Global Scans · Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure · Weekly Summary

In September 2015, 193 world leaders agreed to 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development. If these Goals are completed, it would mean an end to extreme poverty, inequality and climate change by 2030.
Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.

• [New] The manufacturing process planning segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 36.5% during 2026-2034, supported by the rapid adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies, industrial automation, and smart factory initiatives. Straits Research
• [New] The system segment is projected to register the fastest growth at a CAGR of 37.4% during 2026-2034, supported by rising adoption of smart factories, intelligent infrastructure, and enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives. Straits Research
• [New] By 2029, over 30% of large enterprises and service providers globally will upgrade their ADC hardware infrastructure to address data and AI sovereignty requirements. F5, Inc.
• [New] Telecom operators are investing in cost-efficient solutions like software-defined networking and massive MIMO technologies, facilitating a smooth evolution from existing 5G infrastructure to 6G with minimal disruption. cavliwireless.com
• [New] As a complement to adoption data, we can anchor the economic weight by sector with PwC's 2030 view which quantifies 5G's GDP impact by industry-led by healthcare and smart utilities, followed by consumer & media (~ US$254 B), manufacturing, and financial services. cavliwireless.com
• [New] Government initiatives and investments in intelligent transportation infrastructure are expected to drive 5G growth in China's automotive and smart transportation markets by 2033. Straits Research
• [New] Federal investment in V2X infrastructure under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will further widen the U.S. lead as connectivity-dependent ADAS features become commercially viable through 2028. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Key Segments Analyzed By Deployment: Cloud-Based is projected to hold 68.0% share in 2026 since scalable generation reduces internal infrastructure burden. FactMr
• [New] During 2026-2034, the aerospace 3D printing industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 83.6 billion, reflecting strong long-term revenue visibility and sustained adoption across commercial aviation, defence, and space applications. stratviewresearch.com
• [New] Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Meta are expected to spend more than $700bn on AI infrastructure in 2026, while Britain is competing to attract new data centers and computing capacity. City AM
• [New] The year 2026 will mark a turning point in the evolution of Artificial Intelligence, ceasing to be an emerging promise to become a transversal, fully integrated, and governed infrastructure. Sisua Digital
• [New] PwC research shows that more and more industrial manufacturers expect growth to come from new activities beyond their historical core; fully 44% of total revenue is projected to come from outside the manufacturing of industrial and consumer products by 2030. PwC
• [New] Manufacturers expect levels of tech enablement and automation to more than double by 2030, even as blind spots in skills, data infrastructure, and other areas threaten progress. PwC
• [New] Near-term supply disruptions and damage to gas infrastructure - including to Qatar's Ras Laffan, the world's largest liquefaction site - are expected to set back Qatar's planned LNG capacity expansion. IEA
• [New] Europe alone requires €12 trillion in infrastructure investment by 2040. Default
• [New] Other use cases with more than one billion IoT devices by 2033 are connected (autonomous) vehicles, IT infrastructure, asset tracking & monitoring, and smart grid. Statista
• [New] Infrastructure Build Out Continues - through 2029, service providers will account for 80% of infrastructure spend as they support massive increases in agentic workloads. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
• [New] Germany will likely register a substantial regional share of approximately 39.1% in 2026 in Europe, owing to its large industrial sector and strict regulatory environment. Persistence Market Research
• [New] Vanuatu has established important digital foundations, including the National ID system, Microsoft 365, cybersecurity capabilities, connectivity infrastructure and emerging digital innovation opportunities. Abt Global
• [New] The threat actors targeting critical infrastructure in 2026 are patient, technically sophisticated, and well-resourced. Shieldworkz

Last updated: 09 August 2026