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  • Century Aluminum billets are stacked at the company's smelter in Mt. Holly, South Carolina.
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    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 • May 11, 2026
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    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 • May 11, 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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    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
  • Governor Wes Moore stands with others at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit
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    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 • May 8, 2026
  • A sign with Eli Lilly's logo sits outside of the company's headquarters on March 17, 2024 in Indianapolis.
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    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 • May 8, 2026
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    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
  • Boston-based startup Tutor Intelligence has launched its Data Factory 1, a fleet of 100 robots autonomously learning how to manipulate physical objects.
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    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 • May 7, 2026
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    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 • Updated May 7, 2026
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    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 • May 6, 2026
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    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
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    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
  • A tabletop with a small wooden house with a $100 bill inside, surrouned by woodchips on fire and a group of people looking on.
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    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 • May 5, 2026
  • Robots in action on the new line at Toyota Kentucky as future Camrys seamlessly roll through the production process.
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    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 • May 5, 2026
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    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
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    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 • May 4, 2026
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    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 • May 4, 2026
  • Storm clouds hang in the sky over Quinn Co. Caterpillar on January 26, 2009 in City of Industry, California.
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    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 • May 1, 2026
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    Manufacturing expands for fourth month, but price increases remain a concern

    All six of the largest manufacturing industries reported price increases in April, stemming largely from the war in Iran and tariffs, ISM said.

    By • May 1, 2026
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    US Steel to invest $1.9B in a ‘first-of-its-kind’ direct reduced iron plant

    The expansion will bolster its domestic supply chain and allow the company to feed DRI directly into the furnace while still hot, a spokesperson said.

    By • April 30, 2026
  • Aerial view of a large, newly built industrial warehouse with a white roof and striped exterior, featuring a smaller office entrance, parked cars, and a U.S. flag, surrounded by open land and construction areas.
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    Siemens, Diageo, Oxbo and others open US facilities in April

    The openings span industries including beverages, metals processing, farming, health and wellness products, passenger rail and solar.

    By • April 30, 2026
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    Defense Department awards over $200M to 26 R&D projects

    The projects span across eight regional hubs under the agency’s Microelectronics Commons program, which focuses on technical areas such as quantum, secure edge computing, 5G/6G and artificial intelligence hardware.

    By • April 29, 2026
  • A vehicle body is lifted by a hoist at General Motors' factory Zero EV plant in Michigan in 2021.
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    GM forecasts $500M tariff refund, plans further mitigation efforts

    The automaker still projects up to $3.5 billion in duty costs in 2026, primarily driven by Section 232 levies, including those on steel and aluminum.

    By Phil Neuffer • April 29, 2026
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    Cleveland-Cliffs partners with Palantir on AI-driven steelmaking

    The company plans to embed advanced technologies to enhance its operational workflows across its U.S. facilities and stay ahead of competitors.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Nucor’s Q1 beat Wall Street estimates on higher pricing, steel demand

    The Charlotte-based company generated net sales of $9.5 billion and more than doubled its net earnings compared to the previous quarter as tariffs impacted steel imports.

    By • April 28, 2026
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    Intel’s $13.6B in Q1 revenue driven by ‘tremendous’ AI demand

    The company’s x86 CPU franchise, advanced packaging technology and large manufacturing network position it well to compete in the nearly $1 trillion semiconductor market, CEO Lip-Bu Tan said.

    By • April 28, 2026