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.
Companies Use AI as a Justification for Layoffs
Manufacturing Technology Companies Use AI as a Justification for Layoffs

A termination notice is a jarring experience under any circumstance, but for N. Lee Plumb, an Amazon employee, the news felt like a paradox wrapped in an algorithm. As his team’s designated head of "AI enablement" and one of the company's most celebrated users of its internal AI coding assistant,

Plastic Furniture Market to Exceed $21 Billion by 2030
Manufacturing Plastic Furniture Market to Exceed $21 Billion by 2030

A comprehensive industry analysis has revealed that the global market for plastic furniture is on a remarkable growth trajectory, projected to climb from an estimated USD 15.95 billion in 2025 to over USD 21.55 billion by the year 2030. This substantial expansion, representing a compound annual

Ransomware Attacks on Industrial Firms Surge Nearly 50%
Manufacturing Technology Ransomware Attacks on Industrial Firms Surge Nearly 50%

The digital siege on the world's industrial backbone has intensified dramatically, with new analysis revealing a staggering near-50% growth in the number of ransomware groups specifically targeting operational technology environments in 2025. This escalation translated into a severe real-world

Industrial Zero Trust Security – Review
Management Industrial Zero Trust Security – Review

The long-held separation between operational technology and the broader digital world has eroded, leaving critical manufacturing infrastructure exposed to cyber threats it was never designed to withstand. The Zero Trust security model represents a significant advancement in the industrial and

What Is the Future of Advanced Metallurgy?
Manufacturing What Is the Future of Advanced Metallurgy?

From medical implants that intelligently adapt within the human body to jet engine components that withstand temperatures hotter than molten lava, the field of metallurgy is quietly engineering a revolution that will define the technological capabilities of the next century. This evolution moves

Tsuyo Plans Major EV Tech Export Expansion Into Asia
Automotive & Aerospace Tsuyo Plans Major EV Tech Export Expansion Into Asia

In the rapidly evolving electric vehicle landscape, New Delhi-based EV technology startup Tsuyo Manufacturing is charting a decisive course for international growth, built upon a major expansion of its EV powertrain system exports primarily targeting the Asian market. The company’s strategy is a

Trend Analysis: Pharma Manufacturing Onshoring
Manufacturing Trend Analysis: Pharma Manufacturing Onshoring

The once-unbreakable global pharmaceutical supply chain is showing deep fractures, revealing vulnerabilities that extend from the pharmacy counter all the way back to international manufacturing hubs. Recent geopolitical shifts, coupled with the unprecedented demand for new drug classes like

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

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