Capital goods and materials are essential for all businesses to meet consumer demand. In addition, the two can accelerate corporate innovation and diversify products and services. At the same time, Industry 4.0 trends continue to develop, with technologies such as sustainability, lightweighting, 3D printing, surface engineering, smart materials, nano- formulations, and advanced composites becoming more popular. This trend is motivating companies to explore new ways to remain globally competitive.

As a result, both the capital goods and materials industries are turning to technology-based solutions, and open source software (OSS) is part of both strategies.

Here are some examples: 

Sealed Air has developed severaliconic packaging brands, includingBUBBLE WRAP ^® bubble film material;

Founded in the United States, WestRock is the second largest corrugated packaging company in the world.

ePac Flexible Packaging is mainly engaged in theofconsumer goods for people’s livelihood(CPG).

Rogers Corporation, which manufactures advanced electronic and elastomeric materials for electric vehicles(EVs), automotive safety and radar systems, mobile devices, renewable energy, wireless infrastructure, energy-efficient motor drives, and industrial equipment, launched in2021Acquiredby DuPontinNovember.

OINsuch as Caterpillar , CNH Industrial ,and Komatsu provide machinery and equipment for the construction industry.

ASSA ABLOY and Lixil manufacture locks , doors, gates, mobile biometric authentication systems, andsmart bathroom and kitchen appliances. Ebaratocontribute to the supply chain by designing infrastructure operations and industrial machinery.