Supply Chain

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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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    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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    Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

    Check out five of our biggest stories of 2025 so far, including updates on semiconductors, the Trump administration and PFAS.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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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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    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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    Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2026

    Upcoming industry events will showcase the latest products and cover topics ranging from tariff mitigation and automation to workforce retention strategies.

    By Manufacturing Dive Staff • Updated July 1, 2026
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    US blocks quick USMCA extension, putting annual review process into motion

    The U.S., Mexico and Canada will continue negotiating about potential adjustments to the trilateral free trade agreement, which will remain in place until at least 2036.

    By Phil Neuffer • July 1, 2026
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    US manufacturing expands again in June, but at slower rate than in May

    The overall economy grew for the 20th month in a row, but the Iran war and price volatility are still major concerns for manufacturers.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    Moving the needle: How a vinyl producer became comfortable with instability

    Furnace Record Pressing CEO Ali Miller explains how the vinyl record manufacturer fine-tunes its process to service its customers.

    By • June 29, 2026
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    Manufacturing procurement: Transform sourcing into strategy

    Why leading manufacturers are rethinking procurement to boost visibility, control and competitive advantage.

    June 29, 2026
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    China limits trade with 56 US defense, aerospace firms

    The country’s government has barred entities from shipping China-made items to or purchasing U.S.-made products from military-linked companies, including Boeing, Anduril and MP Materials.

    By • June 23, 2026
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    Steel, aluminum makers face records gauntlet for new US tariff breaks

    Canada and Mexico manufacturers must commit to verifiable U.S. capacity expansion and maintain meticulous, traceable records to qualify for reduced Section 232 tariffs.

    By Antone Gonsalves • June 23, 2026
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    Manufacturers balance costs, inventory amid uncertain rate environment

    As companies watch to see if the Federal Reserve may change its posture on interest rates later in the year, and ripple effects from the Middle East continue, they’re getting more comfortable navigating the complexity.

    By Keesa Schreane • June 23, 2026
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    DOD commits $1.2B in conditional loans to Phoenix Tailings, Energy Fuels

    The funds, provided through the agency’s Office of Strategic Capital, are expected to support the two companies’ scale-up of their domestic rare-earth mineral processing in the United States.

    By • June 22, 2026
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    GM Defense, Lockheed Martin to collaborate on US defense manufacturing

    The Pentagon assisted with the deal between the automaker’s subsidiary and the weapons maker. The agreement comes as President Donald Trump invokes the voluntary agreement provision under the Defense Production Act.

    By • June 17, 2026
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    J&J commits $1B to expand contact lens production in Florida

    The investment will add J&J’s manufacturing, packaging and distribution capabilities to meet growing demand for its contact lenses.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • June 16, 2026
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    Lawmakers seek to allow CHIPS funding for space-based manufacturers

    A bill circulating the House and the Senate aims to drive U.S. investment in microgravity semiconductor technology to compete with China. Multiple low-Earth orbit projects are already underway.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    The need for speed and the struggle to implement digital threads

    Aerospace and defense companies are in the danger zone when it comes to using the technology to scale manufacturing, according to an EY and Aerospace Industries Association survey.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    Razor reshapes supply chain to weather Trump-era China tariffs

    The designer of personal ride-on vehicles went from paying import duties to shifting the burden onto manufacturers, per Bryan Wood, VP of global supply chain.

    By Antone Gonsalves • June 10, 2026
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    Amazon, Corning ink multibillion-dollar deal to ramp up fiber optics manufacturing

    The agreement is expected to create 1,000 jobs at Corning’s fiber-optic plants in North Carolina. The two Fortune 500 companies will also develop a new workforce program with Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Oklahoma AG files to halt first US aluminum smelter project in 50 years

    The facility has received hundreds of millions of dollars in state and federal awards to expand U.S. aluminum capacity by more than 750,000 metric tons per year. The petition raises environmental and national security concerns.

    By • June 5, 2026
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    Honeywell Aerospace lays out manufacturing plans at investor day

    The company, which is set to officially spin off on June 29, aims to generate $6.5 billion in earnings by 2030.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    Steel imports down 30% in 2026 as tariffs bolster US production

    Raw and finished steel reached 1.87 million net tons for the month of April, driven by increased imports of tin plate, metallic coatings and other goods, according to census data.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2B in South Carolina magnet factory

    The project is expected to create 490 jobs and will be supported by recently approved CHIPS Act funding. The U.S. government will become one of the company’s largest shareholders as part of the funding agreement.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    US needs ‘transformed industrial base’ to fully ramp up manufacturing: McKinsey

    Semiconductors, textiles, metals and machinery are among the most exposed goods, the McKinsey Global Institute says.

    By • June 2, 2026
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    Deere reaps benefits of IEEPA tariff refund and construction demand

    Increased spending on data center expansion and road building projects bolstered equipment sales during the second quarter.

    By • June 2, 2026