Battery & Grid Buildout: Egypt fast-tracked two AMEA Power BESS projects with “golden licences” totaling 1.5 GWh and $800m investment, aiming to stabilize grids and cut reliance on imports. EV & Industrial Energy: Maruti Suzuki commissioned a 1 MWh BESS at its Kharkhoda plant to store surplus solar output, targeting lower emissions and better energy use. Biomanufacturing Scale-Up: AMSilk and Ajinomoto Foods Europe expanded into a long-term, dedicated silk-protein production line in Nesle, France, moving from validation to large-scale manufacturing. Additive Manufacturing Materials: Constellium and EOS formed an aluminium alloys partnership to speed industrial adoption of additive manufacturing materials, including new validated EOS offerings. Workforce Flexibility: A U.S. report highlights manufacturers using app-based shift flexibility to attract and retain blue-collar workers amid staffing pressure. Industrial Policy & Trade: Turkey’s export markets climate index ticked up in June, but demand stayed muted amid geopolitical uncertainty. Mobility Manufacturing in Africa: Cape Town’s MyCiTi will pilot a prototype electric bus, with bodies built in South Africa and a larger rollout planned. Medical Manufacturing Tech: MaaTRx in Canada uses AI forecasting to flag drug shortages earlier for hospitals and policymakers. Ethanol Fuel Debate: India’s E20 rollout continues, while industry remains cautious about expanding higher blends like E85 without more flex-fuel vehicles. UK Nuclear Supply Chain: HVM Catapult launched a nationwide consultation to help UK manufacturers capture over £100bn in planned civil and defence nuclear investment.