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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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The compliance answer was never the hard part. Defending it is.
Why manufacturers can find a regulatory answer in seconds, but still can’t defend it in an audit.
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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.
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Reality show Cast in Steel aims to attract next generation of metal casters
Six teams from schools across the U.S. cast and forge one of George Washington’s swords in a competition to win $25,000. The series is funded through a Defense Department $16.3 million contract.
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Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones and components
The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6 billion in 2025.
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Ford plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the US
The move aligns with the automaker’s goal to ramp up domestic manufacturing and anticipates it will create thousands of jobs in the country.
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Stanley Black & Decker to invest $1B across US manufacturing, R&D
The Dewalt and Craftsman tools maker is also making progress on its goal to spend $60 million on its skilled trades training programs.
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Veolia sues Delaware manufacturers over PFAS in drinking water
The company, which operates a large water treatment plant, wants to recover capital and operating costs for a granular activated carbon treatment process completed in 2025.
