Manufacturing Insights

Manufacturing insights from featured businesses, industry titans, sector disruptors, c-suite executives, founders, and experts from across the global Manufacturing sector.

Latest Manufacturing Insights

Henkel Ushers In Future-Ready Packaging Solutions with Upgraded Facility 

Henkel Adhesive Technologies has modernised its Packaging Competence Centre in Düsseldorf, Germany, to meet the evolving demands of the packaging industry, serving as a central industrial hub that drives hands-on collaboration.

Why Model-Based Transformation Is Essential to Replace Ageing IT and Spreadsheets

Adrian Wood, Director of Strategic Business Development at DELMIA, gives his insight into why manufacturers need to move beyond ageing IT and spreadsheet-driven planning and adopt model-based governance built on a unified data transformation.

Rockwell Automation Reveals Key Findings in Latest Global Study

Rockwell Automation has released findings from its 11th annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report, revealing significant outcomes about the importance of digital transformation in the global manufacturing landscape. 

Boston Consulting Group Report:  AI-Powered Factories Are Rewriting Global Manufacturing Competitiveness

BCG report finds AI-enabled factory transformation could deliver productivity gains of up to 60% while reshaping global production strategies

Bosch Secures Long-Term Mercedes-Benz Electric Motor Manufacturing Contract

Bosch has secured a major electric motor supply agreement with Mercedes-Benz extending into the 2030s, strengthening its position in the growing global electromobility market as manufacturers scale next-generation EV production.

Mars Transforms its Founding Facility

Mars, Incorporated is investing £190 million into its historic Slough facility in the UK, facilitating advanced manufacturing, next-generation digital capabilities, sustainability initiatives, and workforce upskilling.

Mars Fuels Australia’s Manufacturing Future

Mars is investing AUD$200 million into Australian manufacturing by 2027, expanding production capacity, accelerating innovation, supporting renewable energy ambitions, and strengthening regional jobs, supply chains, and sustainable industry growth.

Essity Expands UK Recycled Fibre Capacity with New £30m Prudhoe Facility

Essity has opened a new recycled fibre facility at its Prudhoe manufacturing site in the UK, marking a major investment in sustainable tissue production and circular manufacturing capabilities.

GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index : Pressures Highest Level Since 2022

According to the latest GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index, produced by GEP and S&P Global, the index rose to 1.64 in April from 0.57 in March, marking its highest reading since October 2022.

ERM and Carbmee Partner to Help Manufacturers Turn Scope 3 Data into Decarbonisation Action

ERM and Carbmee have partnered to help manufacturing companies improve Scope 3 emissions management by combining AI-driven carbon intelligence with supply chain decarbonisation expertise.

ABB : Powering Europe’s Grid Future

ABB is investing USD$200 million across Europe to expand medium-voltage manufacturing capabilities, supporting grid modernisation, renewable integration, and rising electricity demand driven by digital infrastructure growth.

Bonfiglioli : Powering The Winds Of Change

Martin Broglia, Managing Director for Bonfiglioli Australia and New Zealand, outlines why stronger policy support, renewable investment, and grid modernisation are critical to Australia’s net zero transition.