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    Rockwell Automation to build Wisconsin factory as part of $2B US expansion

    The facility will house more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing and warehouse space and allow customers to see its automation and digital solutions in action on-site.

    By Nov. 20, 2025
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    Toyota investing $912M to build more hybrids in the US

    The investments include $125 million in Mississippi to assemble the new hybrid-electric Corolla, which will be the first electrified Corolla model built in the United States.

    By Nov. 19, 2025
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    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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    Hackers increasingly target operational technology, with manufacturing sector bearing the brunt

    Companies should segment and monitor their networks to prevent hackers from crossing over from IT to OT, a new report said.

    By Eric Geller • Nov. 18, 2025
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    IFS, Anthropic partner on AI for industrial frontline workers

    The companies launched Resolve, an industrial tool that technicians can use to identify issues before they happen and reduce factory downtime.

    By Nov. 14, 2025
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    How GE Appliances is using new tech to fuel a ‘zero distance’ supply chain

    The appliance maker is leaning heavily on automation and other tools as it continues to expand its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

    By Philip Neuffer • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Volvo eyes potential for growing US vehicle production

    The automaker’s CEO said that more vehicles will be built at its plant in Ridgeville, South Carolina, to boost North American sales and mitigate tariffs.

    By Paul Myles • Nov. 13, 2025
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    3 in 10 firms plan to replace workers with AI next year: survey

    Manufacturing is among the industries most likely to see AI-related layoffs, according to a report by AIResumeBuilder.com.

    By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 12, 2025
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    Proactive vs. reactive maintenance: The key to maximizing equipment lifespan

    Boost efficiency with proactive maintenance strategies and real-time tools like Necton™

    Nov. 10, 2025
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    FreePik

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    The last mile of automation: Turn operational data into reliable uptime

    Turn operational data into foresight, where every alert becomes action and uptime stays reliable.

    Nov. 10, 2025
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    Judge dismisses criminal charges against Boeing

    Attorneys for the families of the 346 people killed in the two plane crashes involving the company’s 737 Max aircraft plan to file an appeal to overturn U.S. District Court Judge Reed O’Connor’s decision.

    By Nov. 7, 2025
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    US Steel outlines $14B domestic investment plan with Nippon Steel

    In addition to $11 billion in U.S. facility improvements by 2028, the companies plan to drive operational efficiencies and reduce costs to bolster profitability.

    By Nov. 6, 2025
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    DuPont’s Q3 sales exceed expections, generating $3.1B

    The chemical manufacturing updated its “New DuPont” full-year guidance to $1.6 billion, reflecting the separation of Qnity Electronics as an independent company.

    By Nov. 6, 2025
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    Chip industry supplier Entegris reshores wafer carrier manufacturing to Colorado

    The company has reshored production of its front-opening unified pods that Intel, TSMC and other chipmakers use to secure wafers during processing.

    By Nov. 5, 2025
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    No taskforce needed: The 3-day autonomous deployment that solves the forklift power problem

    Forklift power reimagined with an autonomous battery reload system that installs in just three days.

    By Ryan Lynch • Nov. 3, 2025
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    AI, data centers add to economic development, experts say

    The ongoing demand for data centers and artificial intelligence has created jobs for electrical components manufacturing and construction. Panelists at Nvidia GTC urge lawmakers to reform energy and trade policy to address the growth.

    By Oct. 31, 2025
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    GM cutting thousands of jobs at its EV, battery plants

    The automaker cites cooling electric vehicle demand for its decision to scale back production, laying off more than 3,400 people in the process.

    By Larry Avila • Oct. 31, 2025
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    Honeywell completes spinoff of Solstice Advanced Materials

    The Solstice assets — which create materials for refrigerants, semiconductors and other sectors — generated net sales of $3.8 billion last year. The separation advances Honeywell’s strategy to split into three companies.

    By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 30, 2025
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    Opinion

    Physical AI is the convergence of robotics and intelligence

    Alex West, a senior principal analyst with the manufacturing technology group at Omdia, shares insights about recent news involving Nvidia, Fujitsu, Yaskawa Electric, SoftBank and ABB Robotics.

    By Alex West • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Quantum risks are closer than you think: Why organizations should be future-proofing their investments

    Quantum risks are closer than you think. Learn why organizations should be future-proofing their investments.

    By Anand Oswal • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Sustainability success: How the circularity index can help you reach your goals

    Explore the Circularity Index, a tool enabling businesses to evaluate sustainability performance.

    Oct. 24, 2025
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    Intel’s Q3 earnings surge following US government investment

    The Silicon Valley giant has continued its rightsizing efforts and paid down $4.3 billion in debt with support from the Trump administration, Nvidia and Softbank.

    By Oct. 24, 2025
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    Texas Instruments signals ‘slower’ semiconductor market recovery

    Following a period of tariff and trade uncertainty, CEO Haviv Ilan said on the Q3 earnings call that automotive conditions are improving as customer inventories are low and destocking is behind them.

    By Oct. 23, 2025
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    The 2026 economic drivers for manufacturing

    With money being saved through tax incentives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the funds will provide manufacturers with opportunities to invest in their business, such as AI, said Jennifer Clement, CLA’s client relationship leader.

    By Oct. 21, 2025
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    MDMA warns Section 232 tariffs could hurt US medtech manufacturing

    The trade group said levies would “needlessly disrupt a globally integrated industry that already meets domestic demand.”

    By Nick Paul Taylor • Oct. 21, 2025
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    AI demand drives TSMC’s Q3 revenue to over $33B

    The third quarter once again beat the semiconductor company’s expectations, prompting the chip manufacturer to accelerate its capacity to address artificial intelligence needs.

    By Oct. 17, 2025