Qatar Cargo Introduces Smart Temperature Solution for Pharma
Qatar Airways Cargo has launched Pharma Passive FlexTemp, a smart temperature solution that allows dual‑temperature control within a single air shipment. The service bridges the gap when passive packaging reaches the end of its effective life, ensuring product integrity throughout the journey. FlexTemp is offered as an add‑on for existing Pharma Passive and Pharma Critical Passive services and can be booked through the carrier’s Digital Lounge across all FlexTemp corridors. The move follows a 2023 partnership with Envirotainer aimed at greener pharma logistics.
Lilly Inflates US Facility Investment Spending by $4.5bn
Eli Lilly has increased its U.S. capital‑investment program by $4.5 billion, bringing total spending in Indiana to $21 billion since 2020. The new funding supports the Lebanon Advanced Therapies plant, the company’s first dedicated genetic‑medicine manufacturing site, and future API and Foundry facilities....
Phytokana Locks In $450M in Customer Contracts Ahead of Faba Protein Facility Launch
Phytokana Ingredients, a Calgary‑based faba protein startup, has locked in definitive off‑take agreements worth roughly $450 million, with total potential sales exceeding $500 million when combined with existing MOUs. The contracts span three to ten years and are tied to the upcoming...
Corning to Build Three New Manufacturing Plants After $500 Million NVIDIA Investment
Corning announced a partnership with NVIDIA that includes a $500 million cash investment and a $2.7 billion option to buy additional Corning stock. The deal will fund three new optical‑glass manufacturing plants in North Carolina and Texas, expanding domestic fiber capacity by...
Allied Vision EoSens Camera Captures the Physics of Metal 3D Printing at 20,000 Frames per Second
Allied Vision’s EoSens 3CL high‑speed camera captured laser powder‑bed fusion (LPBF) events at 20,000 fps, detecting spatter signatures that correlate with subsurface porosity. Researchers at KU Leuven demonstrated that spatter count and velocity measured in real time match keyhole porosity identified by...
Middle East Conflict Sees Shippers Face Soaring Costs and Weakening Demand
The Iran‑related war in the Middle East has disrupted traditional shipping lanes, forcing exporters to reroute goods through overland corridors in Saudi Arabia and Red Sea ports. Rising oil prices have driven freight rates upward, while Saudia Cargo’s partnership with...
Raytheon Receives Largest Ever SharpSight Radar Order
Raytheon, an RTX business, landed its biggest SharpSight radar contract to date – 120 units ordered by Blue Raven for global resale and distribution. The partnership lets Raytheon bulk‑produce the platform‑agnostic surveillance radar while Blue Raven leverages its international network...
Valve Releases Full External Specifications for 'Steam Deck' Accessory Manufacturing
Valve has published the full external specifications for its Steam Deck handheld and Dock, including STL and STP CAD files, to enable third‑party accessory creation. The move follows a launch‑day sell‑out that highlighted strong consumer demand. While personal printing and non‑commercial...
Germany Set to Secure Win for Industry in AI Talks
Germany is poised to win a key concession in EU artificial‑intelligence legislation, securing an exemption for industrial machinery from the AI Act. EU ambassadors backed the move after Germany, backed by France and other states, pushed for a sector‑specific carve‑out....
Chip Fab-in-a-Box Could Democratize Semiconductors
InchFab, founded by MIT alumnus Mitchell Hsing, sells container‑size clean‑room systems priced between $5 million and $15 million. By scaling down to 4‑inch (100 mm) wafers, the startup shrinks traditional fab equipment, delivering a full suite of processes—including lithography, etch, and deposition—while accepting...
ORCA Computing and SiC Expand Agentic AI with Quantum Computing
ORCA Computing and SiC Systems have announced a strategic partnership to embed hybrid quantum‑classical computing into SiC’s agentic AI platform for chemical and biomanufacturing processes. The combined solution leverages ORCA’s photonic quantum processors and SiC’s physics‑informed multi‑agent suite to accelerate...
Arrow Electronics World 2026: Geopolitics, AI at the Edge, and 100+ Exhibitors Come to Parma
Arrow Electronics World 2026 will convene on June 18 in Parma, Italy, bringing together engineers, buyers and manufacturers for a one‑day industry conference. The event occupies a 17,000‑m² exhibition hall with more than 100 booths showcasing semiconductors, connectors, power and...
BlueAlp, KraussMaffei Partner on Plastics Recycling
BlueAlp, a Dutch chemical‑recycling firm, announced a partnership with Germany’s KraussMaffei Extrusion to integrate the ZE BluePower twin‑screw extruder into its pyrolysis process. The equipment will be installed at BlueAlp’s facilities in Italy and Belgium, boosting energy efficiency and material conditioning...
Thai Domestic Regional DEMU Under Development
Thailand's Rail Technology Research & Development Agency (RTRDA) announced at the Asia Pacific Rail 2026 conference that it is developing a domestically produced diesel‑electric multiple‑unit (DEMU) for regional services. The prototype, designed by Italy’s Blue Engineering, is slated for completion...
Kassow Robots to Exhibit Extensive Cobot Capabilities at Automate 2026
Kassow Robots, a Copenhagen‑based maker of 7‑axis collaborative robots, will demo its latest cobot models at Automate 2026 in Chicago. The showcase features the new KR 1824 and KR 1240, which offer up to 50% higher joint torque, 20% faster wrist speeds and...
Bosch Rexroth to Showcase Smarter, Faster, and Best-in-Class Automation Solutions at Automate 2026
Bosch Rexroth will exhibit its full factory‑automation portfolio at Automate 2026 in Chicago, booth #2810, from June 22‑25. The showcase includes the new TS 7plus conveyor, capable of handling payloads up to 3,000 kg, and the ctrlX AUTOMATION suite featuring cabinet‑free ctrlX DRIVE, ctrlX CORE, and the high‑speed...
Precision Drive Systems Adds William Adams as Operations Manager
Precision Drive Systems (PDS) announced the appointment of William Adams as its new Operations Manager, succeeding retiring veteran Brian Titchworth. Adams brings extensive CNC machining, process‑improvement, and team‑leadership experience from his previous role at Aichele. He will oversee daily manufacturing,...
Zeabuz to Deploy Docking Assist Across Brim Explorer Fleet
Zeabuz has partnered with Brim Explorer to install its ZeaWatch Docking Assist on the MS Bre in the third quarter of 2026, with plans to retrofit the entire Brim Explorer fleet, including vessels on order. The system combines cameras and 4D...
Texas PV Module Production to Exceed 15 GW in 2026
Texas will produce more than 15 GW of silicon‑based solar PV modules in 2026, accounting for roughly half of all U.S. domestic output. The surge is driven by high‑capacity players such as T1 Energy, Canadian Solar, SEG Solar, Waaree Energies, Imperial...
Rising LPG Costs Bleed Exporters’ Margins, Erode Competitiveness
India’s commercial LPG price jumped by Rs 993 (about $10.45) on May 1, lifting a 19‑kg cylinder above Rs 3,000 ($31.56). The surge, driven by higher international benchmarks, adds a significant cost layer for textile exporters that rely on LPG for dyeing, finishing...
USPS to Launch 14 New Sorting and Delivery Centers Through July
The U.S. Postal Service will open 14 new sorting and delivery centers between May and July, spanning 12 states including Miami and Phoenix. The facilities will consolidate smaller delivery units into larger hubs equipped with advanced sortation equipment and electric‑vehicle...
IAI Completes “Primary Structural Work” On A330-300P2F
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has finished the primary structural work on its Airbus A330‑300 passenger‑to‑freighter (P2F) conversion prototype and moved the aircraft off the jacks. The program now enters ground‑ and flight‑testing, with the first A330‑200P2F flight slated for the...
Konecranes Adopts ITI VR Crane Sim to Expand Customer Training Capacity and Reduce Equipment Downtime
Konecranes is scaling its customer training by integrating Industrial Training International’s VR Crane Simulator into its Training Institute. The blended VR and instructor‑led model lets the company train up to twice as many crane operators per session while keeping cranes...
Enhanced Datalogic Safety Laser Scanners From AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has launched enhanced Datalogic safety laser scanners that employ time‑of‑flight measurement to protect machinery, robotic cells, and mobile automation. The new models cover up to 72 m² with a 275° scanning angle, delivering reliable detection in demanding environments. Master, standalone...
Hammond NEMA 1 Hinged Lay-In Wireways From AutomationDirect
AutomationDirect has added Hammond's new CW series carbon‑steel lay‑in wireways, rated NEMA 1 and featuring hinged screw covers for quick access. The wireways are offered with optional knockouts and a full line of compatible fittings and accessories. Designed for industrial control...
Huayan Robotics to Debut in Broader America at FABTECH Mexico 2026 After HKEX Listing
Huayan Robotics, freshly listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, will make its first broader American appearance at FABTECH Mexico 2026 from May 12‑14. The company will showcase its E12‑Pro ultra‑long‑reach welding cobot, the S50 heavy‑payload palletizing robot, high‑speed CNC loading/unloading solutions,...
SWISSto12 Contracts HPS/LSS for Deployable Antenna Reflector on HummingSat GEO Mission
Swiss satellite‑communications firm SWISSto12 has awarded German consortium HPS/LSS a contract to build a 5‑meter deployable L‑band antenna reflector for its NEASTAR‑1 mission on the HummingSat GEO platform. The reflector will unfold in orbit, enabling direct‑to‑device media broadcasting from a...
Ballard to Supply Fuel Cell Modules for New Solaris H2 Bus
Ballard Power Systems will equip Solaris’s next‑generation hydrogen bus with its new FCmove‑SC fuel‑cell module. The partnership, which began in 2019, previously used the 70 kW FCmove‑HD and 100 kW FCmove‑HD+ modules for the 12‑metre and 18‑metre Urbino models. Ballard’s order for...
Metal Powder Recovery: Where Production Efficiency Is Won or Lost
Metal additive manufacturing often overlooks powder handling, leading to variability, contamination, and safety hazards. Volkmann’s PowTReX system introduces a fully contained vacuum extraction and ultrasonic screening process that delivers consistent, certified‑grade powder for reuse. The solution eliminates open handling, reduces...
Zanaga Iron Ore Confirms Positive DRI Plant Costing Outcomes
Zanaga Iron Ore Company completed a feasibility study for a direct‑reduced‑iron (DRI) plant in the Republic of Congo, confirming premium DRI product quality and refined cost estimates. Stage‑one capital expenditure is now pegged at $2.17 bn with a net present value...
P&G Flags $150M Hit From Iran War Supply Disruptions
Procter & Gamble said it will absorb an after‑tax $150 million hit in the fiscal year ending June 30, driven by higher oil‑related costs and shipping disruptions tied to the Iran war. CFO Andre Schulten warned that if Brent crude steadies near...
Nvidia Taps Robotics Ecosystem to Scale Physical AI
Nvidia is expanding its physical AI push by rallying a global robotics ecosystem to bring AI‑driven perception and action to real‑world settings such as factories, hospitals and construction sites. The company leverages its Isaac open‑source robotics platform and Omniverse simulation...
Kongsberg to Supply Propulsion Systems for US Coast Guard Cutter Fleet
Kongsberg Maritime secured a contract with Austal USA to provide its Promas propulsion system for the next four vessels of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Offshore Patrol Cutter Heritage Class. The delivery includes steering gear, rudders, fin stabilizers and tunnel thrusters,...
Market Shifting as More Containers Are Shipped Back to China
European ports are experiencing prolonged congestion, prompting equipment owners to ship containers back to China. Sogese’s latest report highlights a clear directional shift as container prices rise on the back‑haul, reflecting strengthening demand at the origin. The repositioning effort is...
Novelty Nobility Expands AGC Biologics Deal to Take Product Candidate Through GMP Manufacturing
Korea‑based Novelty Nobility has expanded its contract with CDMO AGC Biologics to move its bispecific antibody NN4101 through process development and GMP manufacturing at AGC’s Chiba, Japan facility. Cell‑line development was completed in Copenhagen and will be transferred to Chiba...
Premier Graphene Advances Mexico Defense Contract, Confirms Initial Deliveries
Premier Graphene and its joint‑venture partners have delivered the first portion of a defense contract awarded by Mexico’s Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional. The remaining items are slated for completion by May 12, confirming the company’s ability to meet the schedule....
Panama Container Terminal Bidding Stacked Against U.S. Companies: Source
Panama’s Supreme Court voided CK Hutchison’s terminal concessions, seizing control of the Balboa and Cristóbal ports. The government appointed Maersk’s APM Terminals as interim operator while a new concessions process is prepared. A global roster of bidders, including DP World...
Snake Tray Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Snake Tray marked its 30th anniversary, celebrating three decades of American‑made cable management and power distribution solutions. The company, founded to speed up datacom installations, now holds more than 35 patents that streamline labor and material costs. Its product line...
Avoid Cheap Spot Rates as Liner Capacity Tightens, Shippers Warned
Ocean freight spot rates have fallen for a third consecutive week, yet liner capacity is tightening as carriers issue blank sailings amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Forwarders in China have rolled shipments into later departures, further squeezing available space for...
Why Europe Is Slower than US to Adopt Technology
Stuart Maxwell, COO of Proof 8, explained how digital tools are reshaping whisky distilleries by improving stock visibility and product traceability. He highlighted that U.S. distilleries have rapidly adopted automated reporting to meet the demanding TTB requirements, while many European...
Fuel Costs Reshape Europe’s Road Freight as Contract-Spot Split Widens
European road freight is entering a cost‑driven phase as diesel prices jumped 26% to €1.96 per litre (about $2.14/L) after oil breached $100 a barrel. Contract rates rose to 140.1 index points, up 8.9% year‑on‑year, while spot rates slipped to...
4basebio Announces Lease of an Innovation Hub and Manufacturing Facility in Cambridge, UK
4basebio PLC announced a lease for a 26,500 sq ft innovation hub and manufacturing facility in Cambridge, UK, slated to open in late summer 2026. The site will feature 7,500 sq ft of specialized laboratory space with 15 labs, advanced biosafety equipment, and a...
Edwards Garment Selects Centric PLM for Development
Edwards Garment, a historic uniform maker, has chosen Centric Software’s PLM platform to modernize its product development process. The new system will manage roughly 50,000 SKUs, reducing manual data entry and accelerating time‑to‑market. Cross‑functional teams and external vendors will gain...
Sinovoltaics Launches Free Tool for Project-Specific PV Module Test Scopes
Sinovoltaics unveiled PV Lab Test Advisor, a free web‑based platform that generates customized reliability‑testing scopes for utility‑scale solar projects. Users input site climate, technology and risk parameters, and the tool outputs a PDF‑ready testing plan. The service aims to replace...
Ford to Sell Part of Valencia Plant to Geely to Build New Crossover - Report
Ford is negotiating to sell the Body 3 assembly hall of its Valencia plant to China’s Geely, allowing the Chinese automaker to produce its first Europe‑built crossover. The Valencia facility, capable of 300,000 units annually, currently only builds the Kuga, leaving...
PV Module Recycling Technologies ‘Progressing’, Says IEA-PVPS
The International Energy Agency’s Photovoltaic Power Systems Programme released its latest Task 12 report, showing measurable progress in PV module recycling. Commercial recyclers like Solarcycle and SPR now recover up to 98% of silicon and over 90% of silver and copper,...
Lufthansa CEO Reveals 'Plan B' If Boeing 777X Is Delayed Again
German carrier Lufthansa, the launch customer for Boeing’s 777X, disclosed its long‑haul fleet strategy during its Q1 results briefing. The airline will receive 27 new long‑haul aircraft this year, while retaining its A340‑300s and temporarily grounding two to four 747‑400s...
Salad Days: How a Canadian Is Taking a Bite Out of America's Monopoly of Our Dinner Tables
Canadian entrepreneur Jay Willmot launched Haven Greens, a $50 million high‑tech greenhouse that began producing 5,352 kg of pesticide‑free lettuce daily in March 2025. The facility, built on his family’s former horse farm, aims to cut Canada’s reliance on the $652 million worth...
German Institute Claims Cellulose Breakthrough
The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) announced the InnoCell project, producing cellulose staple‑fiber yarns for apparel using its patented HighPerCell process. HighPerCell dissolves cellulose in ionic liquids and spins it into yarns within a closed‑loop system, recovering...
Nova’s Syndigo1 Facility Earns New Certifications
Nova Chemicals' Syndigo1 linear low‑density polyethylene (LLDPE) recycling plant in Connersville, Indiana has secured both the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) post‑consumer recycled (PCR) certification and ISO 9001 quality management certification. The APR stamp validates the facility’s rigorous traceability and quality...