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Global manufacturing industry growth reached 3.8% in 2022

Control Engineering

Machinery sectors have performed better than the manufacturing sector overall, and despite current challenges the next global downturn for manufacturing is not expected until late 2025 or early 2026. The next manufacturing downturn is expected in 2026, but to a lesser extent than in 2020. in 2022, compared to 3.3% for Europe.

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Ampere and STMicroelectronics Collaborate on Powerbox with Long Term Supply for Silicon Carbide

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By working upstream together, we were able to optimize and secure the supply of key components for our electric powertrains, to offer high performance EVs with increased range and optimized charging time. 800 Volts is one of the key levers to achieve the 10%-80% quick charge in 15 minutes or less.

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Infineon optimizes and diversifies its manufacturing footprint with new backend fab in Thailand

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The first building is planned to be ready for operations at the beginning of 2026. “As decarbonization and digitalization are strong structural growth drivers for the semiconductor industry, we are establishing a state-of-the-art backend fab in Thailand to meet future customer demand and strengthen supply chain resilience.

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Euro Manganese Announces Offtake Term Sheet with Wildcat Discovery Technologies

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based plant expected 2026 – 2027 to produce a portfolio of safe sustainable, and cobalt/nickel-free cathode materials for electric vehicle battery cells and other markets including stationary storage. Consistent and significant progress in Wildcat’s technology has led to a focus exclusively on nickel and cobalt free cathode production.

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Rock Tech Lithium and Electra Battery sign MoU for North American market

Canadian Manufacturing

“Developing localized circular lithium value chains is key for this. Our collaboration unlocks an important lithium sourcing option and ensures continuous long-term supply for our plants. Processing of material is expected to start in 2026. An efficient, environmentally friendly and truly closed recycling loop.”

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Green, Digital Transformation: Infineon Launches EU Projects for Power Electronics and Artificial Intelligence

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” project focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) to create resource-efficient manufacturing across industries as well as optimize supply chain management in Europe. They bring more strategic autonomy for Europe and our society, secure supply chains and are a turbo for an energy-efficient future.”

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NOVA Chemicals receives FDA LNO for recycling process in the U.S.

Canadian Manufacturing

By working across the value chain, we are creating a circular system where we collect flexible plastics and, in return, provide rPE for your food and non-food contact packaging,” said DeKunder. Once fully operational in early 2026, the company says that their Circular Solutions facility will produce more than 100 M lbs.