Borosil to Set up New Glassware Manufacturing Facility in Gujarat, Expand Furnace Capacity in Jaipur
Borosil Ltd's board approved a ₹42 crore glassware plant in Bharuch, Gujarat, slated for commercial production by December 2026. The new facility will mass‑produce storage jars, bottles and jugs, shifting supply from its sister firm. Simultaneously, Borosil will invest ₹50 crore to expand the Jaipur furnace from 25 to 32 tonnes per day and add a third forming line, targeting a January 2028 rebuild cycle. The upgrades aim to meet rising demand, cut bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
FAULHABER BXI: Made for the Next Generation of Robotics
FAULHABER introduced the BXI, its most powerful integrated drive system yet, delivering up to 20 Nm torque within a 34 mm package. The unit combines an internal‑rotor motor, stepped planetary gearhead, and a 15‑bit absolute encoder, operating up to 50 V. Its flat...
How Emerson Applies Automation to Deliver Custom Pneumatic Valves Within 5 Days
Emerson’s Bonneville facility has digitized its entire valve‑making workflow, turning customer configurations into production‑ready CNC programs in about ten minutes and cutting manual engineering time by two to four hours. The system automatically creates 3D CAD models, machining instructions and...
SpectraFlow Crossbelt Analyzer Optimising Concentrate Mix at Dye Non-Ferrous Metal Group Ausmelt TSL Copper Smelter
SpectraFlow Analytics secured an order for its Crossbelt Analyzer to be installed at Dye Non-Ferrous Metal Group’s Ausmelt TSL copper smelter in Huangshi, China. The near‑infrared online analyzer will sit in the concentrate blending zone, continuously measuring and adjusting the...
US Importer Crackdown Bid Could Trigger Shift in Ecommerce Logistics
The U.S. Senate introduced the Securing Accountability in Foreign Entries Act, tightening importer‑of‑record rules by requiring a genuine physical U.S. presence and verified bank accounts. The legislation also raises the minimum continuous import bond to $100,000. By targeting non‑resident importers,...
The Real Barrier to Driverless Trucks Is No Longer Software
A new Telemetry report argues that driverless trucking has outgrown software development and now faces a manufacturing bottleneck. Retro‑fitted autonomous trucks, while quick to prototype, suffer from inconsistent quality, high costs, and limited after‑sales support. The report recommends factory‑built Level 4...
Near-Shoring Talk Fades as Global Supply Chains Stretch, Says DHL
The DHL Global Connectedness report shows that global supply chains are stretching, with 2025 average trade distances reaching a record 5,010 km and greenfield foreign‑direct investment averaging 6,250 km. Despite geopolitical tensions and near‑shoring rhetoric, companies are still diversifying globally, routing trade...
Meiji to Invest in Hello Panda Production in US
Japanese food conglomerate Meiji Holdings announced a ¥10 bn ($63.4 m) investment to add Hello Panda biscuit production at its York, Pennsylvania plant. The project allocates about $55 m to Hello Panda lines, with the remaining funds upgrading equipment for other brands such as Stauffer’s...
Executives Want in, but Researchers Want Out — How Pharma’s US Job Picture Is Changing
U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing is booming, with companies pledging over $370 billion in new facilities through 2030, prompting senior executives to relocate to the United States. At the same time, U.S. academic and research funding has been slashed, leading a majority of...
VW to Cut 50,000 Jobs by 2030 Amid Trump Tariffs and Falling Chinese Sales
Volkswagen announced a plan to eliminate 50,000 jobs across its German operations by 2030, adding to a prior agreement to cut 35,000 positions through attrition. The move follows a 54% plunge in pre‑tax profit to €8.9 bn, driven largely by U.S....
TU Braunschweig Strengthens Battery Research Centre
TU Braunschweig’s Battery Labfactory (BLB) has opened three new pilot systems—a 3D‑printing line for solid‑state electrodes, a dry‑coating pilot, and a tandem wet‑coating line for circular battery production. The €10 million investment, funded by the Federal Ministry’s ForBatt programme, completes a...
Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
Material Requirements Planning (MRP) is a systematic approach that converts a product's bill of materials, inventory status, and master production schedule into precise material and production orders. By automating the calculation of dependent demand, MRP ensures components are available exactly...
ForwardX Marks One Year of Large-Scale AMR Operations at Chery's Dalian Factory
ForwardX Robotics celebrates one year of large‑scale autonomous mobile robot (AMR) operations at Chery's Dalian automotive plant. Over 270 fourth‑generation AMRs now run in the welding and final‑assembly workshops, handling material delivery for 32 welding parts and 95 final‑assembly parts....
The OT Security Time Bomb: Why Legacy Industrial Systems Are the Biggest Cyber Risk Nobody Wants to Fix
Legacy operational technology (OT) in energy and pharma plants still relies on outdated operating systems like Windows XP and insecure protocols such as Modbus, creating a hidden cyber‑risk. While IT teams adopt zero‑trust and AI‑driven defenses, OT environments remain unpatched...
ABB Inks Deal for Orange Marine Cable Repair Newbuilds
ABB has secured a contract to provide a fully integrated electrical power, propulsion and automation system for two hybrid‑electric cable‑repair vessels being built for Orange Marine at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Dockyard. The ships, equipped with ABB’s Azipod® DO propulsion, Compact...
Hyundai Mobis Completes New Chassis Modules Plant in Hungary
Hyundai Mobis has finished building a 50,000 sqm chassis‑modules plant near Kecskemét, Hungary. The facility will supply steering and braking systems to Mercedes‑Benz’s nearby assembly line, initially for the CLA, EQB and A‑Class electric and hybrid models. Production runs under a Just‑in‑Time/Just‑In‑Sequence...
How to Improve Production Line Efficiency with Continuous Optimization
Manufacturers are moving from occasional large‑scale upgrades to a continuous improvement model that targets small, incremental gains across production lines. By mapping processes, monitoring equipment performance, and leveraging predictive maintenance, firms can cut waste, lower costs, and boost throughput. Data...
SPEE3D 3D Printing Restores ‘Deadlined’ US Army Vehicle in Hours
SPEE3D’s deployable Expeditionary Manufacturing Unit (EMU) used cold‑spray additive manufacturing to design, print, heat‑treat and machine a replacement battle‑lock handle for a US Army combat support vehicle in under 10 hours, restoring the vehicle within a 24‑hour field exercise. The...
The Specialty Device Surge Part 1: Wafer Size Transitions Are Powering The Future Of Specialty Devices And Bringing New Challenges
Specialty devices—including SiC and GaN power transistors, MEMS, photonics, and CIS—are shifting from traditional 150mm and 200mm wafers to larger 200mm and 300mm formats. GaN power is moving to 300mm, while SiC power advances to 200mm, and photonics, MEMS, and...
NVIDIA Investing $2bn in Coherent’s R&D, Capacity Expansion and Operations as It Builds Out US-Based Manufacturing
NVIDIA announced a multi‑year strategic agreement with Coherent Corp, investing $2 billion to fund research, capacity expansion, and US‑based manufacturing. The deal includes a non‑exclusive purchase commitment and future access rights to Coherent’s advanced laser and optical networking products. By scaling...
Detecting Chemical Variability At Advanced Nodes
Advanced‑node semiconductor yield is increasingly eroded by subtle chemical variability in thin films, interfaces, and residues rather than obvious particle defects. This molecular variability manifests as parametric drift and margin erosion that only appear under workload or thermal stress, making...
Manufacturing Leaders Convene as Queensland Plots Industry Growth
The Queensland Manufacturing Advisory Council (QMAC) convened its first meeting of the year, bringing together industry leaders and government officials to shape the state’s manufacturing future. Discussions centered on the $79.1 million Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grants Program, innovation, advanced technology, and...
Mainetti Accelerates Sustainable Packaging Push With New Chennai Facility
Mainetti, the world’s largest hanger maker, has launched a new paper‑packaging production facility in Chennai’s SIPCOT Industrial Park. The plant, coupled with a Testing Centre of Excellence, will produce more than 250 recyclable paper packaging designs and serve both the...
Back to Hands-On CMM Metrology – Precision Without the Programming
Mitutoyo has launched the CRYSTA‑KM 565, a manual coordinate measuring machine that delivers high‑precision inspection without the need for CNC programming. Targeted at small manufacturers, workshops, educational labs and quality departments, the machine combines a granite base, FEM‑optimized rigidity and air‑bearing...
Australia–India Research Advances Greener Steel Manufacturing Through Agricultural Waste Trial
CSIRO and the Indian Institute of Science successfully trialed rice husk pellets as a partial coal substitute in steelmaking gasifiers at Jindal Steel’s Odisha plant. The world‑first test blended 5‑10% biomass‑derived syngas, delivering steady performance. Researchers estimate scaling the approach...
Metalysis Garners Nearly €1m From ESA For Titanium Processing
Metalysis, a South Yorkshire firm, secured nearly €1 million from the European Space Agency for a two‑year initiative to commercialise a continuous or quasi‑continuous titanium production method using its patented FFC process. The funding reflects ESA’s drive to create a greener,...
Nonprofit Aims To Modernize Manufacturing by Clearing Capital Hurdle
A nonprofit, the API Innovation Center (APIIC), is tackling the capital barrier that prevents U.S. drug makers from adopting continuous manufacturing. By pooling state, federal, philanthropic and private funds, APIIC installs equipment at manufacturers at no upfront cost, de‑risking the...
Apple Now Makes About 25% of iPhones in India After China Pivot
Apple boosted iPhone assembly in India by roughly 53% in 2025, reaching about 55 million units and accounting for a quarter of its global output. The shift helps the company sidestep escalating US tariffs on Chinese‑made devices and diversifies its supply...
New Milne Mill Enables Market, Product Expansion
Milne AgriGroup has doubled its production capacity to 300,000 tonnes, creating Australia’s largest pelletised ruminant‑feed mill in Welshpool. The expansion, supported by a $5 million WA grant, enables the company to export formulated pellets across Asia and to supply 6,000 tonnes to South...
Volvo Says Loader Updates Improve Efficiency
Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled a suite of safety and productivity upgrades for its entire wheel‑loader lineup at ConExpo‑Con/Agg. The large L350 now uses a D17 engine delivering up to 5% better fuel efficiency and Smart Control integration, while the midsize...
Orora Reports First Year of Reduced Emissions at Gawler Glass Manufacturing Site
Orora has completed the first year of operation for its G3 oxy‑fuel glass furnace at the Gawler plant in South Australia. The $130 million upgrade, funded in part by a $12.5 million government grant, has cut natural‑gas use by 32% and eliminated...
Wipro Enterprises Eyes Entry Into Semiconductor Sector
Wipro Enterprises is exploring entry into semiconductor manufacturing, focusing on outsourced assembly and test (OSAT) operations. The company is in early talks and is actively scouting a credible technology partner to enable the move. This initiative follows similar investments by...
Chip Price Hikes Spread as Asia’s Chipmakers Plan Record Spending
Asian chipmakers, from giants to smaller players, are raising prices as AI‑driven demand fuels a record $136 billion capex plan for 2026, a 25% increase over last year. Companies such as Vanguard, Unimicron and Winbond announced price hikes ranging from 5%...
Rising Energy Costs Imperil Thai Manufacturer's Profits
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are pushing energy prices higher, threatening the profit margins of Thailand's consumer‑goods conglomerate Osotspa Plc. Energy accounts for roughly 20% of the company's costs, and a rise in LNG to $140‑150 per unit could...
Custom Truck One Source Inc (CTOS) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Custom Truck One Source (CTOS) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $2.7 billion, a 3.5% year‑over‑year increase, and full‑year adjusted EPS of $10.79. Adjusted operating margin slipped to 8.4% as higher manufacturing overhead and an unfavorable product mix offset pricing gains. The...
China Searches for a Way Out of Brazil’s Steel Barriers
Chinese steel exporters are confronting steep anti‑dumping duties in Brazil, ranging from $285 to $710 per tonne, which could render Chinese imports unviable for up to five years. The duties target pre‑painted, cold‑rolled, and coated steel, prompting Chinese firms to...
How Governed High-Speed Air-Driven Live Tools Boost Swiss-Type Lathe Productivity
Governed high‑speed air‑driven live tools transform Swiss‑type lathes by delivering steady 60,000‑80,000 RPM under load, far surpassing conventional geared or electric tools limited to 6,000‑12,000 RPM. The patented governor regulates airflow, maintaining torque, eliminating heat, and keeping spindle runout within 2 µm. This...
Keynote Speakers Set to Inspire Industry with AI and Partnership Concepts at Wire Expo 2026
Wire Expo 2026 will convene May 5‑7 at Milwaukee’s Baird Center, uniting wire and cable manufacturers, suppliers, and industry leaders under the theme “Accelerating Progress Together ~ Where wire, innovation & industry connect.” The event features two high‑profile keynotes—John W. Mellowes on partnership‑driven steel strategy...
Dairy Manufacturing Prices Show Cautious Recovery Despite Global Oversupply, Rabobank Says
Rabobank’s Q1 Global Dairy Quarterly reports a modest rebound in dairy manufacturing prices, driven primarily by Australian and New Zealand products. Despite the rally, global milk supply remains abundant, with production growth projected to slow to just 0.2% in 2026 after...
Building Successful Industrial Development Spaces
Railroad operators Norfolk Southern and Watco are actively courting manufacturers by offering tailored industrial‑development services and financing support. Watco has poured more than $600 million into projects such as Bartlett’s 49 million‑bushel soybean plant and Charlotte Pipe’s $80 million PVC facility, while NS...
Health Pharma USA LLC - 588155 - 12/18/2019
The FDA issued Warning Letter #588155 to Health Pharma USA LLC after a May‑June 2019 inspection uncovered multiple CGMP violations at its Rahway, New Jersey facility. Major deficiencies included a dysfunctional quality‑control unit that released products before review, incomplete batch...
Additive Aerospace Update: GE Aerospace, Rocket Lab, Velo3D, and More
Additive manufacturing is gaining momentum in aerospace and defense, with 41% of industry leaders forecasting a rapid acceleration this year. GE Aerospace announced a $1 billion U.S. investment, including a $115 million spend to expand 3D metal‑printing capacity at its Cincinnati hub...
INTERVIEW: Will Perseus Materials’ Bet on Self-Propagating Chemistry Be “World’s Fastest” Composite Manufacturing Technology?
Perseus Materials, a Stanford spin‑out, has built a continuous composite‑manufacturing line that leverages self‑propagating high‑temperature synthesis (ROMP) to cure resin without heated tooling. By shrinking a pultrusion die to a centimetre and making it actuable, the system can pull laminates...
Lithoz Presents Three Ceramic 3D Printing Material Updates
Lithoz will unveil three new ceramic additive‑manufacturing materials at Ceramitec in Munich. The LithaLox alumina variant supports printable wall thicknesses up to 12 mm, a 55 % solid loading, and delivers low, uniform shrinkage with high bend strength. LithaCon zirconia improves fracture...
AXT’s Q4/2025 Revenue Constrained by Delay in China Export Permits
AXT Inc reported an 11% drop in full‑year 2025 revenue to $88.3 m, driven by an 8.4% Q4 decline caused by delayed Chinese export permits for indium phosphide. Gross margin fell to 13.1% while the company posted a $18 m net loss...
Kaneko Optical Launches UROKO, a New 3D Printed Eyewear Collection for ISSEY MIYAKE MEN SS26
Japanese eyewear brand Kaneko Optical has unveiled UROKO, a limited‑edition 3D‑printed collection for Issey Miyake Men’s Spring‑Summer 2026 line. The frames feature an unconventional eight‑lens architecture inspired by Japanese ceramicist Shoji Kamoda, with each piece hand‑finished to retain subtle surface...
Stratasys Achieves Major Reliability Milestone with Industrial Partners
Stratasys announced a 22% year‑over‑year reliability increase for its F900 industrial 3D printer after targeted manufacturing upgrades rolled out in 2025. The boost translated into higher overall equipment effectiveness, better quality reporting, more repeatable processes, reduced carbon emissions and more...
Organic Cotton Accelerator Reveals Next Phase of Scaling Strategy
The Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) unveiled its next‑phase scaling strategy aimed at building a resilient global organic cotton supply chain by 2030. The plan broadens impact metrics to include climate, biodiversity, and labor outcomes while introducing a pilot Farm Fund...
A Recipe for Batch Processing Success
Valmet has launched FlexBatch 8, its latest ISA‑88‑compliant batch automation and recipe management software, now fully integrated with both Valmet DNAe and D3 DCS platforms. The solution lets operators create and modify recipes using a drag‑and‑drop interface, removing the need for...
Panasonic Connect Unveils Latest in Smart Manufacturing at APEX EXPO 2026
Panasonic Connect North America debuted a suite of smart‑manufacturing solutions at APEX EXPO 2026, including a new Auto‑Setting Feeder that cuts loading time by more than half. The showcase featured the NPM‑GP/L screen printer with 12‑second cycles and ±3.8 µm accuracy, the autonomous...