Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Breaks Ground on Expanded Manufacturing Facility in Bengaluru
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions broke ground on a 50,000‑square‑meter (540,000‑sq‑ft) campus in Bengaluru, slated for completion in 2027. The new site consolidates manufacturing, R&D, supply‑chain, IT and customer‑service functions under one roof, covering PTFE, rotary shaft, mechanical face and polyurethane seals. Certified to AS/EN 9100, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, it will serve aerospace, automotive, energy, rail and semiconductor markets. The investment is expected to generate hundreds of jobs and reinforce India’s role in Trelleborg’s global supply chain.
US Textile Sector Stable Despite 2025 Disruption, Says NCTO
The National Council of Textile Organizations (NCTO) reported that the U.S. textile sector remains stable in 2025 despite a wave of plant closures and trade‑related disruptions. Output fell to $60.9 bn, a modest decline from $63.9 bn in 2024, while exports slipped...
Ultrasense Systems Unveils Ultrasonic Tactile Platform for AI
UltraSense Systems introduced an ultrasound‑based tactile intelligence platform for Physical AI, featuring a protected sub‑surface sensing architecture. The system uses acoustic return signatures to detect contact, localize touch points, and infer force while keeping the core sensors shielded from wear....
Federal Govt Needs to Review Conditions for EV Plants in Malaysia; BYD CKD Must Remain in Perak – Exco
Perak’s industry and investment committee chair Loh Sze Yee urged the Malaysian federal government to reassess the conditions it imposed on electric‑vehicle manufacturers, specifically the Chinese automaker BYD’s proposed CKD assembly plant in Tanjong Malim. The Ministry of Investment, Trade and...
Yizumi Expands Molding Equipment Portfolio and Global Footprint
YIZUMI announced a major expansion of its molding equipment portfolio and global manufacturing footprint ahead of its YIZUMI CONNECT 2026 event in Nanxun, China. The company now offers a broader suite of technologies—including hydraulic A6 injection machines, electric FF series,...
BASF and Transfar Group Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
BASF and China’s Transfar Group signed a strategic partnership in Shanghai on April 15, creating a joint framework for cooperation across raw material procurement, research and development, crop protection, and advanced materials. The alliance will launch projects targeting high‑performance coatings,...
DHL Strike Could Disrupt JLR Vehicle and Parts Supply
Around 300 DHL logistics workers at Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull hub will commence an indefinite strike on May 7 over a disputed 3% pay offer. The walkout, backed by an additional 300 HGV drivers across the Midlands and Northwest, threatens to...
NASA STTR Award Backs Cold Spray Research for GRX-810
NASA’s Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I award funds a 13‑month collaboration between the University of Utah, Pennsylvania State University and Elementum 3D to study cold‑spray additive manufacturing of GRX‑810, NASA’s award‑winning high‑temperature alloy. The research will map particle‑level bonding dynamics...
Thailand Approves US$468m Investment From Isuzu
The Thai Board of Investment has approved a THB 15 billion (~US$468 million) investment by Isuzu Motors (Thailand) to upgrade its manufacturing footprint. The plan focuses on expanding automation across chassis welding, body assembly and painting, while introducing Euro 6‑compliant pickup models and solar‑powered...
NPSPL Speciality Chemicals to Set up Cathode Material Company in Andhra Pradesh
NPSPL Speciality Chemicals Private Limited will invest roughly ₹2,550 crore (about $307 million) to build a cathode material plant on 105 acres in Gudupalle, Andhra Pradesh. The state government approved the project, which is slated to generate 400 jobs and will benefit...
Volkswagen Faces up to $600m US Write-Down as ID.4 Production Halts
Volkswagen will record a $600 million impairment in Q1 after halting production of the ID.4 at its Chattanooga plant, wiping out 60‑75% of the $800 million retooling cost. U.S. sales of the electric SUV plunged 96% following the removal of federal subsidies,...
Bosch Sees Strong Order Visibility as It Bets on Safety with Chassis Acquisition
Bosch Limited reports a "very full" order book in India as it finalizes the acquisition of Bosch Chassis Systems India, a market leader in safety and braking with three plants and roughly 2,000 employees. The deal expands Bosch's mobility portfolio,...
BMW Starts Series Production on Second E-Drive Motor Line at Steyr Plant
BMW has launched a second e‑drive motor production line at its Steyr plant in Austria, just nine months after the first Gen6 line began series output. The expansion raises annual motor capacity to more than 100,000 units, enabling the company...
MMD Strikes Deal with CiDi to Bring Autonomy to TraxIQ Platform
MMD Group Limited has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with CiDi Inc. to embed CiDi’s autonomous driving hardware and software into MMD’s TraxIQ material‑handling platform. The deal includes retrofit kits that will convert existing mining equipment into driverless units, allowing...
India: Tata Motors to Supply 250 Electric Trucks to BillionE Mobility
Tata Motors has secured a purchase of 250 Prima E.55S electric trucks from e‑MaaS provider BillionE Mobility. The 55‑tonne trucks are equipped with a 450 kWh LFP battery delivering up to 350 km of range and can be fast‑charged in roughly 1.5 hours. BillionE,...
Japan’s MHI Awarded Contract to Build Three Upgraded Mogami-Class Frigates
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) secured a ¥128.6 billion ($806 million) contract from Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency to build three upgraded Mogami‑class frigates, the third through fifth units of the 4,800‑ton “New FFM” series. The award, signed on Feb. 16, 2026, covers...
Teijin Frontier Raises Polyester Fibre Prices by 20% Amid Rising Oil Costs
Teijin Frontier announced a 20% or greater price increase for its polyester fibres, filament and staple fibres, spun yarns and non‑woven fabrics, effective on shipments from 7 April 2026. The hike pushes overall textile prices up 15%‑25% as the company grapples with...
Nissan Eyes Chery Deal to Sublease Sunderland Plant
Nissan’s Sunderland plant in the UK is running at roughly 50% capacity, prompting the automaker to explore sub‑leasing options. The company is in talks with China’s Chery, and possibly Dongfeng, to share production lines at the facility that employs about...
Stratasys Broadens Its Additive Manufacturing Portfolio with New Materials and Software
At RAPID+TCT 2026, Stratasys unveiled a suite of new high‑performance filaments, resins, and a software upgrade to broaden its additive‑manufacturing portfolio. The lineup adds ULTEM 1010 for FDM, two industry‑specific photopolymers, PolyJet ToughONE in white and black, and Somos WaterShed White...
6K Additive Wins $2M Defense Contract to Localize Critical Metal Powders
6K Additive has secured an approximately $2 million Phase II contract from the Department of Defense to transform scrap metal from U.S. military depots into high‑purity powders of nickel, titanium, tungsten and niobium. The 18‑month effort leverages the company’s UniMelt microwave‑plasma refining...
Finolex Cables Looking to Increase Its North East Presence Driven by Govt's Infra, Electrification Push
Finolex Cables Ltd is accelerating its expansion in India’s northeast, especially Assam, as the central government ramps up infrastructure and electrification projects. The company says revenue from the region has doubled over the last four years, with northeast sales now...
China Exports a Ton of Cleantech — and the World Is Poised to Want More
China remains the world’s leading producer of solar panels, batteries and wind‑turbine equipment, and it is rapidly expanding exports of electric vehicles and batteries, especially to Europe. Despite EU tariffs introduced in October 2024, Chinese EVs captured 9% of EU...
BMW I7 Sustainability Upgrades Cut Battery Supply Chain Emissions by 33%
BMW has upgraded the i7 luxury electric sedan with sixth‑generation (Gen6) battery cells that are produced using 100% renewable energy and higher shares of recycled lithium, cobalt and nickel. The new cells lower the battery’s supply‑chain carbon footprint by roughly...
Tata & Iveco’s 2026 Outlook Dampened by Middle East Conflict
Automotive World projects Tata Motors Ltd., including its Iveco commercial‑vehicle arm, to produce about 565,500 units in 2026, a modest 2.2% rise over 2025. The forecast is tempered by the ongoing Middle East conflict, which could curb freight volumes, lift...
Glass Fibre: EU Anti-Dumping Measures on Imports From Bahrain, Egypt, Thailand
The European Union has imposed anti‑dumping duties on glass‑fibre reinforcements imported from Bahrain, Egypt and Thailand, citing unfair practices by Chinese firms operating in those countries. Duties range from 11% to 25.4%, with Egyptian imports facing a combined rate of...
AVEVA to Spotlight Industrial Intelligence at AVEVA Day South Africa 2026
AVEVA will host AVEVA Day South Africa 2026 on April 22 at the Johannesburg Marriott, focusing on AI, Digital Twins and data‑driven operations to accelerate the continent’s industrial future. The one‑day event gathers senior executives, technology innovators and ecosystem partners...
Hithium Signs €400 Million Spain Battery Gigafactory Investment Agreement After Two-Year Courtship
Chinese battery maker Hithium has signed a €400 million (US$471 million) investment commitment to build a gigafactory in Navarre, Spain, slated to create 700 direct jobs and start operations in 2027. The deal, signed by Hithium’s founder Jeff Wu and Spanish officials...
TML & Iveco Profile and Production Forecast to 2030
Automotive World released a detailed outlook for Tata Motors Limited (TML) and Iveco, projecting production volumes through 2030. The forecast shows Tata Motors expanding its passenger‑car and electric‑vehicle output, while Iveco’s commercial‑vehicle lines are expected to grow modestly, driven by...
FT: Nissan, Chery Explore Unused Capacity Deal at Sunderland
Japanese automaker Nissan is in talks with Chinese manufacturer Chery to use idle capacity at its Sunderland, UK plant. Sources cited by the Financial Times say discussions have begun, though neither company has confirmed a deal. The Sunderland facility, capable...
Hybrid Heating Technology Offers Cement Producers Flexibility
Cement producer NOC Energy has introduced a hybrid electric heating system that can be retrofitted onto existing kilns, allowing plants to blend electricity with traditional fossil fuels. The induction‑based technology heats steel spheres to 1,200 °C and can reach 1,500 °C, while...
Mondi and Indocement Form Joint Venture to Expand Paper Bag Production in Indonesia
Mondi is forming a 60‑percent‑owned joint venture with Indonesia's cement giant Indocement to expand its paper‑bag production in Southeast Asia. The new entity, PT Mondi Indo Prakarsa Kemasan, will operate from Indocement’s Citeureup complex in West Java, with Indocement taking...
CCI Adilabad Workers Raise Closure Fears After Scrap Tender
Workers at Cement Corporation of India's Adilabad unit in Telangana fear a permanent shutdown after the Union government issued a tender to sell the plant’s machinery as scrap, valuing the assets at roughly INR 500 million (about US$6 million). The 1,200‑ton‑per‑day facility has...
IMSAR Triples Manufacturing Capacity & Scales High-Performance Radar Production
IMSAR LLC announced that it has tripled its manufacturing footprint in Springville, Utah, and expanded its production workforce to meet surging demand for its airborne radar systems. The new facility consolidates engineering, rapid prototyping, and high‑volume assembly, allowing the company...
Infiniti QX65 Assembly Begins at Nissan’s Smyrna Plant
Nissan has begun assembling the all‑new 2027 Infiniti QX65 at its Smyrna, Tennessee plant, bringing the luxury brand’s U.S. production share to two‑thirds. The two‑row midsize SUV will arrive at dealerships in early summer 2026 with a base price of...
Valeo Opens High-Voltage Inverter Lines at Étaples
Valeo has inaugurated high‑voltage inverter production lines at its Étaples plant in northern France, designating the site as the national hub for inverter assembly. The “High Voltage 2025” project will begin manufacturing in 2026, with the first electric commercial and...
GKN Aerospace and AFRL Launch $8.4M TITAN-AM Titanium Programme
GKN Aerospace and the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory have pledged $8.4 million to launch TITAN‑AM, a program aimed at industrializing wire‑based laser metal deposition (LMD‑w) for large titanium aerospace structures. The initiative will be run from GKN’s Global Technology Centre...
TSMC Expands Global 3nm Capacity to Meet Rising AI Demand
TSMC announced an accelerated rollout of its 3nm process across three continents to satisfy surging AI and high‑performance computing demand. A new 3nm fab at the Tainan GIGAFAB site in Taiwan will begin mass production in the first half of...
Resilience Is Top Priority for Food Supply Chain
Food and beverage firms are elevating supply‑chain resilience as tariffs, regulations and geopolitical shifts intensify volatility. A Lineage Cold Chain Insights Survey of 1,000 North‑American decision‑makers shows 73% expect tariffs to erode finances in 2026, while 72% report growing demand...
Panama Canal Traffic Jam Spurs $4M Line-Jumping Payment
A severe traffic jam at the Panama Canal, driven by the Iran‑related near‑shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, has forced vessels into three‑and‑a‑half day delays. An LPG tanker paid a $4 million auction fee to jump the line, far above the...
Supply Chain Disputes Top List of Automotive Litigation Risks in 2026 – Study
A Dykema study finds 61% of automotive firms view supply‑chain disputes as the leading litigation risk for 2026, driven by tariff‑related pricing and cost‑recovery fights. Autonomous vehicle and ADAS product liability ranks second at 47%, while data‑privacy, cybersecurity and EV‑battery...
Textiles Ministry Plans Duty Cuts to Shield Industry Amid West Asia Crisis
India’s textiles ministry announced a package of duty reductions and regulatory relaxations aimed at stabilising raw‑material supplies amid the West Asia conflict. The plan includes cutting import duties on rayon pulp and select cotton varieties, removing the minimum import price...
SBOM for OT: Can We Actually Do It?
The piece examines how Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) can be applied to operational technology (OT) environments, where opaque firmware, strict change‑control processes, and legacy systems make transparency challenging. It argues that SBOM should be treated as an operational‑risk workflow...
Stellantis Invests 100 Million Euros to Keep Site Near Paris Open
Stellantis announced a €100 million (about $108 million) investment to modernize its Poissy assembly plant near Paris. The plant will continue building the Opel Mokka and DS SUVs through 2028 before transitioning to auto‑parts production, recycling and 3‑D printing. Stellantis pledged to...
Major Refinery Fire Won't Lead to Fuel Rationing, Australian PM Says
A fire at Viva's Corio refinery near Geelong burned for 13 hours, slashing output at one of Australia’s two major refineries. The blaze cut diesel production to about 80% and petrol to 60% of normal capacity, but Prime Minister Anthony...
Honda to Shut Two Plants in China Jointly Owned with GAC, Dongfeng, Magazine Says
Honda Motor will close two internal‑combustion‑engine plants in China—a joint venture with Guangzhou Automobile Group in June and a Dongfeng‑owned facility next year—reducing its local production capacity to about 720,000 vehicles. The shutdown follows a write‑down of its China business...
Global Steelmaker POSCO Steps up Involvement in HILT CRC
POSCO Holdings has upgraded its relationship with Australia’s Heavy Industry Low‑carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC) from International Trading Partner to Key Partner. The new status grants POSCO seats on research advisory committees, the ability to propose research priorities,...
Michael Curtis Broughton: From Combat to Supply Chains
Michael Curtis Broughton, a former U.S. Army infantryman, has parlayed battlefield logistics into a distinguished career in industrial engineering and supply‑chain strategy. His early work with the Joint Precision Airdrop System demonstrated how GPS‑guided deliveries can save lives, shaping his...
Physical AI Company Chef Robotics Completes 100 Million Servings in Production
Chef Robotics announced its food‑robotics systems have now produced 100 million servings in customer facilities, a scale ten times larger than any rival. The milestone reflects deployments in more than a dozen sites across the United States, Canada and Europe, where...
Sustainability Is Maturing
Sustainability reporting has risen from 45% to 96% among the world’s top 250 companies, turning ESG metrics from a differentiator into a baseline. Leaders now treat sustainability as a core business function that intersects regulation, risk, and performance. Smurfit Westrock’s recent...
Laser Method Unlocks 3,000-Kelvin Thin-Film Synthesis for Quantum Materials
Caltech researchers have unveiled a laser‑based thermal evaporation (TLE) process that can produce thin films of ultra‑refractory materials at temperatures near 3,000 K. By focusing a 1‑kW fiber laser on a small region of a solid pellet, the method vaporizes material...