Articles & News on Sustainability
Decarbonization in the Metals Industry: Buzzword or Business Imperative?
- by Prashanth Mysore
- July 16, 2025
- Feature
Let’s be clear: Decarbonization is no longer optional. It’s a strategic, scientific and economic necessity.
The Carbon ROI of AI: Scaling Sustainable Energy Through Intelligent Systems
- by Philippe Rambach
- July 16, 2025
- Feature
AI can deliver a high carbon ROI by optimizing energy efficiency, supporting electrification and scaling adoption.
Rethinking Requirements: How AI and the Digital Thread Are Transforming Product Development
- by Rob McAveney
- July 15, 2025
- Feature
As AI, model-based systems engineering and digital thread strategies evolve, they're transforming how organizations define and manage requirements across the product lifecycle.
Machinery Orders Slow in May While Preserving Year-Over-Year Gains
- July 14, 2025
- News
While orders of manufacturing technology fell in March and April, the market continued to show signs of recovery; every month in 2025 outperformed the same month in 2024.
Global Industrial Robots Market Contracts 5.8% in 2024, as APAC Continues to Dominate
- July 14, 2025
- News
Europe, however, looks set to lag behind over the coming years, following a market contraction of 8.1% in 2024.
The Festo North American Regional Service Center Embraces Clean Energy
- July 14, 2025
- News
Rooftop solar panels covering the equivalent of 1.5 football fields will provide 48% of the center’s electricity.
Comau Honored With 2025 Panda D’Oro Sustainability Award
- July 11, 2025
- News
Comau was awarded the 2025 Sustainability Award at the 14th Panda d’Oro Ceremony on June 14.
Mobile Robot Market Forecast Slashed: Tariffs and Uncertainty Take Their Toll
- by Ash Sharma
- July 10, 2025
- Feature
The mobile robot industry, previously marked by rapid expansion and investment, is now undergoing a period of challenges and readjustment.
Emerson Foundry Receives 2025 Better Project Award From Department of Energy
- July 10, 2025
- News
The automation leader’s South Milwaukee plant has been recognized for cutting natural gas usage by 20% with an innovative building management system.
Schneider Electric Announces U.S. Winners of Third Annual Sustainability Impact Awards
- July 9, 2025
- News
The winners cover the data centers, information technology and infrastructure sectors.
Bentley Systems Wins Multiple 2025 Sustainability Delivery Awards
- June 27, 2025
- News
Bentley and its users were recognized for forward-thinking approaches to carbon reduction and water and energy resilience.
Report Highlights What Machine Builders Can Do to Mitigate Skilled Labor Shortage in the Manufacturing Sector
- June 27, 2025
- News
One-third of machine building companies have up to 25% of their vacancies unfilled, and new technologies could help bridge that skills gap.
Global Industrial Robot Shipments Declined in 2024, Recovery Expected in 2025
- by Samantha Mou
- June 26, 2025
- Feature
The global shipment volume of industrial robots in 2024 totaled just over 505,000 units, reflecting a 2.4% decrease compared with 2023.
Mouser Electronics Honored for Distribution Excellence by Leading Manufacturers of Electronic Components
- June 25, 2025
- News
Mouser Electronics, Inc. has received more than 25 top business awards from its manufacturer partners for exemplary performance during 2024.
Okuma America Corporation Awarded 2025 Supplier of the Year by American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.
- June 25, 2025
- News
Mr. Jim King, president, CEO, and COO of Okuma America Corporation, accepted the award at AAM’s annual Supplier Day event held in Detroit, Michigan.
Tariff Headwinds and Domestic Tailwinds: China’s Manufacturing Outlook for 2025
- by Samantha Mou
- June 20, 2025
- Feature
Overall, China’s manufacturing sector is on a path of gradual recovery, despite the headwinds from tariffs.
SPS Atlanta 2025 Addresses Manufacturing Challenges With Automation-Focused Solutions
- June 17, 2025
- News
The U.S. debut of Smart Production Solutions (SPS Atlanta) offers a focused platform to drive automation forward and reinforce American industrial strength.
What It Will Take to Build Effective Industrial AI
- by Ivan Madera
- June 16, 2025
- Feature
We don’t need sweeping digital promises. We need precise, human-first solutions that bridge the gap between theory and practice.
NEMA Convenes Bipartisan Discussion With Lawmakers on How Energy Infrastructure Can Keep Pace with AI Revolution
- June 13, 2025
- News
The recent NEMA-Semafor event was called “Powering Our AI Future."
Trump’s Tariffs Dampen Manufacturing Sector Growth in 2025
- June 13, 2025
- News
The manufacturing recovery will now gain momentum in 2026 rather than 2025.