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AI with a human touch: how generative AI and engineers are solving semiconductor data challenges together
In the high-stakes world of semiconductor manufacturing - where engineers grapple with terabytes of yield data, process....

How Traulsen transformed Centerline into the trusted C-series brand
Traulsen has built a strong reputation in the US commercial refrigeration market since its founding nearly 90 years ago by Harry Traulsen. Now part...

How Caliber is bringing together a nationwide repair network and integrated technology to keep fleets moving
From a small regional collision repair company, Caliber has grown into the nation’s largest collision repair provider, with more than 1,850 locations and 30,000...

Palermo’s innovative bakery combines traditional fermentation with modern flexibility to elevate frozen pizza and artisan breads
Founded in Milwaukee in 1964, Palermo’s has grown from a local Italian bakery into a leading US frozen pizza manufacturer, combining Italian heritage with...

Inside the small-business values mindset propelling Hercules forward as one of Kentucky’s oldest truck body manufacturers
When Hercules Manufacturing Co. President Justin Wilson leaves the boardroom to work alongside his team on the shop floor, it offers a clear insight...

Plessey Semiconductors is scaling its UK manufacturing capability and fueling the next generation of AI infrastructure
For years, Plessey has focused on scaling microLED technology from innovation to commercial production. Now, as the company enters its next phase of growth,...

Babcock International Group is combining naval expertise, global partnerships and advanced technology to shape the future of defense
With more than a century of experience, Babcock International Group is a global leader in defence engineering, delivering complex engineering, technology and through-life support...
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Energy Industry Embraces 3D Printing
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Robots, agents, and copilots unite to turn intelligence into action. By Boris Dmitriev and Daniel Krampe
At Martur Fompak International’s automotive interior manufacturing plant in Turkey, automation is taking on some of the production line’s most repetitive and physically demanding...

New survey data reveals a gap for manufacturers. By Lindsay Lawson
US manufacturing reshoring is moving from strategy to reality, but production capacity and operational capabilities are struggling to keep pace. The biggest challenges are...

Aerospace is sure about the next ten years. The next month should worry us, says Anupam Singhal
Aerospace manufacturing has long been driven by bold ambitions, with industry leaders envisioning a future shaped by artificial intelligence, real-time decision-making, and smarter factories....

The rise of robotics and Physical AI. By Sankar Natarajan
Industrial enterprises are entering a new phase of transformation. Connectivity and automation delivered significant gains during the Industry 4.0 era, but today’s challenges demand...

Why procurement matters more than ever in manufacturing. By Amy Worth
Procurement is no longer just a ‘back office’ function. Today it’s one of the effective ways manufacturers can identify and achieve cost-saving opportunities. However,...

Why robots are being locked out of British factories. By Nick Thompson
Three quarters of British manufacturing SMEs operate without a single robot, according to Make UK, despite a decade of government grants, skills programs and...
Automotive
How Caliber is bringing together a nationwide repair network and integrated technology to keep fleets moving
From a small regional collision repair company, Caliber has grown into the nation’s largest collision repair provider, with more than 1,850 locations and 30,000...

Inside the small-business values mindset propelling Hercules forward as one of Kentucky’s oldest truck body manufacturers
When Hercules Manufacturing Co. President Justin Wilson leaves the boardroom to work alongside his team on the shop floor, it offers a clear insight...

From Sprinters to solar panels: bodybuilder JC Payne’s centenary reflects strategic reinvestment, improvement, and diversification
As JC Payne (UK) Ltd celebrates 100 years in business, the West Midlands-based commercial vehicle bodybuilder is investing heavily in its future. From upgraded...

Rheinmetall UK builds the Wolf Pack to meet Britain’s mobility needs at home
The retirement of the Land Rover marks a new chapter for UK military mobility and defence manufacturing. As the Ministry of Defence advances its...

VDL Steelweld celebrates a JLR Supplier Excellence Award while driving the future of smart manufacturing and automation
As part of global industrial group VDL Groep, VDL Steelweld combines more than 55 years of engineering expertise with international manufacturing capabilities. Rather than...

Finding the Best Vibration Testing Equipment for Automotive Applications
Choosing vibration testing equipment for automotive work requires careful consideration. Engineers need systems that can accurately simulate years of road abuse while meeting international...

Ford expands US production as auto reshoring gathers pace
Ford plans to expand US Lincoln production from 2030 and phase out China-built imports for American customers. The move could create thousands of direct...

How Yorkshire manufacturer Angloco turned pandemic chaos and industry collapse into sustained, rapid growth
Eight years after UK-based company Angloco first formed in December 1965, the owners decided to bring somebody in as a troubleshooter – somebody who...
Aerospace
Naples-based Geven blends Italian craftsmanship with cutting-edge aircraft seating and interiors design
Geven has built a strong reputation for high-quality aircraft seating and interiors manufacturing. From its origins in retrofit programmes, the company has grown through...

Aerospace is sure about the next ten years. The next month should worry us, says Anupam Singhal
Aerospace manufacturing has long been driven by bold ambitions, with industry leaders envisioning a future shaped by artificial intelligence, real-time decision-making, and smarter factories....

D-J Engineering Inc. meets aerospace, defense, and space launch manufacturing demands through engineering expertise
From Artemis mission hardware to aircraft components that haven’t been manufactured in decades, D-J Engineering Inc. combines aerospace engineering and advanced manufacturing to solve...

Rolls-Royce expands US defense capacity with $1 billion investment
Rolls-Royce is completing a decade-long, $1 billion modernization of its Indianapolis operations. The investment adds manufacturing and engine-testing capacity as demand grows across major...

Space Forge expands US semiconductor strategy with Texas A&M
Space Forge plans to manufacture advanced semiconductor materials in orbit, but its latest move is on Earth. Its Texas A&M agreement reveals how the...

Hadrian raises $1.37B to scale US defense manufacturing
Hadrian has raised $1.37 billion at a $7.87 billion valuation to expand its automated manufacturing network. Its growth points to a wider shift in...

The Pentagon’s $820 million bet on America’s drone factories
The Pentagon's proposed $820 million loan to Performance Drone Works signals a shift from buying drones to financing the factories and supply chains needed...

Pentagon boosts Patriot missile production with $59B deal
Lockheed Martin's expanded Patriot missile contract signals a shift in defense planning, where manufacturing capacity and supply chain resilience are becoming as important as...
Engineering
How Traulsen transformed Centerline into the trusted C-series brand
Traulsen has built a strong reputation in the US commercial refrigeration market since its founding nearly 90 years ago by Harry Traulsen. Now part...

Plessey Semiconductors is scaling its UK manufacturing capability and fueling the next generation of AI infrastructure
For years, Plessey has focused on scaling microLED technology from innovation to commercial production. Now, as the company enters its next phase of growth,...

Babcock International Group is combining naval expertise, global partnerships and advanced technology to shape the future of defense
With more than a century of experience, Babcock International Group is a global leader in defence engineering, delivering complex engineering, technology and through-life support...

Blending over 240 years of engineering heritage with innovation, J&E Hall is shaping refrigeration’s sustainable future
With roots dating back to 1785, J&E Hall has a long-standing heritage in refrigeration and engineering. Now part of the Daikin Group, the company...

How Vision Engineering is advancing precision inspection with breakthrough 3D technology and continued global expansion
For more than six decades, Vision Engineering has combined precision engineering, innovation and human-centred design to deliver advanced inspection and metrology solutions. Founded in...

From legacy to leadership: How Quincy Compressor’s 100-year heritage continues to drive industrial innovation today
For more than 100 years, Quincy Compressor has powered industries with reliable, high-performance compressed air solutions built to last. Founded in Quincy, Illinois, in...

How Abstrax pairs flavor innovation with operational excellence to fuel rapid growth
Founded in 2017, Abstrax has quickly established itself as an innovative botanical ingredient manufacturer. Combining analytical chemistry, sensory science and advanced manufacturing, the company...

Explore Det-Tronics’ deliberate expansion from oil and gas into hydrogen, LNG, and mission-critical infrastructure worldwide
For more than 50 years, Det-Tronics has been advancing mission-critical safety with innovative gas and fire detection systems. From pioneering flame detection technology to...
Chemicals
Since its inception, Wilbur-Ellis has played the long game to advance the North American agriculture industry
Built on more than 100 years of trust and partnership, Wilbur-Ellis is a leading marketer, distributor and manufacturer of agricultural products and specialty chemicals....

Briar Chemicals balances long-term crop protection contracts with opportunities in start-up support and environmental projects
Briar Chemicals (Briar) continues to evolve beyond its traditional crop protection roots. Headquartered in Norwich, UK, the company combines advanced chemistry capabilities with development...

King Industries balances family ownership, specialty-chemistry innovation, global growth, and workforce-development strategies
When Robert Joshua King co-founded King Industries in 1932, modern manufacturing was still in its infancy. More than nine decades later, the company has...

Biocomposites is scaling its world-class infection management operation while maintaining quality and culture
Founded on the belief that calcium-based compounds could transform healthcare, Biocomposites has grown into a global specialist in infection management for bone and soft...

Why the UK Government is backing chemicals and ceramics manufacturing
The UK government’s £470 million support package for chemicals and ceramics manufacturing reflects a broader shift toward industrial resilience, supply chain security and strategic...

How Evergen combines world-class biomaterials with a patient-first mindset to solve challenges within re-generative medicine
As a world-class global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), Evergen works closely with innovators and OEMs to develop and deliver life-changing regenerative medicine...

Explore how Celtic Renewables is turning waste and by-products into high-value bio-based chemicals
Celtic Renewables is a university spin-out in biotechnology that has developed and scaled a fermentation-based process for upcycling waste streams from the food, beverage,...

From imported homewares to in-house chemicals, Bonningtons is driving profitable growth
Since its establishment in 1967, Bonningtons has grown into one of the UK’s leading importers and distributors of wholesale...

Continuous investment in people, technology, and customization is fueling Lockers Manufacturing’s long-term success
Lockers Manufacturing (LockersMFG) is an American-owned and operated provider of custom-engineered locker solutions, delivering innovative, high-quality products tailored to the unique needs of education,...
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Continuous investment in people, technology, and customization is fueling Lockers Manufacturing’s long-term success
Lockers Manufacturing (LockersMFG) is an American-owned and operated provider of custom-engineered locker solutions, delivering innovative, high-quality products tailored to the unique needs of education,...







