US production surges in January but unsold goods pile up – S&P Global
The U.S. manufacturing sector showed a notable improvement in the first month of 2026, with production surging at the joint-fastest rate since May 2022.
Hisense’s TV factory recognised for customer-centric manufacturing
Hisense, a China-based electronics manufacturer, has had its Qingdao factory recognised by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as a “Customer Centricity Lighthouse.”
Japanese manufacturer Ricoh named to Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations List
Global imaging and electronics manufacturer Ricoh has secured a place on the 2026 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations. This marks the 14th time the company has achieved this recognition.
Early adopters of 2D barcodes to gain ‘competitive edge’ – Leibinger
The global packaging industry is seeing a shift toward 2D barcodes, which can carry significantly more data than traditional linear barcodes, and an industrial printing technology provider is calling it a “strategic evolution” rather than a simple technical update.
MIT tool brings durability to AI-designed 3D printing
MIT researchers have developed a new AI system that allows people to create personalised 3D-printed objects that are both unique and durable.
Taiwan to invest $250B in US semiconductor manufacturing under new deal
The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office have signed a trade agreement that will build new semiconductor factories in the United States.
OceanBit, Energy Estate announce plans for renewable energy and AI-enabled infrastructure
OceanBit and Energy Estate have announced a partnership to develop ocean thermal power plants and associated digital infrastructure, with an initial focus on coastal and island communities in the Pacific and Indian Oceans.
Velo3D, US Army sign deal to develop 3D-printed parts for military supply chains
Velo3D has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the US Army’s DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center to develop and qualify additively manufactured metal parts aimed at addressing supply chain challenges affecting ground combat vehicles and other military systems.
Duke launches $3.2M NIH study using 3D-printed lung model
Duke School of Medicine has announced the launch of a four-year, USD 3.2 million research effort aimed at developing and using a 3D-printed living lung model to better understand how influenza interacts with bacteria in the human respiratory system.
Polymer extrusion 3D printing market set for long-term growth amid low-cost adoption, AM Research...
Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has published a new market report outlining its assessment of the polymer extrusion 3D printing sector, estimating the market will be worth USD 2.2 billion in 2025 and grow to USD 6.1 billion by 2034.
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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.
