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    Executives raise alarm on US chemical regulations’ impact on manufacturing

    Leadership from Chemours, Olin and Syensqo said overregulation could keep the U.S. from being competitive, sending investment overseas. 

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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    Automation in manufacturing will more than double by 2030: PwC

    A survey of hundreds of executives show they are most interested in adopting technology at the production/operations and product design/development levels.

    By • Feb. 27, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out five of our biggest stories of 2025 so far, including updates on semiconductors, the Trump administration and PFAS.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Whirlpool to lay off over 300 at Iowa plant as Machinists try to save jobs

    The appliance manufacturer also plans to implement a second wave of job cuts at the Amana facility in the second quarter and move production to its operations in Mexico.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    CECO to buy Thermon Group in $2.2B deal

    The Texas-based companies aim to become a “global industrial leader” and provider of environmental and thermal equipment across manufacturing.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    Manufacturing saw the most cyberattacks of any industry in 2025: IBM X-Force

    This was the fifth consecutive year in which the industry suffered the most attacks, due to its “critical role” in global supply chains and high-value data, the latest report by IBM X-Force said.

    By • Feb. 26, 2026
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    Apple to produce Mac mini computers in US for the first time

    The move would double the iPhone maker’s manufacturing footprint in Houston. The company also plans to expand production of its servers and provide worker training in the city.

    By • Feb. 25, 2026
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    Deere, CNH and Agco brace for low North American sales in 2026 outlooks

    As tariff costs fluctuate, companies plan to continue underproducing to realign with customer demand.

    By • Feb. 24, 2026
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    Natural gas equipment bottleneck is easing, analysts say

    Manufacturers GE Vernova, Siemens and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries “have all announced significant capacity expansions since the start of last year,” said Wood Mackenzie’s vice chair of Americas, Ed Crooks.

    By Diana DiGangi • Feb. 24, 2026
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    Manufacturers look for certainty following Supreme Court’s tariff decision

    Industry organizations stressed the need for a more targeted approach to tariffs as the president leverages other authorities to conduct his trade agenda.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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    Applied Materials expects 20% growth in semiconductor business in 2026

    Although Q1 2026 revenue was down 2% year over year, the company credited its “strong results” to AI-computing-driven demand.

    By • Feb. 23, 2026
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    Trump sets fresh 10% global tariff — and plans to increase further

    The new duties will go into effect Feb. 24, although the president has since signaled he will raise the rate to 15%.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 22, 2026
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    Manufacturing industry had over 300 workplace deaths in 2024

    The majority of the fatalities were the result of contact incidents, which included encounters with falling or suspended objects, or being caught or compressed by running powered equipment, per Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

    By • Feb. 20, 2026
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    Supreme Court invalidates Trump tariffs based on emergency powers

    In a 6-3 decision, the court rejected President Trump's claim that a 1977 law gave him the authority to impose broad tariffs globally.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Updated Feb. 22, 2026
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    J&J to invest more than $1B in Pennsylvania plant

    The cell therapy plant will support more than 500 biomanufacturing jobs in Montgomery County.

    By • Feb. 19, 2026
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    Smithfield to build $1.3B pork processing plant

    The facility will provide “significant efficiency gains" as the pork producer looks to reduce costs and simplify its supply chain.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Feb. 18, 2026
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    Solstice Advanced Materials to increase uranium conversion production

    The expansion contributes to a “nuclear renaissance” as AI, data centers and electrification drive a power surge demand.

    By • Updated Feb. 17, 2026
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    The forces rewiring modern manufacturing

    How manufacturing CIOs should harness four key forces to keep factories connected and running.

    By Tata Communications • Feb. 17, 2026
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    Tariffs, supplier fire continue to batter Ford

    Confusion over the start date for auto part levy offsets caused the automaker to incur higher costs than it originally expected.

    By Phil Neuffer • Feb. 13, 2026
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    Applied Materials to pay $252.5M to settle export violations

    The semiconductor manufacturing equipment maker’s penalty is the second-highest the Bureau of Industry and Security ever imposed.

    By • Updated Feb. 25, 2026
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    Goodyear fell short in 2025 with $18.3B in sales

    The tire and rubber manufacturer completed its transformation plan that saved the company $1.5 billion, but it will continue using the blueprint as it combats tariffs and trade policies.

    By • Feb. 11, 2026
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    Immigration bill picks up steam with manufacturing endorsement

    The National Association of Manufacturers expressed support for the Dignity Act as a way for undocumented immigrants to seek temporary legal status and work in the U.S.

    By • Feb. 11, 2026
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    Cleveland-Cliffs looks to recover after challenging 2025

    The steel producer expects to return to a healthy cash flow due in part from facility and asset sales, a pending deal with South Korea-based POSCO and Canada’s new tariff policies. 

    By • Feb. 10, 2026
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    Amprius Technologies reaches deal to scale US battery cell production

    The manufacturing agreement with Nanotech Energy would allow the drone battery maker to comply with sourcing restrictions under the National Defense Authorization Act. 

    By • Updated Feb. 9, 2026
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    US, trading partners forge pacts to lock in critical minerals

    The EU, Japan and Mexico pledged to cooperate with the U.S. on mining, processing and stockpiling minerals essential to the countries’ industries and economies.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Feb. 9, 2026
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    AI has crossed the budget wall for product businesses

    AI is no longer "big play exclusive": it's showing up in everyday SMB workflows.

    Feb. 9, 2026