Tag Archives: Manufacturing

Leoni AG Opens High-Tech Plant in Agadir, Morocco, Creating 3,000 Jobs and Pioneering Sustainable Automotive Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Leoni AG has officially opened its new plant in Agadir, Morocco, designed to produce wiring systems for commercial vehicles. With an investment of over 20 million euros, the facility will create more than 3,000 jobs by 2027 and … Read the full press release

Siemens’ Teamcenter and Mendix solutions enable Tatra Trucks to unify product development and manufacturing processes, optimizing production and reducing time-to-market

(IN BRIEF) Tatra Trucks has implemented Siemens’ Xcelerator software suite to streamline its digital transformation, improving manufacturing, product development, and customer delivery processes. With the integration of Teamcenter and Mendix, Tatra aims to optimize its operations, increase production efficiency, and … Read the full press release

Jungheinrich to Deliver Advanced Automated Central Warehouse for Wicke GmbH + Co KG in Germany

(IN BRIEF) Jungheinrich has been awarded a contract by Wicke GmbH + Co KG for the development of an automated central warehouse in Sprockhövel, Germany, designed to optimize production supply and internal logistics. The high-bay silo warehouse will have 22,596 … Read the full press release

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall Expand Partnership to Build European Missile Manufacturing Hub for NATO Goals

(IN BRIEF) Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall have strengthened their partnership to establish a European center of excellence for rockets and missile production, based in Germany. The centre will cater to the European market, supporting NATO’s defence goals and enhancing Europe’s … Read the full press release

Henkel and Synthomer Partner to Revolutionize Sustainable Adhesive Production with Carbon Reduction Goals

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and Synthomer have formed a strategic partnership to reduce carbon emissions in the production of Henkel’s TECHNOMELT® hot melt adhesives. This collaboration focuses on integrating renewable energy in the production process and incorporates Synthomer’s CLIMA-branded products to … Read the full press release

GRO Fund III and Kirk Kapital Secure Acquisition of Omada A/S, Marking Exit for CVC Growth Funds and GRO Fund II

(IN BRIEF) Omada A/S, a global leader in Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) software, has announced its acquisition by GRO Fund III, alongside Kirk Kapital. This move marks the full exit of Omada’s previous investors, CVC Growth Funds and GRO … Read the full press release

KUKA’s iiQWorks Engineering Suite: Simplifying Robot Automation and Digital Twin Integration for Industry 4.0

(IN BRIEF) KUKA’s new iiQWorks Engineering Suite simplifies robotic automation through the use of digital twins, offline programming, and virtual commissioning. The platform helps businesses streamline production planning, improve robot simulations, and reduce time-to-market. With a flexible, scalable architecture, iiQWorks … Read the full press release

EY and Confluent Launch Strategic Alliance to Modernize Data Streaming Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) EY US has teamed up with Confluent to help organizations harness the power of real-time data streaming through a complete platform built on Apache Kafka®. This alliance will support clients in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing business operations, and … Read the full press release

Lloyds Tracker Shows Real Estate Rebound Drives Modest UK Sector Growth in March

(IN BRIEF) UK economic activity remained steady in March with four out of fourteen sectors reporting output growth, the same as February, according to Lloyds Bank’s UK Sector Tracker. Real estate services saw their first expansion of 2024, spurred by … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Unveil €3.6 Billion Financing Package to Boost Clean Transport, Energy, and Automotive Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have approved new financing initiatives aimed at bolstering clean transport, energy, and innovation projects, as well as enhancing water and sanitation infrastructure in Africa with a total … Read the full press release

Nagarro and Advantech Forge Global Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Edge AI and Industrial IoT Solutions for Worldwide Market Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Advantech have entered into a global strategic partnership to co-develop advanced Edge AI platforms and intelligent IoT solutions. This collaboration leverages Advantech’s extensive experience in industrial-grade hardware and its worldwide support network, alongside Nagarro’s proficiency in … Read the full press release

Strategic Business Transfer Bolsters Nagarro’s SAP CX Capabilities Across Europe and Africa

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro has transferred the business of Notion Edge France, an SAP gold partner known for its end-to-end SAP Customer Experience solutions, to expand its digital transformation offerings. The transfer bolsters Nagarro’s capabilities in providing customized CX solutions for … Read the full press release

TeamViewer Unveils Global Report on AI’s Game-Changing Role in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) At Hannover Messe, TeamViewer unveiled its AI Opportunity in Manufacturing Report, which highlights how artificial intelligence is poised to deliver the biggest productivity surge in a century. The report shows that 71% of manufacturing decision-makers believe AI will … Read the full press release

Busch Group Unveils Innovative Semiconductor Solutions at SEMICON Korea 2025

(IN BRIEF) At SEMICON Korea 2025, the Busch Group presented its wide-ranging portfolio for the semiconductor industry. Visitors explored innovative vacuum pumps, contamination management, leak detection, and gas abatement solutions through engaging displays, including a unique 3D-printed semiconductor fab model. … Read the full press release

Revolutionising Factory Redesign: Hexagon Unveils Rapid Digital Twin Service

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has launched a groundbreaking Digital Factory solution offered as a service, enabling rapid factory digitisation through highly accurate laser scanning technology. The service, which reduces scan times from weeks to hours, provides manufacturers with immediate access to … Read the full press release

Hexagon Launches New Robotics Division to Pioneer Autonomous Industrial Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has announced the launch of its new Robotics division, aimed at advancing autonomous systems by leveraging its expertise in measurement technology, AI, spatial intelligence, and digital twin solutions. The division will focus on developing humanoid robotics and … Read the full press release

Industry Titans Unite: 7,000-Expert Group Set to Revolutionize AI-Infused Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Accenture have launched the Accenture Siemens Business Group at Hannover Messe 2025, a major new initiative that brings together over 7,000 manufacturing and IT professionals to drive the development of software-defined products and factories. The group … Read the full press release

Capgemini and NVIDIA Propel Enterprise Innovation with Bespoke Agentic AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini, in partnership with NVIDIA, has introduced customized agentic solutions designed to accelerate the deployment of enterprise AI. By leveraging NVIDIA NIM and a dedicated agentic gallery, Capgemini will provide end-to-end AI services tailored to diverse industries such … Read the full press release

Vodafone Empowers Businesses with Next-Generation IoT Connectivity Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has rolled out an upgraded Managed IoT Connectivity service aimed at helping businesses harness digital transformation through secure, scalable, and cost-effective connectivity. The service streamlines the process of linking multiple devices and managing data flows, enabling companies … Read the full press release

UBS OneASEAN Summit 2025 Explores Investment Opportunities and Economic Growth Drivers in Southeast Asia

(IN BRIEF) The 13th UBS OneASEAN Summit in Singapore brought together over 900 investors and policymakers to examine the evolving investment opportunities in Southeast Asia. UBS highlighted the region’s economic growth, particularly in sectors like Healthcare and Digital Infrastructure, driven … Read the full press release