Wrangler, a Kontoor Brands label, has launched its first women’s riding jeans incorporating Dyneema, an ultra‑high‑strength polyethylene fiber. The new high‑rise styles blend 90% cotton with 5% Dyneema, 4% T‑400 and 1% elastane, delivering enhanced tear resistance while remaining soft and flexible. Priced at $89.99, the collection includes a bootcut and a relaxed silhouette, both featuring a contoured waistband for saddle comfort. The jeans are now available through Wrangler’s website and retail channels.
Madewell has teamed with renowned denim designer Benjamin Talley Smith to release a seven‑piece women’s capsule collection. The line blends Madewell’s focus on fit and durability with Talley Smith’s artisanal expertise, featuring pieces like the Putney jean and Allerton jacket. Garments are...

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6‑3 that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not authorize the president to impose broad tariffs, overturning Trump’s IEEPA tariff regime. The decision opens a path for importers to seek refunds, but claims must...
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6‑3 ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, invalidating most of the administration’s reciprocal tariffs. The decision overturns the 34% tariff on China and the 10% baseline...

CPOs can manage escalating tariff risk in 2026 by using category-level exposure mapping, total cost of ownership analysis, supplier segmentation, and AI-powered modeling to respond proportionally rather than reactively.
Ocean Alliance is injecting targeted capacity into Vietnam and Thailand in its Day 10 network update, turning ports like Haiphong and Laem Chabang into core deep‑sea origins. The shift adds four trans‑Pacific services to Haiphong and doubles West‑Coast sailings from Laem Chabang, while...

Insight Works announced Quality Inspector version 7.25 for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, adding several workflow‑centric enhancements. Inspectors can now log test results directly from Microsoft Teams via adaptive cards, and grade‑based blocking rules tighten control over sales order releases and outbound...

Origis Energy has brought three Swift Air Solar facilities online in West Texas, delivering a combined 500 MWdc of renewable power. The projects, completed in three phases with the final stage slated for late 2025, represent more than $650 million in capital...

Boeing has inaugurated a 9,000‑square‑foot electro‑optical infrared (EO/IR) production line at its El Segundo satellite facility to support the Space Force’s Resilient Missile Warning and Tracking (MWT) program. The line will help Millennium Space Systems deliver 12 medium‑Earth‑orbit satellites by 2027,...

Stratasys unveiled a new dental anatomical model preset that leverages its multi‑material 3D printing platform to produce highly detailed, biomechanically accurate replicas for dental education and device training. The preset standardizes material ratios and printing parameters, enabling on‑demand, repeatable models...
University of Nottingham researchers, together with the Manufacturing Technology Centre and Autodesk, examined how interface orientation influences defect formation and microstructure in multi‑material laser powder bed fusion of Inconel 718 and GRCop‑42. They printed horizontal, vertical and 45° angled interfaces using...
Modern Mill’s ACRE composite, launched in 2020, blends 50 % up‑cycled rice hulls with PVC resin to create wood‑like profiles for siding, decking, trim and other non‑structural applications. The material cuts, feels and stains like wood while offering water resistance, rot...
Waaree Energies announced a ₹8,175 crore investment to build India’s largest lithium‑ion battery gigafactory in Andhra Pradesh. The greenfield plant will have a 16 GWh annual capacity, covering cell production, battery packs and large‑scale energy storage systems, and is projected to generate...

OpenBOM and AMC Bridge have deepened their integration partnership to create a seamless digital thread linking CAD, PLM, ERP and supply‑chain systems with OpenBOM’s cloud‑based product data platform. The collaboration, highlighted at Autodesk University 2025, leverages Autodesk Platform Services to...

CONTACT Software has become a member of the Innovation Park Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) platform in Heilbronn, Germany. The move gives the company access to IPAI’s training programs, ethical AI standards development, and a network of business, academic, and public‑sector partners....

VARD has secured an order from Orange Marine for two additional VARD 9 03 cable‑laying and repair vessels, to be constructed at Colombo Dockyard in Sri Lanka. The ships will follow the CS Sophie Germain design delivered in July 2023, emphasizing sea‑keeping, low fuel consumption...

Roland DGA unveiled a UV Direct‑to‑Film (DTF) system that pairs new UV‑DTFA print sheets with UV‑DTFB transfer film. The media delivers up to twice the adhesion of competing solutions while eliminating residue and boosting dimensional stability. Designed for VersaOBJECT MO,...
Swoboda CZ in the Czech Republic has installed a fully automatic production cell to manufacture metal‑plastic switchbox housing components. The new cell, built around a 270‑ton Wittmann vertical injection‑moulding machine with a two‑station rotary table, has doubled the plant’s capacity...
The Gitana Team unveiled the 104‑foot Gitana 18 Maxi Edmond de Rothschild in Lorient on 14 February. Designed with Guillaume Verdier, the trimaran features fully foiling hulls, retractable Y‑foils and a rotating diamond mast. North Sails, Southern Spars and Future Fibres supplied...

Nivalon, founded by Todd Hodrinsky and Marcel Janse, is preparing to launch its AI‑designed, patient‑specific spinal implant system, EvoFlex, in first‑in‑human trials slated for 2026. The implants are generated through machine‑learning algorithms that model each patient’s vertebral geometry, aiming to...

Austal Defence Australia secured a $4 billion Strategic Shipbuilding Agreement to build eight Landing Craft Heavy vessels for the Australian Defence Force. The 100‑metre, 4,000‑ton ships, based on the Damen LST100 design, can carry over 200 personnel, six M1A2 Abrams tanks...

INSPECTIS AB introduced the HD‑124‑WUV Dual White & UV Ring Light, featuring 32 white and 8 UV LEDs for high‑intensity, interchangeable illumination. The product will debut at the IPC/APEX Expo in March 2026 and integrates directly with INSPECTIS digital microscopes,...

Swedish metrology firm Hexagon unveiled the HYPERSCAN 3D scanner, a portable, marker‑free system designed for large‑scale production inspection. Certified to VDI/VDE 2634‑3 and validated by an ISO 17025 lab, the scanner offers two models—Ultra (5.5 m range) and Super (7 m range) with up...

GT Wings announced that Lloyd’s Register has verified the performance assessment methodology for its AirWing™ Jet Sail system after ten months of commercial operation on the 20‑metre installation aboard MV Vectis Progress. The sea‑trials covered Atlantic winter routes, Great Lakes passages and...

Incat Crowther, together with SWITCH Maritime, is advancing a 28‑metre hydrogen fuel‑cell electric ferry for New York waters. The vessel will carry 150 passengers at 25 knots, powered by 720 kg of compressed hydrogen, delivering a full‑day range without shore‑side charging. Backed...

Bikefit Van Staeyen in Antwerp has integrated FLIR’s E96 thermal imaging camera into its bike‑fitting process, creating the ‘Lava.flow’ system that visualizes real‑time heat and pressure distribution on cyclists. By merging thermography with motion tracking, force analysis and EMG, the...
European leaders announced a package of measures to rescue the ailing EU chemical sector at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp. The European Commission introduced antidumping duties on imported ABS (5.2%‑21.7%) and BDO (up to 142.5%), targeting South Korean, Taiwanese,...

After the holiday rush, warehouses enter a post‑peak phase that is often ignored, yet it sets the stage for the next operational cycle. Prolonged equipment use and overtime work create hidden wear, while temporary layouts and staffing adjustments can become...
Platinum Tooling Technologies, the exclusive U.S. importer of Heimatec live tools, announced a full line of speed increasers for turning centers and Swiss‑style CNC lathes. The devices offer 1:2, 1:3 and 1:4 gear ratios, pushing spindle speeds to a maximum...
Nikon Corp. unveiled AutoMeasure, the latest version of its NEXIV software, tailored for the VMZ‑S, VMZ‑H3030 and iNEXIV VMA measurement systems. The update introduces measurement code suggestion, auto‑focus retry, and automatic measurement path optimization to simplify program creation and accelerate...

A lighting audit does more than cut electricity bills; it uncovers hidden operational risks and opportunities. By pinpointing fixtures that are near failure, audits help schedule replacements during planned shutdowns, avoiding costly unplanned downtime. They also improve worker safety, health,...
MTorres has redesigned its automated fiber placement (AFP) heads to reliably handle ultra‑thin, low‑weight composite tapes, addressing twisting, wrinkling and misalignment issues. The company also upgraded its TorFiber CAM software—integrated with Dassault Systemes’ CATIA—to generate closed‑geometry and self‑intersecting tow paths automatically....
Saertex announced a distribution agreement with Neva Kompozit Teknoloji ve Marine San. Tic. Ltd. Şti., expanding its footprint in Turkey. The partnership will bring Saertex’s multiaxial glass, carbon and natural fibre fabrics, plus custom lightweight solutions, directly to Turkish customers....
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) subsidiary Sunrui Environment and Sunrui Composites have launched a 5‑metre‑diameter, 35‑metre‑tall rotor sail at Dalian, touted as the world’s largest. The sail uses the Magnus effect to convert wind into thrust, offering lightweight, high‑efficiency propulsion...

Agentic AI is transforming supply chain operations by moving beyond chatbot-style assistance to governed, ontology-backed execution systems that autonomously detect, decide, and act within defined guardrails.

Kenco’s 2026 Innovation Report reveals that supply‑chain leaders are leaning heavily on AI and proven technologies to offset inflation and labor‑shortage pressures. While 83% of respondents maintain a dedicated innovation budget, only 35% increased it year‑over‑year, and half allocate at...

Viridi installed a 150‑kWh battery energy storage system at Erie County Sewer District No. 2 in Hamburg, New York, replacing a diesel backup generator. The BESS provides 32‑90 hours of power depending on pump demand, eliminating fuel use and cutting emissions. Real‑time...
GameChange Solar introduced GeniusShip, a logistics platform that tags every delivery with a unique QR code, delivering component‑level data to site teams. The system provides real‑time calculations of installation zones, automatically adjusting to on‑site constraints. By improving material visibility and...

U.S. solar‑cell maker Talon PV has signed a long‑term supply agreement with German wafer producer NexWafe. The deal provides approximately 7 GW of NexWafe’s EpiNex silicon wafers through 2032 to fuel Talon’s planned 4.8‑GW TOPCon manufacturing facility in Baytown, Texas. The...

Alloyed Ltd secured a £1 million grant from the UK ATI Programme to fast‑track the development of ABD®‑1000AM®, a nickel‑based superalloy engineered for laser powder‑bed fusion additive manufacturing. The project, run with ITP Aero and Cranfield University, aims to produce 3D‑printed jet‑engine...

ProEnergy Supply (PES) has launched an AI‑driven transactional gateway that integrates directly with OpenSolar’s new Shop platform, allowing solar designers to purchase equipment in real time. The solution connects live inventory to distributors’ ERP systems, reaching over 28,000 active solar...
The Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoset Division is hosting its fifth annual TopCon student poster competition at the Thermoset TopCon Conference in Madison, Wisconsin, on May 12‑13, 2026. Graduate and undergraduate students must submit abstracts by April 10, 2026,...

Roland DGA has introduced the Elevate Denture Solution, a digital denture kit that bundles Ivoclar Ivotion discs, hyperDENT CAM strategies, adapters and PMMA tooling for use with DGSHAPE DWX‑53 series mills. Developed with Ivoclar and FOLLOW‑ME! Technology, the solution offers...

DHL Group is expanding its dedicated air‑freight cold‑chain network, adding more than 30 GDP‑compliant aviation hubs and a new Brussels‑Cincinnati corridor. The rollout is part of a €2 bn investment in DHL Health Logistics and includes a dedicated Boeing 777 freighter painted...

L3Harris Technologies secured its largest full‑rate production contract to supply communications systems for 26 shipsets destined for the U.S. Navy’s Virginia‑class fast‑attack and upcoming Columbia‑class ballistic‑missile submarines. The award, granted by General Dynamics Electric Boat, spans production through 2033 and...

Nordlicht I’s first monopiles and transition pieces were finished ahead of schedule by EEW and CS Wind, marking a key milestone before offshore construction begins later this year. The 68 steel structures, up to 80.5 metres long and 1,290 tonnes heavy, position the project...

Additive Screen Printing (ASP) merges industrial screen printing with additive manufacturing to produce metal and ceramic components with micro‑precision at high volume. The process deposits material paste through precision screens layer‑by‑layer, cures each layer, then sinters the green parts to...

Swarm Aero inaugurated an 80,000‑square‑foot Advanced Manufacturing Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas, dedicated to large‑UAV production. The facility is designed to mass‑produce the Group 5 swarming UAV, which the company claims will cost less than the MQ‑9 Reaper while delivering comparable capability....

Stratasys has launched a multi‑material 3D‑printed dental anatomical model preset using its PolyJet technology, enabling realistic, customizable training devices. The preset defines material ratios and distribution patterns to consistently mimic bone, teeth, nerves, and soft tissue. Models can be personalized...

US-based metal 3D printer manufacturer Velo3D has secured an $11.5 million, multi-year full-rate production agreement with an undisclosed U.S. defense contractor. The contract supports a “sensitive” nationally security program. According to the company, the agreement will use Velo3D’s Rapid Production...