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

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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

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

US semiconductor supply chain relies on vulnerable, hidden inputs: SIA

To guard against disruptions, the Semiconductor Industry Association called for closer government-industry collaboration to address targets for onshoring and stockpiling.

By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 19, 2026

MIT’s TechAMP finds early success after first year, could expand

Technicians are reaping the early benefits of learning to communicate between the shop floor, engineering and management through the institute’s Technologist Advanced Manufacturing Program.

By Nathan Owens • Oct. 19, 2026

How AI, digital twins and real-time simulation are accelerating manufacturing innovation

See how AI, digital twins and real-time simulation are transforming manufacturing.

Oct. 19, 2026

Campbell’s funds new advanced manufacturing training program in Milwaukee

The soup maker invested $500,000 toward developing a 15-week curriculum with nonprofit Per Scholas and backing the inaugural cohort of 25 trainees when the initiative begins in 2027.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 15, 2026

Applied Materials opens $5B semiconductor innovation center

The EPIC Center is the world’s largest semiconductor equipment and process technology research and development facility, the company said. The facility will be located in Sunnyvale, California.

By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 15, 2026

What manufacturing plant managers think of the AI and automation boom

Although most manufacturers have experimented in some capacity, not all have yet realized a good return on their investment. Leads from Pella, Hexion and other companies weigh in.

By Sakshi Udavant • Oct. 15, 2026

GlobalFoundries building $21B New York fabs under US-Japan trade deal

The multibillion-dollar agreement will accelerate U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, strengthen critical supply chains and support growing automotive and industrial demand, GlobalFoundries said.

By Jeff Kinney • Oct. 14, 2026