Automakers are urgently redesigning electric vehicle motors to use fewer rare-earth elements after repeated supply shocks from China. Companies are pursuing dual strategies of securing non-Chinese supply while developing alternative motor technologies that eliminate permanent magnets entirely.
Researchers at Oregon State University have created a revolutionary clay-based concrete substitute that cures immediately during 3D printing. The material reaches structural strength requirements in just three days and can print across unsupported gaps. Made from soil, hemp fibers, and biochar, it o
Manufacturing and transportation industries face persistent headwinds including expensive energy, retiring expertise, and geopolitical uncertainty. According to Forbes, 2026 will see leaders balancing small improvements with selective future-proofing investments. The cautious approach reflects an en
Researchers at Oregon State University have created a 3D-printable concrete substitute that reaches structural strength in just three days instead of the typical four weeks. The material uses hemp fibers, biochar, and a unique binding agent that triggers curing immediately upon printing. It could dr
The AI datacenter boom is driving massive demand for battery energy storage systems, but Chinese suppliers maintain their advantage despite political headwinds. Tesla emerges as the primary domestic alternative in what could become a 20GW market over the next decade.
Jeff Bezos just revealed Blue Origin’s MK1 lunar lander, a 26-foot-tall spacecraft designed to carry 3.3 tons to the Moon. The company aims for a first-quarter 2026 landing near the lunar south pole. This puts Blue Origin in direct competition with SpaceX for NASA’s Artemis missions.
STMicroelectronics has unveiled its GaNSPIN system-in-package platform targeting motor drives in appliances and industrial equipment. The new devices promise significant space and cost savings while boosting performance. The first products are available now starting at $4.44.
A key nickel processing plant in Indonesia is reducing output because its tailings site is nearly full. The facility, majority Chinese-owned, faces at least two weeks of lower production amid growing waste management pressures.
OpenAI and Foxconn are teaming up to co-design and manufacture AI data center equipment in the US. The partnership includes racks, cabling, networking and power systems for AI infrastructure. This comes as OpenAI commits $1.4 trillion to building out AI capabilities.
Xiaomi announced its electric vehicle division achieved profitability for the first time in Q3, a major milestone. Meanwhile, Asian markets experienced heavy losses with semiconductor and AI stocks leading declines. Lithium carbonate futures plunged 9% after contract adjustments.
