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The Biggest Manufacturing Industry Trends in 2022

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The report notes that up to one out of ten cars sold in 2030 could be a shared vehicle, and up to 15% of new cars sold in the same timeframe could be fully autonomous. Global contract manufacturing is forecast to grow at a CAGR of over 9% until 2026.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

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Due to petrochemical producers cutting production following Covid-19, and a variety of storms and hurricanes, base chemicals are in short supply, leading to slower production at paint makers including Sherwin-Williams and PPG. Demand container capacity is expected to exceed the actual capacity available through 2026. Consultancy UK).

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A vision for a transparent global Rare Earth Element system using blockchain technology

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It is forecasted that by 2026, demand will mainly be linked to the rise in clean energy technology, in particular for neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) magnets –– critical components for electric and hybrid vehicles as well as wind turbines. Neodymium (Nd) – Neodymium (Nd) is a chemical element with the atomic number 60. Introduction.