China’s manufacturing PMI inches higher in August to 51.0
The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI has increased from 49.2 in July to 51.0 in August, beyond the neutral 50.0 level, indicating a further improvement in the sector's health, which had improved in three of the previous four months.
Metal cutting brand WIDIA celebrates 100th anniversary
WIDIA, a metal cutting solutions manufacturer, has announced the rollout of several special programs to mark its 100th anniversary in the production industry.
European manufacturing slips to record lows in October
The eurozone’s manufacturing industry slipped further into contraction territory in October, declining to 46.4— the lowest level since May 2020.
Hitachi Energy commits $1B to expand US manufacturing of grid infrastructure
Hitachi Energy, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced more than UISD 1 billion in new manufacturing investments to expand the production of critical electrical grid infrastructure in the United States.
China’s manufacturing sector sees slight improvement in September
The Caixin China General Manufacturing PMI has slipped from 51.0 in August to 50.6 at the end of the third quarter, suggesting a marginal improvement and marking the second consecutive month of enhanced sector health.
Authentise releases ChatGPT-powered 3D printing database
Authentise, a workflow software business specialising in engineering and manufacturing solutions, has launched 3DGPT, a comprehensive database of additive manufacturing (AM) knowledge that uses OpenAI's ChatGPT platform and is free to the public.
The Battery Show Asia celebrates women leading energy transition, manufacturing innovation
The role of women shaping the future of energy and advanced manufacturing across the Asia-Pacific region was recognised this week as The Battery Show Asia honoured 16 industry leaders at its inaugural Women Leaders in Energy Awards.
3D Systems adds new materials to its SLA, Figure 4 portfolios
Additive manufacturer 3D Systems has introduced three new materials – Accura AMX Tough FR V0 Black, Figure 4 Tough FR V0 Black, and Figure 4 JCAST-GRN 20 – to improve its stereolithography (SLA) and Figure 4 portfolios.
3D Systems to expand manufacturing operations at its South Carolina HQ
Global additive manufacturing solutions company 3D Systems has unveiled plans to add more than 9,000 m2 to its existing headquarters campus in Rock Hill,...
Loan of up to US$700 million offered for Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge Project
Ioneer Ltd has announced the completion of a term sheet and the offer of a Conditional Commitment for a potential loan from the U.S...
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