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Vietnam’s production of rare earth materials soared in 2022

E&T

From 2008 to 2018, China exported nearly 408,000 metric tons of rare earths, which amounted to 42.3 ASM said a longer-term agreement with the Vietnamese firm, which is ultimately owned by China's government, would provide it with a multi-source feedstock option and additional supply security for its processing plant in South Korea.

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Making high tech medical gels with Australian spinifex grass

Manufacturer's Monthly

In 2008, the Dugalunji Aboriginal Corporation (now Bulugudu Ltd) and The University of Queensland were awarded an Australian Research Council Discovery Grant to explore the Aboriginal and Western scientific knowledge of spinifex grasses.

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All State Fastener Appoints, Darryl Dvorak, CEO

Fastener News Desk

We support both production and MRO fastener requirements and hold ISO 9001:2008, Ford Q1 and C-TPAT certifications. Over the last five decades we have developed and fine-tuned a world class supply chain, expert technical staff, proven quality systems, and streamlined the art of automated delivery programs.

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Today I can proudly say that every airliner has some part made in Belagavi

Dinesh Mishra

Aravind Melligeri, the founder, Chairman & CEO of Aequs, illustrated in depth his company’s distinct approach to manufacturing that could be a game-changer when global supply chains are in flux. What were the reasons that motivated you to build a vertically integrated supply chain base at one location?

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What makes a credible corporate climate pledge?

E&T

The vintage-2008 15-inch MacBook Pro was accompanied by an environmental report that showed for the average user, the emissions generated during production would most likely account for a little over half its lifetime total of 560kgCO2e. So far, several thousand businesses have committed to introduce plans to meet net-zero.

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Capral quality for sure

Manufacturer's Monthly

SureWeld began making aluminium trailers in 2008 as the machinery industry was demanding a lightweight trailer that could carry heavy plant equipment but withstand the challenges of lugging the often heavy machines in challenging areas. “The Capral have been an excellent supply chain partner over the years,” Hansen explained.

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High-tech medical gels from Indigenous spinifex grass

Manufacturer's Monthly

For centuries, the Indjalandji-Dhidhanu people – Traditional Owners of the upper Georgina River region of Northwest Queensland – have used spinifex grass for a variety of purposes, including as a source of medicine, to build shelters and using resin from the grass as an adhesive to attach spearheads, and seal water vessels.