Manufacturing-led design boosts flexibility of 3D-printed nitinol structures
Manufacturing research at IMDEA Materials Institute has demonstrated a new way to increase the flexibility of 3D-printed nickel–titanium alloys, using woven architectures to overcome limitations associated with additive manufacturing.
Werma introduces new segmented light display for machine status monitoring
Werma, a German-based manufacturer of industrial signaling devices, has announced the launch of its new LineLIGHT Fusion Segment. The new release follows the introduction of its first KombiSIGN modular signal tower and the development of its fully integrable signalling solution, LineLIGHT Fusion.
Shanghai to host international metal recycling expo in July
Pre-registration has opened for the 2026 Shanghai International Metal Recycling Expo set for July 8 to 10.
Bekum launches new blow moulding line with reduced investment costs
Bekum, a German producer of extrusion blow moulding machines (EBM), recently unveiled SmartLine, a fully electric range designed to make EBM more cost-efficient and sustainable.
Sony electronics to use renewable plastics through new global supply chain
Sony has joined forces with 13 other companies to create a world-first global supply chain of renewable plastics.
Sungrow’s new Polish plant to boost Europe’s renewable manufacturing capacity
Sungrow, a German-based producer of PV inverters and energy storage systems, is expanding its footprint by establishing its first European clean energy manufacturing factory in Walbrzych, Poland.
Eaton steps up aerospace push at Singapore Airshow
Intelligent power management company Eaton used the 2026 Singapore Airshow to present its latest aerospace technologies and to mark a series of partnership and service milestone.
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.
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