Manufacturing
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CBM has opened a new Thailand plant for AC induction motor production. The site gives East West Manufacturing and its partner added capacity for U.S.-bound programmes in Asia.
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Amcor will showcase new beauty packaging innovations at Cosmoprof Bologna exhibition. The company will present rigid and flexible packaging formats including airless dispensers, recyclable wet-wipe packs, refillable containers, and stand-up pouches designed to enhance brand differentiation while supporting sustainability goals across global cosmetics and personal care markets.
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ABB and NVIDIA are tightening simulation-to-production pathways for industrial robotics. The tie-up brings Omniverse libraries into RobotStudio, with ABB targeting faster commissioning and closer alignment between virtual training and factory deployment.
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A YouGov survey commissioned by SafetyCulture found that many manufacturing managers in the UK and Ireland would rather not manage people if pay and benefits were unchanged.
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ActionPlas has installed a new LK Metrology coordinate measuring machine as part of a £1m investment programme supporting high‑precision components for a Formula 1 customer.
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OMRON has introduced the VHV5 Inline Verifier, a high‑speed system designed to grade 1D, 2D and direct part mark barcodes directly on production lines, helping manufacturers ensure traceability and compliance.
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Domino has introduced the Cx150i, a compact piezo inkjet printer designed to code directly onto porous boxes, targeting secondary packaging lines seeking lower consumable use and simpler integration with factory systems.
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Sandvik Coromant unveils advanced sensorised turning solution, CoroTurn® Plus. This innovation provides real-time visibility and automation for turning operations, enhancing process security and part quality. By monitoring cutting forces and vibrations, it aids in stabilising performance and reducing waste, paving the way for scalable automation in manufacturing.
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Amcor has secured UN certification for PCR hazardous goods containers. The approval covers 5.5-litre and 5.8-litre industrial packs made in Pamplona with 50% post-consumer recycled plastic for solid and powdered hazardous products.
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DEScycle and Mitsubishi have formalised a recycling partnership in Japan. The agreement links DEScycle’s metals recovery platform with Mitsubishi Corporation’s trading, customer, and investment capabilities for the Japanese market.
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