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Industry Updates in Manufacturing Sector: Digital Twin Technology in Supply Chains, Production of Cereals Using Hydrogen Gas, and Other Highlights
Join us in exploring the latest breakthroughs and innovations from the powerhouses behind brands like Volvo, Ben & Jerry's, and Allison Transmission.
🔧 Volvo's Global Expansion: Volvo Construction Equipment plans to extend its reach with a $261 million investment, influencing three significant locations to boost crawler excavator production, and introducing large wheel loader production at their Shippensburg, Pennsylvania site. Additionally, sites in South Korea and Sweden will partake in this monumental endeavor. Learn more about this expansive project in Construction Equipment.
⚡️ Ben & Jerry's Empowering Vermont's Renewable Future: The opening of PurposeEnergy's anaerobic digestion facility in St. Albans, Vermont marks a significant move toward renewable energy production. This facility was not only built in partnership with Ben & Jerry's, but also processes high-strength organic waste and out-of-spec food to generate both renewable energy and clean water. Explore this exciting development in an article by Plant Services's Senior Content Strategist, Alexis Gajewski.
💡 Digital Twins and Supply Chain Optimization: If you're curious about how digital twins can revolutionize manufacturing supply chain decisions, check out an episode of the Automation World Gets Your Questions Answered podcast. Senior Content Strategist, Alexis Gajewski, speaks with Jason Hehman, leader of Industry 4.0 at digital product consultancy TXI, to explore how digital twins can optimize manufacturing supply chain decisions.
🌳 Hydrogen-Powered Cereal Production: A Kellanova plant in Manchester, England, recently demonstrated the successful production of popular cereal brands using hydrogen gas instead of natural gas to power the factory's toasting oven. Food Processing Editor-in-Chief, Dave Fusaro, discusses the government-funded demonstration project and its potential implications for decarbonization in the manufacturing industry.
💰 Allison Transmission Acquires Dana Off-Highway Business: Allison Transmission announced its purchase of Dana Inc.'s off-highway business for approximately $2.7 billion, marking a strategic expansion in the global market and technical expertise. Delve into this business-altering agreement in Power & Motion.
🏭 Manufacturing Advancements and Milestones: Stay updated on the latest developments, funding achievements, certifications, and anniversaries from FormAlloy, Cyngn, Wauseon Machine, and other manufacturers. New Equipment Digest Editor-in-Chief, Laura Davis, provides an insightful roundup of these exciting advancements in the manufacturing sector.
- Renewable Energy Pioneers in Food and Drink Industry: Ben & Jerry's innovative partnership with PurposeEnergy is paving the way for sustainable anaerobic digestion facilities, recycling waste and producing renewable energy.
- Finance and Business: Allison Transmission's Major Acquisition: Allison Transmission's acquisition of Dana Inc.'s off-highway business for $2.7 billion signals a strategic expansion in the global market and strengthens technical expertise.
- Technology Transforming Lifestyle and Manufacturing: Learn about the impact of digital twins on manufacturing supply chain decisions from Alexis Gajewski, Senior Content Strategist at Automation World, in a recent podcast episode.
- General News: Hydrogen-Powered Food Manufacturing Breakthrough: The successful demonstration of hydrogen gas-powered cereal production at a Kellanova plant in Manchester, England, could lead to significant decarbonization in the manufacturing industry.
- Innovation Across Industries: Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements, funding achievements, certifications, and anniversaries from prominent manufacturers like FormAlloy, Cyngn, Wauseon Machine, and more, as reported by Laura Davis, Editor-in-Chief at New Equipment Digest.
