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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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    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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    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
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    How a drone maker aims to fix the supply chain

    Powerus co-founder and U.S. Army veteran Brett Velicovich explains how the company is working to bring the drone end-to-end manufacturing process to the United States.

    By • July 8, 2026
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    Manufacturing needs data standardization

    Even as manufacturers increasingly digitize their operations and rely on data-centric artificial intelligence models, few rigorously adhere to a plan for data management.

    By Sakshi Udavant • July 8, 2026
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    Toyota plans Tacoma truck production in Texas with $3.6B expansion

    The automaker won’t yet say what portion of U.S.-bound Tacomas will shift from Mexico after the buildout, but the company plans to double its San Antonio factory footprint by 2030.

    By Bengt Halvorson • July 8, 2026
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    Environmental groups sue EPA over US Steel air permit

    They are seeking a court order requiring the agency to grant or deny a clean air petition filed 10 months ago related to one of the largest steel mills in North America.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    Solstice Advanced Materials to acquire specialty chemicals firm for $14.5B

    The Element Solutions deal aligns with the data center cooling supplier’s electronics growth strategy, which includes formulation and research and development.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    EV transition challenges auto supply chain resilience, Moody’s says

    Legacy automakers have the added complexity of having to run different supply chains for ICE, hybrid and EV powertrains.

    By Paul Myles • July 7, 2026
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    Remote sensors can cut downtime: Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions

    Manufacturers are using remote, connected sensors and real-time monitoring for proactive maintenance, says Connected Services Digital Product Manager Ignacio Basualdo.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    Aluminum giant Alcoa to buy South32’s assets in deal valued at $5.6B

    The Pittsburgh-based metals producer would become the world’s largest bauxite miner as part of the acquisition and establish an operational foothold in South Africa.

    By • July 6, 2026
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    Digital twins, software maturity and other automation trends

    AI-powered simulation technology and other types of robotics software are becoming more powerful and cost-effective for manufacturers.

    By , • July 1, 2026
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    Joby, Toyota form electric air taxi joint venture

    The new entity is part of the companies’ strategic alliance that has been in the works since 2024, which aims to support the certification and commercial production of Joby’s eVTOL aircraft.

    By • July 1, 2026