The manufacturing outlook for 2026

Investment is rising in domestic production, automation, M&A and more. At the same time, manufacturers are navigating a complex  environment due to trade policies and changing regulations.

By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2026

Corning, Meta ink $6B deal supporting US manufacturing

The deal would expand Corning’s optical cable facility in Hickory, North Carolina, where the Facebook app developer will serve as an anchor customer.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 29, 2026

Boeing recovery progresses in 2025, but heavy spending anticipated in new year

The plane maker earned $89.5 billion last year and expects to see increased deliveries in 2026. It also anticipates spending $4 billion due to impacts such as the integration of Spirit AeroSystems.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 28, 2026

IonQ to spend $1.8B on chipmaker SkyWater to advance US quantum computing

The cash-and-stock deal will create an end-to-end, domestic supply chain for quantum-related products. IonQ aims to meet growing demand from the U.S. government and allied nations.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 27, 2026

Drone maker Anduril to expand in Long Beach, California

The $1 billion investment will support 5,500 jobs and build on the company’s effort to grow its industrial production capacity.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 26, 2026

Roche’s Genentech more than doubles North Carolina facility investment to $2B

The 700,000-square-foot project broke ground in August and is set to produce weight-loss treatments by 2029 in Holly Springs, a growing biopharmaceutical hub.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 22, 2026

Kratos and Bombardier announce new facilities to kick off 2026

In addition to the defense technology and aircraft expansions, Becton, Dickinson and Co. plans to spend $110 million on its flush syringe facility in Nebraska.

By Jeffrey Kinney • Jan. 16, 2026

Solstice Advanced Materials plans $220M ballistic fiber facility expansion in Virginia

Construction is expected to be completed by September 2030, creating 100 jobs to support growing domestic military materials production.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 15, 2026

Park Aerospace to build $50M Midwest plant to meet growing materials demand

The commercial and defense supplier saw third quarter sales grow 20% to $17.3 million despite shipment delays as aircraft markets recover.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 15, 2026

Major factory construction projects to watch in 2026

TSMC, Micron, Samsung, Lilly and others are set to break ground on or open new facilities this year.

By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 14, 2026

J&J adds 2 US manufacturing plants to investment plans

The pharmaceutical giant said it will build production facilities in North Carolina and Pennsylvania as part of its broader $55 billion investment commitment. 

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 13, 2026

Howmet Aerospace to buy hardware business for $1.8B, among other M&A to end 2025

South Korea-based Samsung Biologics plans to acquire its first U.S. manufacturing site, and Deere is expanding its technology services with the purchase of equipment management provider Tenna.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 12, 2026

Micron to break ground on $100B New York semiconductor fab

The tech company is moving forward with the project after obtaining the necessary permit approvals and undergoing a “rigorous environmental review,” according to a news release.

By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 8, 2026

By the numbers: 2025 manufacturing trends

Reflect on the year through key data points about tariffs, domestic investments, M&A, the manufacturing workforce, federal policy, AI and more.

By Nathan Owens , Sara Samora , Cole Rosengren • Dec. 23, 2025

Tax reforms, falling interest rates boost 2026 M&A outlook: KPMG

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s passage is among factors that have increased the appetite for deals going into the new year, the Big Four accounting firm said.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 22, 2025

Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 19, 2025

Hyundai Steel brings in $582M Posco investment for Louisiana mill

As global automakers in the U.S. seek domestic supply, steel manufacturers are moving in. The electric arc furnace project will supply steel plates for automakers such as Hyundai and Kia.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 18, 2025

Foxconn and Anthro Energy among latest companies to invest in US facilities

Beverage maker Swire Coca-Cola and tractor firm Bad Boy Mowers are also investing in manufacturing facilities to expand domestic production.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 15, 2025

LS Cable & System to invest additional $689M in Virginia

The South Korea-based company is building a manufacturing complex to be operated through three of its subsidiaries in Chesapeake. 

By Sara Samora • Dec. 15, 2025

Lilly to build $6B weight-loss drug factory in Alabama

This is the third of four planned U.S. manufacturing sites the pharmaceutical giant has unveiled this year, set to bring 450 factory jobs to the Huntsville area.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 11, 2025

Apple expands manufacturing training program with online courses

The iPhone maker’s Apple Manufacturing Program was previously only available in person in Detroit. The initiative is part of the manufacturer’s $600 billion commitment to boost the advanced manufacturing sector in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 8, 2025

House lawmakers pass bill to double SBA loan limits for manufacturers

The legislation would increase the agency’s cap to $10 million for company operations located entirely in the United States.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 3, 2025

AstraZeneca to invest $2B in Maryland manufacturing expansion

The move would onshore production of its rare disease products at an existing facility in Frederick and build a clinical research drug factory in Gaithersburg.

By Nathan Owens • Dec. 1, 2025

Foxconn to spend $569M expanding Wisconsin factory

The investment comes days after the Apple product manufacturer announced a collaboration deal with OpenAI.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 26, 2025

Nokia pledges $4B US manufacturing, R&D investment

The commitment adds to the $2.3 billion the Finland-based electronics giant spent to acquire chipmaker Infinera, which was completed in February.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 24, 2025