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Lam Research breaks ground on AI semiconductor lab in Oregon
The project is part of a more than $3 billion investment in the company’s global network over the next five years to accelerate breakthroughs in artificial intelligence chips.
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Industry rejects Bill Gates’ call for robotics and AI tax
Companies can write-off robots as business expenses under the current tax system, incentivizing machines over humans, the Microsoft co-founder said. Critics say the idea would hamper productivity and competitiveness.
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SpaceX plans $100B spaceport in Louisiana
The investment includes a propellant production facility and vehicle processing. The land was previously owned by ExxonMobil, which was sued for allegedly polluting the state’s coastal marshes.
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DOE proposes $10M for critical minerals research and development
The money will fund projects that target heavy rare earths, gallium, copper and other critical minerals used in key energy technologies.
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Electric Boat, NEIT to establish submarine workforce training center in Rhode Island
The General Dynamics subsidiary intends to hire 8,000 workers across its U.S. shipyards. EB also created an employee incentive to boost production for its $76.6 billion U.S Navy contracts.
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Canada targets US steel and aluminum as part of retaliatory tariffs
The move will take effect Sept. 8 and cover more than 300 metals products and derivatives, including flat-rolled steel and aluminum bars.
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Ohio MEP misused award funds, reported inaccurate financials: NIST OIG
In an audit, the NIST Office of Inspector General questioned $20.9 million in costs and identified $2.8 million in underreported income, saying the MEP failed to comply with program terms and conditions.
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Intel report shows gap between robotics expectations and readiness
Although 70% of manufacturing leaders expect to manage a robot fleet in the next five years, roughly four in 10 have a formal strategy in place for a mixed human-robot workforce.
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Phase 2 of CMMC is delayed. That doesn’t mean compliance is.
While the Defense Department’s pause gives some contractors relief, experts say they should take the time to continue implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements in their operations.
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Packaging companies look to renewables, energy efficiency to reduce costs
The ongoing rise in costs is making energy procurement projects and installations additionally attractive for companies such as Smurfit Westrock, Pepsico, SPG and more.
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Cleveland-Cliffs to invest $1B in Middletown blast furnace
The move walks back a previous plan to replace the facility’s coal-powered infrastructure with low-emissions technology funded by federal tax dollars, environmental groups said.
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Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall
The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”
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Deere lifts sales guidance, bolstered by data center construction
Orders for bulldozers, excavators and other earth-moving equipment are largely full for the rest of the year. The company also recognized $110 million in tariff refunds during the third quarter.
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How to navigate background screening for the manufacturing workforce
Manufacturers must balance a need to fill many open roles with finding candidates that can meet safety standards and evolving regulatory requirements. Meanwhile, AI is increasing concerns about hiring fraud.
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Micron adds $10B memory lab to its Idaho expansion plans
The research facility will bring together industry, government, academia and other stakeholders to pursue AI memory compute breakthroughs. Construction is expected to begin next year.
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions
President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.
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Q&ASandboxAQ’s goal to find PFAS-free alternatives for the semiconductor industry
The Silicon Valley startup developed an advanced computational method to also help find alternatives for rare-earth-free magnets, catalysts and batteries in the sector, said Stefan Leichenauer, VP of engineering.
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Tesla looks to build $10B solar cell manufacturing site in Texas
The automaker is evaluating multiple states for Project Crystal Sun. The Fort Bend County site would create more than 9,712 jobs and begin construction as soon as this year.
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Illinois bill streamlines manufacturing career paths for high schoolers
The legislation aims to ensure students have access to hands-on training for jobs in CNC machining, welding and other fields.
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Big Ass Fans maker to acquire Ebm-Papst for $5.4B
Madison Air Solutions’ acquisition of the Germany-based HVAC firm will expand the fan manufacturer's capabilities and strengthen its footprint in growing markets such as the semiconductor industry.
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Bristol Myers Squibb to build $2.3B manufacturing campus in Houston
The 600,000-square-foot campus will produce several types of medicines with room for expansion as digital integration and automation capabilities evolve.
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Raytheon gets $23B Navy contract to boost Tomahawk missile production
Additionally, the weapons maker’s parent company, RTX, and Boeing signed agreements to accelerate component manufacturing for SM-3 Block IIA and SM-3 Block IB munitions.
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Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation
At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum.
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Q&ANew materials are key to manufacturing innovation: Z-Polymers
CEO Mike Zimmerman spoke about the challenges of developing and commercializing new materials, including problems related to funding, scale-up and the labor force.
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Trump inks MOU allowing US Navy ships to be built overseas
The memorandum of understanding will allow foreign shipbuilders to construct up to two vessels in their home shipyards overseas.
