Julien Bélair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The aural roar of jet engines and the quiet hum of advanced simulators at Changi International Airport recently signaled more than just a trade event; they heralded the arrival of a new chapter in global aviation. The 10th Singapore Air Show convened as Asia's premier aerospace and defense

A major bottleneck slowing progress in fields from quantum computing to satellite communications has been the availability of compact, powerful, and cost-effective laser sources that can operate at highly specific wavelengths of light. Finnish advanced semiconductor laser manufacturer Vexlum has

The immense challenge for established industrial sectors such as energy, chemicals, and mining lies in reconciling the need for digital transformation with the prohibitive costs and operational risks associated with overhauling deeply embedded, mission-critical control systems. For decades, the