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Nearly 1,000 workers to vote on GM, Ford supplier’s proposal to end strike

Employees represented by UAW Local 2093 will vote Sunday on the proposed contract presented by Dauch Corp., formerly known as American Axle & Manufacturing.

Novelis restarts Oswego hot mill months after fires

The supplier said it will work closely with customers to ramp up supply, after Ford and other automakers suffered losses from the hot mill outage.

Updated June 10, 2026

Millions in DOE investments aim to boost domestic critical minerals

The U.S. Department of Energy in recent weeks has announced partnerships and funded a host of projects to address domestic supply chain gaps for manufacturers.

US manufacturers have a technology adoption problem, experts say

Startup executives and industry advocates at New York City’s Tech Week discussed the challenges behind companies’ digital transformation strategies and where to make improvements.

Harley-Davidson to reshore Revolution Max engine production

The company will also bring manufacturing of its Pan America, Sportster S and Nightster models, which the engine powers, to its Pennsylvania and Wisconsin facilities as part of its financial recovery and growth strategy. 

Razor reshapes supply chain to weather Trump-era China tariffs

The designer of personal ride-on vehicles went from paying import duties to shifting the burden onto manufacturers, per Bryan Wood, VP of global supply chain.

US Steel doubles investment to more than $2B for oldest plant

The company plans to construct a new hot strip mill at the Edgar Thomson plant and improve related Mon Valley Works facilities over the next three years.

Amazon, Corning ink multibillion-dollar deal to ramp up fiber optics manufacturing

The agreement is expected to create 1,000 jobs at Corning’s fiber-optic plants in North Carolina. The two Fortune 500 companies will also develop a new workforce program with Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory.

GlobalFoundries joins DOE’s Genesis Mission

The partnership will open GlobalFoundries’ U.S. manufacturing platform and design resources to Genesis Mission researchers. The Genesis Mission aims to further science through artificial intelligence and advanced computing.

Permitting Council director stresses engagement for major projects

Manufacturers seeking permits should "talk to everyone" — especially local politicians and other knowledgeable community members — about possible roadblocks, said the council’s executive director Emily Domenech.

Manufacturing industry gained 7,000 jobs in May

The fabricated metal sector gained the most jobs with 6,800, while the plastics and rubber products segment lost the most jobs with 6,100.

Oklahoma AG files to halt first US aluminum smelter project in 50 years

The facility has received hundreds of millions of dollars in state and federal awards to expand U.S. aluminum capacity by more than 750,000 metric tons per year. The petition raises environmental and national security concerns.

Steel imports down 30% in 2026 as tariffs bolster US production

Raw and finished steel reached 1.87 million net tons for the month of April, driven by increased imports of tin plate, metallic coatings and other goods, according to census data.

Honeywell Aerospace lays out manufacturing plans at investor day

The company, which is set to officially spin off on June 29, aims to generate $6.5 billion in earnings by 2030.

American Rheinmetall, Harbinger team up for R&D robotics, UGVs

Defense contractor Rheinmetall is also investing $41 million across six U.S. manufacturing facilities to expand production capacity, upgrade operations and fortify its supply chain.

USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2B in South Carolina magnet factory

The project is expected to create 490 jobs and will be supported by recently approved CHIPS Act funding. The U.S. government will become one of the company’s largest shareholders as part of the funding agreement.

US needs ‘transformed industrial base’ to fully ramp up manufacturing: McKinsey

Semiconductors, textiles, metals and machinery are among the most exposed goods, the McKinsey Global Institute says.

XLight, Commerce Department finalize $150M CHIPS Act award

The Silicon Valley-based startup plans to build and demonstrate a free-electron laser, which could be essential for manufacturing new, high-performing semiconductor devices.

Updated June 2, 2026

Davie Defense breaks ground on $1B shipbuilding site upgrades in Texas

The modernization projects in Galveston and Port Arthur are part of a finalized $3.5 billion contract with the U.S. Coast Guard to supply five polar icebreaker vessels.

Deere reaps benefits of IEEPA tariff refund and construction demand

Increased spending on data center expansion and road building projects bolstered equipment sales during the second quarter.

Trump further tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs

A greater range of industrial and agricultural equipment made with the metals will temporarily see a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, per the White House.

MIT bullish on its Initiative for New Manufacturing at the one-year mark

The group has been funding research projects, touring factories and piloting workforce development programs. Its three co-directors shared highlights during recent events in Boston and Cambridge.

Updated June 5, 2026

US manufacturing expands to highest level since May 2022: PMI

“Companies are still holding back because of uncertainty, but they’re holding back less,” Susan Spence, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said during a media call on Monday.

US sets Taiwan tariffs at 15% on auto parts, wood, aircraft parts

The finalized agreement is narrowly focused on Section 232 tariffs, as outlined in a January framework accord with Taiwan.

Limited pressings and other takeaways from the Making Vinyl conference

Vinyl records have seen growth over the past 19 years, with sales reaching $1 billion in 2025 and continuing to grow. Panelists at the conference discuss how to work with artists to meet expectations.