JinkoSolar Sells 75% Majority Stake in US Manufacturing Business
JinkoSolar has sold a 75.1% stake in its U.S. manufacturing arm, Jinko Solar (US) Industries, to private‑equity firm FH Capital while retaining a 24.9% minority interest. The Jacksonville, Florida plant currently produces 2 GW of solar modules and is slated for a capital infusion that will at least double its output and add battery‑energy‑storage‑system (BESS) production. The transaction comes as Washington tightens Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) rules and tariffs on Chinese‑linked solar assets. Similar divestitures by Trina Solar and JA Solar underscore a broader shift away from Chinese ownership in the U.S. market.
Kuehne + Nagel Sorely Missing the ‘Otto Factor’
Kuehne + Nagel, once the gold standard in global forwarding, has struggled since Stefan Paul replaced Detlef Trefzger as CEO in August 2022. Overland margins have eroded, prompting the hire of DSV’s road chief Søren Schmidt to revive the under‑performing truck business. The...
Vicinay Marine, Tecnalia Develop Remote Offshore Mooring Corrosion Sensor
Vicinay Marine and Spain’s research centre Tecnalia have co‑created a sensor that remotely tracks corrosion on offshore mooring lines using electrical resistance measurements. The device provides real‑time section‑loss data, models degradation trends and predicts remaining service life. Validation took place...
Korea’s Biggest Manufacturers Back Config, the TSMC of Robot Data
Config, a Seoul‑San Jose startup that supplies the data layer for robotic foundation models, closed an oversubscribed $27 million seed round led by Samsung Venture Investment, bringing total funding to $35 million and valuing the company at over $200 million. Backed by the...
SoftBank Banks on DC Power Needs
SoftBank Corp announced plans to build a battery business at its Osaka Sakai AI Data Centre, targeting the growing demand for reliable DC power in data centres and industrial sites. The company will develop zinc‑halogen cells with Cosmos Lab and...
ABEC Expands Process Sciences Support for Biomanufacturing
ABEC announced the expansion of its Process Sciences group to provide biopharmaceutical manufacturers with end‑to‑end support across the bioprocess lifecycle. The team combines chemical and bio‑engineering expertise with advanced modeling, experimental testing, and custom equipment design, covering everything from early...
Berg Propulsion to Supply Systems for India’s Green Tug Pair
Berg Propulsion won a contract to supply electric propulsion and integration technology for two all‑electric harbor tugs built under India’s Green Tug Transition Program. The 33.55‑meter vessels, slated for delivery in Q4 2027, will provide 60 tonnes of bollard pull and rely...
Comstock Metals Prepares for June Start-Up of Solar Panel Recycling Facility
Comstock Metals, a subsidiary of Comstock Inc., will launch its commercial‑scale solar panel recycling facility in Silver Springs, Nevada, in June after completing equipment commissioning and testing the first unit. The plant uses a closed‑loop tailings recovery system to extract...
Canada, Finland and US Push Forward on Next-Gen Icebreaker Program
Canada, Finland and the United States have moved the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort (ICE Pact) from planning to implementation, focusing on joint shipbuilding for next‑generation polar icebreakers. Delegates met in Helsinki, aligning shipyard capacity, supply‑chain logistics and workforce training, and inspected...
Unionfab Expands CNC Machining Support in North America
Unionfab announced an expansion of its CNC machining services across the United States, Canada, and Germany, now leveraging a fleet of roughly 400 machines. The company promises 3‑5 day lead times for prototyping and low‑volume production, with tolerances as tight as...
Europe’s Cumulative EV Investment Passes €200bn
Europe has now committed roughly $215 bn to its electric‑vehicle supply chain, a milestone tracked by New AutoMotive. Eighty percent of that capital was pledged in the past four years across gigafactories, OEM retooling, charging networks and raw‑material projects. However, only...
Evonik Opens New PEEK Rectangular Magnet Wire Lab in China
Evonik has opened a dedicated PEEK rectangular magnet‑wire laboratory in China to serve the fast‑growing new‑energy‑vehicle (NEV) market across Asia. The facility will focus on research, formulation validation, and reliability testing of Vestakeep® PEEK solutions for electric‑drive motor applications. It...
Astral Launches Nairobi-Asmara Freighter Route
Astral Aviation has inaugurated a weekly freighter service linking Nairobi, Kenya, and Asmara, Eritrea, aiming to boost trade across the Horn of Africa. The route connects Eritrea to Astral’s broader network that reaches Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Europe....
Construction Robotics Startup Flo Mobility Raises $2.5 Mn in Pre-Series A Round
Bengaluru‑based Flo Mobility announced a $2.5 million pre‑Series A round co‑led by Mela Ventures and Arali Ventures. The funding will accelerate manufacturing, enhance its AI autonomy stack, and support rollout across India and into the Middle East. Flo’s flagship Flo Hauler,...
Liege Aim to Launch First-Line Warehouse by 2028
Liege Airport will open a 38,000 m² first‑line warehouse by the end of 2028, part of the CargoLand hub slated for full completion in 2040. The €500 million (≈$540 million) investment also adds a 120,000 m² e‑commerce facility, a 180,000 m² landside warehouse, 15 GSE...
Lockheed Martin Scales LPBF for Thermal Management Parts in Hypersonic and Aircraft Systems
Lockheed Martin has expanded its laser powder‑bed fusion (LPBF) additive‑manufacturing capability with a new 16,000‑square‑foot facility in Texas, partnering with EOS, Sintavia, Nikon SLM and nTop. The center focuses on producing thin‑walled thermal‑management components for next‑generation aircraft, hypersonic weapons and electric‑propulsion...
3D Printed Silicone Lattice Mixes Antifungal Resistance with Vibration Isolation
Researchers at Jiangnan University and Jiangda Vibration Isolator have created a 3D‑printed silicone rubber lattice infused with 1–5 wt % hexagonal boron nitride (hBN). The lattice demonstrates near‑zero fungal growth—under 0.8 % coverage at 5 wt % hBN—while maintaining high compression resilience and vibration‑isolation efficiency...
New Framework Could Standardize 3D Printed Construction in Earthquake Zones
Researchers at IIT Guwahati have experimentally validated a design framework for 3D‑printed concrete walls that can withstand seismic loads. The study tested three wall variants, including a ductile concrete mix reinforced with modular steel, and demonstrated compliance with Indian and...
Researchers Develop Sub-Second Volumetric 3D Printing Method Using Holographic Light Fields
Researchers at Tsinghua University introduced DISH, a volumetric 3D printing method that can create millimeter‑scale polymer parts in just 0.6 seconds. By projecting holographically optimized light fields through a high‑speed rotating periscope, the technique eliminates the need to rotate the...
British Steel Set to Be Nationalised
British Steel will be placed under public ownership after a public‑interest test, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced in his reset speech. The government already took control of the Scunthorpe plant, employing about 3,000 workers, from Chinese owner Jingye in April...
DHL Express Responds to Volatility with Time-Definite Expansion
DHL Express has launched Heavy Weight Express (HWX), a time‑definite service that moves shipments up to 1,000 kg per piece and 3,000 kg per consignment. The offering bundles end‑to‑end monitoring, all‑in pricing and dedicated Heavy Weight Priority Desks to eliminate rate volatility...
How to Find Hidden Costs via Total Cost of Ownership
Manufacturers are uncovering hidden expenses by applying Total Cost of Ownership Analysis (TCOA), which quantifies indirect costs such as worker travel time and equipment lifecycle expenses. A case study shows 300 workers losing 40,000 labor hours annually, equating to over...
How AI Is Being Used in Transportation Management Systems Today
Artificial intelligence is moving from hype to practical use in transportation management systems, but adoption remains selective. nVision Global’s IMPACT TMS embeds AI at three high‑impact decision points—spot auction procurement, shipment approval, and automated tendering—turning data into real‑time actions. The AI‑driven...
LanzaTech & DTU to Open Biofoundry to Turn Carbon Emissions Into High-Value Products
U.S. synthetic‑biology firm LanzaTech has signed a two‑year agreement with Denmark’s Technical University (DTU) Bright hub to launch an AI‑powered C1 biofoundry. The facility will use engineered microbes to convert methane, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from industrial waste streams...
From High-Value to High-Stakes: Why Precision Shipping Matters More than Ever
The logistics industry is moving from a focus on high‑value shipments to high‑stakes cargo that demands precision and reliability. Delays or environmental stress on AI hardware, medical components, or time‑sensitive pharmaceuticals can halt production lines or compromise patient care, turning...
The Capacity Crunch in Biopharma Is a Location Problem
Biopharma manufacturers are hitting a capacity crunch as demand for cell and gene therapies outpaces the construction of new GMP‑ready plants, which can take years. Companies are therefore prioritizing locations where compliant facilities, utilities and cold‑chain logistics already exist. Middlesex...
Toyota Steps up India Ambitions, Targets One Million Upa
Toyota is accelerating its India rollout by planning three new factories slated for completion by the early 2030s, which would lift its annual production capacity to over one million vehicles. Last year the automaker built roughly 152,000 cars under its...
CoMira Concludes Lease Agreement for Plant in Sudair Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
Co‑Diagnostics’ joint venture CoMira Diagnostics has finalized a lease for a 14,400 ft² manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia’s Sudair Industrial City. The turnkey facility will produce the Co‑Dx PCR platform, laboratory equipment, and medical consumables once regulatory approvals are secured. The...
South Korea Report: Domestic Sales Fall 4% in April
South Korea’s five major automakers saw domestic sales dip 4% in April, falling to 123,444 units from 128,639 a year earlier. The decline was driven largely by Hyundai’s production stoppages, even as the country’s GDP grew 3.6% in Q1. Kia...
Cruz Azul Regains Hidalgo Plant
Cooperativa Cruz Azul announced that its members have reclaimed control of a cement plant in Hidalgo that once supplied roughly 40% of the cooperative’s output. The facility is slated to be fully operational within three months. The group also confirmed...
AFGC Sounds Alarm on Sector Under Strain
The Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) warns that a "perfect storm" of the Middle East conflict, soaring energy costs and domestic economic pressures is straining food and grocery supply chains. Brent crude has risen 39% year‑on‑year, pushing container freight...
Suzlon Eyes Building New Wind Turbine Factory in Europe
Suzlon announced plans to build its first wind turbine factory in Europe, contingent on securing enough orders. The company unveiled its new Blue Sky platform featuring 5 MW and 6.3 MW models aimed at the European market. A leadership refresh – a...
Electronics Exports Among Top 3 Items From India, to Grow More in Future: Vaishnaw
India's electronics exports have risen to become one of the top three export categories, with smartphones now the single largest exported item. The government reported roughly ₹30,000 crore (about $3.6 billion) in electronics component shipments to neighboring markets last year. Seventy‑one domestic...
Ambuja Cement to Build New Grinding Plant in Madhya Pradesh
Ambuja Cements, an Adani Group unit, has broken ground on a new cement grinding plant in Mawan village near Guna, Madhya Pradesh. The project involves a 10.59 billion‑rupee (≈US$127 million) investment and will create about 1,500 jobs. Built in two phases, the...
BGMEA, GIZ Sign Bangladesh RMG Transition Deal
Bangladesh’s Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s development agency GIZ, covering May 2026 to February 2028, to boost sustainability in the ready‑made garment sector. The partnership will work with government ministries on energy‑efficiency, renewable‑energy...
K-Mile Begins Thailand-UAE Cargo Flights
K‑Mile Air, operating as K‑Mile Asia, launched a new cargo service linking Northern Thailand with Abu Dhabi. The inaugural flight on 5 May used a Boeing 767‑300 converted freighter, marking the first direct Thailand‑UAE route from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai....
AMGC Workshop to Guide Manufacturers on Export Growth at AMW 2026
The Australian Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) will host a dedicated export‑focused workshop on 13 May 2026 during Australian Manufacturing Week in Brisbane. Titled “AMGC Connect: Starting your export journey with Export Finance Australia,” the session runs from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm at the...
SMA Says Overcapacity Remains a Threat
The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) testified before USTR investigators, urging the use of Section 301 tariffs to combat global steel overcapacity that threatens U.S. jobs and competition. SMA highlighted that China’s excess capacity exceeds U.S. steel output by more than eight...
High-Productivity Benchtop 3D Optical Scanning for In-Process Metrology
Marposs unveiled the Optocloud S, a benchtop 3D optical scanner designed for in‑process metrology. The system combines multiple laser profilometers with a rotary axis to capture full‑360° geometry in under 30 seconds, enabling near‑100 % inspection rates on the shop floor. Its...
Qualiwise Advances Quality Intelligence for Industrial Manufacturing
Qualiwise has launched a ‘Quality Intelligence’ platform that automates inspection plan creation by interpreting technical drawings at the characteristic level. The system also performs automated cross‑checks of PPAP and CAPA documentation, instantly generating compliant inspection reports. Designed for shop‑floor usability,...
#246 ATI's Alex Hickson & Matthew Bailey on the 'Fantastic Economic Opportunity' For AM in Aerospace
In a recent Additive Insight podcast, Alex Hickson and Matthew Bailey of the UK Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) outlined the "fantastic economic opportunity" that additive manufacturing (AM) presents for civil aerospace. They reviewed progress since ATI’s 2024 AM strategy, highlighting...
Volt Carbon Advances Graphene and Expandable Graphite Activities, Expands Production Capabilities
Volt Carbon Technologies reported an operational update highlighting modest revenue from mineral processing and advanced materials development over the past three years. The company is advancing its proprietary dry‑separation technology to preserve graphite crystallinity, enabling higher‑value products such as graphene...
Hyundai Selects Danieli for Louisiana Equipment
Hyundai Motor Group and POSCO’s joint venture, Hyundai‑Posco Louisiana Steel, has chosen Italy’s Danieli as technology supplier for its planned greenfield electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mill in Louisiana. Danieli will deliver two EAFs, secondary‑metallurgy units, two thick‑slab casters, reheating...
India's SCI Launches Tender for Four Methanol Dual-Fuel Aframax Tanker Newbuilds
India's state‑run Shipping Corp of India (SCI) has issued a tender for four new Aframax‑size tankers equipped with methanol dual‑fuel engines, valued at roughly $300 million. The procurement mandates construction exclusively at Indian shipyards, underscoring a domestic‑first policy. These vessels will...
Primetals Calls New EAF Option Affordable
Primetals Technologies unveiled the Ultimate Move electric arc furnace, a new EAF solution that promises lower capital expenditure, a smaller plant footprint, and faster tap‑to‑tap cycles. The system can process blast‑furnace hot metal, scrap, and hot‑briquetted iron in any mix, offering...
Heil and Autocar Supply Recology with Electric Collection Truck
Heil and Autocar have delivered a fully electric side‑loader truck to Recology for use in Issaquah, Washington. The vehicle merges Autocar’s E‑ACX all‑electric chassis with Heil’s RevAMP automated side‑loader body, creating a hydraulics‑free platform that maintains payload and range. Recology,...
Published FDA Rejections Point to Manufacturing, Data Gaps as Key Stumbling Blocks
The FDA’s new policy to publish complete response letters (CRLs) has made over 350 rejection letters publicly available, revealing that more than half of drug rejections stem from manufacturing problems and 41% from product‑quality issues. Analysts say the transparency lets...
Metalworking Growth Strengthens in April Despite Emerging Pressures
The Gardner Business Index (GBI) for metalworking rose to 56.8 in April, marking the fourth straight month of expansion. The index gained 1.5 points from March, recapturing lost ground and indicating activity levels not seen in years. Supplier deliveries improved...
Hypertherm Plasma Cutting System Boosts Metalcutting Power
Hypertherm Associates unveiled the Powermax33 XP, a 9.5 kg portable plasma cutter that operates on 120 V or 240 V and delivers up to 13 mm cut capacity and 20 mm severance, matching the performance of many 45‑amp systems while promising longer consumable life and a...