ASTM International’s Additive Manufacturing Centre of Excellence showcased seven global initiatives at Formnext 2025. The programs span multiple continents and industries, from aerospace to semiconductors. The coordinated strategy aims to transform industries from readiness to real-world deployment.
The IFS event showcased industrial AI moving beyond demos into real deployments. Companies like Kodiak Gas reported $3 million in savings and 90,000 hours recovered using IFS Loops agents. The focus was on practical applications solving workforce shortages and productivity gaps.
Manufacturing is undergoing a quiet AI revolution that’s defying expectations. According to new research, over half of manufacturers are now deploying AI in production, with digital twins providing unprecedented visibility into entire operations.
MP Materials is forming a rare-earth refining joint venture in Saudi Arabia with the state-owned Maaden and US Department of War. The deal gives the American partners combined 49% stake while Maaden retains majority control. This comes during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s first US visit since 2
Bioforcetech has achieved a major breakthrough in PFAS removal with its Sigma Pyrolysis system. Independent testing shows 99.98% elimination across biosolids, water, and exhaust gases. The process also creates PFAS-free OurCarbon® as a valuable byproduct.
AMD is reportedly preparing its second GPU price increase in just two months due to skyrocketing memory costs. The hike could affect all Radeon models across gaming, workstation, and AI segments. NVIDIA is also considering similar moves for early 2026.
Canadian producers are redirecting enough lumber to build 75,000 American homes away from US markets. The move comes after Trump imposed additional tariffs on top of existing 35% duties, reshaping decades-old trade patterns.
An international team has found that particles as diverse as soap bubbles and magnetic balls arrange identically under the right confinement conditions. The discovery could revolutionize materials design for medicine and industry. It’s all about balancing repulsion and confinement forces.
Donald Trump’s trade war is creating unprecedented uncertainty for manufacturers. Companies are freezing investments as they struggle to navigate constantly shifting tariff landscapes across multiple countries.
The Adani Group is constructing what it claims will be the world’s largest battery energy storage system. The 3.5 gigawatt-hour project in Gujarat is slated for completion by March 2026. This massive facility is a cornerstone for India’s ambitious renewable energy targets.
