Britain’s materials industries are struggling with Europe’s highest energy prices while trying to decarbonize. Skills shortages and supply chain vulnerabilities add to the challenges facing these foundation sectors.
Google and Westinghouse are deploying AI to optimize nuclear reactor construction, claiming it can reduce costs by 25% and cut build times from over a decade to just 5-7 years. The system uses digital twins to reschedule millions of tasks in seconds when delays occur. But with construction not start
North American manufacturers ordered 8,806 robots worth $574 million in Q3 2025, marking significant growth across multiple sectors. The surge reflects ongoing automation adoption to address labor shortages and improve productivity.
A former TSMC executive faces investigation for allegedly stealing materials related to the company’s 2nm, A16, and A14 chip processes. Wei-Jen Lo reportedly took over 80 boxes of data when he left TSMC for Intel. Taiwan is treating this as a potential national security violation.
The AI boom is creating a memory chip shortage that’s hitting consumer electronics and cars. Prices for standard DRAM chips are up 30% as suppliers prioritize high-end AI components. Consumers should brace for higher prices.
Apple has detailed its manufacturing breakthrough using 3D printing with 100% recycled aerospace-grade titanium. The new process cuts raw material use in half while maintaining durability and design standards. The technology also enabled key improvements to waterproofing and even helped create the i
LS Electric continues its aggressive expansion into the US data center market with a new $76 million power infrastructure contract. The Korean industrial giant is capitalizing on America’s AI and hyperscale computing boom with multiple recent deals totaling over $200 million.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has largely written off the Mac Pro and is no longer developing an M4 Ultra chip. The company’s next high-end chip will be the M5 Ultra, destined only for Mac Studio, with no significant Mac Pro update expected in 2026.
Rolls-Royce is making significant progress on durability upgrades for its Trent XWB-97 engine used on Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The company’s latest dust-ingestion tests show promising results for combating Middle East operating conditions. Certification is targeted for 2027 with entry into service
Jaguar Land Rover reported a staggering £485 million loss after a cyber attack forced complete production shutdowns. The incident reversed 11 consecutive profitable quarters and knocked 0.17% off UK economic output.
