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.
AI Sparks a Cleanroom Gold Rush for Old LCD Fabs
Electronics & Equipment AI Sparks a Cleanroom Gold Rush for Old LCD Fabs

A profound and accelerating structural transformation is underway within the global display manufacturing industry, signaling the definitive end of an era for legacy Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) production. Once considered strategic assets at the heart of the consumer electronics world, aging LCD

Are We Fighting the Wrong Industrial War?
Automotive & Aerospace Are We Fighting the Wrong Industrial War?

The intense public and political focus on electric vehicle sales figures often obscures a far more fundamental battle for America's industrial future. Recent developments, such as Ford's decision to idle its BlueOval SK battery facility in Kentucky and the federal government's move to tighten "Buy

Why Robot Accuracy Matters More Than Repeatability
Manufacturing Technology Why Robot Accuracy Matters More Than Repeatability

Industrial robots have long been celebrated as the tireless workhorses of modern manufacturing, capable of executing the same motion with microscopic consistency millions of times over. This high level of repeatability has been the bedrock of mass production for decades, but a more subtle and

Is Manual HR The Bottleneck In Your Smart Factory?
Manufacturing Technology Is Manual HR The Bottleneck In Your Smart Factory?

The seamless integration of robotics, data analytics, and interconnected systems defines the modern smart factory, yet this picture of technological sophistication is often disrupted by an administrative function still rooted in the past. While the production floor operates with precision and

Is a Biomanufacturing Boom Coming to the UK?
Manufacturing Is a Biomanufacturing Boom Coming to the UK?

A Vote of Confidence in Britain's Life Sciences Future The recent grand opening of Fujifilm Biotechnologies’ expanded facility in Teesside, a landmark investment in one of the UK’s economically challenged regions, has sparked a pivotal question: is this a singular success story or the harbinger of

AI Redefines the Modern Cybersecurity Workforce
Management AI Redefines the Modern Cybersecurity Workforce

Today, we sit down with Kwame Zaire, a renowned manufacturing expert whose work in production management and predictive maintenance has made him a leading voice on the intersection of technology and industry. As manufacturers face an unprecedented wave of cyber threats, Zaire offers a grounded

Review of Honda Mythic AI Chip
Automotive & Aerospace Review of Honda Mythic AI Chip

Honda's ambitious pledge to eliminate all traffic fatalities involving its vehicles by 2050 hinges on a technological breakthrough that might just be found in its pivotal partnership with AI chipmaker Mythic. This collaboration is not merely an upgrade; it is a fundamental rethinking of the

Can Hadrian Reshape Defense With 3D Printing?
Manufacturing Technology Can Hadrian Reshape Defense With 3D Printing?

We're joined today by Kwame Zaire, a thought leader in production management with deep expertise in electronics, equipment, and advanced manufacturing. His work on predictive maintenance and quality control offers a critical perspective on the industrial challenges facing high-stakes sectors. We'll

Startup Sacrifices Complexity for Manufacturing Scale
Manufacturing Technology Startup Sacrifices Complexity for Manufacturing Scale

The additive manufacturing industry has long been defined by its unparalleled ability to produce geometrically intricate designs, a capability that often comes at the expense of production speed, scale, and cost. While the term "3D printing" is frequently used as a catch-all, it typically refers to

Can Manufacturing Sustain the AI Revolution?
Manufacturing Technology Can Manufacturing Sustain the AI Revolution?

The relentless acceleration of Artificial Intelligence is placing an extraordinary and unsustainable demand on the physical infrastructure that powers it, creating a direct confrontation between the digital future and the limitations of the material world. As AI-driven data centers consume energy

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