How food manufacturers can benefit from AI and other technologies

Experts at the virtual Food Manufacturing Summit said companies can leverage technologies such as artificial intelligence to comply with U.S. regulations and heighten food safety.

By Sara Samora • March 26, 2026

Belgian drugmaker UCB to invest $2B in factory near Atlanta

The expansion would establish the company’s first biologics manufacturing plant in the United States.

By Nathan Owens • March 26, 2026

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Check out some of our publication’s top stories so far in 2026.

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‘Do not shift budgets to AI’: How businesses should and shouldn’t respond to evolving threats

Experts said companies rushing to buy AI services risk letting their existing, still-vital defensive measures deteriorate.

By Eric Geller • March 25, 2026

Toyota to spend another $1B in its US manufacturing operations

The investment is part of the automaker’s $10 billion commitment over five years and will go towards the company’s facilities in Kentucky and Indiana.

By Bengt Halvorson • March 25, 2026

Manufacturers brace for price increases from Strait of Hormuz closure

Crude oil prices have surged 47% this month and polypropylene jumped 24%, affecting transportation and plastics costs.

By Nathan Owens • March 25, 2026

USA Rare Earth, Arnold Magnetic Technologies partner to expand domestic magnet supply

The companies’ mutual sales and distribution agreement seeks to strengthen the U.S. supply chain for critical applications in defense, aerospace and other sectors.

By Jeff Kinney • March 25, 2026

Inlyte Energy, Ervin Industries ink deal to strengthen US battery storage supply chain

Inlyte is in the final process of selecting the site of its first U.S. manufacturing facility and anticipates to begin deliveries in 2027.

By Sara Samora • March 24, 2026

Musk’s SpaceX to invest up to $119B on Terafab project

A public hearing related to the proposed semiconductor manufacturing and fabrication facility is scheduled for June 3 at 9 a.m. Central Time.

By Nathan Owens • Updated May 6, 2026

BlueOval SK delays layoffs at Kentucky battery plant

Ford recently announced it was dissolving its $11.4 billion EV battery joint venture, its largest manufacturing commitment in the company’s history.

By Eric Walz • March 23, 2026

Danone to buy protein and fiber food maker Huel

The Oikos parent is purchasing the powders and ready-to-drink beverage producer for a reported $1.2 billion, enhancing its presence in functional and complete nutrition.

By Christopher Doering • March 23, 2026

From assessment to automation: 5 steps to smarter manufacturing

Follow five strategic steps to build a smart factory that drives efficiency and maximizes yield.

By McKenna Schultz • March 23, 2026

Freeze, flee or build: a manufacturer’s playbook for making capital decisions amid uncertainty

The CapEx queue has never been more complex. Here’s how leading manufacturers decide what to fund.

March 23, 2026

3M, Bain Capital to acquire safety and fire system company for nearly $2B

The Madison Fire & Rescue acquisition is part of the chemical manufacturer’s and private equity firm’s plans to establish a joint venture.

By Sara Samora • March 20, 2026

Toyota suppliers seek relief from USMCA review

The automaker’s executives said they want federal officials to keep the agreement trilateral, as the company has supply chains and 14 manufacturing plants across North America.

By Sara Samora • March 19, 2026

Nvidia CEO says ‘every industrial company will become a robotics company’

The technology giant is partnering with ABB Robotics, Fanuc, Yaskawa and more to accelerate robot deployment on production floors.

By Nathan Owens • March 18, 2026

Manufacturers upbeat about outlook despite economic headwinds: NAM

Although companies face trade uncertainties and other challenges, their overall sentiment has improved from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to a recent National Association of Manufacturers survey.

By Jeff Kinney • March 17, 2026

Niron Magnetics begins site selection for $1.8B magnetics plant

The proposed project will be the rare-earth-free magnet maker’s second manufacturing facility in the U.S.

By Sara Samora • March 17, 2026

Energy Department offers $500M to scale critical minerals production

Within that total, the agency plans to fund between $50 million and $100 million for projects that bolster domestic supplies for advanced battery manufacturing.

By Nathan Owens • March 17, 2026

Tesla, LG to build $4.3B battery plant as part of supply agreement

The Michigan manufacturing facility is scheduled to open in 2027 and will provide batteries for Tesla’s Megapack 3 utility-scale energy storage systems.

By Antone Gonsalves • March 17, 2026

Senate divided on how to fix TSCA

Chemical stakeholders have been urging lawmakers to reform the chemical safety amendment under the Toxic Substances Control Act.

By Sara Samora • March 16, 2026

CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.

By Phil Neuffer • March 13, 2026

Trump’s sons add another drone manufacturing merger to their investment portfolio

Drone maker Powerus and golf course company Aureus Greenway Holdings aim to close the deal by the summer. Experts raised concerns about the president’s sons’ conflicts of interest.

By Sara Samora • March 12, 2026

Atlas Energy to buy $840M in power assets from Caterpillar

The company is seeking to build out private grid infrastructure to meet surging electrical demand from data centers and manufacturers’ reshoring efforts.

By Nathan Owens • March 12, 2026

Dupont spinoff Qnity expands semiconductor production to Delaware

The 385,000-square-foot facility is part of a multiyear investment to meet rising demand driven by AI, high-performance computing and advanced connectivity.

By Jeff Kinney • March 12, 2026

Oshkosh Defense, Marine Corps establish advanced, digital manufacturing partnership

The OEM will provide technical component data for the Marine Depot Maintenance Command to manufacture at its Albany, Georgia, plant.

By Sara Samora • March 11, 2026