Seco® introduces TP3502, a new CVD-coated Duratomic® turning grade that marks a breakthrough in grade design for ISO P steel applications. Built on advanced adaption and major improvements across insert manufacturing sets TP3502 as the new performance benchmarks. The result is an exceptionally stable and predictable tool life, even in interrupted machining and mixed cutting conditions. A new benchmark for predictable steel turning TP3502 has been developed for steel machining application
CHANGZHOU, China , Sept. 29, 2026 -- Segway Powersports hosted 14 media representatives and creators from Canada, Chile, Peru, Panama, Brazil and Argentina from September 14 19 for the SEGWAY POWERSPORTS CHINA TOUR-2026 LATAM & CANADA EDITION , an immersive program connecting behind-the-scenes manufacturing insights with a full-lineup off-road riding experience. The program began at Segway Powersports manufacturing facility in Changzhou, China, where participants explored production, assembly, vehicle testing and final inspection. The visit offered a closer look at the manufacturing processes, quality controls and traceability practices behind Segway Powersports vehicles.
GUANGZHOU, China , Sept. 25, 2026 -- The results of the 51st International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva have been announced. The project Key Precision Manufacturing Technologies and Applications for Low-Loss Stator Cores Based on Ultra-Thin Amorphous Materials, co-developed with GAC Group, received the exhibition s highest distinction, the Gold Medal with the Congratulations of the Jury. The award is selected from Gold Medal winners and requires unanimous approval from the jury.
Emerson Expands AVENTICS™ XV Platform to Address Growing Demand for Higher Airflow in Automation Across factory automation, packaging, water treatment, and automotive manufacturing, machine builders are facing a familiar challenge: higher airflow demands in increasingly compact machine designs. Moving to a larger valve platform can solve the airflow problem but introduces new complexity — different interfaces, different configurations, and disruption to established machine architectu
LIUZHOU, China , Sept. 24, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- Nexteer Automotive ( Liuzhou ) Co., Ltd. officially opened its new plant today. Since establishing operations in Liuzhou in 2015, Nexteer has continued to strengthen its local presence, producing more than 12 million steering system units at its Liuzhou operations. To further meet growing demand from domestic and global customers and support continued expansion into overseas markets such as Southeast Asia, the opening of the new plant represents a comprehensive upgrade of Nexteer s smart manufacturing and supply chain collaboration capabilities, bringing new momentum into the high-quality development of the regional automotive industry.
Finalists to Be Recognized October 2nd During NJMEP’s 30th Anniversary ‘MADE in NJ’ Manufacturing Day Celebration CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J. , Sept. 23, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 ‘MADE in NJ’ Manufacturing Day Awards, recognizing manufacturers and industry leaders whose accomplishments continue to strengthen New Jersey’s manufacturing community. Each year, the awards spotlight companies and indivi
Goa-based defence manufacturer to establish medium-caliber ammunition manufacturing capability PANAJI, India , Sept. 23, 2026 -- Hughes Precision Manufacturing Pvt. Ltd., one of India s growing private-sector ammunition manufacturers, has completed an investment round of 250+ crore through a combination of primary and secondary investment from a group of marquee ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs). The investment will support the Company s next phase of growth, including the expansion of its existing small-caliber ammunition manufacturing capacity from approximately 80 million rounds to 220 million rounds and the establishment of a dedicated medium-caliber ammunition manufacturing facility .
Collaboration to Accelerate Semiconductor Test Solutions for Hyperscaler AI, Automotive, Silicon Photonics, and Next Generation Devices SAN JOSE, Calif. , Sept. 22, 2026 -- GS Microelectronics U.S., Inc. ( GSME ), a fast-growing semiconductor solutions provider, and Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ: TER), a leading provider of automated test equipment and advanced robotics, today announced a multi year strategic partnership to establish a state of the art semiconductor test and evaluation center designed to accelerate customer time to market. The collaboration integrates GSME s turnkey design and manufacturing enablement capabilities with Teradyne s industry leading automated test platforms, creating a high performance environment for device evaluation, engineering development, and production readiness.
HEFEI, China , Sept. 22, 2026 -- Pylontech (688063:SH) starts mass production of its 588Ah and 601Ah Prismatic LFP Cells for ESS at its Hefei manufacturing base on September 21, marking a new step in the company s expansion into utility-scale energy storage. Developed in-house, the 588Ah and 601Ah cells are designed for large-scale energy storage applications, offering high safety, long cycle life and high energy efficiency. More than 100MWh of the new cells have already been produced , demonstrating the company s ability to manufacture the new products at scale. The cells are also being integrated into Pylontech s next-generation PyOcean 6.25MWh and 8MWh energy storage systems , which are set to enter project delivery.
DEBRECEN, Hungary , Sept. 22, 2026 -- CATL begins trial production on 22 September 2026 in its newly built cell factory in Debrecen as the company had fulfilled all preconditions required to commence trial run. The purpose of trial production is to set up, optimise and validate the production equipment and manufacturing processes ahead of the start of series production. CATL Debrecen continues cooperating and working closely with the government and the authorities in order to keep high standards on the environmental issues as well as the health and safety of its employees.
Building on its AI soldier gear breakthrough earlier this year, the 25-year-old defense innovator solidifies its role at the vanguard of defense tech ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX), a leading provider of deep tech for the defense, space, and AI data centers, today announced the most critical order in its 25-year history: a monumental order to enable vital U.S. Space Force infrastructure and advanced reconnaissance operations. "
KAMPONG CHHNANG, Cambodia , Sept. 19, 2026 -- On September 17, the inauguration ceremony of GAC Cambodia KD Plant was grandly held in Kampong Chhnang Province. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin attended the ceremony, while Jiang Xiuyun, Deputy General Manager of GAC Group, and Wang Shunsheng, Deputy General Manager of GAC International and President of the Southeast Asia Regional Center, together with the leadership of TH Group, GAC s strategic partner in Cambodia, witnessed the official launch of the THAM assembly plant for GAC vehicles. This marks a new stage in GAC s development in Cambodia, transitioning from complete vehicle exports to local manufacturing, and stands as yet another achievement of China-Cambodia economic and trade cooperation.
Cambodia , Sept. 19, 2026 -- On September 17, the inauguration ceremony of GAC Cambodia KD Plant was grandly held in Kampong Chhnang Province. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wenbin attended the ceremony, while Jiang Xiuyun, Deputy General Manager of GAC Group, and Wang Shunsheng, Deputy General Manager of GAC International and President of the Southeast Asia Regional Center, together with the leadership of TH Group, GAC s strategic partner in Cambodia, witnessed the official launch of the THAM assembly plant for GAC vehicles. This marks a new stage in GAC s development in Cambodia, transitioning from complete vehicle exports to local manufacturing, and stands as yet another achievement of China-Cambodia economic and trade cooperation.
BALIKPAPAN, Indonesia , Sept. 18, 2026 -- XCMG broke ground on the XCMG Indonesia Remanufacturing Center on Sept. 16 in Balikpapan, Indonesia. As XCMG s first overseas base dedicated to the overhaul and remanufacturing of mining equipment components, the project marks the start of a localized aftermarket service center supporting equipment throughout its operational lifecycle and represents a key step in the company s overseas localization strategy.
NEW DELHI , Sept. 17, 2026 -- ASML, one of the world s leading semiconductor equipment manufacturing companies, is showcasing its holistic lithography solutions at SEMICON India and reaffirms its support for customers and collaboration with ecosystem partners as India s semiconductor industry continues to develop. Supporting scalable semiconductor manufacturing Lithography is a crucial step in semiconductor manufacturing, enabling chipmakers to print intricate circuit patterns on silicon wafers. At SEMICON India, ASML is highlighting its holistic lithography portfolio, which combines lithography systems, computational lithography software, metrology and inspection solutions to help semiconductor manufacturers optimize performance, improve yield and support high-volume production.
Piramal Pharma Solutions is installing a ground-mounted solar power plant (4.3 MWp) at its integrated drug substance and drug product site in Morpeth, UK. The new plant will provide renewable energy directly to the site through a behind-the-meter setup, supporting Piramal s commitment to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by FY2030. MUMBAI, India , Sept. 16, 2026 -- Piramal Pharma Solutions ( PPS ), a leading global Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) and part of Piramal Pharma Ltd. ( PPL ) (NSE: PPLPHARMA) (BSE: 543635), is strengthening its decarbonization efforts with the addition of a 4.3 MWp ground-mounted solar power plant at its integrated drug substance and drug product facility in Morpeth, UK. Once operational, the plant will supply the site with approximately 3,950 MWh of renewable electricity each year, meeting around 22% of its annual electricity demand. Featuring around 6,200 solar panels across 16 acres of land, the installation will produce enough clean energy to power approximately 1,460 UK homes per year. The project is being delivered under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Alight UK BTM1 Limited ( Alight ), a leading solar developer and independent power producer.
Funding for Anderon to help scale and expand access to quantum wafer technology ALBANY, N.Y. , Sept. 16, 2026 -- Today, Anderon LLC ( Anderon ), an IBM (NYSE: IBM ) company, announced the finalization of a 1 billion award under the CHIPS and Science Act with the U.S. Department of Commerce (the Department ). The award will accelerate Anderon s R&D efforts to advance the nation s quantum wafer manufacturing capabilities.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. , Sept. 15, 2026 -- Titomic Limited (ASX: TTT), a global leader in industrial-scale cold spray additive manufacturing and coating solutions, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, Titomic USA, Inc., has been awarded a US 5.0 million (AU 6.9 million) contract by the U.S. Air Force to supply, integrate and commission a Next Generation Titomic Kinetic Fusion (TKF) High Pressure Cold Spray System at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Accelerated deployment of green energy and industrial AI technologies, with project progress in European and Middle Eastern markets SHANGHAI , Sept. 15, 2026 -- Shanghai Electric (SEHK: 02727, SSE: 601727) has released its interim results for the first half of 2026. During the reporting period, it achieved operating revenue of CNY 63.332 billion (USD 9.17 billion), up 16.6% year on year; net profit attributable to shareholders of the listed company reached CNY 970 million (USD 140.49 million), an increase of 18.2%; and new orders totaled CNY 100.39 billion (USD 14.54 billion), marking further progress in energy transition, high end intelligent manufacturing, and international expansion.
Mexico, MO, Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fluid Power Support, a Missouri-based metal fabrication business , has announced plans for rapid growth made possible by a continuous, strategic investment in several Mazak lasers . According to Mark Korman, the founder and CEO of Fluid Power Support, adding top-shelf lasers like the Optiplex 3015, the FG400, and flat lasers will provide a runway for the organization to scale without putting undo strain on his workforce. “A lot of the processes we w
Accelerating seamless growth and advanced silicon design innovation from prototype to high-volume production, powered by design services, manufacturing services and AI-driven platform for end-to-end visibility SAN JOSE, Calif. , Sept. 14, 2026 -- GS Microelectronics U.S., Inc. (GSME), a leading semiconductor solutions provider, today announced it has officially joined TSMC s Open Innovation Platform (OIP) Value Chain Alliance (VCA) as a member partner in North America. This partnership builds upon GSME s proven track record of integrating design enablement building blocks with solutions from the OIP Ecosystem partners and delivering comprehensive ASIC services across the entire IC value chain spanning IP development, front-end architecture, back-end physical design, wafer manufacturing, advanced packaging, assembly, and testing.
DAPHNE, Ala. , Sept. 14, 2026 -- TERREPOWER, the world s largest sustainable manufacturer by volume, today announced the launch of EV batteries under its Ontility brand, which is dedicated to EV battery lifecycle solutions and energy storage systems and components. This launch reflects TERREPOWER s expanded focus on helping customers across Europe and North America maximize the value of EV batteries through validated reuse, remanufacturing, repurposing and recycling solutions.
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics (Nasdaq: OPTX), a leading provider of mission-critical optics for defense tech, space tech, and AI data centers, today announced that the company more than doubled its purchase orders—worth over $9 million—to supply defense equipment, up from its Q1 announcement about orders for diverse defense platforms. Orders for optics that help guide missiles to hit targets accurately grew an additional 30% since the last announcement of
Open-source profile provides a human-verified layer to capture worker wisdom, process dynamics, and sensor-trust rules for plant-floor AI agents NEW YORK , Sept. 10, 2026 -- Augury, a leader in Industrial AI, today announced the OKF Industrial Profile , an open-source manufacturing profile of Google Cloud s Open Knowledge Format (OKF). Designed to address the operational complexity of industrial environments, the profile provides a vendor-neutral standard for structuring plant-floor context, operator heuristics, and sensor-trust policies into human-verified, auditable ground truth for AI agents.
BendPak successfully protects patents and public BendPak CEO Kritzer Praises Settlement as a Win for Consumers BendPak Inc. President and CEO Jeff Kritzer says the patent infringement settlement with VEVOR is a win for both BendPak and consumers who may not fully recognize key manufacturing and safety differences between BendPak’s QuickJack portable car lifts and those that copy the patented design. BendPak Successfully Defends QuickJack Portable Car Lift Patents BendPak Inc. has successfully de
MOHALI, India , Sept. 9, 2026 -- As India continues to expand its semiconductor and photovoltaic manufacturing base, attention is increasingly turning to the infrastructure needed to support these industries. Water management is emerging as a critical consideration as manufacturers seek to improve resource efficiency, strengthen sustainability, and optimize long-term plant performance. In this evolving landscape , Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) will exhibit its water recovery technologies (ZLI/ZLD) at SEMICON India 2026 , scheduled for September 17 to 19, 2026, at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention & Expo Centre), New Delhi.
New automated system recovers high-value product left behind in IBC liners, reducing product waste by up to 96 percent in manufacturer trials PLYMOUTH, Mass. , Sept. 8, 2026 -- CDF Corporation, a manufacturer of flexible liners for industrial containers, today announced the North American launch of the Squiz System, an automated liner evacuation system for intermediate bulk containers (IBCs). The system addresses a recurring and largely unmeasured source of product loss in liquid manufacturing: residual product retained inside the liner when an IBC is emptied.
The federal funding supports critical R&D and U.S. quantum semiconductor manufacturing capabilities needed to scale fault-tolerant trapped-ion quantum computing. Company partnering with GlobalFoundries to fabricate next-gen ion traps and control electronics, and Monarch Quantum to develop and manufacture reliable lasers and optical components. WASHINGTON , Sept. 8, 2026 -- Quantinuum (Nasdaq: QNT), a leading quantum computing company, today announced it has finalized an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce s CHIPS Research and Development Office for 100 million in federal funding deployed through the CHIPS and Science Act. The award, which follows a letter of intent announced in May, supports R&D and U.S. quantum semiconductor manufacturing capabilities needed to deploy large-scale, fault-tolerant trapped-ion quantum computers.
100 crore initial investment to strengthen RPEL s manufacturing footprint in East India and support its long-term 1 Mn MTPA capacity ambition JAIPUR, India , Sept. 8, 2026 -- Raghav Productivity Enhancers Ltd. (RPEL), world s largest manufacturer of silica ramming mass, today announced a strategic joint venture with TRL Krosaki Refractories Ltd. (TRL Krosaki) to establish a 350,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) silica ramming mass manufacturing facility in Odisha, with an initial investment of approximately 100 crore.
Phase I brings Calcium Chloride, PEDA and a part of Multipurpose Plant on stream, strengthening downstream integration, application diversification and flexible manufacturing capabilities MUMBAI, India , Sept. 7, 2026 -- Aarti Industries Limited (AIL), a leading global speciality chemicals company, today announced the successful commissioning of Phase I of its Zone IV project at Jhagadia, Gujarat , marking an important milestone in the Company s ongoing growth and expansion journey.
Mechanical seal retrofit cuts sealing water use by 80% across four continuously operating pumps while extending seal life from months to years LONDON, Sept. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and a business of Smiths Group plc, has helped a German sugar producer reduce the water required for mechanical seal cooling and lubrication by approximately 80%. Across a full six-month production seaso
TRICHY, India , Sept. 7, 2026 -- Kirby Building Systems & Structures India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Alghanim Industries and a leading provider of pre-engineered steel buildings (PEB) and structural steel solutions, today marked a significant milestone in its growth in India with the groundbreaking of its fourth manufacturing facility in Manapparai, near Trichy, Tamil Nadu. The state-of-the-art facility will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes and will be developed across approximately 33.2 acres, with commercial operations expected to commence by mid-2027.
GUANGZHOU, China , Sept. 6, 2026 -- This is a news report from South: Is China s manufacturing rise squeezing out or creating opportunities for other economies? Ahead of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders Meeting in China this November, journalists and experts from around the world gathered in Guangdong for the Asia-Pacific Media Forum (APMF) 2026. The forum opened in Shenzhen on September 5, bringing together more than 400 representatives from across the Asia-Pacific region, as well as from international organizations.
Alstom wins landmark contract to renew VIA Rail Canada’s long-distance fleet Alstom will manufacture 313 new rail cars for VIA Rail Canada and provide long-term technical support and spare parts services. The CAD 4.7 billion (approx. 3 billion euro) agreement will support Canadian rail manufacturing and create and sustain hundreds of skilled jobs across the country. Design and engineering activities will be carried out at Alstom’s facility in St-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec, with carbody manufac
Lt. Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell and Dr. Nicol Nicola to Address New Jersey’s Manufacturing Community as NJMEP Celebrates 30 Years of Industry Impact CEDAR KNOLLS, N.J., Sept. 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With just one month until New Jersey’s premier manufacturing event, the New Jersey Manufacturing Extension Program, Inc. (NJMEP) is proud to announce Lt. Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell and Dr. Nicol Nicola, Director of Economic & Demographic Research for the New Jersey Department of Labor, as keynote
Memorandum of Understanding Signed at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 Expands Access to Global Startup Innovation and Industry Resources TAIPEI , Sept. 2, 2026 -- SEMI, the global industry association connecting the electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, and Silicon Catalyst, the world s only accelerator focused exclusively on semiconductor innovation, today announced a global strategic partnership designed to accelerate innovation and strengthen connections between semiconductor hardware startups, investors, manufacturers, and technology leaders worldwide. The partnership was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at SEMICON Taiwan 2026 .
Third edition examines how businesses can build resilience through innovation, technology, talent and stronger industry collaboration Key takeaways: Leaders highlighted stronger collaboration across the chemical value chain as critical to building a more resilient and future-ready industry AI, innovation and talent development emerged as key enablers of competitiveness and long-term growth The industry s shift towards green chemistry and responsible manufacturing is creating new imperatives for businesses to adapt and innovate
BAAR, Switzerland , Sept. 1, 2026 -- TERREPOWER, formerly BBB Industries, a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, will present its comprehensive and customized solutions at the Automechanika Frankfurt international aftermarket conference. TERREPOWER, the world s largest sustainable manufacturer by volume, will showcase all of the group s European brands together in a single space, highlighting the latest product innovations. The event will take place September 8 12 at Messe Frankfurt (Germany), and TERREPOWER will have a 200-square-meter booth in Hall 3.0, Booth E75.
A KUKA global executive delegation, led by the Vice President of Midea Group, visited Centron for an on-site tour and in-depth exchange on the development of intelligent assembly manufacturing and global market trends. WUXI, China , Sept. 1, 2026 -- Last week, a global executive delegation from the KUKA Group, led by the Vice President of Midea Group, visited Centron. The delegation comprised members of KUKA Group s headquarters leadership team, together with business heads from multiple countries and regions.
CHANGSHA, China , Sept. 1, 2026 -- Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science & Technology Co., Ltd. ( Zoomlion or the Company ) is strengthening its localized operations in Europe following a partner meeting held on August 19 at Zoomlion s factory in Germany and a visit to its German subsidiary m-tec. The Company outlined plans to further develop local sales, manufacturing, service, talent development, and digital capabilities, while improving spare parts availability and service responsiveness.