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.
Combining photonic integration expertise with localized manufacturing to address growing demand for high-speed optical connectivity across Broadband, Telecom and AI Infrastructure TAIPEI , Sept. 1, 2026 -- Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. ( Gemtek ) and Dixon Technologies (India) Limited ( Dixon ) are advancing their strategic collaboration through their joint venture in India, expanding manufacturing and market opportunities for Optical Transceivers, BOSA (Bidirectional Optical Sub-Assembly) and other high-speed optical connectivity solutions.
PUNE, India , Sept. 1, 2026 -- PEI-Genesis , a global leader in the design and assembly of custom-engineered interconnect solutions, proudly announces the expansion of its manufacturing footprint in Asia with the opening of a new production facility in Pune, India. The Pune facility commenced operations on July 1, 2026, and has already successfully shipped its first customer order, marking an important milestone in PEI-Genesis s long-term commitment to serving customers across India and the broader Asia-Pacific region. The investment strengthens the company s regional supply chain while bringing expanded manufacturing capabilities, shorter lead times, and greater flexibility closer to customers.
India's manufacturing story is rapidly moving beyond cost competitiveness and assembly towards engineering depth, advanced technology and globally competitive execution. In an exclusive interaction with The Industrial, BN Shukla, Managing Director, Jabil India, discusses how India's role in global manufacturing is evolving, the growing impact of AI and automation on factory operations, the importance of resilient supply chains and why execution discipline will ultimately determine competitiveness.
- Reduction of 80% carbon emission for G.657.A2 Fibre to 0.9 Kg from 4.7Kg - Transition of key manufacturing facilities in India to 100% Green Power energy source - Shift to 100% Green Hydrogen manufacturing in India MUMBAI, India, Aug. 27, 2026 -- STL (NSE: STLTECH), a leading connectivity solutions provider for AI-ready digital infrastructure, today announced significant progress on its journey towards decarbonisation and its Net-Zero ambitions.
WUXI, China , Aug. 27, 2026 -- As the global energy storage industry accelerates toward the TWh era, the rapid adoption of 500 Ah+ and even 1000 Ah+ large-format energy storage cells is reshaping the competitive landscape. While larger cell formats deliver higher energy density and lower system costs, they also introduce significantly greater manufacturing challenges from heavy-duty material handling and high-precision positioning to welding consistency and hermetic sealing. Conventional production lines, built around stand-alone equipment and incremental process optimization, are increasingly unable to balance productivity, yield, and cost, let alone meet the stringent requirements for stability, consistency, and manufacturing flexibility in large-scale production.
ROCHESTER, NEW YORK, Aug. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Syntec Optics Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: OPTX), a leading provider of deep tech for the defense, space, AI data centers, and other vibrant end-markets, today announced a new order to build specialized high-tech waveguides for space satellites. After working on it for the past six months, Syntec is now ramping up to build and ship the product every week. Syntec is making advanced antenna feeds that let satellites talk using several different cha
The combination brings together complementary expertise in quantum computing, sensing, materials science, and advanced technologies to accelerate future innovation ARMONK, N.Y. , Aug. 26, 2026 -- IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced it has completed its acquisition of HRL Laboratories, LLC (HRL), a leading research and development institution whose expertise spans quantum computing, quantum sensing, advanced communications, electronics, manufacturing, and materials science.
Expansion more than doubles engineering workforce, strengthening India s role in Gradiant s global operations COIMBATORE, India , Aug. 26, 2026 -- Gradiant , the Water Layer of the AI Economy, today announced the expansion of its Global Engineering Center (GEC) in Coimbatore, growing its engineering and project execution capabilities in India as it scales its global business across semiconductors, advanced manufacturing and other mission-critical industries.
FREUDENSTADT, Germany, Aug. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SCHMID Group N.V. (NASDAQ: SHMD) (the “Company” or “SCHMID”), a global leader in advanced manufacturing solutions for the electronics and semiconductor industries, reports its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026, covering the period ended June 30, 2026, and adjusts its full-year 2026 guidance. Arthur Schuetz, Chief Financial Officer: “In the first six months of this year we have converted liabilities into equity, raised
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. , Aug. 25, 2026 -- Cambrex, a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced the successful completion of three Pre-Approval Inspections (PAIs) at its High Point, North Carolina facility by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Japan s Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA), and Australia s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). The completion of all three inspections enables High Point to manufacture approved active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for the United States, Japan, and Australia, establishing the facility as the newest commercial manufacturing site within the Cambrex global network.
HSINCHU , Aug. 25, 2026 -- ICP DAS-BMP (Biomedical Polymers), a Taiwan-based manufacturer and supplier of medical-grade TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane), will exhibit at Medical Manufacturing Asia 2026, taking place September 9 11 at the Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Singapore (Booth 2U20) . Exhibiting together with its manufacturing partner, Towards Buddha Co., Ltd., the company will showcase its comprehensive medical TPU portfolio while also introducing integrated medical tubing extrusion and contract manufacturing (OEM/ODM) services for medical device manufacturers.
SED will execute the design, engineering, equipment supply, erection and commissioning of the sugar crystallization section on an accelerated timeline, with key equipment dispatch targeted by 15 September and plant commissioning scheduled by 31 October 2026. MOHALI, India , Aug. 24, 2026 -- In an industry where steam economy, process stability, and recovery efficiency directly determine plant profitability, Shivshakti Sugars Limited, Belagavi, Karnataka , has placed its trust in Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SED) for strengthening of the evaporator station and addition of a sugar crystallization section for 7500 TCD in existing syrup production plant. The project will support the plant s conversion to plantation white sugar production at 340 TCH, marking a significant step toward higher efficiency and modernized sugar manufacturing.
Collaboration brings together BOSGAME’s intelligent computing portfolio with Kaynes Technology’s engineering, manufacturing and market execution capabilities. Kaynes Technology India Limited and BOSGAME today announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking an important step towards establishing and expanding BOSGAME’s presence in the Indian market. The collaboration brings together BOSGAME’s product innovation and intelligent computing port
Pareto Mobility opens a 50,000-square-foot Plymouth facility to manufacture Step-Free low-floor commercial buses PLYMOUTH, Mich. , Aug. 20, 2026 -- Pareto Mobility LLC announced the opening of its 50,000-square-foot manufacturing and assembly facility at the Burroughs campus in Plymouth, Michigan. Led by first-generation immigrant and inventor AJ Kumar, the facility brings commercial bus manufacturing back to Michigan five years after Champion Bus ceased operations in the state in 2021.
New SBU delivers tailored SAP and AI transformation and adoption services for manufacturing clients. CHENNAI, India , Aug. 20, 2026 -- KaarTech, a global AI-led Enterprise Transformation firm, has established a dedicated Strategic Business Unit (SBU) for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (DACH) with headquarter in Mannheim. The location reflects KaarTech s commitment to client proximity, placing the new hub in the Rhine-Neckar region one of Europe s most important enterprise-technology corridors and home to SAP s global headquarters in Walldorf.
HYDERABAD, India , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Exicom Tele-Systems Limited (BSE: 544133) (NSE: EXICOM), one of India s leading EV charging and Critical Power companies, today announced the start of manufacturing for advanced liquid-cooled AC and DC power modules at its Hyderabad Smart Manufacturing Facility, making it the first company in India to produce this class of liquid-cooled power electronics for global markets. This launch strengthens Exicom s push to make India a global base for technology-forward manufacturing. It also marks an important step in Exicom s long-term product roadmap, broadening the canvas for high-value exports and further strengthening the company s differentiation as a design-led manufacturer.
A NEW ERA OF INDUSTRIALISATION Qatar 2030: Statetron unveils a new blueprint for autonomous, intelligent and energy-native industry DOHA, Qatar , Aug. 19, 2026 -- Statetron today introduces Andromean Class , a new industrial architecture designed to usher in a new era of industrialisation where artificial intelligence, robotics, autonomous logistics, energy storage and digital intelligence converge within a single manufacturing ecosystem.
COPENHAGEN, Denmark , Aug. 17, 2026 -- ATLANT 3D today announced the launch of NANOFABRICATOR PRO, the world s first and only physical platform for AI-driven materials discovery. The platform connects AI-driven materials discovery with programmable atomic-scale fabrication, experimental validation, and device prototyping, accelerating the transition from design to manufacturable materials and devices. As AI transforms materials discovery, a key challenge remains validating AI-generated predictions. Traditional workflows separate materials design, fabrication, characterization, and manufacturing into disconnected processes, slowing innovation and limiting the transition from digital discoveries to real-world technologies.
Caresoft Global and Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation (DRIIV) signed a MoU to collaborate for talent development in India by bridging the skill gap. NEW DELHI , Aug. 17, 2026 -- Caresoft Global and DRIIV (Delhi Research Implementation and Innovation) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate for talent development in India. The partnership brings global manufacturing and technology intelligence into the Indian engineering, manufacturing, and education sector through a structured industry engagement model. DRIIV operates under the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, and was established on the recommendation of the Prime Minister s Science, Technology and Innovation Advisory Council (PM-STIAC). Adroit Technologies Innovative Solutions Pvt. Ltd. joins as Implementation Partner.
HYDERABAD, India , Aug. 14, 2026 -- Nava Limited today announced its financial results for the quarter-ended June 30, 2026, reporting its highest-ever quarterly total income , while standalone PBT before exceptional items rose 92.9% QoQ , supported by lower material and manufacturing costs and dividend income. Key Highlights Record Performance: Consolidated total income stood at 1,269 crore , the highest ever, with revenue from operations rising 6.0% QoQ to 1,212 crore . Strong Energy Performance: Energy revenue increased 18.3% QoQ , supported by healthy PLFs across plants and availability of bilateral contracts. Dividend Upstream: Nava received US 15 million in dividend income from Nava Global during the quarter. ZESCO s Arrears Status: MEL realized US 15 million from ZESCO , reducing outstanding arrears to US 13.4 million . Mining Momentum: Mining revenue increased 20.4% QoQ , driven by higher sales volumes.
DAPHNE, Ala. , Aug. 14, 2026 -- TERREPOWER today announced the launch of its new corporate tagline, Reimagine What s Possible, reflecting its transformation from remanufacturing pioneer to global leader in sustainable manufacturing. The milestone marks the pinnacle of the company s ongoing brand evolution. Reinforcing the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative mindset that have fueled TERREPOWER s growth, the tagline epitomizes the aftermarket company s success in spreading the power of sustainable manufacturing at scale.
HANGZHOU, China , Aug. 13, 2026 -- Farizon New Energy Commercial Vehicle Group hosted its 10 year anniversary roll off ceremony at its Ma anshan manufacturing plant, with on site employees on hand to witness the landmark 600,000th unit a Homtruck heavy truck calibrated to satisfy EU regulations and local fleet operation demands come off the assembly line. The milestone cements Farizon as the world s first new energy commercial vehicle manufacturer to reach this cumulative production mark.