Thermal management company Modine has officially opened its new 155,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Franklin, Wisconsin. The plant is part of a multi-year $100 million investment to scale production of data center cooling products. This expansion will create over 300 new jobs by 2026 as Wi
Researchers have developed ultrafiltration membranes that can separate molecules by chemical makeup rather than just size. Using block copolymer micelles and machine learning, they’ve created materials that could transform industrial filtration processes. The technology builds on previous work that
Researchers at UT Austin have created artificial membrane channels that mimic biological systems to extract rare earth elements with unprecedented precision. The technology shows 40-fold preference for europium over other elements and could revolutionize how we source materials critical for EVs and
American companies are scrambling to adapt to ongoing tariff uncertainty as 2026 approaches. Three main strategies are emerging: price increases, cost-cutting, and supply chain restructuring. The corporate world faces another year of difficult decisions.
Global smartphone shipments are projected to grow steadily through 2030, driven by 5G expansion and feature phone replacement in emerging markets. The industry is settling into predictable growth after years of volatility.
The e-bike company has informed staff that operations could permanently end on January 9, 2026. This comes after a potential rescue deal fell through, leaving the company exploring last-minute options.
China is suspending several technology export control measures that had restricted rare earths and gallium shipments. The move appears to confirm commitments made during the recent Trump-Xi meeting in Korea. This comes as TSMC reports its slowest sales growth since February.
Nippon Steel is making a massive bet on the data center boom with plans to produce specialized electrical steel for transformers. The company will invest billions at its Arkansas facility to manufacture grain-oriented electrical steel sheets. Mass production is scheduled to begin in 2028 as part of
Facing tariffs as high as 180% on products manufactured in China, Loftie’s CEO made a dramatic pivot away from the US market. The sleep technology company has seen international sales jump from 3% to nearly 50% of revenue in just three months. Hassett says he now treats the US market “like hot lava”
Researchers have identified why perovskite solar cells catastrophically fail when shaded. The culprit? Microscopic pinholes that cause localized overheating and permanent damage. This breakthrough could finally unlock the commercial potential of these promising solar materials.
