Anduril raises $5B, plans to invest in manufacturing, R&D

The weapons maker, along with Leidos, CoAspire, Castelion and Zone 5, signed a three-year agreement to supply the Defense Department with 10,000 missiles.

By Sara Samora • May 15, 2026

USG to invest $1.2B in Texas factory

The project will create nearly 200 jobs and expand the gypsum products manufacturer’s footprint to Orange, where it’s been looking to go since early 2025.

By Nathan Owens • May 15, 2026

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NAM calls for making the USMCA even more manufacturing friendly

The “most pro-U.S. manufacturing trade agreement in history” can still be enhanced during negotiations at the six-year mark with process improvements, the National Association of Manufacturers said in a new report.

By Jeff Kinney • May 15, 2026

Q1 saw net loss of 5,900 renewable energy manufacturing jobs: EDF report

The Environmental Defense Fund cited $1.4 billion in canceled renewable energy investments stemming from federal policy shifts around EVs, renewable energy and tailpipe emissions. 

By Jeff Kinney • May 14, 2026

Goodyear in talks to close North Carolina tire factory that employs 1,700

The tire giant is looking to restructure its manufacturing footprint as increased uncertainty from weak demand and raw material disruptions affect sales.

By Nathan Owens • May 14, 2026

Nippon Steel FY2025 profit plunges 95%

The U.S. Steel parent faced headwinds from a weak global market and one-off issues, including a fire at its Hokkaido, Japan, location, as it continued to integrate U.S. operations post-acquisition.

By Nathan Owens • May 13, 2026

Boeing plans $1B investment in Kansas facilities

The plane manufacturer has been integrating the Spirit AeroSystems fuselage plants in Wichita as it prepares to ramp up its monthly 737 Max production from 42 to 47 this summer.

By Sara Samora • May 13, 2026

Coal-based steelmaking outpaces the industry’s low-emissions transition

Electric arc furnaces grew by 1% over the past year to comprise 34% of global capacity, as steelmakers invest in existing blast furnaces, the Global Energy Monitor found.

By Nathan Owens • May 12, 2026

Century Aluminum advances Oklahoma smelter project, CEO says

The aluminum producer is expecting earnings to improve in the second quarter as it expands production capacity at its South Carolina and Iceland smelters.

By Nathan Owens • May 11, 2026

GlobalFoundries Q1 revenue surpasses $1.6B, beats expectations

The company's financial results were driven in part by "meaningful traction in secular growth end markets," CEO Timothy Breen said on an earnings call.

By Jeff Kinney • May 11, 2026

From smart reactive to intelligent proactive: Here’s how agentic AI is unlocking efficiency in manufacturing

Discover how Agentic AI is powering the shift to smarter, more resilient factories.

By Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys • May 11, 2026

India-based companies announce a record $20B worth of US investments

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and biotechnology firm Cilcare also announced partnerships and investments involving France, Korea, Jordan and South Africa at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Maryland.

By Jeff Kinney • May 8, 2026

Lilly to invest extra $4.5B across Indiana manufacturing

The Indianapolis-based company expanded its spend to ensure it can meet growing demand for genetic therapies and weight-loss drugs.

By Nathan Owens • May 8, 2026

Trade court rules Trump’s 10% global tariff illegal

Despite saying the levy was "unauthorized by law,” the U.S. Court of International Trade did not issue a universal stay, instead providing injunctive relief for three parties tied to the case.

By Phil Neuffer • May 8, 2026

Massachusetts startup launches ‘largest robot data factory in the US’

Manufacturing Dive recently visited Tutor Intelligence's new headquarters in Watertown, where the firm is seeing growing demand for its autonomous robots.

By Nathan Owens • May 7, 2026

1,350 Olin workers ratify contract, end strike at Missouri Winchester factory

IAM Local 778-represented employees will return to work on Thursday at the company’s Lake City Army Ammunition manufacturing plant in Independence.

By Sara Samora • Updated May 7, 2026

Unusual Machines, 6K Energy, CRG Defense, SES AI take steps to be NDAA compliant

The drone and battery cell makers are aligning their operations with the Department of Defense’s prohibition on purchasing batteries for weapons and support systems made with materials sourced from foreign entities of concern.

By Sara Samora • May 6, 2026

Inside Ford’s efforts to build an affordable electric truck

A skunkworks team at the automaker's Long Beach facility is focused on rapidly testing new ideas to gain a competitive edge.

By Bengt Halvorson • May 6, 2026

P&G flags $150M hit from Iran war supply disruptions

The consumer goods manufacturer aims to blunt the impact by reformulating products and diversifying its supply base.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 6, 2026

CitroTech, Hexion form fire-retardant joint venture

The HexiTech partnership will help scale CitroTech’s fire inhibitor products that can be used to treat wood, lumber and building materials. The companies are in talks with major wood manufacturers, CEO Wes Bolsen said.

By Sara Samora • May 5, 2026

Rockwell, Teradyne, Tesla see automation demand despite uncertainty

The companies are reporting strong earnings growth fueled in part by data center and robotics demand. Elon Musk also teased Tesla’s Optimus as its "biggest product ever."

By Nathan Owens • May 5, 2026

Ford expects $1.3B tariff refund, but supply chain pressure remains

The automaker is still prepping for a $1 billion hit from tariffs in 2026 while projecting sizable commodity headwinds.

By Phil Neuffer • May 5, 2026

GM’s US manufacturing investments surpass $6B in one year

The company’s latest commitments totaling $830 million will support SUV and truck production at major facilities in Michigan and Ohio.

By Nathan Owens • May 4, 2026

Textron to break off industrial business, focus on aerospace and defense

Once the separation is complete, the manufacturer will focus on its core franchises Textron Aviation, Bell and Textron Systems.

By Sara Samora • May 4, 2026

Caterpillar to triple power generation capacity, raises 2030 targets

Growing demand from data center and oil and gas customers is driving the investment as geopolitical disruptions squeeze energy prices higher.

By Nathan Owens • May 1, 2026