AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBattery Materials & Process Innovation: Australia’s Critical Resources says peer-reviewed results validate its optioned dry supersonic deposition cathode manufacturing, positioning the solvent-free, binder-free, single-step method for a licensing push. Industrial Automation & Production Efficiency: Bender UK expands its UPS offering for critical infrastructure users, while Liebherr’s enhanced rotary loading system adds a 2,000 kg load category for higher-density automated machining. Aerospace & Advanced Manufacturing Investment: Massachusetts approved $21.26m in tax credits for VulcanForms’ up-to-1M sq ft Devens expansion, targeting 1,063 jobs across aerospace/defense and other sectors. Mobility Manufacturing: Joby and Toyota formalize an eVTOL manufacturing joint venture, starting with production groundwork and scaling toward certified output. Global Factory Pulse: China’s manufacturing PMI stays in expansion (51.7), eurozone output rises moderately (PMI 51.4), and UK growth cools slightly (PMI 52.5). Policy & Compliance: India tightens tractor and construction equipment emission norms to TREM/Stage-V from Oct 1, and the EU car industry urges UK exemptions from “made in Europe” subsidy rules. Regional Manufacturing Signals: Russia’s PMI returns to growth (50.3) on domestic demand, despite export weakness. Skills & Workforce: South Africa runs hands-on youth programs to address skilled-trades and manufacturing talent gaps.
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