Tag Archives: Manufacturing

ANDRITZ and Microsoft Forge Path to Autonomous Factories and Data Trust in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) In a strategic partnership, ANDRITZ, an international technology group, and Microsoft are collaborating to redefine the future of the process industry. This collaboration aims to pioneer fully autonomous factories and establish a trusted data ecosystem utilizing the ANDRITZ … Read the full press release

WSP to Design New Facilities for Rolls-Royce Submarine Site Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Rolls-Royce has chosen WSP as its design partner for the expansion of its Raynesway site in Derby. This expansion, announced last June, aims to meet the growing demand from the Royal Navy, particularly following the AUKUS announcement. WSP … Read the full press release

JLR’s Data Engineering Conversion Program Generates £430 Million in Value, Wins Google Customer Award for Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reported that its Data Engineering Conversion Training Programme, initiated in 2021, has contributed over £430 million in value to the business in the past year. The program has trained dozens of data engineers … Read the full press release

ISID and AVL Forge Innovative Partnership to Revolutionize Manufacturing Processes

(IN BRIEF) In a groundbreaking collaboration, Information Services International-Dentsu (ISID) and AVL, headquartered in Tokyo and Graz, Austria, respectively, have joined forces to reshape product development in the manufacturing industry. Their shared mission is to offer advanced digital solutions and … Read the full press release

Festo Joins Siemens Xcelerator’s Industrial Edge Ecosystem for Digital Solutions in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Festo, a leading automation technology provider, has announced its partnership with Siemens and its inclusion in the Siemens Industrial Edge Ecosystem. As part of this collaboration, Festo is offering the Festo AX Data access app on the Siemens … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace’s Malaysia Facility Earns Key Certifications for Engine Parts Repair and Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace’s engine parts repair facility in Johor, Malaysia, has achieved significant certifications, including approvals from international airworthiness authorities such as CAAC, CAAS, and CAA in the UK. Additionally, the facility has obtained Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) qualification … Read the full press release

Ericsson, AWS, and Hitachi Demonstrate 5G and AI’s Impact on Manufacturing Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Technology giants Ericsson, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Hitachi America R&D have collaborated to showcase the transformative potential of existing 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation solutions in manufacturing. A private 5G infrastructure trial was conducted at Hitachi … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered’s $1 Billion COVID-19 Facility Helps Deliver Critical Supplies and Support Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has released a report on the outcomes of its not-for-profit COVID-19 facility, which provided financing of $1 billion to support clients in manufacturing and distributing essential products during the pandemic. The facility offered loans to help … Read the full press release

Henkel Launches New Industrial Resin for End-Use Applications in Additive Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Henkel has launched a new industrial resin, Loctite 3D IND249, designed for end-use industrial applications. The high-temperature and high-strength material can print challenging geometries with fine feature resolution and offers low viscosity while still displaying high green strength, … Read the full press release

Jaguar Land Rover accelerates digital transformation with Tata Technologies partnership

(IN BRIEF) Jaguar Land Rover has partnered with Tata Technologies to accelerate its digital transformation strategy. Tata Technologies will provide an integrated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to streamline and consolidate information across JLR’s core business areas, including manufacturing, logistics, … Read the full press release

Merck and Intel fund academic research program in Europe to drive sustainable semiconductor manufacturing with AI and machine learning

(IN BRIEF) Merck and Intel have signed a memorandum of understanding to invest in a new academic research program aimed at driving innovation in semiconductor manufacturing processes and technologies using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning. The companies will jointly … Read the full press release

DKH Metaalbewerking B.V. joins Equistone-backed Andra Tech Group as second acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Andra Tech Group, a leading manufacturer of precision mechanical components, has completed its second acquisition with the purchase of DKH Metaalbewerking B.V., a specialist in complex metallic parts and components. The acquisition will expand Andra Tech Group’s presence … Read the full press release

Merging Digital Solutions and Machine Health: ANDRITZ and KCF Technologies Global Partnership

(IN BRIEF) International technology group ANDRITZ and KCF Technologies, a provider of machine health solutions, have partnered to offer comprehensive solutions to complex manufacturing challenges in the pulp and paper industry. The collaboration merges ANDRITZ’s digital solution platform and KCF’s … Read the full press release

Henkel Leverages INCIT Tools for Industry 4.0 and Sustainability in Adhesive Technologies

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies, a global leading solution provider of adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, has joined the International Centre for Industrial Transformation (INCIT) partner network to further accelerate the digital transformation of its operations. As the first company … Read the full press release

Ahlstrom to expand manufacturing capabilities at its Louveira plant in Brazil

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 3-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Ahlstrom, a global leader in fiber-based materials founded in 1851, has announced an investment of EUR 2 million in a new laminator at its Louveira plant in Brazil in order to expand manufacturing … Read the full press release

Accenture to apply digital twin technology and models to Mars’ manufacturing facilities globally

(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, 4-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced it has been tasked by Mars, the global leader in confectionary, food, and pet … Read the full press release

Five awards for SGS at the 2022 CRO Leadership Awards

(PRESS RELEASE) GENEVA, 29-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced the company won five awards at the 2022 CRO Leadership Awards underlining its industry-leading work. The categories the company won award in … Read the full press release

Cinq récompenses pour SGS aux CRO Leadership Awards 2022

(COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE) GENEVA, 29-Apr-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SGS, le leader mondial des tests, de l’inspection et de la certification, a annoncé que la société a remporté cinq prix aux CRO Leadership Awards 2022, soulignant son travail de pointe dans … Read the full press release

Second smart factory of Schneider Electric recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Sustainability Lighthouse

(PRESS RELEASE) RUEIL-MALMAISON, 30-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schneider Electric (EPA: SU), a global leader in energy management, digital transformation and automation active in more than 100 countries, has announced that its Le Vaudreuil smart factory becomes the company’s second to … Read the full press release

Accenture to combine its AI and robotics capabilities with assets from Trancom ITS, a Japanese logistics technology services provider, as part of an acquisition deal in Japan

(PRESS RELEASE) TOKYO, 28-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced the acquisition of digital engineering and operational technology capabilities from Trancom ITS, a Japanese logistics … Read the full press release