Monthly manufacturing tech orders reach $1B; GE Vernova expands and more

Additionally, companies such as Honda, Kopin and ATP Adhesive announced openings or expansion projects this week.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 13, 2026

Automakers using advanced tech to cut waste and costs, boost flexibility

Artificial intelligence can help companies enhance connectivity on the factory floor and optimize supply chains, experts said at the State of Automotive Manufacturing virtual event.

By Jeff Kinney • Nov. 13, 2026

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The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

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Anthropic launches ‘Claude for Manufacturing’

The new plugin with 17 skills and four connectors helps manufacturers draft quotes, quality reports and supplier requests from the systems they already run, the company said.

By Jeff Kinney • Nov. 12, 2026

CNH to sell 70% stake in construction equipment business

The heavy machinery maker plans to offload a majority stake to Kobelco for $700 million and focus solely on its agriculture business.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 12, 2026

Softbank and ABB reenter talks after China blocked acquisition

The decision could result in a carve-out of the $5.4 billion deal, a new buyer or a potential spin-off.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 10, 2026

Toyota, University of Chicago form R&D partnership

The automaker will invest $1 million a year toward the initiative and aims to form a joint research portfolio. The collaboration will examine quantum technologies for mobility, sustainable transportation and secure vehicle systems.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 9, 2026

Lear to open automated factory as ‘blueprint’ for global network

The Michigan facility is expected to go live next year and be equipped with a host of automation tools, including two separate automated storage and retrieval systems.

By Phil Neuffer • Nov. 6, 2026

Marvell agrees to buy Lumentum in $115B stock deal

The deal brings together "complementary electrical and optical technologies" needed for connectivity in artificial intelligence infrastructure, Marvell said in a news release.

By Jeff Kinney • Nov. 5, 2026

Agility Robotics clears shareholder vote, expected to go public this week

The humanoid company raised $465 million to resolve its debts ahead of its $2.5 billion merger with Churchill Capital Corp XI. Its common stock is scheduled to begin trading Thursday.

By Nathan Owens • Nov. 3, 2026

Can ‘BattMan’ secure the US battery manufacturing supply chain?

The Energy Department’s Battery Manufacturing Accelerator aims to plug gaps in domestic material and component supplies over the next few years as U.S. battery demand looks set to quadruple.

By Brian Martucci • Nov. 3, 2026

The new rules of engineering change management

Connected product information and AI help teams shorten change cycles without sacrificing control.

Nov. 2, 2026

North American robot orders grew nearly 25% in Q3

The Association for Advancing Automation said this was the strongest quarter of 2026, driven by “substantial increases” in orders from the semiconductor, biopharmaceutical and automotive industries.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 30, 2026

International Paper investing in AI-supported frontline communication tech

The paper and packaging company led a $36 million funding round for smart radios company Relay. IP trialed the tech at a Tampa, Florida, site and is already using it at more than 20 of its locations.

By Maria Rachal • Oct. 30, 2026

Trump opts for trade talks over tariffs for robotics, industrial machinery

For the second time this month, the president directed cabinet officials to negotiate over imports deemed a threat to U.S. commerce and security by a Section 232 probe.

By Phil Neuffer • Oct. 29, 2026

Caterpillar posts ‘highest sales quarter ever,’ fueled by data centers

The heavy machinery and power equipment maker saw its order backlog reach $78 billion during the third quarter, almost double what it was a year ago.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 29, 2026

Anduril, Qualcomm partner on BlueChip computer hardware line

The semiconductor company will supply its Snapdragon X Series processor to power the defense startup’s laptop, which will be built at its Arsenal-1 facility in Ohio. TSMC will manufacture the Snapdragon chip.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 28, 2026

Nvidia forges supplier agreements to expand capacity for AI

The artificial intelligence chipmaker signed deals with six suppliers, including Samsung and Amkor Technology, to scale production of certain components by as much as 15-fold.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 28, 2026

Tesla begins humanoid production in California

Elon Musk said in an earnings call that customer shipments could be ready by next year as Tesla makes progress on its Optimus robotics line in Fremont.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 27, 2026

FCC grants Intel 1-year waiver to permit use of foreign-made robots

The chipmaker petitioned the agency to avoid potential operational disruptions due to a lack of domestic robotics alternatives.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 26, 2026

Salient Motion CEO plans ‘many more’ factories for defense components

Vishaal Mali talks about a recent decision to establish precision ball and roller screw production in Michigan and training the next generation of machinists.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 26, 2026

The next manufacturing AI challenge isn’t adoption. It’s scale.

As AI moves closer to production, the infrastructure supporting it matters more than ever.

Oct. 26, 2026

Honeywell Technologies raises 2026 outlook due to data center, AI demand

CEO Vimal Kapur said results surpassed expectations and positioned the company for a strong 2027. This is Honeywell Technologies' first earnings after spinning off its aerospace operations.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 22, 2026

3M expands collaboration with Amazon, forms GSEO partnership

The chemical company is working to expand and scale the R&D and manufacturing of its Expanded Beam Optical products, which it expects will generate $40 million by the end of 2026.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 22, 2026

Micron announces new investment in critical minerals manufacturing

The funding will allow Indium to expand its refining and manufacturing operations in New York as part of Micron's estimated $3 billion effort to bolster the U.S. semiconductor supply chain.

By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 21, 2026

Apple adds iPhone component, materials makers to its US supplier network

The company added titanium supplier Perryman and expanded its partnership with filmmaker Qnity Electronics as part of a $600 billion commitment to U.S. manufacturing.

By Antone Gonsalves • Oct. 21, 2026