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    3 reasons why their data historians hamstring manufacturers

    Modernizing a data historian starts with building a business case around operational outcomes rather than technology replacement.

    Aug. 3, 2026
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    Monty Rakusen

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    Power on your terms: The manufacturer’s guide to energy independence

    Grid power delays are rising. See why manufacturers are turning to onsite power.

    Aug. 3, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out some of our publication’s top stories so far in 2026.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Resilience and Lilly invest $750M to scale Cincinnati medicine output

    The expansion will create 400 jobs dedicated to GLP-1 injectables production across Resilience’s contract manufacturing facilities.

    By July 31, 2026
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    Boeing’s recovery momentum surges with $24.6B revenue in Q2

    The plane maker expects to generate a cash flow between $1 billion and $3 billion and aims to deliver up to 600 commercial planes by the end of 2026.

    By July 30, 2026
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    Stanley Black & Decker delivers positive Q2, citing tariff refunds and sale

    The company’s earnings more than tripled to $351.3 million compared to last year, driven by increased power tool demand and a pretax benefit from tariff refunds.

    By July 30, 2026
  • US Army awards prototype contracts to Ford, GM, BC Customs

    The automakers are competing for a contract to produce over 600 Heavy Infantry Squad Vehicles for the military agency. The agreement also aligns with Ford and General Motors’ goal to grow in the defense sector.

    By July 29, 2026
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    Nucor posts record steel shipments on higher pricing, strong demand

    The North Carolina-based producer saw net earnings of $1.2 billion in the second quarter, a 92% surge that exceeded its guidance last month.

    By July 28, 2026
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    Intel growth reaches highest point in 15 years on surging AI demand

    The chip company is looking to increase its 2026 capital spending by about $3 billion to improve manufacturing and packaging as it navigates a tight supply environment.

    By July 27, 2026
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    Cleveland-Cliffs offers ‘bright’ Q3 outlook despite maintenance outages

    The steel producer’s earnings are expected to more than double in the coming months as steel prices climb and tariffs tighten supply.

    By July 24, 2026
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    Despite steep decline in cyberattacks targeting manufacturers, threats remain high: report

    Cyber threats dropped 56.2% in the first half of 2026, but the attack surface is expanding as companies scale connected equipment across their operations, SonicWall reported.

    By July 23, 2026
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    On-demand 3D printing for apparel can cut waste, costs: Variloom

    The company's printing technology allows the design and production of customizable, recyclable fabrics in days instead of months, says Venture Lead Bethany Meuleners.

    By July 22, 2026
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    JetZero inks EXIM $3B request for North Carolina plant funding

    The letter of interest is under export credit agency’s Make More in America Initiative, a program that helps manufacturers secure capital for their facilities, equipment and infrastructure in the U.S.

    By July 21, 2026
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    Steel Dynamics’ upbeat Q2 results weighed down by aluminum losses

    The recycled steel maker has benefited from a favorable market, bolstered by tariffs and tight domestic supplies that have boosted prices by $105 per ton during the quarter.

    By July 21, 2026
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    Alcoa cuts production outlook, citing refinery issues

    The Pittsburgh-based company lowered its full-year alumina expectations as it looks to return its Pinjarra refinery to normal operations.

    By July 20, 2026
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    Beyond AI ambition: Turning intelligence into real impact

    Discover how leading manufacturers are turning AI ambition into measurable operational impact.

    By Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys • July 20, 2026
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    Microsoft, 3M form AI, data center R&D partnership

    The joint effort is part of the chemical and cable manufacturer’s commitment to develop and produce electronic components to meet surging artificial intelligence and data center demand.

    By July 16, 2026
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    May saw $583.4M in new metalworking machinery orders, down 1.8% from April

    Shipments of cutting tools totaled $239.8 million, a 7.4% decrease from April, the Association for Manufacturing Technology reported. 

    By July 16, 2026
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    Lite-On Technology to establish $919M manufacturing campus in Texas

    The Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer is also establishing its North American headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as it aims to cash in on AI and data center demand. 

    By July 15, 2026
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    Majority of manufacturers struggle to scale execution systems: Rockwell

    Integration of separate, patchwork systems has become one of the biggest industry challenges in the era of AI and growing cyber risk, according to a recent report.

    By July 15, 2026
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    New York sues chemical titans over alleged PFAS exposure

    The state accused 3M, DuPont, Chemours, Corteva and Corteva subsidiary EIDP, of deliberately manufacturing, marketing and selling consumer products laced with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

    By July 14, 2026
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    Intel to invest $5.7 billion in Ireland chip production

    The expansion, which has already begun, will boost output for Intel’s Xeon 6 processors used for data center and artificial intelligence computing.

    By July 14, 2026
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    JBS axes 2040 net-zero goal, citing ‘immense’ execution challenges

    The meat giant will no longer aim to achieve net-zero greenhouse emissions across its supply chain by 2040 and has also dropped scope 3 reduction targets.

    By Zoya Mirza • July 13, 2026
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    Niron Magnetics, Aspina enter rare-earth-free magnet supply agreement

    The agreement comes after Congress introduced a bill that would create tax credits to support domestic magnet production and supply chain reshoring.

    By July 13, 2026
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    Micron ups US manufacturing, supply chain pledge to $253B

    The DRAM maker is also spending up to $3 billion toward the semiconductor supply chain, including $500 million to boost GlobalWafer’s manufacturing and R&D capabilities at its fab in Texas.

    By July 10, 2026
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    Deere settles right to repair dispute with FTC

    The settlement requires Deere to provide farmers and independent repair providers the same equipment repair resources it provides its authorized dealers for the next 10 years, the FTC said.

    By July 10, 2026