Chemical manufacturing drives growth in US manufacturing sector, Census Bureau reports
Chemical manufacturing in the United States expanded between 2017 and 2022 even as the broader manufacturing sector saw a decline in establishments, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Cisco survey: Infrastructure gaps stall AI adoption in manufacturing
A new report from Cisco identifies significant barriers to AI adoption across the global manufacturing sector, highlighting how the transition to AI technologies is placing unprecedented demands on manufacturers' existing infrastructure.
3D-printed padding system aims to improve safety and quality of EOD helmets
A 3D-printed helmet padding system for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians is being developed using additive manufacturing, with a focus on data-driven quality assurance, amsight said in a media release.
ABB highlights low-carbon manufacturing gains at China facility
Low-carbon manufacturing initiatives at a facility operated by ABB in Zibo, China are delivering measurable energy and emissions reductions, according to the company.
Global manufacturing performance sees four-year peak – JP Morgan
The global manufacturing sector has seen its strongest performance since June 2022, pushed by higher rates in output and new orders.
World’s largest air energy storage facility begins operations in China
A groundbreaking energy storage project in China’s Jiangsu Province has become fully operational after completing its final commissioning phase, Shanghai Electric announced Wednesday.
China manufacturing hits five-year high in February – RatingDog
China’s manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth rate in over five years in February, according to the latest PMI report.
US factory growth weakens amid tariffs, weather challenges
American manufacturing continued to grow in February, but at its slowest pace in seven months, according to the latest S&P Global US Manufacturing PMI.
MHI bolsters global manufacturing field capabilities through Swiss acquisition
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries has announced a manufacturing-focused expansion of its international field service capabilities, with its subsidiary Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation (MCO) acquiring Swiss rotating equipment maintenance company AST Turbo AG.
Data-backed manufacturing push seeks to reduce inspection burden
Melotte has announced the operational implementation of a full-process data capturing system at its facility, developed in collaboration with Additive Center and amsight GmbH, as part of its semiconductor component manufacturing activities.
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From cost exposure to cost control: Using energy flexibility to protect margins
Electricity price volatility is reshaping the cost base of Australian manufacturing, challenging long-held assumptions that energy can be treated as a stable operational input.
