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DH Shipbuilding landed a 130 billion KRW (~$98 million) contract for a new Suezmax crude oil tanker from an Oceania shipping firm, pushing the yard to 82% of its 2026 order target within the first quarter. The deal marks the ninth order the company has secured in Q1, underscoring a strong repeat‑customer relationship that began in 2023. Premium pricing reflects the yard’s reputation for technical excellence and on‑time delivery. Delivery is slated for October 2029, positioning DH to meet or exceed its annual goal ahead of schedule.
Boeing disclosed a machining error at its Renton plant that left small scratches on wiring bundles in a batch of 737 MAX jets. The company is reworking the affected aircraft to meet its quality standards before delivery. While the issue...
Washington’s legislature has cleared HB 2320, an intent‑based bill targeting the illegal manufacture of 3D‑printed weapons, and it now awaits the governor’s signature. A companion proposal, HB 2321, which would have mandated online database checks and firmware controls on all printers, stalled...
A new patent filed by Blue Origin describes a multi‑wire friction stir additive manufacturing (FSAM) tool that replaces a single feed channel with several spindle‑integrated channels. Each channel can accept wires of different gauges or materials, supported by internal sleeves...
Disney is committing $60 billion through 2033 to expand parks, launch the Disney Adventure cruise ship and deepen its experiential portfolio. Roughly 3,000 Imagineers are tasked with turning narrative concepts into immersive attractions, merchandise and ship environments. The new cruise ship,...
Researchers at Auckland University of Technology have demonstrated a field‑assisted selective laser sintering (SLS) process that prints polymer‑bonded magnets with locally programmable pole patterns. By integrating under‑bed electromagnets and a powder‑handling bar, they can deposit different magnetic powders point‑wise and...
At GTC 2026 Jensen Huang outlined NVIDIA’s "Industrial AI" thesis, arguing that compute has moved from a cost‑center to a production capacity and that AI tokens are becoming commoditized outputs. The company positions its 20‑year‑old platform as the sole infrastructure...
Honda announced the cancellation of three North‑America EV programs, pivoting toward hybrid models amid weak demand, tariff pressure, and policy volatility. Simultaneously, freight surcharges and semiconductor price hikes are compressing margins across the automotive supply chain, while stranded battery capacity...
Micron Technology announced the completion of its purchase of Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation’s P5 site in Tongluo, Taiwan. The acquisition, first disclosed on January 17, gives Micron control of a 300,000‑square‑foot, 300 mm clean‑room facility. Located roughly 15 miles from Micron’s...
U.S. industrial production posted a fourth consecutive monthly gain in February, rising 0.2% month‑over‑month and 1.44% year‑over‑year, outpacing the 0.1% consensus. Manufacturing output mirrored the broader trend, also expanding 0.2% MoM, with durable goods edging up 0.1% and nondurables up...
The blog post dissects a vivid passage by Mary Heaton Vorse describing the 1920 Pittsburgh Steel Mill Strike, highlighting the massive, ritualistic atmosphere of the mills and the minimal human presence. Vorse, a pioneering feminist journalist who covered both World...
U.S. industrial production rose 0.2% in February, edging past the 0.1% forecast and following a robust 0.7% gain in January. Capacity utilization held at 76.3%, still well below its long‑run average, signaling lingering slack in the sector. Manufacturing output matched...
MIT CSAIL introduced PhysiOpt, an AI system that creates 3D printable objects with built‑in structural integrity. Trained on a library of functional shapes, the model automatically refines designs to address overhangs, weight‑bearing limits, and other physical constraints. Users can describe...
Synopsys hosted a Lithography VIP Symposium at SPIE 2026, featuring a panel on AI/ML in mask synthesis. Executives from photomask makers, fabs, and EDA discussed how GPUs and advanced AI are already addressing the exploding complexity of EUV mask design....
Ferguson Marine’s chief executive warned that the Port Glasgow yard will run out of space within five years as it prepares for a potential four‑vessel contract programme. The company is reviewing layout optimisation and a semi‑automated panel line while scouting...
The Empire State Manufacturing Survey slipped to a -0.20 index in March, well below the 3.90 estimate. New orders edged higher while shipments plunged, creating a mixed demand picture. Delivery times stretched and supply availability weakened, yet employment rose modestly...
Researchers at Saarland University have identified three iron‑based metallic‑glass alloys that can be fabricated with laser powder‑bed fusion 3D printing. The amorphous composition eliminates crystal‑lattice friction, dramatically reducing hysteresis (iron) losses in electric‑motor stators and rotors. These alloys contain 70‑80%...
A European maker of vertical storage units—often called giant vending machines—has been compounding earnings at roughly 15 % while carrying zero interest‑bearing debt. The firm boasts a sustained 35 %+ ROIC over three years, over 140 000 machines installed worldwide, and a near‑€1 billion...
The Center of Automotive Management and Cisco report finds cyber‑attacks on connected factories have surged, now costing the global automotive sector over $20 billion—roughly twenty times the 2022 figure. Attackers concentrate on suppliers, which account for 57% of incidents, followed by...
Researchers at imec introduced the BEFORCE platform to study how post‑exposure bake (PEB) environments affect metal‑oxide EUV resists. By precisely mixing oxygen, humidity, and other gases, they demonstrated that raising O₂ to 50 % and adjusting relative humidity can lower the...
CO2 aluminum cylinders used in beverage, fire‑suppression and medical systems demand rigorous quality control. Suppliers must verify 6061 alloy composition, execute documented internal cleaning, and perform hydrostatic burst tests at least 2.5 times service pressure. Leading manufacturers also run over...
Tesla’s Gigafactory Texas, spanning roughly 2,500 acres with over 10 million square feet of production space, serves as the company’s global headquarters and a hub for Model Y and upcoming Cybertruck builds. A recent tour revealed a manufacturing philosophy centered on extreme...
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte used the Brussels European Defense Exhibition to stress the Alliance’s reliance on a robust defence industrial base. He reminded industry leaders that modern forces need advanced equipment as much as personnel, and called for expanded...
North Texas, particularly the Dallas suburbs, has quietly become a national hotspot where drone manufacturing and 3D printing intersect. Companies such as Eagle NXT, Shield AI, and Delta Black Aerospace are scaling operations in Allen, Frisco and McKinney, using additive manufacturing for rapid...
The Interact Analysis survey of over 200 global executives reveals that most companies still lack a formal, structured customer‑feedback program. Only 30% of respondents have a fully developed system, and those are primarily large firms with revenues above $1 billion. Smaller...
Ameralabs, a Lithuanian 3D‑printing resin producer, released a free 23‑point safety analysis exposing persistent misconceptions about resin toxicity. The report highlights that most resins are toxic, with health effects often manifesting after repeated exposure, leading many users to mistakenly deem...
Shapeways announced it has earned ISO 14001 certification, establishing an Environmental Management System that meets international sustainability standards. The certification is crucial for service bureaus targeting regulated sectors such as healthcare and defense, where customers must source parts from certified facilities....
Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) showcased a dual‑resolution 3D printer capable of producing functional parts with tolerances in the tens of microns—smaller than a human hair. CEO John Kawola explained how the machine alternates between macro and micro modes, delivering both...
Axtra3D unveiled three new elastomeric resins—Loctite 3D IND475, Loctite 3D Med414, and Ultracur3D EL 4000—broadening its material lineup from soft to hard shore‑A grades. The company also introduced the Axtra Workflow, an all‑in‑one manufacturing bundle that pairs the Lumia printer...
The article argues that most knowledge‑work time is spent on coordination rather than value creation, a form of hidden waste that traditional lean methods struggle to expose. It highlights how the Toyota Production System’s gemba concept worked on the factory...
The article outlines a "capital‑intensity trap" where rising energy prices and higher U.S. Treasury yields squeeze margins for hardware manufacturers while leaving asset‑light designers relatively untouched. It illustrates the mechanism with a March 13 case study: Brent crude above $100 and...
Industry Week highlights that the next two decades of robotics will be defined less by software breakthroughs than by the physical components that power machines. Cost analysis shows actuators and gearboxes consume 35‑40% of a robot’s bill of materials, followed...
A recent Open Ceramics paper compares the mature sand binder‑jetting workflow, now used for high‑volume core production, with emerging slurry‑based ceramic 3D printing. While binder jetting offers large build volumes, fast job‑box swapping and high sand‑reclaim rates, slurry printing delivers...
Germany’s industrial heartland in Baden‑Württemberg is experiencing a sharp decline, with trade‑tax revenues halving and major manufacturers cutting thousands of jobs. The article attributes the downturn to aggressive green policies and state subsidies that divert capital from private investment. Election...
Boeing recorded 16 first flights of the 737 MAX through March 11, showing the assembly line is still operating at a normal rate. However, only three MAX aircraft were delivered in March, leaving thirteen completed jets in inventory awaiting a wiring repair....
Helio Additive provides a subscription‑based thermal‑optimization service for desktop 3D printers, automatically tweaking G‑code to improve layer adhesion and speed. In tests with 3D‑Fuel’s PCTG filament on a BambuLab P2S, the Enhance feature reduced print times between 8% and 66%...
Samsung is set to fabricate the base die of its next‑generation HBM4E memory using a 2 nm process, following the recent launch of the industry’s first commercial HBM4. The move coincides with a redesign of the HBM4E power‑delivery network, raising the...
Fujian Huistone 3D Technology has filed Chinese patent CN121608383A describing a 3D printer that relocates a UV light source across the build area instead of using a fixed, full‑size array. The moving‑light engine is driven by dual servos and screw mechanisms,...
The Tyee reports that recycling 3D‑printed plastic remains a major hurdle despite growing interest. Most desktop printers produce more waste than finished parts, and the waste stream is heterogeneous. Industrial‑scale filament production equipment is costly, and sorting by polymer type...
The Open Group marks a decade since launching the Open Process Automation™ Forum (OPAF) on January 31, 2017. Over ten years the Forum has delivered the Open Process Automation Standard, a vendor‑neutral, modular and secure framework for industrial control systems. By replacing...
Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU‑PF party announced a strategic push to transform the country from a raw lithium exporter into a full‑stack battery manufacturing hub. The plan highlights the recent attraction of four of the world’s top six lithium firms and the...
Researchers have demonstrated laser powder‑bed fused nickel‑titanium (NiTi) triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) sheet lattices that deliver high specific stiffness and energy absorption while retaining superelastic behavior. By pushing wall thicknesses to the limits of LPBF resolution, the continuous‑sheet architecture...
The United Kingdom and Australia are assessing how their steel sectors can jointly support the AUKUS submarine programme, following the first UK‑Australia Defence Industry Dialogue since 2018. Defence Minister Luke Pollard highlighted that British firms, notably Sheffield Forgemasters, are already...
ICON has announced the commercial launch of Titan, its new 3D concrete printer built to construct two‑storey residential structures. The system uses ICON’s low‑carbon CarbonX material and fits inside a standard shipping container for easy site deployment. Customers can place...
A Chinese patent (CN121608391A) proposes a software‑driven method to generate richer sidewall colors on multi‑nozzle FFF printers by using ultra‑fine layer heights and alternating filament colors. The technique treats the wall as an optical grating, blending colors through micro‑layer stacking...
Chiesi Group and inhalation CDMO Bespak have expanded their long‑standing partnership by increasing pressurized metered‑dose inhaler (pMDI) manufacturing capacity at Bespak’s Holmes Chapel, UK site. The move supports Chiesi’s Carbon Minimal Inhaler (CMI) program, which targets up to a 90 %...
In January 2026 Booz Allen Hamilton pledged a US $300 million capital commitment to Andreessen Horowitz, with an option to expand to $400 million, to back hard‑tech startups focused on AI, robotics and additive manufacturing. The partnership spotlights Firestorm Labs’ xCell, a containerized 3D‑printing...
Researchers have introduced digital‑twin models that ingest printer settings and sensor data to predict resin cure states and dynamically adjust exposures in vat photopolymerization. The approach combines optics, cure kinetics, thermal and oxygen transport models, enabling pixel‑level compensation, heat‑management scheduling,...
Canada’s battery supply chain is hampered by a lack of domestic graphite refining, with 90% of battery‑grade graphite processed in China. Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) is launching a Phase‑2 mine and battery material plant in Bécancour, Quebec, backed by federal...
IBM and Lam Research have signed a five‑year partnership to push logic scaling below the 1 nm node. The collaboration will co‑develop novel materials, advanced etch and deposition processes, and High‑NA EUV lithography techniques to enable sub‑1 nm transistors. Leveraging IBM’s Albany...
