FDM — What’s next for China? Best case, worse case and status quo scenarios are almost equally plausible. Here are eight questions about China’s future.

MANAGING AUTOMATION — Hard disk drive maker lauded for product innovation, systems innovation and operational excellence; medical device maker BD Medical Pte. Ltd. takes the Product Innovation Award, while Phillips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care Singapore won the Singapore Advantage Award.

MANAGING AUTOMATION — Though its purchasing power may be on the wane, the automotive industry is still the primary buyer of robotics products. With China’s automotive sector showing strong growth, ABB’s robotics group moved its headquarters to where the action is.

MANAGING AUTOMATION — While some companies are outsourcing to China to cash in on labor savings, others are there for the long haul, and they have made automation a priority.

FDM — Larger firms offer higher quality as domestic demand grows and consolidation is likely.

MANAGING AUTOMATION — The technology used by suppliers — or lack thereof — is an issue for companies doing business in China.

MANAGING AUTOMATION — While Chinese manufacturers and the Chinese government must come to terms on standards, this burgeoning industry is poised for growth.