Samsung is targeting 130 trillion won ($90.3 billion) in mobile division sales for 2026, including 240 million smartphones. But component cost inflation makes price hikes for the Galaxy S26 series “inevitable.” This creates a direct conflict with their ambitious growth targets.
Southwest Power Pool wants to fundamentally change how transmission gets planned and paid for. The proposal comes as the region faces 11% demand growth in just four years and a massive 130 GW interconnection backlog.
Researchers have developed an automated platform that dramatically speeds up chloroplast engineering. This breakthrough could transform how we develop climate-resilient crops and address food security challenges.
Rockwell Automation’s new Milwaukee facility begins assembling autonomous mobile robots, marking a strategic shift toward in-house production. The $2 billion investment signals major commitment but faces technical and market hurdles.
Modular Closets is relocating its primary manufacturing operations from New Jersey to North Carolina in a $30 million expansion. The move highlights shifting manufacturing dynamics and regional economic development strategies. Here’s what this strategic relocation means for the industry.
The bankruptcy of First Brands Group takes a dramatic turn as the owner seeks to expand an independent examiner’s probe to include third-party financiers. $2.3 billion has reportedly vanished from the auto parts supplier.
The 45% softwood lumber tariffs represent more than just another trade dispute—they signal a fundamental shift in North American forestry dynamics. B.C.’s sector faces its most severe test in decades, with implications reaching far beyond sawmill closures.
The new eco-SPIN dispensing system from ViscoTec’s preeflow brand represents a breakthrough in applying coatings to internal geometries. This rotating centrifugal disk technology eliminates viscosity limitations while ensuring precise material distribution. The innovation addresses critical manufact
Changxing Island’s transformation from farmland to global chemical powerhouse reveals China’s winning formula. The strategic integration of state support, private enterprise, and supply chain control creates an unbeatable competitive advantage.
China’s clean energy manufacturing boom is delivering unprecedented price reductions while creating global market disruptions. The “new three” industries face consolidation but remain too big to fail despite oversupply concerns.
