Siemens Software Supports Reusable Spacecraft Development at the Exploration Company
The Exploration Company is using Siemens Xcelerator software to streamline the development of its reusable spacecraft and propulsion systems, helping reduce engineering complexity, improve collaboration and accelerate manufacturing. The partnership supports the European aerospace start-up's plans to scale reusable space technologies.
Stellantis Accelerates with FaSTLAne 2030
Stellantis has unveiled its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy, committing more than €60 billion to new vehicles, advanced technologies, strategic partnerships, and regional growth to strengthen long-term competitiveness. A FIVE-YEAR ROADMAP FOR GROWTH Stellantis has unveiled FaSTLAne 2030, a five-year strategic plan that will guide the company's growth between 2026 and 2030 through investments exceeding €60 billion. Designed to deliver sustainable, profitable growth, the strategy combines Stellantis' portfolio of global brands with focused capital allocation, technological innovation, regional decision-making, and an expanded network of strategic partnerships. "We have great people, global scale, unmatched brands, deep regional roots and strong dealer partnerships," says Antonio Filosa, CEO of Stellantis. "Combined with innovation, execution and win-win partnerships, those strengths position us to deliver on our FaSTLAne 2030 ambitions – moving people with brands and products they love and trust." Built around six strategic pillars, the roadmap focuses on sharper portfolio management, disciplined investment, partnerships, manufacturing optimisation, operational excellence, and empowering regional teams. INVESTING IN BRANDS AND TECHNOLOGY Approximately 60 percent of the planned investment will support Stellantis' brands and products, including the launch of more than 60 all-new vehicles and around 50 significant model refreshes across battery electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, and internal combustion powertrains. The company has identified Jeep, Ram, Peugeot, and FIAT as its four global brands, with 70 percent of brand and product investment directed towards these marques and Pro One, Stellantis' commercial vehicle business. The remaining 40 percent of investment will be allocated to global platforms, powertrains, and technology, with the aim of simplifying vehicle architectures while…
Ford and Geely Form Groundbreaking European Manufacturing Joint Venture at Valencia Plant
Ford Motor Company and Geely Auto plan to establish a manufacturing joint venture in Spain that will produce next-generation multi-energy vehicles for the European market, increasing factory utilisation and supporting long-term manufacturing capacity.
“A major step forward in transforming Ferrara’s manufacturing scale” : Ferrara’s South Carolina Expansion
Ferrara is investing $675 million in a major new manufacturing facility in South Carolina, expanding its global production network, creating 1,000 jobs, and strengthening long-term confectionery manufacturing capacity.
“Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is using Spot to deliver true site-wide intelligence” : Boston Dynamics’ Technology Transforms Manufacturing
By deploying Boston Dynamics’ Spot robots across UK production sites, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners is harnessing AI-powered inspection technology to enhance maintenance, improve efficiency, strengthen sustainability, and future-proof manufacturing operations.
Saronic To Invest More Than USD$3 Billion in Texas Shipyard to Expand US Shipbuilding Capacity
Saronic has selected Brownsville, Texas, as the location for Port Alpha, a next-generation shipyard that is expected to expand US shipbuilding capacity and support the production of autonomous maritime systems.
Rockwell Automation Report: Manufacturers Struggling to Scale Technology Across Organisations
A new report from Rockwell Automation has found that while manufacturing execution system (MES) adoption is now widespread, most manufacturers are still struggling to integrate and scale the technology across their organisations.
Intel Invests €5 billion to Expand Ireland Semiconductor Manufacturing Capacity
Intel will invest €5 billion to expand semiconductor manufacturing capacity at its Leixlip campus in Ireland, increasing production of Intel Xeon processors, supporting research and development, and strengthening Europe's semiconductor supply chain to meet growing demand for AI and high-performance computing.
GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index : Manufacturers Build Buffer Inventories as Supply Chain Disruption Persists
Manufacturers continued to increase safety stock in June as shortages of critical inputs and rising order backlogs kept global supply chains under pressure, according to the latest GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index.
Caterpillar Inc. Builds Texas’s Future Manufacturing Workforce
The latest step in its Building the Future Workforce Initiative, Caterpillar Inc. has announced a $5 million investment in Texas’s manufacturing and industry workforce, outlining in-demand skills for future jobs and facilitating careers in advanced manufacturing.
Stamping Strengthens Stellantis’ Future as it Seeks to Execute $13 billion US investment plans
Stellantis is reinforcing its North American manufacturing network by expanding stamping capabilities in Michigan, boosting production flexibility, enhancing quality control, and supporting long-term growth across key vehicle programmes.
Rolls-Royce Begins Major UK Manufacturing Expansion to Support UK and Australia Defence Projects
Rolls-Royce has reached a major milestone in the expansion of its Raynesway manufacturing site in Derby, beginning construction on a new production facility that will more than double manufacturing capacity to support UK and Australian submarine programmes while creating more than 1,100 skilled jobs.
