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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.
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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.
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Check out some of our publication’s top stories so far in 2026.
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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 Nathan Owens • July 31, 2026 -
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 Sara Samora • July 30, 2026 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 30, 2026 -
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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 Sara Samora • July 29, 2026 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 28, 2026 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 27, 2026 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 24, 2026 -
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 Nathan Owens • 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 Jeff Kinney • July 22, 2026 -
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 Sara Samora • July 21, 2026 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 21, 2026 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 20, 2026 -
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By Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys • July 20, 2026 -
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 Sara Samora • July 16, 2026 -
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 Jeff Kinney • July 16, 2026 -
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 Sara Samora • July 15, 2026 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 15, 2026 -
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 Sara Samora • July 14, 2026 -
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 Nathan Owens • July 14, 2026 -
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 -
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 Sara Samora • July 13, 2026 -
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 Sara Samora • July 10, 2026 -
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 Jeff Kinney • July 10, 2026