Ricoh and ETRIA introduce circular manufacturing model to reduce material use
Ricoh Company Ltd and ETRIA Co Ltd have introduced a circular manufacturing concept designed to reduce the use of newly sourced materials, lower product carbon footprints and strengthen manufacturing competitiveness through localised production.
Mitsubishi Electric to showcase latest manufacturing technologies at JIMTOF 2026
Mitsubishi Electric will showcase its latest manufacturing technologies at the 33rd Japan International Machine Tool Fair (JIMTOF 2026), with the company set to present automation and digital solutions aimed at supporting manufacturers across the production lifecycle.
Global professional service robot sales rise 24% in 2025: IFR
Global shipments of professional service robots increased 24% to almost 250,000 units in 2025, according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), as commercial applications continued to expand.
US Manufacturing Day puts global industry, skills and technology in focus
The US Census Bureau is marking the 15th anniversary of Manufacturing Day on 2 October with a week of manufacturing data and analysis, highlighting the sector’s contribution to the US economy and the role of manufacturing careers.
Global 3D printing market grows 12% to $4.48B in Q2 2026 – AM Research
The global additive manufacturing (AM) market reached $4.48 billion in the second quarter of 2026, representing 12% year-on-year growth, according to data from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).
CityUHK and Cambridge partner on Industry 5.0 manufacturing research
City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge have established a new research centre focused on advancing smart manufacturing and supporting Hong Kong’s transition towards Industry 5.0.
Industrial robot installations rise 11% as global stock hits 5 million – report
The number of industrial robots operating in factories worldwide reached a record five million units in 2025, according to the World Robotics 2026 Report from the International Federation of Robotics (IFR).
CATL begins trial production at Hungarian battery manufacturing plant
CATL has begun trial production at its newly built battery cell manufacturing facility in Debrecen, Hungary, as the company moves towards series production at the site.
Apple launches foldable iPhone Duo with 3D-printed titanium hinge cover
Apple has introduced the iPhone Duo, its first foldable iPhone, featuring a 3D-printed hinge cover made from 100 per cent recycled titanium as part of the device’s hardware design.
ABB report highlights growing role of DC technology in future power systems
ABB and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have identified a growing role for direct current (DC) technologies in future power systems, with the report highlighting potential applications across manufacturing, data centres, buildings and other energy-intensive industries.
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Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni on how AI and digital networks are reshaping manufacturing supply chains
Australian manufacturers have long competed against distance. In an exclusive interview with Australian Manufacturing, Xometry CEO Sanjeev Singh Sahni discusses how AI can help manufacturers access more production capacity and simplify traditionally email-driven supply chains.
