AI & Technology

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    TSMC makes another $100B US investment

    The funding will result in four additional advanced semiconductor manufacturing facilities, bringing the company’s total in the U.S. to 12, the National Institute of Standards and Technology said.

    By • July 17, 2026
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    Screenshot: Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks to Watch in 2026

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    ‘Always-on’ supply chains are becoming the norm, experts say

    Manufacturers and retailers that moved early on their digital transformations and automation strategies are starting to reap the benefits, experts said at Supply Chain Dive’s outlook event.

    By • July 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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    Microsoft, 3M form AI, data center R&D partnership

    The joint effort is part of the chemical and cable manufacturer’s commitment to develop and produce electronic components to meet surging artificial intelligence and data center demand.

    By • July 16, 2026
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    Lite-On Technology to establish $919M manufacturing campus in Texas

    The Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer is also establishing its North American headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area as it aims to cash in on AI and data center demand. 

    By • July 15, 2026
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    Majority of manufacturers struggle to scale execution systems: Rockwell

    Integration of separate, patchwork systems has become one of the biggest industry challenges in the era of AI and growing cyber risk, according to a recent report.

    By • July 15, 2026
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    The AI gap in manufacturing is real — and it’s compounding

    Every AI cycle your competitors complete without you widens a gap that grows harder to close.

    July 13, 2026
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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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    Deere settles right to repair dispute with FTC

    The settlement requires Deere to provide farmers and independent repair providers the same equipment repair resources it provides its authorized dealers for the next 10 years, the FTC said.

    By • July 10, 2026
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    Ford, GM sign memory supply agreements with Micron

    The deals will strengthen the automakers’ sources of supply for memory and storage for use in next-generation vehicles.

    By Phil Neuffer • July 9, 2026
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    Apple, Broadcom pledge at least $30B to produce more US chips

    The new multiyear agreement is part of a larger $600 billion commitment and includes expansion of a facility in Fort Collins, Colorado.

    By • July 9, 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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    Solstice Advanced Materials to acquire specialty chemicals firm for $14.5B

    The Element Solutions deal aligns with the data center cooling supplier’s electronics growth strategy, which includes formulation and research and development.

    By • July 7, 2026
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    Digital twins, software maturity and other automation trends

    AI-powered simulation technology and other types of robotics software are becoming more powerful and cost-effective for manufacturers.

    By , • July 1, 2026
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    Cobots become simpler, smarter with AI

    Collaborative robots have taken off in recent years as artificial intelligence makes them useful for a wider variety of applications.

    By • July 1, 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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    Where to start with mobile automation

    Formova’s leadership outlined what companies should consider when transitioning their operations to accommodate automated guided vehicles or mobile robots.

    By • July 1, 2026
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    Rocket Lab to acquire Iridium Communications for $8B

    The deal will be the rocket manufacturer’s “shortcut” to enter the space applications market, CEO Peter Beck said. Accessing Iridium’s spectrum could also help level the playing field with rival SpaceX.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    Onsemi agrees to buy Synaptics for about $7B

    Onsemi said it believes the all-stock transaction will enhance its global position in physical artificial intelligence.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    Humanoid hype, surging investor capital and the state of industrial robots

    Executives discussed the future of robotics, from bipedal prototypes and increased automation demand to growing accessibility for manufacturers of all sizes.

    By • June 30, 2026
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    US robotics installations rebounded in 2025, on track for more growth: IFR

    Bolstered by automotive and electronics demand, global deployments remain concentrated in China, Japan and South Korea. The U.S. is seeing growing robotics demand from food production and supply chain services.

    By • June 26, 2026
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    Industrial manufacturing M&A hit record $173B over past year: PwC

    Mergers and acquisitions surged by 28%, driven by artificial intelligence, grid modernization and defense and infrastructure resilience spending, the consulting group found.

    By • June 24, 2026
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    Agentic AI is scaling in manufacturing, but infrastructure gaps remain

    Experts from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Iterate.ai, Altimetrik and Amtech Software weigh in on the state of agentic AI adoption in manufacturing.

    By Sakshi Udavant • June 22, 2026
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    How do we take a 138-year-old distillery from fixing problems to predicting them?

    How William Grant & Sons is reducing unplanned downtime (and saving millions) by predicting faults before they disrupt production.

    By IFS Nexus Black • June 22, 2026
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    Goodwill adopts Lectra platform to boost Miami apparel factory

    The Valia manufacturing platform aims to accelerate the nonprofit’s production by drastically reducing the time required for its fabric-cutting operations by 99%.

    By • June 18, 2026
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    Nvidia and ABB Robotics advance partnerships, Standard Bots raises $200M

    In other news, robotics firms preview their products ahead of the Automate trade show next week in Chicago.

    By • June 18, 2026