovations that promise to fundamentally reshape production. FinancialContent

Last updated: 16 November 2025