Julien Bélair

Julien Bélair

Manufacturing Process Consultant
Julien Bélair is a trusted voice in Manufacturing and Logistics. With a focus on innovation in building and infrastructure, Julien outlines the latest developments in the industry, covering topics such as additive manufacturing, sustainable production practices, and circular economy principles. Julien believes in the transformative potential of these technologies, and he freely shares his passion in his writings.
How Will Technology Reshape Surface Design?
Manufacturing How Will Technology Reshape Surface Design?

The very fabric of our built environment is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by an urgent need for sustainability and the relentless advance of technology that challenges architects and designers to reconsider materials not just for their aesthetic qualities, but for their entire

Factory Edge AI Market Set to Double in Value by 2036
Manufacturing Technology Factory Edge AI Market Set to Double in Value by 2036

A profound transformation is underway on the world's factory floors, where the sheer volume of data generated by modern machinery now dictates the pace of innovation and efficiency. The global market for Factory Floor Edge AI Industrial PCs (IPCs) is at the epicenter of this shift, poised for a

Legacy Manufacturing Investigated for Data Breach
Manufacturing Technology Legacy Manufacturing Investigated for Data Breach

An investigation has been launched into a significant data breach at Legacy Manufacturing Company, an Iowa-based producer of water and air hoses, after it was discovered that sensitive personal information may have been compromised. The incident, which came to light following a network disruption

Why Did India Boost Subsidies for Chemical Tankers?
Manufacturing Why Did India Boost Subsidies for Chemical Tankers?

A Strategic Reversal: India Corrects Course on a Key Shipbuilding Policy In a decisive move signaling its commitment to a robust domestic maritime industry, the Indian government recently amended its flagship Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS). The policy correction, which reinstated

What Is Driving the Smart Manufacturing Boom?
Manufacturing Technology What Is Driving the Smart Manufacturing Boom?

The very foundation of industrial production is undergoing a profound and irreversible transformation, shifting from the traditional, siloed factory floor to a hyper-connected, intelligent ecosystem where digital and physical worlds converge. This evolution, widely known as Industry 4.0 or smart

Disney's 3D Printed Canoe Signals a New Era for Parks
Manufacturing Technology Disney's 3D Printed Canoe Signals a New Era for Parks

Walt Disney Imagineering has quietly launched a revolution not with a grand new attraction, but with a deceptively simple prop that now sits in plain sight within one of its most cherished legacy rides. The recent permanent installation of a 3D printed outrigger canoe in Disneyland’s iconic Jungle

Is Your OT Ready for the AI Security Reckoning?
Management Is Your OT Ready for the AI Security Reckoning?

The unmonitored and experimental integration of artificial intelligence into critical industrial environments is rapidly coming to an end, giving way to a period of reckoning that will fundamentally reshape Operational Technology (OT) security. For years, organizations have pursued the promise of

Addman Acquires Forecast 3D to Lead North American AM Market
Manufacturing Technology Addman Acquires Forecast 3D to Lead North American AM Market

In a decisive move that signals a significant shift in the competitive landscape of advanced manufacturing, ADDMAN has finalized the acquisition of Forecast 3D, a prominent polymer additive manufacturing specialist based in Carlsbad, California. This strategic transaction is far more than a simple

Auto Industry Races to Bridge Its Knowledge Chasm
Manufacturing Technology Auto Industry Races to Bridge Its Knowledge Chasm

The global automotive industry finds itself at a critical juncture in 2026, grappling with a profound dual transformation as manufacturers simultaneously navigate the seismic shifts towards electrification and advanced digitization. This complex evolution is dangerously compounded by a looming

Can US Pharma Afford Its American Homecoming?
Manufacturing Can US Pharma Afford Its American Homecoming?

A seismic shift is underway in the American pharmaceutical landscape, as a politically charged push to reshore manufacturing has unleashed a torrent of domestic investment pledges unlike anything seen in decades. In response to mounting pressure from the Trump administration, the biopharma industry

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