GE Aerospace to Expand Additive Manufacturing Capability as Part of €110 Million Investment in European Sites
GE Aerospace announced a €110 million investment to expand additive manufacturing, testing and machining capabilities across five European sites. The plan includes €77 million for Italy, €15 million for Poland, €10 million for the UK, €8 million for the Czech Republic and €3 million for Romania, plus a €40 million boost to MRO facilities. More than 1,000 new jobs will be created in 2026, and the company will fund training programs for over 800 students and extend its Next Engineers initiative to 4,000 learners in Poland. These upgrades aim to support both commercial narrow‑ and wide‑body engines and military powerplants.
VinFast Pushes Ahead With U.S. EV Plant Despite Industry Slowdown
VinFast announced it will restart construction of its North Carolina electric‑vehicle plant, but at a dramatically smaller scale than originally promised. The revised plan targets roughly 1,400 jobs, a steep drop from the 7,500 positions pledged, and ties the company...
Stratasys TrueDent Resins Receive CE Marking as Class IIa Medical Devices
Stratasys announced that its TrueDent dental resins have received CE marking as Class IIa medical devices, making them Europe’s first high‑esthetic, monolithic 3D‑printed denture solution to achieve this certification. The upgrade from the earlier Class I designation expands permissible indications to include...
Supplier Management as a Continuous Signal
The article argues that traditional supplier management—treating suppliers as static records after onboarding—fails in modern procure-to-pay (P2P) environments with thousands of suppliers and dynamic risk profiles. It advocates a continuous‑signal approach where supplier data is constantly enriched by transactional evidence...
Jewellok Technology Unveils Advanced Ultra-High Purity Liquid Chemical Delivery Solutions for Next-Generation Semiconductor Manufacturing
Shenzhen Jewellok Technology announced new ultra‑high purity (UHP) liquid chemical delivery systems tailored for sub‑micron semiconductor and photovoltaic fabs. The solutions employ 316L electropolished stainless steel with a 5 Ra finish, integrating proprietary UHP diaphragm valves, high‑accuracy pressure regulators, and PLC‑controlled...
NASA Successfully Tests 3D Printed Spring Mechanism in Low Earth Orbit
NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory successfully tested the Additive Compliant Canister (JACC), a 3‑D‑printed titanium spring mechanism, aboard Proteus Space’s Mercury One satellite in low Earth orbit. The compact device unfolded from a one‑inch stowed height to six inches, demonstrating that...
Robotic CT Pushes Boundaries for Inspecting Complex Composite Structures
Omni NDE has upgraded its Robot CT system at the AIMM Center, adding a UR20 cobot, a 130 kV X‑ray source and a 43 × 43 cm detector. The enhancements boost payload to 25 kg and enable two‑micron resolution scans of three‑metre composite parts. Integrated Iris software...
SABIC Launches ADAS and EV Materials at PIAE 2026
SABIC unveiled three new specialty compounds at PIAE 2026 aimed at ADAS thermal management, recycled exterior parts, and EV battery structures. The LNP Konduit WTF2C replaces die‑cast aluminium in ADAS radar housings, delivering weight savings and design flexibility. LNP Elcrin SLX2373RCC and SLX2375RCC...
India's AC Industry Braces for Supply Disruptions as LPG, Petrochemical Shortages Emerge Amid West Asia Conflict
India’s air‑conditioner manufacturers are confronting supply bottlenecks as the West Asia conflict disrupts LPG imports and petrochemical deliveries. LPG, essential for brazing copper and curing powder‑coated parts, and polymers such as polypropylene are becoming scarce, prompting concerns ahead of the...
Exair Fluid Filtration System Maintains Optimal Coolant Efficiency
Exair has introduced a Chip Trapper lid rebuild kit that restores worn sealing components, enabling older pneumatic vacuum filtration units to regain near‑new performance across 30‑, 55‑, and 110‑gallon models. The kit replaces bulkhead, quick‑connect, and gasket parts, extending coolant...
Illumination Strategies for Reliable Defect Detection in High-Speed Quality Inspection
High‑speed conveyor inspection hinges on illumination as much as camera technology. Conventional lighting often lacks the intensity needed, resulting in shadows, motion blur, and inconsistent image quality. Ultra‑bright LED bar lights and precision‑synchronised strobe systems provide short, intense pulses that...
Disruption in Gas Supply Halts over 400 Ceramic Units in Gujarat's Morbi for 3 Weeks
Around 430 ceramic units in Gujarat's Morbi have halted production for 20‑25 days after a gas supply crunch triggered by the West Asia conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupted propane and natural‑gas deliveries essential for kiln firing...
Parliamentary Panel Suggests MeitY Seek Expert Views on GPU Plans
India’s Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT warned the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) that high GPU hardware costs, global supply‑chain delays, and the massive power‑water footprint of data centres threaten the country’s push for large GPU clusters....
Global Trade Flows Stay Resilient Despite War, Tariff, Geopolitical Tensions
The DHL Global Connectedness Report 2026 shows globalization holding steady at a 25% index in 2025, matching the 2022 peak. Global trade grew faster than any year since 2017, driven largely by a surge in AI‑related product shipments that accounted...
Robots and AI Are Tackling some of the Biggest Challenges in Construction
The U.S. construction industry generates about $2.1 trillion annually, yet over three‑quarters of projects face delays due to fragmented monitoring and a skilled‑labor shortage. Virginia Tech and Procon Consulting have created “Mario,” a coordinated system of robots, drones, AI sensing, and computer...
Nano 3D Metallic Parts Turn Out to Be Surprisingly Strong Despite Defects
Caltech researchers have developed a two‑photon lithography process that fabricates nano‑scale metallic lattices with up to 90 % shrinkage, yielding components smaller than 50 µm. Despite containing pores, grain boundaries and other defects, the resulting structures demonstrate strengths up to 50 times...
There Are 292,000 Shippers in America and 9 Out of 10 Carriers Have 10 Trucks or Less — The...
The article reveals that roughly 292,000 U.S. manufacturers—mostly small operations—generate a massive pool of direct shipping opportunities, while 97% of carriers run ten trucks or fewer, leaving most freight routed through brokers. Brokers capture about $17.5 billion annually, but small carriers...
New Igus Modular Autonomous Mobile Robot Platform Is Easy to Configure and Deploy
igus unveiled the ReBelMove Pro, a modular autonomous mobile robot designed for rapid, code‑free deployment across industrial settings. The compact AMR reaches 6.5 mph, lifts 550 lb, and can tow nearly 2,000 lb while mapping 2,150 sq ft in under three minutes using LIDAR, 3D...
Garbage In, AI Out: Why Data Discipline Drives Supply Chain Optimization
Artificial intelligence promises faster decisions and predictive insights for supply chains, but its effectiveness hinges on data quality. In a recent MIT‑hosted webinar, Elenna Dugundji highlighted that without clean, structured, and governed data, AI models can magnify errors instead of...
Garbage In, AI Out: Why Data Discipline Drives Supply Chain Optimization
The webinar hosted by MIT’s Elenna Dugundji highlighted that artificial intelligence can only deliver supply‑chain gains when fed clean, governed data. It examined how data quality, governance, and system integration underpin predictive insights and automated optimization. Leading firms are investing...
Pixus Expands Production Capacity with New Headquarters
Pixus Technologies has relocated to a 37,000‑square‑foot headquarters, tripling its production lines for volume manufacturing. The new campus includes a dedicated rapid‑prototyping station, an integration room, and a laser‑cutting machine to accelerate enclosure development. Expanded capabilities now cover specialty solder...
New Hybrid TRUs Highlight Utility and Cargobull Partnership
Utility Trailer Manufacturing introduced hybrid transport refrigeration units on March 16, leveraging Schmitz Cargobull’s advanced TRU and telematics technology. The 625+ Mono‑Temp Hybrid and 655MT+ Multi‑Temp Hybrid models feature micro‑channel condensers, two‑stage hermetic compressors, and a Body Control Unit for real‑time fleet...
Niron Magnetics Begins Site Selection for $1.8B Magnetics Plant
Niron Magnetics has launched a formal site‑selection process for a new high‑volume iron‑nitride magnet plant in the United States. The proposed $1.8 billion facility would cover 1.6 million sq ft, create more than 700 jobs and produce up to 10,000 tons of permanent magnets per...
APM Terminals to Build $1.8 Billion Terminal in Da Nang
APM Terminals and Vietnam’s Hateco Group have secured a 50‑year concession to build the $1.8 billion Lieu Chieu container terminal in Da Nang. The facility will handle up to 5.7 million TEUs annually, with the first two berths slated for 2028 and full completion...
Engine Air Filtration System
Donaldson Co. introduced ArmorSeal, a new air filtration system designed for off‑highway equipment engines. The system uses a precision spin‑welded joint and a geometry‑based seal to replace traditional snaps and adhesives. This design delivers consistent sealing pressure, cuts filter removal...
Batch Automation, Recipe Management Software
Valmet announced the release of FlexBatch 8, a batch automation and recipe‑management solution that lets operators build and modify batch processes with drag‑and‑drop tools, eliminating the need for custom programming. The platform integrates tightly with Valmet DNAe and the D3 distributed...
Conveyor Skirboards, Skirting Liners
Superior Industries unveiled its Adjustable Skirtboard Systems and RockGuard Skirting Liners, targeting conveyor load zones and transfer points. The modular, 3‑inch incremental design enables precise length and height adjustments, creating tighter seals that curb fugitive dust and material spillage. Integrated...
Icomat to Open Two New Factories in the UK and the US
Icomat, the British composites specialist behind the patented Rapid Tow Shearing process, is launching two new factories – a 40,000‑sq‑ft plant in Swindon, UK, and a 41,000‑sq‑ft facility in Vandalia, Ohio, USA. The Swindon site adds 20 CNC machines, four...
Advantech and FORT Robotics Collaborate to Advance Safe Physical AI on MIC-735
Advantech and FORT Robotics announced the MIC‑735, an industrial‑grade edge AI system built on NVIDIA’s IGX Thor platform and powered by the IGX T5000 module. The solution embeds functional safety through NVIDIA Halos and FORT’s Nano Safety Controller Pro, delivering up to 2,070 FP TFLOPS...
BlueBotics Bridges the Gap Between AGVs and AMRs with the Launch of SmartPass
BlueBotics introduced SmartPass, an add‑on to its ANT software suite that equips AGVs and AMRs with configurable obstacle‑avoidance while keeping them on virtual paths. The function lets robots take the shortest detour around blockages, then return to their predefined route,...
NVIDIA GTC 2026: Universal Robots, Scale AI Launch Imitation Learning System to Accelerate AI Model Training
Universal Robots and Scale AI unveiled the UR AI Trainer at NVIDIA GTC 2026, a system that captures high‑fidelity force, torque and vision data to train AI models directly on production‑grade robots. The trainer uses a leader‑follower configuration to record...
Energy Department Offers $500M to Scale Critical Minerals Production
The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $500 million in grants to expand domestic production of critical minerals for advanced batteries, marking its third funding round since 2022. The Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation will fund up to...
The Robotics-Powered Retail Revolution and How It Is Taking Us From Scale to Agility
Big‑box retailers built on scale are losing ground as e‑commerce drives demand for faster, more flexible fulfillment. Labor shortages and recurring supply‑chain disruptions expose the fragility of cost‑focused, static operations. Robotics—autonomous mobile robots, AI‑driven picking arms, and integrated software—offers a...
NVIDIA GTC 2026: Vention Debuts Rapid Operator AI for Autonomous Bin Picking
Vention unveiled Rapid Operator AI at NVIDIA GTC 2026, a turnkey system that automates deep bin picking in unstructured environments. Built on the Generalized Robotic Industrial Intelligence Pipeline (GRIIP) and integrated with NVIDIA Isaac models, the solution delivers up to...
How Alternative Low-Impact Fibers Are Changing the Fabric of Denim
Denim makers are moving beyond cotton, embracing natural low‑impact fibers such as hemp and linen. Innovations like The Flax Company’s Smart Linen and Marmara Hemp provide recycled, water‑saving alternatives that can be blended up to 30% without sacrificing hand feel....
A Book on the History of Composites Released
At JEC World, Ignaas Verpoest and co‑editors unveiled *The History of Composites: People, Science, Technology, and Society*, a near‑1000‑page reference documenting the evolution of composite materials. The volume aggregates contributions from more than 50 international experts, tracing developments from ancient...
Teledyne SP Devices Introduces High?Speed Disk Streaming with ADQ35 and Libads for Extreme Data Capture
Teledyne SP Devices announced a high‑speed disk‑streaming solution built around its ADQ35 digitizer and the open‑source libads library. The platform promises sustained multi‑gigabyte‑per‑second data rates, enabling continuous capture of extreme‑volume signals without loss. Integration with standard PCIe storage and configurable...
Spend Aggregation Gives Way to New Approaches in a Tariff-Driven Supply Chain
The traditional procurement playbook of aggregating spend to secure rebates is eroding as tariffs become a permanent, volatile cost factor. Companies now must treat tariffs as explicit line‑item expenses and redesign sourcing models to reflect ongoing trade policy shifts. Geographic...
Ocean Shipping Patterns Erode Intermodal Share From West Coast: Analyst
A new analyst report shows the West Coast’s share of U.S. and Western Canadian import TEUs has slipped from 59% in 2010 to below 49% in 2025, marking a ten‑point decline. The drop mirrors a broader erosion of intermodal rail’s...
Insight Works Announces Strategic Partnership with 2Ship
Insight Works announced a strategic partnership with 2Ship to embed the 2Ship carrier platform into its Dynamic Ship app for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. The integration adds parcel, LTL and FTL shipping support, delivering carrier rates, label generation and...
Tesla to Solely Build V4 Power Units in the US – as V3 Production Phased Out
Tesla announced that its New York Gigafactory will now exclusively produce V4 power cabinets for Superchargers, ending the seven‑year run of V3 cabinets after 15,000 units. The V4 cabinets enable up to 500 kW at charging stalls and can support 800‑volt...
Körber Teams With NVIDIA to Bring AI Simulations to Warehouses
German automation leader Körber has partnered with NVIDIA to embed AI‑driven simulation tools into warehouse operations. Using NVIDIA’s Omniverse platform, the two companies will create digital twins that let users model layouts, workflows, and new automation before physical changes. The...
Saks Distribution Center Layoffs to Impact Nearly 600 Employees
Saks Global announced the permanent closure of two Pennsylvania distribution centers, eliminating 590 positions. The Wilkes Barre facility will lay off 155 workers starting April 11, while the Pottsville site will cut 435 jobs beginning May 3. Both locations lack union...
CEAT’s ₹1,300-Cr Chennai Plant Expansion Takes Cumulative Investment to ₹4,800 Crore
CEAT Ltd is injecting an additional ₹1,300 crore into its Chennai tyre plant, lifting total outlay to ₹4,800 crore and surpassing its original ₹4,000 crore pledge. The expansion will boost passenger‑car radial (PCR) output by roughly 35 lakh tyres a year, taking capacity to...
3 Finalists Announced for 2026 Hermes Award
The 2026 Hermes Award finalists are Festo, Schaeffler and Ziehl‑Abegg, each showcasing breakthrough automation technology. Festo presents integrated fluid‑handling manifolds with embedded sensors, Schaeffler offers compact high‑torque actuators for humanoid robots, and Ziehl‑Abegg delivers a rare‑earth‑free synchronous elevator motor. The...
Porsche Shares Battery Production Insights for the Cayenne Electric
Porsche has moved battery module assembly for the Cayenne Electric in‑house, operating a new Smart Battery Shop in Horná Streda, Slovakia. The plant assembles 32 LG Energy Solution prismatic cells into modules, which are combined into a 113 kWh pack without a...
REalloys’ Breakthrough Could Eliminate Hydrofluoric Acid From Rare‑earth Metallization
REalloys announced a patent‑pending, hydrofluoric‑acid‑free fluorination process that converts rare‑earth oxides into metallization‑grade fluorides. Independent testing showed the product contains only 0.34 wt % oxygen, well under the <1 wt % specification. The HF‑free method removes the need for hazardous HF, cutting safety, regulatory...
MRPL Dispatches 1000th Petcoke Rake to JSW Cement From Mangalore
Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) dispatched its 1000th petcoke rail rake, bound for JSW Cement’s Karnool plant. The shipment completed a second batch of 500 rakes, moving 40% faster than the first, highlighting MRPL’s operational improvements. Senior executives from...
Bones Studio to Release BONES-SEED - the First Multimodal Motion Dataset Purpose-Built for Humanoid Robotics
Bones Studio announced the release of BONES‑SEED, a multimodal motion dataset tailored for humanoid robotics. The open‑source collection contains 142,000 high‑fidelity human motion sequences, each enriched with up to six natural‑language captions, precise temporal segmentation, and detailed skeletal metadata. Built...
PTC Teams with NVIDIA to Unite Design and Robotics Simulation by Connecting Onshape to NVIDIA Isaac Sim
PTC announced a cloud‑native integration that links its Onshape CAD and PDM platform directly with NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim robotics simulation framework. The workflow streams mechanical relationships from Onshape into Isaac Sim, automatically updating physics‑based simulations whenever designs change. Demonstrated at...