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Goodyear launches $320M expansion of its Lawton plant, boosting capacity 30%
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced a $320 million, four‑year expansion of its Lawton, Oklahoma facility. The upgrade will raise production capacity by nearly 30%, adding about 10 million tires a year—roughly 120,000 units per day—and positions the plant as the largest Goodyear site in North America, targeting higher‑margin, larger‑rim tires for electric vehicles.
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Europe’s Neptune project is developing a low‑energy infusion process combined with a new multiaxial carbon reinforcement to produce thick marine composite structures. Led by Crazy Lobster with partners Saertex, Ifremer and K‑Challenge, the 24‑month effort aims to replace energy‑intensive autoclave curing while maintaining high mechanical performance. The initiative targets foils, masts and other large‑section parts used in sailing and offshore energy, promising reduced environmental impact and lower production costs. Demonstrations are planned across the project timeline to validate the technology in real‑world sea conditions.
BRS Group’s annual shipping markets review finds the United States controls less than 1% of the global commercial shipbuilding market and scores just 46 out of 100, tying with Vietnam and far behind China’s 96. US new‑build prices are three...
MoistureMax launched the ONE Climate Adaptive Filament, a PLA‑based material that embeds microscopic hygroscopic capsules to buffer moisture during storage. The system operates between 20%‑55% relative humidity, releasing water to keep the filament pliable and reduce edge fractures. Pricing is...
French President Emmanuel Macron is on a diplomatic tour of Japan and South Korea to persuade Asian battery makers to set up production in France. The effort already yielded a $1.75 billion subsidy for Taiwanese solid‑state battery leader ProLogium, which broke...
RTX engine deliveries are set to rise in 2026 as Airbus ramp-up shifts output toward new aircraft builds. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/rtx-engine-deliveries-rise-as-airbus.html
Siemens held its inaugural RXD Summit in Beijing, positioning China as the central proving ground for its next‑generation industrial AI strategy. The company announced a shift from focusing on foundation models to delivering an industrial AI operating system that unites...
Carl Dekker, president of Met‑L‑Flo, will moderate a panel at the RAPID + TCT 2026 conference on "acceptable deviation" when moving additive‑manufacturing parts from prototype to production. The discussion brings together experts from General Motors, 3D Metal Konsulting, Harrisburg University and Point...
Germany’s final manufacturing PMI for March rose to 52.2, up from the preliminary 51.7 and the prior month’s 50.9, signalling continued expansion. The index was buoyed by stronger output and new‑order growth as firms stocked up amid supply‑chain uncertainty. At...
Which LLM writes the best automation code? 🤖⚙️ I tested different large language models side by side with one clear goal: generate code for industrial automation 🧪 Setup: Same task Same conditions Different models 🔍 Tested models included: 👉 ChatGPT...
John Deere unveiled the 8R 540, a 634‑hp tractor weighing 17 tonnes and priced around $674,000, signaling a push toward larger, premium equipment. In contrast, Sabanto’s retrofit system lets existing tractors run autonomously, allowing a grower to replace a 750‑hp machine with...
wrapping a robotic hand in skin, where have I seen this before Co: Warmcore Tech
Side‑channel leakage often surfaces only after first silicon, forcing expensive redesigns. The Inspector Pre‑Silicon framework embeds side‑channel analysis into RTL and gate‑level verification, generating test vectors and statistical metrics to identify leakage early. By providing actionable, module‑level insights throughout the...
Glomar Minerals and Cobalt Blue Holdings are advancing a U.S. refinery to process polymetallic nodules harvested from the Pacific Ocean seabed. The plant is designed for an initial 200,000 tonnes per year capacity, with development costs projected under $500 million. A...
Ireland’s Taoiseach Micheál Martin expressed concern after an Irish Times investigation linked the Aughinish Alumina plant in County Limerick to Russia’s war effort. The refinery, owned by Russian‑controlled Rusal, ships large volumes of raw alumina to Russian smelters, where it becomes aluminium...
Thermocool Home Appliances Ltd announced plans to invest up to Rs 40 crore (≈ $4.8 million) in a new 2‑acre manufacturing facility. The plant will boost annual capacity to 3‑5 lakh air coolers, fans and small appliances, raising daily output from 2‑3 k to 5‑6 k units....
Lakeside Book Company partnered with FANUC, APT Manufacturing and FlexPAC to replace manual depalletizing with an AI‑driven robotic system. The solution eliminates the handling of more than 45 million pounds of product each year—about $58 million in lifted weight—and now processes over...
Manufacturers are moving from single‑technology metrology to multi‑sensor systems that blend high‑speed optical inspection with tactile probing. VICIVISION’s integrated solution captures full part geometry optically while using a probe for critical features, eliminating the need for separate machines. This single‑environment...
Mercedes‑Benz Trucks announced a new assembly plant in Cheb, Czech Republic, slated to begin construction in 2027 with production starting by the end of the decade. The facility will add roughly 25,000 trucks per year, handling both conventional and electric...
Moen, a leading North American faucet brand, overhauled its West Coast distribution by consolidating operations into a new Las Vegas hub built with FORTNA. The facility employs an AutoStore high‑density robotic storage system and integrated warehouse execution software to streamline receiving,...
Apple’s manufacturing dominance stems from a decades‑long partnership with contract manufacturers, most notably Foxconn, which assembles the bulk of iPhones and Macs. The company built a sprawling supply chain across China, securing component suppliers that deliver at massive scale and...
China has transformed from a manufacturing hub into an innovation powerhouse, outpacing the United States in electric vehicles, batteries, robotics, next‑generation nuclear power and hypersonic missiles. The surge stems from a decade‑long, state‑driven strategy that funds basic research, talent development...
Machine shops face a growing shortage of skilled machinists, prompting owners to seek ways to sustain productivity. One practical solution is upgrading to high‑accuracy, precise, and stable cutting inserts that minimize offset adjustments. Horn’s inserts, manufactured to tolerances as tight...
TSMC to mass-produce 3nm in Japan by 2028 (15k wafers/mo). Macro: advances node capacity and onshoring. Risks: capex, execution, geopolitics. Trade: overweight semiconductor equipment. — Viktor Kopylov, PhD, CFA More insights: t.me/si14Kopylov
Verisurf 2026 launches with a suite of new features that embed metrology directly into digital manufacturing workflows. The platform promises faster inspection, greater visibility, and tighter process control, helping manufacturers cut costs and reduce cycle times. By integrating measurement data throughout...
Porsche Design, the luxury timepiece arm of German automaker Porsche, announced the relocation of its watch manufacturing to a new, integrated facility in Grenchen, Switzerland. The move consolidates production, development and quality control under one roof, underscoring the brand’s commitment...
Uber announced a $1.25 billion investment in Rivian to field 10,000 autonomous R2 SUVs in Miami starting in 2028, with a roadmap to 25 U.S. cities by 2031. The partnership marks the first major driverless‑taxi rollout in South Florida, directly challenging...
Researchers at Southern University of Science and Technology unveiled GrowHR, a 10‑pound humanoid robot that can physically expand and contract like a human limb. Its legs use inflatable chambers wrapped in fabric, allowing them to stretch up to three times...
I think we should rip a page from the Chinese playbook and tell Chinese OEMs if they want to sell to American consumers, they must open up production in the US with an American OEM. As part of that arrangement,...
#Robotic Wall Plastering Machine Brings Automation to Construction by @gigadgets_ #EmergingTech #Innovation #TechForGood #Technology https://t.co/EFTR19x6GH
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed removing plastic‑pyrolysis facilities from the Clean Air Act’s incinerator definition, effectively stripping them of federal emission controls. The change is tucked inside a natural‑disaster permitting rule, prompting criticism that it was hidden from...
Perovskite solar cells can be made without expensive cleanrooms #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/tvnjNDXxGN
Australia’s manufacturing PMI slipped to 49.8 in March, pushing the sector back into contraction for the first time since early 2024. New orders fell for the first time in five months while production declined for a second straight month, reflecting...
A wave of AI-driven chip orders is squeezing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company's (TSMC) foundry capacity, prompting customers to look beyond its 70% market share. Samsung Electronics is poised to win new advanced‑node business as it ramps up 2‑nanometer production and...
China’s Lijian‑2 carrier rocket successfully launched on March 30, marking the first flight of a vehicle built around a 3.35 m common booster core (CBC) design. The 53‑metre, 625‑ton rocket can deliver up to 8 t to a 500 km sun‑synchronous orbit and...
Saronic Technologies announced a $1.75 billion Series D round, valuing the autonomous shipbuilder at $9.25 billion. The funding will accelerate production of unmanned vessels for defense and commercial markets, including the newly unveiled 180‑foot Marauder built in under six months. Saronic also secured...
Since its founding in 1972, SAS Forks has transitioned from a modest auto‑salvage yard to a full‑line manufacturer of specialized attachments for the scrap recycling sector. Over five decades the company expanded its product line from 15‑foot forks to hydraulic...
Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) has signed a strategic partnership with robotics firm Symbotic to install an AI‑enabled, high‑density automation system at its Gulf Coast Division Support Center in Pearl River, Louisiana. The 114,000‑square‑foot facility, which currently processes over 22 million dry‑grocery...
North American industrial automation projects must consider not only PLC programming but also the power distribution panel certified to UL 891. An uncertified distribution panel can stall inspections, cause power‑quality issues, and jeopardize PLC reliability. Obtaining both UL 891 (distribution) and UL 508A...
Spider-Inspired #Robot #3D Prints Buildings Using On-Site Materials via @ZappyZappy7 #3Dprinted #Robotics #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/6F1NxzmQpx
Pratt & Whitney is wrestling with a powder‑metal contamination problem that has grounded more than 2,000 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. The issue affects the PW1100G engine, which powers roughly 46% of the 4,400 Neo deliveries since 2016. While Airbus pushes for...
It makes sense that industrials have been ramping over the last few months. The One Big Beautiful Bill provided one of the biggest tax incentive packages in history to drive manufacturing investments. The freight data suggests it is working as...
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar unveiled a virtual actuation space (VAS) framework that simplifies control of tendon‑driven continuum robots (TDCR). By representing each robot section with just direction and magnitude, VAS eliminates the need for complex infinite‑degree‑of‑freedom...
Manufacturers are arriving at design firms with high‑level concepts, forcing teams to use AI‑driven modeling and real‑time cost intelligence to iterate rapidly. Projects now embed flexible structural grids, utility corridors and expandable envelopes to accommodate evolving production lines. Integrated delivery...
Bioxyne Limited’s subsidiary Breathe Life Sciences signed a manufacturing agreement with Aurora Cannabis to produce GMP‑certified medicinal cannabis oils for Australia, with initial deliveries already completed. The contract also foresees adding GMP‑manufactured vape products for Australia, the United Kingdom and...
Food and beverage companies are prioritizing supply‑chain resilience, boosting investments in data, AI and automation, and deepening collaboration with third‑party logistics providers. A Lineage cold‑chain survey of 1,000 North‑American decision‑makers cites tariffs, regulation and geopolitical shifts as the top volatility...
Tesla advances plan to build 100 GW of U.S. PV manufacturing capacity by 2028 #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/BLs5NqxfHH
The Manufacturing Connection released podcast episode 275, titled “Why AI in Manufacturing? Why not?” The host explores how emerging AI tools can augment knowledge work and manufacturing, while stressing the need for hands‑on experimentation to discover effective use cases. The discussion...
APA Solar expands manufacturing campus in Northwest Ohio #energysky -- via Solar Power World: https://t.co/LAbOEhlXCp
ClassNK has granted both a Manufacturing Procedure Approval and a Type Approval for KOBELCO Wire Company's new semi‑parallel wire cable (SPWC), marking the society’s first endorsement of this corrosion‑resistant product. The cable features 7 mm galvanized steel wires coated in polyethylene,...
Emerson introduced the Branson™ Polaris Ultrasonic Welding Platform, a highly configurable system that can be assembled from a benchtop prototype to a fully automated production line. The platform combines modular power supplies, controllers and actuators with real‑time software control, enabling...
