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    Illinois offers $24M in grants for manufacturing training programs

    Applicants outside of the Chicago metropolitan area can apply for grants valued between $3 million and $6 million through the end of April.

    By • Jan. 9, 2026
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    Micron to break ground on $100B New York semiconductor fab

    The tech company is moving forward with the project after obtaining the necessary permit approvals and undergoing a “rigorous environmental review,” according to a news release.

    By Sebastian Obando • Jan. 8, 2026
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    Upskilling a Modern Manufacturing Workforce

    As manufacturing systems change, often becoming more automated and technical, employers are increasingly looking for ways to attract a more skilled workforce.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    5 manufacturing trends to watch in 2026

    Companies are navigating through tariff uncertainty and evolving policy changes as the industry invests in domestic production, AI, automation and workforce development programs.

    By , • Jan. 8, 2026
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    BlueScope Steel rejects $8.8B takeover bid from Steel Dynamics, SGH

    This is the fourth attempt from the U.S. metals recycler and producer since late 2024 to acquire the Australia-based firm’s North America businesses.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    AB InBev buys back $3B stake in US metal container plants

    The Bud Light maker sold a minority stake in the business in 2020. It is repurchasing the equity from a group of investors in the face of higher tariff costs.

    By Laurel Deppen • Jan. 7, 2026
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    State PFAS laws and regulations taking effect in 2026

    States such as Colorado and Maine have banned more products, while states such as Minnesota and New Mexico will require manufacturers to submit reports detailing their use of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.

    By • Jan. 7, 2026
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    Honda buying LG Energy Solution’s stake in Ohio EV battery plant for $2.85B

    The transaction includes the building and infrastructure assets related to the battery joint venture, but excludes the land and equipment.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    US manufacturing activity drops to lowest point of 2025: PMI

    Weak demand and tariff effects are weighing on companies as the U.S.’ recent military operation in Venezuela adds more uncertainty to the mix.

    By • Jan. 6, 2026
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    Cyber risks grow as manufacturers turn to AI and cloud systems

    Manufacturing has been the most-attacked sector for four years straight, according to a recent IBM report. Experts weigh in on how to balance the costs of security infrastructure with the rapid pace of technological advancement.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 5, 2026
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    NIST commits $20M to strengthen AI in manufacturing

    The federal agency said its investment will establish two centers focused on advancing the technology through a partnership with the nonprofit Mitre Corp.

    By • Dec. 23, 2025
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    By the numbers: 2025 manufacturing trends

    Reflect on the year through key data points about tariffs, domestic investments, M&A, the manufacturing workforce, federal policy, AI and more.

    By , , • Dec. 23, 2025
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    Tax reforms, falling interest rates boost 2026 M&A outlook: KPMG

    The One Big Beautiful Bill Act’s passage is among factors that have increased the appetite for deals going into the new year, the Big Four accounting firm said.

    By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 22, 2025
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    What Trump’s $901B defense law means for manufacturing

    The National Defense Authorization Act approves billions of dollars for shipbuilding, munitions production and emerging technologies. It also forms a Civil Reserve Manufacturing Network and updates PFAS policies.

    By • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Lovesac reshores key manufacturing process

    The direct-to-consumer furniture retailer plans to start domestic production of core inserts for its primary product line.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 19, 2025
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    Sensor maker Luminar Technologies files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, pursues chip business sale

    The company plans to sell Luminar Semiconductors, Inc. for $110 million and restructure its debt after losing a major contract with automaker Volvo.

    By • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Manufacturers plan price hikes over reshoring to combat tariff effects

    Industry leaders are displaying “slight optimism” for next year, with increased projections for revenue and capital spending as trade uncertainty settles, according to ISM’s Supply Chain Planning Forecast.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 17, 2025
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    Ford scraps EV plans, shifts to hybrids, EREVs and low-cost models

    The automaker will focus its North American EV development on a new family of smaller, highly efficient and less expensive models.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Roomba maker files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, seeks acquisition by contract manufacturer

    iRobot has struggled with sales in recent years amid growing foreign competition and supply chain issues. A China-based manufacturer is looking to buy the company.

    By • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Semiconductor industry most concerned by tariffs, trade policy: KPMG

    For the first time, supply chain issues overtook talent as industry leaders’ top concern, according to the advisory firm’s 21st annual Global Semiconductor Outlook.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Nissan names VP to oversee US manufacturing overhaul

    Victor Taylor will lead operational changes across all three of Nissan's U.S. plants while leading the automaker’s supply chain and production engineering.

    By Antone Gonsalves • Dec. 16, 2025
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    Foxconn and Anthro Energy among latest companies to invest in US facilities

    Beverage maker Swire Coca-Cola and tractor firm Bad Boy Mowers are also investing in manufacturing facilities to expand domestic production.

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    LS Cable & System to invest additional $689M in Virginia

    The South Korea-based company is building a manufacturing complex to be operated through three of its subsidiaries in Chesapeake. 

    By • Dec. 15, 2025
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    Ford, SK On dissolving BlueOval SK EV battery joint venture

    The planned $11.4 billion investment by the two companies included building three manufacturing plants in the U.S.

    By • Dec. 12, 2025
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    Fed trims main rate by quarter point, forecasts one cut in 2026

    Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the third time in 2025 amid persistent signs of cooling in the labor market.

    By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 10, 2025
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    Lilly to build $6B weight-loss drug factory in Alabama

    This is the third of four planned U.S. manufacturing sites the pharmaceutical giant has unveiled this year, set to bring 450 factory jobs to the Huntsville area.

    By • Dec. 11, 2025