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    Opinion

    Cybersecurity risks manufacturers face during peak season — and how to fix them

    As companies quickly onboard new employees during seasonal demand hikes, they must be careful to not expose themselves to sudden security risks, writes Pathlock CEO Piyush Pandey.

    By Piyush Pandey • May 21, 2025
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    Sanmina to acquire ZT Systems’ data center business from AMD

    The $3 billion deal will expand Sanmina's stake in the domestic data center infrastructure market. 

    By • May 20, 2025
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    Trendline

    Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

    Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for labor, chemicals, emissions, trade policy and more.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    3M reached $450M settlement with New Jersey over alleged PFAS contamination

    The agreement resolves claims involving Chemours’ Chambers Works site in Deepwater.

    By • May 20, 2025
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    SharkNinja to pull China-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs

    The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.

    By Antone Gonsalves • May 20, 2025
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    Tariffs push manufacturing into stagnation through 2025: ISM forecast

    Revenue is expected to remain flat this year as manufacturers navigate spiking prices and falling demand.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    Samsung to acquire cooling systems provider FläktGroup to meet data center demand

    The electronics giant is looking to spend 1.5 billion euros on the HVAC business as it struggles with chip sales.

    By • May 19, 2025
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    How low-code app development is transforming manufacturing

    Unlock the future of manufacturing with low-code and AI. Discover how top manufacturers streamline processes, boost efficiency and drive value chain transformation.  

    May 19, 2025
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    Deere details $500M tariffs impact

    Despite historic levels of volatility, the tractor giant saw sales improve as the U.S. government doled out aid to struggling farmers.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada

    The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Sanofi to pour more than $20B into US drug research and manufacturing

    The French drugmaker joined several peers in promising new investments in U.S. drug production, but cautioned plans could change amid shifting Trump administration policies.

    By Kristin Jensen • May 16, 2025
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    GlobalWafers to spend additional $4B on US manufacturing

    The semiconductor manufacturer recently opened its 300mm silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, and plans to increase the site’s capacity.

    By • May 16, 2025
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    Steelmaker Nucor discloses cyberattack on IT network

    The company halted production at various locations and took potentially affected systems offline.

    By David Jones • May 15, 2025
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    Cadence Design Systems raises outlook after strong Q1

    Robust demand fueled revenue growth of 23% over last year, even as tariff talks pressured customer decision-making at large.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Celanese to sell off electronics business

    The Micromax sale is part of the chemical manufacturer’s target to generate approximately $1 billion in divestitures over the next 2.5 years.

    By • May 14, 2025
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    Stanley Black & Decker raises prices to mitigate tariff impacts

    The company is also making supply chain moves to become more compliant with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada agreement and reduce its manufacturing footprint in China.

    By • May 13, 2025
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    The limitations of AI in chip manufacturing

    Leaders from Intel, EMD Electronics and Global Foundries discussed the challenges they see as the semiconductor industry adapts artificial intelligence to get results faster.

    By • May 9, 2025
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    PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility

    The new Shelby plant will produce the paint manufacturer’s complete line of aerospace coatings and sealants.

    By • May 9, 2025
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    Onsemi, Lattice expect minimal direct tariff impacts

    The chipmakers are bracing for trade-related headwinds, but say their supply chains are largely insulated from the Trump administration’s levies.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    RTX, GE Aerospace brace for potential multi-million tariff impacts

    The aerospace component manufacturers are each preparing to take various mitigation actions, such as streamlining operations to soften the levies’ blow.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Why HowGood thinks food industry climate goals will withstand Trump rollback

    The emissions tracking platform company said businesses are still looking for new ESG tools, even as regulatory pressures shift.

    By Chris Casey • May 7, 2025
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    Utz holds financial guidance amid tariffs

    The food manufacturer said it's largely insulated from the levies given its domestic production.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Trump orders FDA to help speed building of new drug factories

    Yet regulatory relief for U.S. expansion could be accompanied by new tariffs and drug pricing rules.

    By Jonathan Gardner • May 6, 2025
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    Ford expects $1.5B in tariff impacts

    While the automaker faces headwinds for the rest of 2025, the company says it is improving quality and lowering fixed costs.

    By David Kiley | WardsAuto • May 6, 2025
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    Cleveland-Cliffs to lay off 950 workers in Illinois, Pennsylvania

    The steelmaker is idling three facilities across the states amid falling demand and rising prices. 

    By • May 6, 2025
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    DuPont prepares for $60M tariff impact

    The chemical manufacturer shifted production and used sourcing alternatives to bring the levies cost down from an estimated $500 million for the year.

    By • May 6, 2025