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.
Why Is EGGER Investing Heavily in a Slowdown?
Manufacturing Why Is EGGER Investing Heavily in a Slowdown?

In a striking display of counter-cyclical strategy, the EGGER Group is leveraging a period of global economic uncertainty and subdued market activity to aggressively fund its long-term growth and sustainability ambitions. The family-owned company reported a stable business development for the first

What Is Driving the $9 Billion Metal Powder Market?
Manufacturing Technology What Is Driving the $9 Billion Metal Powder Market?

The global metal powder market is on a robust trajectory of substantial growth, with projections indicating an expansion from an estimated USD 7.21 billion to over USD 9.12 billion by 2030, a clear signal of its increasing importance in modern manufacturing. This impressive expansion, which

SLM Data Preparation Software – Review
Manufacturing Technology SLM Data Preparation Software – Review

The intricate journey from a digital blueprint to a physically realized metal component has historically been a fragmented process, demanding a complex and often inefficient dance between multiple specialized software tools. Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB), a transformative force in additive

Can Digital Twins Build Cars In Days, Not Months?
Automotive & Aerospace Can Digital Twins Build Cars In Days, Not Months?

The modern automobile contains more lines of code than a commercial airliner, a complex reality that has pushed traditional manufacturing timelines to their absolute breaking point. As vehicles transform into rolling data centers, the industry faces a critical question: how can innovation

Engineers Forge a Path to Low-Carbon Metal Printing
Manufacturing Engineers Forge a Path to Low-Carbon Metal Printing

The intricate metal components powering next-generation aerospace, medical, and clean energy systems now have a clear and actionable blueprint for shedding their heavy carbon footprint, thanks to pioneering research from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. A new study addresses the

Is Nigeria Becoming Africa's Next Pharmaceutical Hub?
Manufacturing Is Nigeria Becoming Africa's Next Pharmaceutical Hub?

A recent ₦21 billion rights issue from a leading domestic manufacturer has sent a clear and powerful signal across the continent's investment landscape, suggesting a profound transformation is underway within Nigeria's pharmaceutical sector. This move is more than just a successful capital raise;

Can On-Demand Manufacturing Scale Your Business?
Management Can On-Demand Manufacturing Scale Your Business?

For new enterprises aiming to produce physical goods, the conventional manufacturing paradigm presents a formidable set of challenges, often requiring significant upfront capital to predict which products will capture the market's attention, finance mass production runs, and warehouse vast

Four Ways AI Will Reshape CAD Design by 2026
Manufacturing Technology Four Ways AI Will Reshape CAD Design by 2026

The impending transformation of computer-aided design, driven by artificial intelligence, is not about creating autonomous machines that render human engineers obsolete but about forging a powerful partnership that amplifies human creativity. By 2026, AI is poised to become a deeply integrated

What Does Industrial-Scale Metal 3D Printing Look Like?
Manufacturing What Does Industrial-Scale Metal 3D Printing Look Like?

The intricate, monolithic metal components powering rockets and deep-sea drilling rigs are often manufactured using methods that defy traditional assembly, raising the question of how such singular, complex structures are brought into existence. The answer lies not on a desktop or in a small

Airbus Beats Supply Chain Crisis With 3D Printing
Manufacturing Technology Airbus Beats Supply Chain Crisis With 3D Printing

The intricate web of global manufacturing, once a testament to efficiency, has been severely tested by persistent supply chain bottlenecks that began in 2019, forcing industries to innovate or face crippling delays. In this challenging environment, aerospace giant Airbus has executed a remarkable

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