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Boeing completes portion of $10.55B digital businesses sale
The digital software businesses were divested to private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which launched a new entity dubbed Jeppesen ForeFlight.
Updated Nov. 4, 2025 -
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Sponsored by ConcentricNo taskforce needed: The 3-day autonomous deployment that solves the forklift power problem
Forklift power reimagined with an autonomous battery reload system that installs in just three days.
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US manufacturing dips despite improved demand: PMI
Production deteriorated after expanding in September as tariffs and policy uncertainty continue to raise concerns and weigh on manufacturers across industries.
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Machinists’ strike barely impacts Boeing’s Q3 revenue of $23.3B
However, the St. Louis-area plants’ work stoppage delayed deliveries of the F-15EX aircraft and could impact its financial recovery if the strike continues. On the commercial side, the company is awaiting U.S. approval for its acquisition of Spirit AeroSystems.
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US to lower China tariffs as part of trade war truce
The truce also includes de-escalating other trade actions, such as China's rare earth export controls and U.S. fees on China-linked ships.
Updated Nov. 3, 2025 -
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AI, data centers add to economic development, experts say
The ongoing demand for data centers and artificial intelligence has created jobs for electrical components manufacturing and construction. Panelists at Nvidia GTC urge lawmakers to reform energy and trade policy to address the growth.
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US, Japan sign framework for critical mineral supply
Within the next six months, both countries plan to take steps toward selecting and funding projects that can deliver mineral products to buyers.
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GM cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants
The automaker cites cooling electric vehicle demand for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 people in the process.
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Caterpillar posts all-time Q3 sales record of $17.6B despite tariffs
Demand for power generators supporting data center expansion has fueled orders and offset increased manufacturing costs across the company.
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Honeywell completes spinoff of Solstice Advanced Materials
The Solstice assets — which create materials for refrigerants, semiconductors and other sectors — generated net sales of $3.8 billion last year. The separation advances Honeywell’s strategy to split into three companies.
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OpinionPhysical AI is the convergence of robotics and intelligence
Alex West, a senior principal analyst with the manufacturing technology group at Omdia, shares insights about recent news involving Nvidia, Fujitsu, Yaskawa Electric, SoftBank and ABB Robotics.
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Nucor rides ‘tsunami of earnings power,’ citing data center buildouts
The company also saw import declines driven by Section 232 tariffs, which were offset by a domestic surge in steel mill shipments.
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Whirlpool forecasts $225M tariff dent despite domestic manufacturing
Whirlpool CEO Marc Bitzer said during a recent earnings call that competitors flooded the market with low-cost inventory before tariffs took effect, but he anticipates the market turning in the company’s favor.
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Hasbro, Mattel signal retail orders to bounce back for the holidays
The companies are expecting a strong finish to the year after delays in purchasing weighed on company revenues. Hasbro is also leveraging its U.S. operations and moving away from China.
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US inks Southeast Asia trade pacts, touts China negotiation progress
The White House reached reciprocal tariff deals or frameworks with Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Malaysia while hinting at a potential trade truce with China.
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Cyclic Materials signs recycling agreement with rare earth magnet manufacturer
Under a 10-year deal, Cyclic will recycle byproducts from Vacuumschmelze’s new Sumter, South Carolina, manufacturing processes. Cyclic is working to open its own new facility in Arizona.
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OpinionAutomation’s hidden challenge: A lack of engineering talent
Al Ruiz, a senior professional recruiter at Actalent with more than 20 years of experience, shares ideas for how the industrial equipment sector can address this particular labor shortage.
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
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Machinists reject Boeing’s offer for the fourth time, continuing monthslong strike
The vote was tight, with 51% voting to reject and 49% voting to accept, Boeing said in a statement on Sunday. The strike now enters its thirteenth week.
Updated Oct. 27, 2025 -
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Trump to raise Canada tariffs by 10%
The announcement comes days after trade talks with Canada were suspended over an anti-tariff TV ad featuring parts of a 1987 speech by then-President Ronald Reagan.
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Intel’s Q3 earnings surge following US government investment
The Silicon Valley giant has continued its rightsizing efforts and paid down $4.3 billion in debt with support from the Trump administration, Nvidia and Softbank.
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Ford faces up to $2B quarterly hit from Novelis plant fire
The automaker is preparing to boost production of its F-Series trucks with its aluminum supplier coming back online sooner than expected.
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Breweries invest in heat pumps to decarbonize, cut costs
New Belgium Brewery, Diageo and other beverage manufacturers are pursuing electrification technologies from AtmosZero and Skyven to reduce emissions and improve downtime risks.
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Texas Instruments signals ‘slower’ semiconductor market recovery
Following a period of tariff and trade uncertainty, CEO Haviv Ilan said on the Q3 earnings call that automotive conditions are improving as customer inventories are low and destocking is behind them.
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Sustainable startup Electra inks deals with Meta, others to scale low-carbon iron
Electra’s new demo site will produce up to 500 tons of low-carbon iron annually and its first environmental attribute credits will be purchased by the social media and tech giant.
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Eos Energy to spend $353M to establish factory, relocate HQ to Pittsburgh area
The zinc battery maker plans to lease a 432,000-square-foot facility in Pennsylvania to complement its two other existing plants in the region.
