According to experts gathering at GITEX AI Turkey, the primary obstacle preventing Turksh manufacturers from scaling AI applications from pilot phases to full-scale production processes is no longer technology, but data governance.
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Assessing the Turkish economy's 2.3% growth in the second quarter of 2026, PLASFED Chairman Ömer Karadeniz noted that the industrial sector's 2.4% growth in the second quarter—following a 0.8% contraction in the first—was a positive development. Karadeniz emphasized that achieving sustained and robust industrial growth requires improving financing conditions, reducing production costs, and supporting exports.
CNC technology ushers in a new era in manufacturing
According to consolidated data from the Machinery Exporters' Association (MAİB), Türkiye's total machinery exports—including those from free trade zones—amounted to $16.5 billion in the first seven months of the year. Sevda Kayhan Yılmaz, President of the Machinery Exporters' Association, noted that the Turkish machinery sector has secured the top spot in the Syrian market—where total machinery imports doubled compared to the previous year—and stated, "The battle for market share between Chinese and European manufacturers is intensifying in the rapidly growing Syrian market. New regulations suited to competitive conditions are needed for the Turkish machinery sector, which captured market leadership by refusing to abandon the field even under the harsh conditions of the civil war."
While cost and financing pressures in industrial production are making investment decisions more selective, the importance of investments in efficiency and technology is growing. GNC Makina Chairman Gökhan Çetinkaya stated that investments in technology, automation, and high-precision manufacturing are critical for manufacturers to maintain their competitiveness.
Borçelik R&D Test Center, having received TS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from TÜRKAK, offers reliability in testing and analysis services according to international standards, and has opened its accredited services to external customers.
Borçelik R&D Test Center, having received TS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation from TÜRKAK, offers reliability in testing and analysis services according to international standards, and has opened its accredited services to external customers.
Türkiye's energy transition relies not only on the construction of new power plants but also on the proper planning of these investments and the seamless management of all permitting processes.
From October 6 to 9, representatives of the metalworking sector from several continents will gather in Sofia; with our ticket we can also visit INTER DRONE EXPO – the exhibition for drones, unmanned technologies, cybersecurity and AI
The roadmap for the Ministry of Trade’s e-export incentives was presented during a special training program organized by Ticimax.
In the third quarter of fiscal year 2026 (ended June 30, 2026), Siemens’ orders rose by 14 percent on a comparable basis to a record
Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır stated that through these projects, they are unlocking Afyonkarahisar’s potential across a wide spectrum ranging from gastronomy to tourism, women's entrepreneurship to youth employment, and health to energy efficiency. He remarked, "With its robust industrial infrastructure, universities, entrepreneurial population, geothermal resources, expertise in the natural stone and food sectors, rich gastronomy, and strategic location, Afyonkarahisar is set to become one of the production and development hubs of the 'Century of Türkiye'."
Hyundai Motor Turkey has commenced mass production of the IONIQ 3 at a ceremony held at its İzmit plant. With this move, Hyundai has become the second automotive manufacturer to produce electric vehicles in Turkey.
At the ceremony held to mark the 100th anniversary of the Orhangazi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OTSO), individuals and organizations contributing to the district's production, investment, exports, employment, and economic development were honored
Tüpraş, Turkey’s leading energy company, continues its investments without pause as part of the transformation journey across its entire value chain, driven by its "Our Energy for the Future" vision.
Following the fuel economy, low operating costs, and high operational performance achieved with the initial Renault Trucks tractor units added to its fleet in 2021, Aybir Lojistik has invested in five new Renault Trucks T 480 ADR tractor units. With this latest investment, Renault Trucks vehicles now account for approximately two-thirds of the Aybir fleet.
Ömer Karadeniz, Chairman of the Board of PLASFED, stated that the Deposit Management System is not merely an environmental protection measure, noting, "Every piece of packaging thrown in the trash represents a strategic raw material lost to the national economy."
The International Composite Fair TURKCOMPOSITE 2026 will be held at the Istanbul Expo Center from October 21–23, 2026, with the support of the Presidency Investment and Finance Office. Organized by CNG Expo, the revamped fair aims to place the Turkish composite sector on the global stage, foster international collaborations, and establish Turkey as a regional hub for composites.
The initial public offering (IPO) application of Kardemir Çelik, one of Türkiye’s long-established steel producers, has been approved by the Capital Markets Board (CMB). The sale price per share has been set at 35.0 TL, and the IPO size is targeted at approximately 4.48 billion TL.
Form Group of Companies has opened a 50-computer laboratory for student use at the Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, with the support of its subsidiary, Form MHI Air Conditioning Systems (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries).