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.
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.
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.
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.
Johnson & Johnson to Invest More Than USD$1 Billion in U.S. Vision Manufacturing Expansion in Jacksonville, Florida
Johnson & Johnson is investing more than USD$1 billion to expand its Jacksonville Vision manufacturing operations, adding advanced production, packaging, and distribution capacity to strengthen U.S. supply chain resilience and support demand for ACUVUE® contact lenses used by more than 40 million patients globally.
“The pinnacle of British quality and manufacturing” : Bentley Motors Announces Collaboration with Capgemini
Capgemini is working with Bentley Motors to advance the luxury automotive brand’s digital transformation, using data and artificial intelligence to support delivery of its Beyond100+ strategic vision.
Applied Materials Inc. Expands Its Singapore Manufacturing and R&D Operations
Supporting the global build-out of AI infrastructure, Applied Materials, Inc. has announced its expanded USD$500 million Tampines Campus in Singapore to further strengthen the company’s global footprint.
Schneider Electric Powers Achieves NEMA Make it American™ certification
Schneider Electric has become the first company to secure NEMA Make it American™ certification across more than 20 US facilities, reinforcing domestic manufacturing capabilities and supply chain resilience.


