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Inlyte Energy, Ervin Industries ink deal to strengthen US battery storage supply chain

Inlyte is in the final process of selecting the site of its first U.S. manufacturing facility and anticipates to begin deliveries in 2027.

BlueOval SK delays layoffs at Kentucky battery plant

Ford recently announced it was dissolving its $11.4 billion EV battery joint venture, its largest manufacturing commitment in the company’s history.

Danone to buy protein and fiber food maker Huel

The Oikos parent is purchasing the powders and ready-to-drink beverage producer for a reported $1.2 billion, enhancing its presence in functional and complete nutrition.

NIST director nominee advances despite senators’ MEP concerns

Arvind Raman was voted out of committee to potentially lead the agency. The administration’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership cuts came up during his confirmation hearing.

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.

Updated April 3, 2026

3M, Bain Capital to acquire safety and fire system company for nearly $2B

The Madison Fire & Rescue acquisition is part of the chemical manufacturer’s and private equity firm’s plans to establish a joint venture.

AI boom drives Micron margins to record high amid chip supply constraints

The chip manufacturer is investing billions to boost capacity in the U.S. and Asia. Executives expect certain chip supplies to remain limited for the foreseeable future.

Toyota suppliers seek relief from USMCA review

The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has supply chains and 14 manufacturing plants across North America.

DOD guidance recommends hazardous waste landfills, incineration to manage PFAS

The Pentagon’s updated guidance on the destruction and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances offers insight into the methods it deems best for managing aqueous film-forming foam.

Nvidia CEO says ‘every industrial company will become a robotics company’

The technology giant is partnering with ABB Robotics, Fanuc, Yaskawa and more to accelerate robot deployment on production floors.

Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement

The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.

Manufacturing job openings increased to nearly 500K in January

The Bureau of Labor Statistics also released revised data from December 2025, including 10,000 fewer separations than initially reported.

Energy Department offers $500M to scale critical minerals production

Within that total, the agency plans to fund between $50 million and $100 million for projects that bolster domestic supplies for advanced battery manufacturing.

Niron Magnetics begins site selection for $1.8B magnetics plant

The proposed project will be the rare-earth-free magnet maker’s second manufacturing facility in the U.S.

Manufacturers upbeat about outlook despite economic headwinds: NAM

Although companies face trade uncertainties and other challenges, their overall sentiment has improved from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent National Association of Manufacturers survey.

Micron purchases PSMC fabrication site in Taiwan for $1.8B

The deal will further position Micron to address growing global demand for memory solutions. 

Updated March 16, 2026

Senate divided on how to fix TSCA

Chemical stakeholders have been urging lawmakers to reform the chemical safety amendment under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

Applied Materials and SK Hynix forge R&D partnership in Silicon Valley

The deal adds to a growing list of collaborators at Applied Materials’ EPIC Center, including Samsung Electronics and Micron.

US robotics needs more reforms and incentives, Standard Bots CEO says

After participating in discussions on Capitol Hill this week, Evan Beard recommended offtake agreements and credits for purchasing robotics from U.S. companies, as well as solutions to improve workforce training.

CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.

Dupont spinoff Qnity expands semiconductor production to Delaware

The 385,000-square-foot facility is part of a multiyear investment to meet rising demand driven by AI, high-performance computing and advanced connectivity.

Trump admin probes foreign manufacturing production, capacity

The Section 301 investigation covers several countries, including China and Mexico, alleging their production rates are “untethered” from domestic and global demand.

Trump’s sons add another drone manufacturing merger to their investment portfolio

Drone maker Powerus and golf course company Aureus Greenway Holdings aim to close the deal by the summer. Experts raised concerns about the president’s sons’ conflicts of interest.

Atlas Energy to buy $840M in power assets from Caterpillar

The company is seeking to build out private grid infrastructure to meet surging electrical demand from data centers and manufacturers’ reshoring efforts.

5 ways to protect manufacturing from cyberattacks

Manufacturing suffered the most cyberattacks of any industry last year. Here’s what experts say about how to make your company a less attractive target, along with common mistakes to avoid.