Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] Lithium-ion battery recycling, hydrometallurgical processing for battery-grade output production, direct recycling cathode active material recovery, and second-life battery systems before final recycling represent the highest-growth investment vectors through 2034. IMARC Group
• [New] Dominant Region: Asia Pacific is expected to dominate with an estimated 35% share in 2026, driven by high device adoption, dense production hubs, and widespread smart appliance use. Persistence Market Research
• [New] The U.S. manufacturing sector alone could face as many as 1.9 million unfilled jobs by 2033 if workforce shortages persist. Atlanta Journal-Constitution
• [New] Canada has the strong potential to grow its manufacturing base for renewable energy technologies, batteries and battery components, and other strategic applications, underpinned by its abundant low-emissions power and critical mineral resources. IEA
• [New] OPEC said in the report U.S. output of tight crude, another term for shale, likely peaked in 2025 at just over 9 million bpd, and sees modest total U.S. liquids supply growth of 400,000 bpd until 2030 and a production plateau thereafter. MarineLink
• [New] Some 4.66 million industrial robots are already installed on factory floors worldwide and 83 million jobs are at risk by 2027. industriall-union
• [New] In 2026, robotics will move from exploratory pilots to structured early adoption across the print production floor, driven by rising costs, persistent labour challenges, and growing demand for faster turnaround and 24/7 output. Automate
• [New] The number of connected IoT devices reached 18.5 billion in 2024 and is on pace to hit 21.1 billion by the end of 2025, with a 13.2% compound annual growth rate carrying the installed base to 39 billion by 2030. Swif.ai
• [New] Shipments of collaborative robots (cobots) are predicted to grow at an average annual rate of 17.3% from 2025 to 2030. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] The IAA is built upon an explicit industrialization objective: that the share of the EU economy devoted to manufacturing should grow from 14% today to 20% by 2035. Bruegel | The Brussels-based economic think tank
• [New] The protein production application segment is expected to exhibit a noteworthy CAGR of 12.6% between 2026 and 2034. Market Data Forecast
• [New] Industrial policies and legislation that incentivise domestic production and restrict exports can reshape global supply chains and could accelerate onshoring. GOV.UK
• [New] Building the next generation of talent for advanced manufacturing, AI-enabled engineering, and next-generation materials production will be critical to long-term U.S. competitiveness. SMI
• [New] The semiconductor sector will experience strong growth across the global manufacturing economy, appearing in the top performing sectors for 8 of the 10 largest manufacturing economies. Modern Materials Handling
• [New] Automation broadly (including AI and robots) could displace 400-800 million jobs globally by 2030. Robozaps
• [New] Increased robot adoption could contribute to a widening of the wage gap between the top 10% and bottom 50% of earners by 5-12% over the next decade without policy intervention. Robozaps
• [New] Humanoid robots combined with AI could transform entire sectors within 5-10 years, leaving insufficient time for workforce retraining. Robozaps
• [New] Humanoid robots could fill 4% of the U.S. manufacturing labour shortage gap by 2030. Robozaps
• [New] In 2026, global MLC NAND production capacity is expected to drop sharply by 41.7% year-on-year, while multiple major manufacturers have announced discontinuation of related products. Ersa Electronics

Last updated: 21 June 2026