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.
Robotics Will Empower UK Manufacturers by 2026
Manufacturing Technology Robotics Will Empower UK Manufacturers by 2026

The United Kingdom's manufacturing and logistics sectors are currently navigating a challenging environment, marked by the dual threats of escalating operational costs and a significant labor shortage that has left over 46,000 vacancies unfilled. In this high-stakes context, the strategic

Can AI Turn Safety Into a Performance Driver?
Management Can AI Turn Safety Into a Performance Driver?

The relentless pressure on modern manufacturing and supply chains has exposed a critical vulnerability in traditional safety protocols, which are no longer sufficient to manage the complexities of today's high-stakes industrial environments. For decades, safety management has been a reactive

Changan Awarded China's First L3 Self-Driving License
Automotive & Aerospace Changan Awarded China's First L3 Self-Driving License

Changan Automobile has successfully secured China's first-ever official license plate for L3-level autonomous driving, a monumental achievement that propels the nation's intelligent vehicle industry from a phase of controlled verification into an era of compliant, on-road application. The issuance

Trend Analysis: Legacy Form Security
Management Trend Analysis: Legacy Form Security

In the world of modern manufacturing, legacy digital forms do not gracefully retire after years of service; instead, they often persist as forgotten digital backdoors, silently beginning to leak sensitive company and customer data. These aging forms are ubiquitous, embedded deep within operational

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;

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