Brooks sells its automation business for US$3bn
Brooks Automation has reached an agreement to sell its semiconductor solutions unit to Thomas H. Lee Partners (THL) for US$3.0 billion in cash.
Brooks’ automation...
Northrop Grumman wins contract to provide LN-200S for Lockheed Martin’s Satellite Bus
Leading defence contractor Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract by Lockheed Martin to supply its LN-200S fibre-optic Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) for the...
Cirrus360 introduces new automation system to help small meat processors
U.S.-based tech company Cirrus360 showcased a new automation system designed for small and medium-sized meat processors at the 2026 International Livestock Congress in Houston earlier this month.
Rockwell Automation integrates with AWS to enable data-driven manufacturing
Rockwell Automation and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have announced a collaboration aimed at accelerating digital transformation in the manufacturing sector.
DuPont to build adhesives manufacturing plant in China
Global chemical giant DuPont will build a new manufacturing facility in Zhangjiagang, East China that will produce adhesives for customers in the transportation industry,...
Boeing opens US advanced manufacturing research centre
Boeing has officially opened its new research and technology centre in South Carolina that will focus on conducting research in advanced manufacturing fields, including...
Advanced manufacturing among focus of talks between SA gov’t and London defence firms
State Trade and Investment Minister Nick Champion is meeting with London-based global nuclear and defence companies Rolls Royce and Babcock International today to explore potential investment opportunities in the AUKUS submarine program.
Airbus en route to revolutionise commercial air transport with fuel cells research
Airbus, the world’s leading commercial aircraft manufacturer, has announced that it has inked a partnership with South Africa’s National Aerospace Centre (NAC) to jointly fund...
Fonterra announces findings of operational review following product recall
Dairy company Fonterra has announced the findings of its operational review on Wednesday following the company’s recent precautionary recall of dairy products.
Chief Executive Theo...
Airbus uses innovative 3D printed mini aircraft to test high-tech concepts
Airbus is using a small-sized, 3D printed pilotless aircraft as a testbed for futuristic aircraft technologies ranging from 3D printed structural parts to advanced...
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Automotive canopy and tray manufacturer manages 6,000 SKUs with self-implemented ERP
Australian automotive accessories manufacturer Trig Point self-implemented an ERP system in just three months and gained control over its unwieldy component inventory, product customizations, and production processes. “We wouldn’t be able to manage that without a system like this,” says Chris Wasylkiw, Production Engineer.
