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.
US announces billions in mining investments to strengthen manufacturing supply chains
The US administration has announced more than $2 billion in mining and mining-related investments, alongside more than $180 million in mining education and workforce initiatives, as it seeks to strengthen domestic manufacturing supply chains for critical materials.
US manufacturing expands at fastest pace in more than four years, White House says
Manufacturing activity in the United States expanded at its fastest rate in more than four years in July, according to a White House media release, which attributed the performance to President Donald Trump's economic agenda and cited data showing stronger factory output, demand and hiring.
Humanoid targets manufacturing expansion after $152M Series A funding
UK-based robotics company Humanoid has announced a $152 million Series A funding round that it says will accelerate the development, commercial deployment and manufacturing of its industrial humanoid robots, with a focus on supporting sectors including manufacturing.
Gradiant completes ahead-of-schedule work for major semiconductor manufacturing project in Germany
US-based water and wastewater solutions company Gradiant has completed its scope of work for a major new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Dresden, Germany, saying the project supports one of Europe's largest semiconductor manufacturing expansions and strengthens the region's chip production capacity.
TANAKA begins operations at hydrogen facility to support manufacturing and decarbonisation
TANAKA PRECIOUS METAL TECHNOLOGIES Co., Ltd. has commenced operations of a 500 kW pure hydrogen fuel cell power generation facility in Japan, saying the project will strengthen its hydrogen technology capabilities while supporting manufacturing decarbonisation through practical use of hydrogen energy.
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APS Industrial expands regional footprint with Control Technologies acquisition
APS Industrial (APS) is expanding its regional presence through the acquisition of Albury-based Control Technologies, a move the industrial products supplier said will strengthen its local service capability and support further investment in warehousing, stockholding and technical support.
