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Honeywell Aerospace settles with DOJ for $2M over cybersecurity claims
The agency accused the manufacturer of failing to comply with contract requirements that fall under DOD’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program to receive payments.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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Honda invests in US maker of rare-earth-free magnets
Niron Magnetics, which recently celebrated the start of construction of a manufacturing plant in Sartell, Minnesota, confirmed the automaker’s investment.
By Eric Walz • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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How advances in AI are affecting manufacturing ERP systems
Enterprise resource planning systems are considered ripe for efficiencies from artificial intelligence, but data quality and sensitive decisionmaking still limit the pace of change.
By Sakshi Udavant • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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Sponsored by e2CompaniesThe case for going beyond backup power
More manufacturers are looking at microgrids instead of diesel generators. Here’s why.
By Leeann Werner • Sept. 14, 2026 -
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Chemours, DuPont, Corteva reach $455 PFAS settlement with North Carolina
The agreement resolves contaminant claims that Chemours’ Fayetteville Works facility released into the water and air. The three chemical giants also established a $135 million reserve fund.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 11, 2026 -
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Rare earths recycler opens first US facility in Arizona
Cyclic Materials’ $20 million site can recover magnets from wasted automotive parts, robotics and other electronics and repurpose them into rare earths and critical minerals.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 10, 2026 -
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Industrial Equity Mapper shows who bears the brunt of facility pollution
An Industrious Labs tool covering more than 2,400 industrial facilities indicates that two in three U.S. residents live in the same county as a major emitter.
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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Sponsored by CADDiHow and why operations leaders are connecting teams and data for better decisions and results
Connecting cross-functional data helps manufacturers understand the operational impact of decisions.
By Greg Toornman, Strategic Advisor at CADDi and former Global Vice-President of Sales & Operations Planning / Execution and Supply Chain at AGCO Corporation • Sept. 8, 2026 -
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US manufacturing adds 16,000 jobs in August
The machinery manufacturing sector gained the most workers at 6,100 jobs, while the motor vehicles and parts industry lost 4,500.
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 4, 2026 -
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More OEMs plan reshoring investments despite tariff, cost uncertainty
While 36% of manufacturers say they’re actively reshoring, another 31% have no plans to do so, per a report from the Reshoring Initiative.
By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 4, 2026 -
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DOJ asks judge to dismiss Oklahoma AG’s aluminum smelter lawsuit
The agency said Century Aluminum’s project in Inola would advance national and economic security. A separate lawsuit seeking to block the smelter is also pending.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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GE Appliances investing $1B to shift production from Mexico to Kentucky
The company plans to end refrigeration manufacturing in Louisville by early 2027 and begin high-output dryer production later that year. The upgraded facility will be “the largest home appliance manufacturing site in the U.S.”
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 3, 2026 -
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Boeing, Deere and US Steel navigate labor union contract negotiations
The aerospace maker plans to resume contractual talks after Labor Day. Meanwhile, U.S. Steel and Cleveland-Cliffs agreed to extend their steelworker contracts by 30 days.
By Nathan Owens • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Manufacturing growth slows in August as economic concerns loom: ISM
Although the sector remained in expansion, "warning signs" are starting to appear, said Susan Spence, chair of the Institute for Supply Management.
By Jeff Kinney • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Chobani to spend $1.2B to buy and invest in Pennsylvania plant
The Greek yogurt maker is buying the facility from Keurig Dr Pepper and converting it into a “major new hub” for growth. It is expected to create more than 900 jobs.
By Christopher Doering • Sept. 1, 2026 -
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Sponsored by Mettler ToledoReplicating success: The key to semiconductor reshoring at scale
Learn why standardization is becoming critical to semiconductor reshoring success.
By McKenna Schultz • Aug. 31, 2026 -
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Hyundai seeks to diversify revenue with its latest robotics acquisition
The company plans to expand its robotics testing and validation center tenfold by the end of the year and is looking to invest in U.S. commercial production.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 28, 2026 -
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SpaceX plans $100B spaceport in Louisiana
The investment includes a propellant production facility and vehicle processing. The land was previously owned by ExxonMobil, which was sued for allegedly polluting the state’s coastal marshes.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 27, 2026 -
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Ohio MEP misused award funds, reported inaccurate financials: NIST OIG
In an audit, the NIST Office of Inspector General questioned $20.9 million in costs and identified $2.8 million in underreported income, saying the MEP failed to comply with program terms and conditions.
By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 25, 2026 -
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Cleveland-Cliffs to invest $1B in Middletown blast furnace
The move walks back a previous plan to replace the facility’s coal-powered infrastructure with low-emissions technology funded by federal tax dollars, environmental groups said.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Sponsored by METTLER TOLEDOHow to choose the right scale for manufacturing applications
By aligning capabilities with application requirements, fit-for-purpose scales provide reliable results while minimizing waste, rework, and unnecessary costs.
By McKenna Schultz • Aug. 24, 2026 -
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The compliance answer was never the hard part. Defending it is.
Why manufacturers can find a regulatory answer in seconds, but still can’t defend it in an audit.
Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Sponsored by RittalDigital twins: How Eplan and Rittal turn design efficiency into business growth
The gap between what teams design and what they can build is the real cost center in manufacturing, and most companies don’t put a number on it.
Aug. 24, 2026 -
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Deere lifts sales guidance, bolstered by data center construction
Orders for bulldozers, excavators and other earth-moving equipment are largely full for the rest of the year. The company also recognized $110 million in tariff refunds during the third quarter.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 21, 2026 -
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Tesla looks to build $10B solar cell manufacturing site in Texas
The automaker is evaluating multiple states for Project Crystal Sun. The Fort Bend County site would create more than 9,712 jobs and begin construction as soon as this year.
By Nathan Owens • Aug. 20, 2026
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