Bad News for China: Rare Earth Elements Aren’t That Rare
“The heavy rare earth elements are added as sort of a spice, a doping agent, to maintain the magnetism of the magnet at high temperatures. It also improves corrosion resistance and the…
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United Nations Tour Guides Get New Uniforms Designed by Swedish Students
Giving new meaning to taking fashion to a worldwide stage, the United Nations and the Swedish School of Textiles have joined forces to create new uniforms for tour guides at the U.N.…
Ericsson expands manufacturing in India to make antennas
The company expects to export a significant portion of the antennas manufactured in India after meeting domestic needs Sweden’s Ericsson is planning to manufacture all its telecom…
Gen Z is interested in blue-collar work—but not necessarily manufacturing
As the cost of a college education has ballooned to nearly $100,000 a year, a new generation of workers may be opting out of a four-year degree—and seeking out trade jobs instead. Among…
Trump’s Press Secretary’s Dress Stirs Up Social Media in China
As the trade war between China and the U.S. continues to simmer, a fashion choice by the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has heated up the issue on social media. A photograph…
Bulgari Inaugurates Expanded Valenza Facility, World’s Largest Single-brand Jewelry Manufacturing Site
VALENZA, Italy— Bulgari officially inaugurated on Wednesday its newly expanded production facility in Valenza, which chief executive officer Jean-Christophe Babin proudly said “is now the…
Elon Musk claims DOGE firings will boost American manufacturing. But who will really be working in these factories?
Last Friday, Elon Musk tweeted a grand unifying theory for America’s path to prosperity. “We need to shift people from low- to negative-productivity jobs in government to high-productivity…
Ukrainian Designers Still Resilient Three Years After the Russian Invasion
Where’s the nearest bomb shelter and how long will the electricity last aren’t routine concerns for most fashion designers — unless you live in Ukraine. Three years after Russian troops…
Apple to hire 20,000 people, invest $500 billion in the U.S. amid Trump tariffs
Apple said Monday it plans to invest $500 billion in the United States, hire 20,000 people and open a new manufacturing factory in Texas over the next four years. “We are bullish on the…
One Dead and Five Injured at Beauty Manufacturer KDC/One Shooting in Ohio
A shooting took place Tuesday at the beauty manufacturer KDC/One’s warehouse in New Albany, Ohio. One victim was killed and five are currently injured. According to a statement from the…
A*Star, Grand Venture Technology to develop manufacturing platform as company’s semiconductor business gains pace
GRAND Venture Technology (GVT) and the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) will be working together to develop a customised manufacturing platform for advanced ceramics,as…
Supply Chain Visionary Arunkumar Jagadeesan Transforms Automotive Industry, Ushering in New Era of IoT-Powered Manufacturing Excellence
The United States leads the global automotive industry, with manufacturers and suppliers generating over $1.5 trillion in annual revenue and employing millions of skilled workers. In this…
Apple Expands Manufacturing in India with AirPods Assembly Set for 2024
By late 2024, Apple (AAPL, Financials) will start manufacturing AirPods in India, thereby advancing another phase of its attempts to diversify its supplier chain beyond China, according to…
Foxconn says global manufacturing footprint to shield it from Trump’s tariffs
TAIWAN’S Foxconn said on Wednesday (Nov 27) it expects any impact of new tariffs from US President-elect Donald Trump to hit it less than its rivals, citing its global manufacturing…
Attika Group eyes expansion into Malaysia, manufacturing sector after IPO
Offering proceeds to be used towards expanding into new markets, capacity building, enhancing technology adoption and diversifying into new sectors SHARES of Singapore Exchange (SGX)…
Ford reduces working hours at German electric car manufacturing site
US vehicle manufacturer Ford is implementing a reduced work regime in the western German city of Cologne due to weak demand for electric cars. "The significantly lower than expected demand…
AI startup funding hit a record in L.A. area last quarter. Here's who got the most money
The Bay Area has long held the title for attracting the most venture capital funding in the nation, and that naturally includes the hot market for artificial intelligence startups. After…
Tech, manufacturing and China-linked stocks on the line as Asia braces for Trump 2.0
US-China trade tensions are likely to affect the Singapore equity market, say analysts, even as US markets get set to soar ASIAN and Singapore stocks in the tech and manufacturing sector,…
Gautam Solar plans Rs 1,000 crore IPO to expand manufacturing capacity
This expansion will occur in three phases. | Photo: Shutterstock 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 15 2024 | 5:06 PM IST Gautam Solar on Tuesday said it plans to raise Rs 1,000 crore through…
Voltas, Daikin, and Orient among 38 white goods PLI scheme bidders
2 min read Last Updated : Oct 15 2024 | 12:46 AM IST As many as 38 companies, including Voltas, Daikin, Orient, have applied for production-linked incentive (PLI) for white goods—air…
Glenmark arm recalls two products in US due to manufacturing issues
Representative Image: The company initiated the Class III recall on September 30. (Photo: Shutterstock) 2 min read Last Updated : Oct 13 2024 | 12:16 PM IST Drug firm Glenmark is recalling…
JSW Green Mobility gets 636 acre land for Maharashtra manufacturing plant
The company will commence its work soon. | Photo: Company website 1 min read Last Updated : Oct 10 2024 | 9:21 PM IST Vehicle manufacturer JSW Green Mobility has been allotted 636 acres of…
Why automotive manufacturing firm Stellantis, owner of Jeep, is struggling
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 01 2024 | 12:05 AM IST By Jack Ewing Stellantis, an automotive colossus that owns more than a dozen brands including Chrysler, Fiat, Jeep, Peugeot, and Ram,…
Goyal urges to use made in India goods to cut imports, boost manufacturing
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry | 2 min read Last Updated : Sep 28 2024 | 11:39 PM IST Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday called for increased usage of…