Over 200 participants gathered at the Plant Maintenance Convention 2025 The heavy manufacturing sectors of Malaysia spanning Oil & Gas, Power Generation, and Chemicals face a silent but staggering threat: unplanned downtime that costs the industry an estimated RM 15-20 billion annually. Despite billions invested in assets, plants continue to suffer unpredictable shutdowns, severely impacting operational efficiency and profitability.   In response, Motion Technology Company, S

Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou 2026, the leading smart manufacturing exhibition in China's Greater Bay Area (GBA), a major economic and manufacturing zone in Southern China, will take place from 4 – 6 March 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex. The event connects Chinese industry with leading global suppliers, supporting the region's shift towards industrial modernisation and digital transformation. By pairing international technology showcases with business

Shinichi Sakai, Managing Director, Hitachi Asia Ltd. 1.     For those who may be less familiar, can you give us a brief overview of Hitachi’s presence and key focus areas in the manufacturing and semiconductor sectors?   Hitachi has a long-standing legacy in advancing industrial innovation, and today we continue to play a pivotal role across both the manufacturing and semiconductor sectors. The semiconductor industry is currently experiencing a surge in demand driven by trans

1. You’ve been with Epicor for over two decades, growing with the company across various roles. What have been some of the most defining...