Deere’s challenging 2025 ends on a high note

Although tractor and construction equipment sales surged in Q4, the company still anticipates tariffs and a sluggish farm economy to impact next year.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 26, 2025

Foxconn to spend $569M expanding Wisconsin factory

The investment comes days after the Apple product manufacturer announced a collaboration deal with OpenAI.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 26, 2025

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The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

How are manufacturers using AI, and what should leaders know about the technology? 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

US robotics maker urges manufacturing reforms, citing cost concerns

If no action is taken, Standard Bots CEO Evan Beard said at a recent congressional hearing that inexpensive robots from China will flood the US market as automation demand swells.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 25, 2025

Nokia pledges $4B US manufacturing, R&D investment

The commitment adds to the $2.3 billion the Finland-based electronics giant spent to acquire chipmaker Infinera, which was completed in February.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 24, 2025

Cobots are out, collaborative applications are in after safety standard change

Recent ISO and ANSI standard updates have shifted to the term “collaborative application,” in recognition of the safety considerations involved when robots and humans interact in manufacturing settings.

By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 24, 2025

Vulcan Elements selects North Carolina for $918M magnet facility

The Benson site follows the manufacturer’s $1.4 billion partnership with the U.S. government and rare-earth and critical-minerals refiner ReElement Technologies. 

By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2025

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 Nathan Owens • Nov. 20, 2025

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 Eric Walz • Nov. 19, 2025

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

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 Nathan Owens • Nov. 14, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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 Sara Samora • Nov. 7, 2025

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 Nathan Owens • Nov. 6, 2025

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 Sara Samora • Nov. 6, 2025

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 Nathan Owens • Nov. 5, 2025

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

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 Sara Samora • Oct. 31, 2025

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

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

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

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