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.
Hyundai Steel launches US$5.8B project to expand US manufacturing
Hyundai Steel has begun construction of a US$5.8 billion electric arc furnace (EAF)-based steel mill in Louisiana, marking a major investment in US manufacturing and adding new domestic capacity to the automotive supply chain.
Agile Robots showcases Physical AI applications for manufacturing at European events
Agile Robots has showcased robotic automation and AI-driven robot training technologies at two European events, highlighting potential applications for manufacturing and industrial automation, according to the company.
Manufacturing packaging redesigns linked to 4% average volume lift, NIQ finds
Manufacturing packaging redesigns have been associated with an average 4% increase in product volume across nearly a decade of NielsenIQ (NIQ) Design Impact Award winners, according to the consumer intelligence company.
LG Electronics accelerates robotics manufacturing push with NVIDIA collaboration
LG Electronics is accelerating its robotics manufacturing capabilities through a strategic collaboration with NVIDIA, combining the company’s manufacturing and logistics data with NVIDIA’s robotics development technologies.
US auto industry resilience supports manufacturing amid tariff pressures, analysis finds
Automotive manufacturing in the United States (US) has continued to show resilience despite higher tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty and energy-price pressures, according to Perc Pineda, PhD, Chief Economist at the Plastics Industry Association.
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