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Goodyear launches $320 million expansion of its Lawton plant
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company announced a $320 million, four‑year expansion of its Lawton, Oklahoma facility, boosting capacity by nearly 30 % and adding the ability to produce an extra 10 million tires annually (about 120,000 per day). The upgrade targets higher‑margin, larger‑rim tires for electric vehicles.
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BMW Group launches its first European pilot of humanoid robots at the Leipzig plant, extending its ‘Physical AI’ strategy that blends artificial intelligence with real machines. The project, in partnership with Hexagon Robotics and its AEON robot, will test multifunctional tasks such as high‑voltage battery assembly and component manufacturing. Earlier US pilot at Spartanburg showed robots handling 30,000 X3s and moving 90,000 parts, proving precision and productivity gains. BMW also created a Center of Competence for Physical AI to standardize data platforms and accelerate integration.
Researchers have unveiled a benchtop pattern‑to‑curve technique that converts SU‑8/silicon cavities into optical‑grade PDMS microlens arrays using isotropic thermal air expansion. By adjusting pre‑cure timing and cavity volume, the method delivers tunable focal lengths from 127 µm to 683 µm while maintaining...
Australia’s manufacturing PMI slipped to 51.0 in February, the fourth consecutive month above the growth threshold but the weakest since the expansion began. The index fell from 52.3 in January, marking the first output contraction in four months. New‑order growth...
India’s manufacturing PMI climbed to 56.9 in February, the strongest level in four months, driven by a surge in domestic new orders and higher production volumes. Export orders, however, slipped to a 17‑month low as U.S. tariff uncertainty lingered. Input‑cost...
High‑mix machining shops are discovering that the true production bottleneck is not the cutting operation but the myriad setup tasks required for each part. Dustin Sanks of Sanks Machining quantifies the hidden work, showing that a 20‑minute tool‑load can outweigh...
Advanced ultrasonic testing is overtaking radiographic methods for weld inspection in oil and gas, driven by safety, speed, and data demands. Technologies such as PAUT, TOFD, and the newer Plane Wave Imaging combined with Total Focusing Method deliver radiography‑grade image...
JEC World 2026, the flagship international composites trade show, returns to France in mid‑March, gathering manufacturers, suppliers, researchers and industry bodies across aerospace, automotive, construction and energy. Dozens of exhibitors have released pre‑show previews, highlighting new tape variants, advanced automation,...
During a Beijing visit, the China Building Materials Federation outlined its aggressive decarbonisation agenda for cement and other building products. The federation’s “six zeroes” framework and a mandatory carbon‑market scheme now cover roughly 1,000 Chinese cement producers, positioning China as...
AGIBot unveiled its full humanoid robot portfolio at MWC 2026, showcasing A2, X2, G2, D1 and C5 platforms alongside the OmniHand dexterous limb. The company launched a global online store and a Robot‑as‑a‑Service (RaaS) leasing model with prices starting at €899...
Trimet expands Essen with a new scrap hall, lifting Trimet aluminium recycling capacity by about 16,000 t/yr. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/trimet-aluminium-recycling-capacity.html
Manufacturers in Victoria are confronting steep land‑tax hikes, with SEMMA reporting an average 80% increase between 2024 and 2026 and spikes above 200% for some firms. The surge is diverting cash that would otherwise fund new machinery, apprenticeships and process...
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SPC Global Holdings Ltd announced a post‑merger overhaul of its manufacturing network, slashing planned capital expenditure from $23.5 million to just under $3 million. The new strategy targets more than $8 million of annual savings from FY27 and includes exiting the Mill Park...
The European Commission has approved the 15th edition of the European List of Ship Recycling Facilities, adding Germany’s Emden yard as the first German facility. The list now comprises 41 approved recyclers, including sites in Europe, Türkiye and the United...
Amid California’s worsening housing shortage, the Terner Center released a report outlining how industrialized construction can cut costs, speed timelines, and boost unit output. The study identifies 40 policy recommendations grouped into seven themes, ranging from building‑code reform and financing...
CEO Echo Yang steers CSCERAMIC, a China‑based advanced ceramics maker, toward high‑purity alumina solutions for laboratory and high‑temperature industrial markets. The firm differentiates itself by engineering‑focused collaboration, tight dimensional control, and stable raw‑material sourcing rather than catalog sales. Customers benefit...
AAON reported a 0.6% decline in Q2 2025 net sales to $311.6 million, driven by a 20.9% drop in AAON‑branded sales after an ERP rollout disrupted coil supply and production. Gross margin contracted 950 basis points to 26.6% and non‑GAAP EPS...
CPS Technologies reported FY 2025 revenue of $2.74 billion, up 0.4%, and adjusted EBITDA of $209.7 million, reaching the top of its guidance range. GAAP net loss narrowed dramatically to $4.2 million from a $78.7 million loss a year earlier, driven by $64 million in plant...
Seaspan has launched Dockboy, a remote‑controlled ultra‑high‑pressure cleaning system designed for hull maintenance. The tool removes barnacles, anti‑fouling paint and coatings in a single pass, delivering a paint‑ready surface. Fully containerized, Dockboy can be moved between Vancouver Drydock and Victoria...
Korea Marine Transport Co (KMTC) has placed a KRW 372.4 bn ($258 m) order for six 1,800‑TEU feeder containerships with HD Hyundai shipyards. The vessels are scheduled for delivery between August 2027 and June 2028, adding to KMTC’s fleet of more than 60 ships that...
Hungarian startup Edortech announced its patented tin‑anode system, ONLi, ready for scale‑up after a decade of research. Independent audits show the anode can deliver up to 70 % higher energy density and 1.8 times the capacity of conventional graphite or Si‑C anodes...
Compliance failures are now costing MedTech manufacturers millions, as regulators require deeper traceability, faster reporting, and unified post‑market oversight. Gaps in ERP and QMS integration lead to delayed approvals, recalls, and costly litigation, turning compliance into a direct revenue driver....
Iranian drone attacks on Dubai and other Gulf cities followed the launch of Operation Epic Fury, immediately crippling air services and throttling ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, heavily dependent on imported food...
Print in 3D space. That is a fascinating look at non-planar 3D printing, specifically using a 6-axis motion system. Instead of the traditional "layer-by-layer" approach where the printer head only moves on a flat 2D plane X and Y before...
All World Machinery Supply, a Roscoe, Illinois distributor of 15,000 machine‑part SKUs, tackled a storage crunch and labor bottlenecks by installing four Kardex vertical lift modules (VLMs) and an in‑house conveyor system. The VLMs cut the warehouse footprint by 75%...
Modern's 2026 Productivity Achievement Awards recognized top performers in warehousing/distribution, innovation, and e‑fulfillment. Performance Health won Warehousing/Distribution for a streamlined distribution center, reduced packaging waste, and improved KPI tracking. Staples earned the Innovation award for its integrated robotics platform, autonomous...
Canada and Mexico posted record foreign direct investment in 2025, underscoring North America’s growing role as a manufacturing hub. Canada received $96.8 billion, the strongest inflow in 18 years, while Mexico attracted a historic $40.87 billion, a 10.8% year‑over‑year rise. U.S. investors...
USG Corporation has launched Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Tough Panels, a new lightweight, high‑durability drywall that cuts transportation‑related greenhouse‑gas emissions. The product stems from USG’s Corporate Innovation Centre, leveraging advances in materials science to maintain strength while reducing weight. Lighter panels...
High‑fidelity 3D experiences have struggled to reach millions because traditional delivery relies on downloading complete assets or expensive pixel‑streaming from cloud GPUs. Both approaches create latency, high infrastructure costs, and limited scalability. Miris introduced a true 3D streaming architecture that...
Being a Demand Planner, I am trained to notice patterns, seasonality and cycles. To notice the root cause of those disrupting signals and what causes them, so I can get my forecasting model right and predict future events. Since January 20, 2025,...
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The Midwest has become the most volatile U.S. trucking region over the past six months, with tender rejection rates consistently 4‑5 percentage points higher than any other area. A disproportionate share of refrigerated shipments—30% to 35% of all outbound reefer—tightens...
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Nextpower to supply steel frames for JinkoSolar’s Florida factory #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/aFKhKfYdkM
Automakers still rely on real‑world cold‑weather testing to validate vehicle performance in extreme conditions. Facilities range from Tesla's Alaska test track to Volvo's Kiruna site and the shared winter‑testing hub in Sweden’s Arjeplog. In the U.S., manufacturers supplement field tests...
Construction Spending on Data Centers, Factories, Powerplants, and Office Buildings: Boom, Bust, and in Between. Despite the hoopla about data centers, spending on factory construction was five times larger https://t.co/rBJr9DUgSX https://t.co/OyvbCGaHrk
5% of US maufacturing is related to defense production. Today is a good day for truckers.
MuleSoft is promoting agentic AI combined with APIs to modernize legacy manufacturing and supply‑chain systems. The approach leverages MuleSoft Agent Fabric to connect on‑prem and cloud applications, eliminating both API and agent sprawl. Analyst IDC highlights that this AI‑API synergy...
Strait of Hormuz. Closed. The ‘crisis’ will be defined by the length of the war and by risk. Oil supply. Maritime and cargo insurance. Houthis. Freight rates.
A year‑long trial in Montreal examined 200,000 km of diesel Freightliner Cascadia and its battery‑electric counterpart, the eCascadia, across two Canadian fleets. The analysis found that electric Class 8 trucks can generate roughly $157,000 in savings per unit over a six‑year...
Global giant Tata Steel is using a heat battery to curb emissions #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/2fnqQgr8Lq
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth wrapped up the first phase of the "Arsenal of Freedom" tour with stops at General Dynamics and L3Harris plants in Camden, Arkansas. He urged faster, domestic production of missiles, interceptors and hypersonic weapons, framing...
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The article explores why hobbyists gravitate toward 3D printing, ranging from machine‑tuning experiments to creating functional daily‑use objects and decorative items. It highlights a niche of “hobbyist industrial designers” who craft custom solutions—like a dog‑poop‑bag holder—purely for the joy of...
US Navy says it can't protect all merchant ships in Persian Gulf. Oil majors just suspended shipments through Hormuz, 21M barrels/day at risk. Maritime risk. https://t.co/TylGxcJUhz
The article frames warehouse technology adoption as a series of seasonal maturity levels, ranging from manual operations to fully dynamic, software‑driven facilities. It warns that forcing a single platform across all sites creates fragmentation, higher costs, and stunted growth. Instead,...
Additive manufacturing (AM) has endured a 2‑3‑year sales dip, but recent data shows a modest rebound starting in Q1 2026. CEO Yoav Zeif framed the slowdown as a normal CAPEX cycle, emphasizing that hardware performance and customer usage intent are improving....
Proterial, a Japanese advanced‑materials maker, is evaluating India as a production base for its rare‑earth‑free electric‑vehicle magnets and other high‑end components such as superalloys and power‑electronics parts. CEO Sean M. Stack highlighted strong economic momentum, government incentives, and the need...
Germany’s manufacturing capacity utilization is only running at 77.5% in January. Its long-term average since 1991 is 83.2%. GERMANY’S GREEN MADNESS & SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA ARE A DEADLY ONE - TWO PUNCH. https://t.co/S87Xs4GTJY
