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Read on Twin →China's automation landscape is drawing global focus, but the story is richer than simple data or robot numbers suggest. At a recent Combient Smart Production Forum, IKEA showcased how it is fundamentally rethinking global supply chain automation in China's distinctive manufacturing environment.
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In 2026, we were delighted to welcome IPCO to the Combient network. A 125‑year‑old industrial leader and global specialist in high-precision steel belts and continuous‑process equipment, IPCO serves critical industrial value chains across diverse sectors worldwide.
In Combient Pure's pre-study on the potential of AHSS to help decarbonize steel use, we have built a Self-Assessment Tool to help cross-functional teams find new AHSS applications. This fall, we turn to understanding the supply and value chain gaps for accelerating AHSS adoption - the results will be presented in a public workshop on November 26th.
At the end of August, we ran a Peer-2-Peer review with four companies in the Combient network on AI strategy, and specifically on how to move from experimentation and isolated pilots to scaling value. All four are past the point of arguing the case internally. AI is already part of day-to-day work: drafting, summarising, coding, first-pass analysis, etc. It is no longer treated as a pilot. Business functions are engaged and asking for more. There was also broad agreement that...