Virginia governor signs 4 laws establishing manufacturing grant programs

The new legislation will support upcoming facilities valued at approximately $7.1 billion by Avio USA, Hitachi Energy, Eli Lilly and AstraZeneca.

By Sara Samora • April 8, 2026

US’ largest shipbuilder teams with GrayMatter Robotics on physical AI

The partnership builds on HII’s automation strategy following a welding-focused deal with Path Robotics in February.

By Nathan Owens • April 7, 2026

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Uncertainty reigns for manufacturers seeking tariff refunds

Only a small percentage of companies that might be entitled to refunds have sued, while others have filed administrative claims or taken no action yet. “No one really knows for certain what they should be doing,” said one attorney.

By Jeff Kinney • April 7, 2026

Manufacturers test AI-translation tech to improve worker communications

Companies like Volvo and Mars are also using digital-first platforms to enhance document translations for improved safety and regulatory compliance.

By Nathan Owens • April 6, 2026

Why choosing between ultrasound and vibration is costing manufacturers downtime

The hidden cost of choosing between ultrasound and vibration? Your next unplanned outage.

By Igor Marinelli, CEO of Tractian • April 6, 2026

Boeing, Lockheed Martin, BAE, Honeywell Aerospace ink deals with Defense Department

The companies are ramping up weapons production after meeting with President Donald Trump in March amid the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.

By Sara Samora • April 2, 2026

Frontline leaders are crucial for adopting AI: PwC and the Manufacturing Institute

A new survey found that that successful artificial intelligence adoption in manufacturing can hinge on the attitudes and readiness of frontline manufacturing leaders.

By Jeff Kinney • April 2, 2026

Intel to pay $14.2B for Apollo’s stake in Ireland chip factory

The joint venture repurchase signals a turnaround for the chipmaker after selling a 49% interest for “financial flexibility” nearly two years ago.

By Nathan Owens • April 2, 2026

ACMI, John Hopkins University collaborate to build manufacturing workforce in US

The university’s Whiting School of Engineering will create safety and training initiatives focused on the company’s National Security Industrial Hub and Munitions campus in Bloomfield, Indiana, which broke ground in February.

By Sara Samora • April 1, 2026

Manufacturing sector expands for third consecutive month, but war, tariffs cause worry

Price increases in 17 of the 18 economic sectors tracked are a particular concern and are impacting business operations, according to survey respondents.

By Jeff Kinney • April 1, 2026

Eaton to establish data center-focused segment

The new segment follows the electrical component manufacturer’s $9.5 billion thermal business acquisition from Boyd. Angie McMillin, president of the segment, shares more about the company’s plans.

By Sara Samora • Updated March 31, 2026

A year into tariffs, US businesses see declining sales, plan price increases: KPMG survey

The consulting firm found that 34% of companies are now passing on more than half of their tariff costs to customers, while 82% report a decline in foreign sales.

By Jeff Kinney • March 31, 2026

GlobalFoundries sues Tower Semiconductor for patent infringement

The lawsuits seek to block the importation and sale of chips that allegedly infringe on protected technologies. Tower rejected the allegations and plans to challenge them in court.

By Nathan Owens • March 30, 2026

Hyundai Translead, Siemens, Fanuc and others announce US expansions

The expansions and investments span a variety of industries, including aerospace, robotics, trucking, power delivery and nuclear medicine.

By Jeff Kinney • March 30, 2026

China opens probes into US trading practices

The investigations reviewing potential disruptions to global supply chains and the trade of green products come as leaders of the two countries prepare to meet in May. 

By Phil Neuffer • March 30, 2026

Smart manufacturing has an AI problem — just not the one you think

AI isn’t the problem. Un-governed decisions across systems are.

March 30, 2026

AI is boosting engineering productivity as adoption accelerates: SimScale survey

Manufacturers and other companies whose engineering teams properly leverage artificial intelligence are more competitive, according to the Germany-based software provider.

By Jeff Kinney • March 27, 2026

How food manufacturers can benefit from AI and other technologies

Experts at the virtual Food Manufacturing Summit said companies can leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence to comply with U.S. regulations and heighten food safety.

By Sara Samora • March 26, 2026

Belgian drugmaker UCB to invest $2B in factory near Atlanta

The expansion would establish the company’s first biologics manufacturing plant in the United States.

By Nathan Owens • March 26, 2026

‘Do not shift budgets to AI’: How businesses should and shouldn’t respond to evolving threats

Experts said companies rushing to buy AI services risk letting their existing, still-vital defensive measures deteriorate.

By Eric Geller • March 25, 2026

Toyota to spend another $1B in its US manufacturing operations

The investment is part of the automaker’s $10 billion commitment over five years and will go towards the company’s facilities in Kentucky and Indiana.

By Bengt Halvorson • March 25, 2026

Manufacturers brace for price increases from Strait of Hormuz closure

Crude oil prices have surged 47% this month and polypropylene jumped 24%, affecting transportation and plastics costs.

By Nathan Owens • March 25, 2026

USA Rare Earth, Arnold Magnetic Technologies partner to expand domestic magnet supply

The companies’ mutual sales and distribution agreement seeks to strengthen the U.S. supply chain for critical applications in defense, aerospace and other sectors.

By Jeff Kinney • March 25, 2026

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.

By Sara Samora • March 24, 2026

Musk’s SpaceX to invest up to $119B on Terafab project

A public hearing related to the proposed semiconductor manufacturing and fabrication facility is scheduled for June 3 at 9 a.m. Central Time.

By Nathan Owens • Updated May 6, 2026