AI & Technology

  • A Fauna Robotics employee trains its Sprout robot to pick up an object using a virtual reality headset.
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    From prototype to deployment: Robotics lessons learned on the shop floor

    Startup executives at Fauna, Ultra and Standard Bots discussed some of the challenges they’ve experienced deploying their industrial robots during a panel at New York Tech Week.

    By • June 17, 2026
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    MassMEP president talks AI adoption, funding and the evolving industry

    Kathie Mahoney spoke with Manufacturing Dive at a recent event about how the sector has changed since MassMEP was founded 30 years ago and the group’s current state legislative priorities.

    By • June 16, 2026
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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
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    Robotics startup backed by Nvidia, Amazon and others raises $1.4B

    Neura plans to leverage the capital to increase robot manufacturing and deployments across industries, as well as expand its training and intelligence infrastructure.

    By • June 15, 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
  • Left to right: Stacey Weismiller, president and CEO of the American Manufacturing Futures Institute, hosts a panel discussion at New York City's Tech Week with Zach Thomkinson of Standard Bots, Michael Perry of Persona AI, and Paul Lavoie of the University of New Haven.
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    US manufacturers have a technology adoption problem, experts say

    Startup executives and industry advocates at New York City’s Tech Week discussed the challenges behind companies’ digital transformation strategies and where to make improvements.

    By • 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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    Data center construction boom driving historic manufacturing opportunities

    From multinationals like ABB and Siemens to small, family-owned businesses, manufacturers are staking their claim in this lucrative new vertical through investments and acquisitions. The question now is how long it will last.

    By Shefali Kapadia • June 8, 2026
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    AI-driven engineering and design insights: Manufacturing’s next competitive edge

    Studies indicate that up to 80% of manufacturing costs are determined during engineering and design — yet that's exactly where AI investment lags while the plant floor continues to modernize toward Industry 4.0.

    By Jeremy Holt, Strategic Advisor at CADDi, President at Technology Management Consulting LLC, and former President and Executive Director at Ricardo PLC • June 8, 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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    American Rheinmetall, Harbinger team up for R&D robotics, UGVs

    Defense contractor Rheinmetall is also investing $41 million across six U.S. manufacturing facilities to expand production capacity, upgrade operations and fortify its supply chain.

    By • June 3, 2026
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    MIT bullish on its Initiative for New Manufacturing at the one-year mark

    The group has been funding research projects, touring factories and piloting workforce development programs. Its three co-directors shared highlights during recent events in Boston and Cambridge.

    By • Updated June 5, 2026
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    Powering the next era of AI in manufacturing: Why it’s time to upgrade to the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Workstation Edition

    See how AI, digital twins and NVIDIA Blackwell transform manufacturing for faster innovation today.

    June 1, 2026
  • Fanuc's yellow robots are lined side-by-side in front of boxes in a warehouse.
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    Fanuc, Google advance industrial robotics as part of recent AI deals

    In other news, Kawasaki opens a Silicon Valley center to expand physical AI collaboration between the U.S. and Japan, and Stellantis plans to partner with Accenture and Nvidia on digital twins.

    By • May 29, 2026
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    Gas engine maker Innio aims for $20.3B valuation in IPO

    The General Electric carve-out is looking to raise funds for continued expansion to meet AI-driven data center demand. It is backed by private equity firm Advent International.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    Why most US manufacturers still aren’t using AI and automation

    AI and industrial automation may be the hot topics for investors and technology companies lately, but plenty of companies still haven’t made the investment for numerous reasons.

    By Sakshi Udavant • May 26, 2026
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    What is a vCISO? A guide for manufacturers

    Learn how manufacturers gain security leadership without adding headcount.

    By Kathryn Human • May 26, 2026
  • A group of four people sit in front of a screen that reads ""Examples of AI deployment at scale across industries"
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    Data is the ‘number one challenge’ as manufacturing tech evolves

    Manufacturers are inundated with more data than ever before as they digitize operations. Executives from Amgen, ArcelorMittal, Carpenter Technology, Ford, GE Appliances and Magna International shared insights at a recent MIT event.

    By • May 22, 2026
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    Commerce Department announces $2B for 9 companies under CHIPS Act

    The funds will support GlobalFoundries and IBM, along with seven quantum computing companies, in their efforts to develop “utility-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers,” the DOC said.

    By • May 22, 2026
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    Artemis II, dental aligners and more: The case for additive manufacturing

    More industries including aerospace and defense are using this technology to rapidly process and scale parts, said Brett Conner, chief manufacturing officer of SME.

    By • May 21, 2026
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    Hanmi Semiconductor to enter US market with California subsidiary

    The company’s San Jose facility is scheduled to open by end of year. The office will serve as an “integrated operational hub” providing technical support for other semiconductor companies’ fabs, Hanmi said.

    By • May 21, 2026
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    Boeing, Lockheed supplier raises $300M, plans to expand factory footprint

    The Advanced Manufacturing Company of America will also use the funds to expand its AI-powered product development platform across its entire operations network.

    By • May 20, 2026
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    Manufacturing builds entry-level jobs for the workforce we need

    Why manufacturing protects true entry-level jobs to build skills, careers and long-term talent.

    By Julie Neal • May 18, 2026
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    Anduril raises $5B, plans to invest in manufacturing, R&D

    The weapons maker, along with Leidos, CoAspire, Castelion and Zone 5, signed a three-year agreement to supply the Defense Department with 10,000 missiles.

    By • May 15, 2026
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    Coal-based steelmaking outpaces the industry’s low-emissions transition

    Electric arc furnaces grew by 1% over the past year to comprise 34% of global capacity, as steelmakers invest in existing blast furnaces, the Global Energy Monitor found.

    By • May 12, 2026