Transformer, breaker backlogs persist, despite reshoring progress

Manufacturers have been slow to invest in U.S. capacity amid uncertainty over long-term electricity demand. That’s changing, but there’s a long way to go, experts say.

By Brian Martucci • June 2, 2025

Strategic access management: The backbone of productive and secure industry 4.0 adoption

Unlock productivity and security in Industry 4.0 with smarter access management.

By Joel Burleson-Davis, Chief Technology Officer, Imprivata • June 2, 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

Motorola to acquire defense radio maker for $4.4B

The deal with Silvus Technologies would expand the company’s portfolio to include mobile ad-hoc network devices used by the military for data transmission and communications.

By Nathan Owens • May 30, 2025

Growth, geopolitics, and GPUs: Mapping the 2025 semiconductor landscape

Despite strong demand for advanced graphic processing units, chipmakers will continue to face workforce challenges and tariff pressures for the rest of the year, writes KPMG’s Chris Gentle. 

By Chris Gentle • May 30, 2025

Power enclosure maker AVL to establish its first US plant

The Canada-based company is expanding to meet increased demand for data centers, which use the metal casings to protect their backup power units.

By Nathan Owens • May 29, 2025

5 power challenges manufacturers face and how SOFCs solve them

As grid constraints tighten and energy costs soar, solid oxide fuel cells offer manufacturers a competitive edge through reliable, on-site power generation that bypasses traditional infrastructure limitations.

May 27, 2025

How PPE makers strive to continue US production amid trade challenges

Companies are turning to AI and other technologies to better compete against glove and mask suppliers in other countries.

By Nathan Owens • May 22, 2025

Mars opens $450M Ohio facility

The Royal Canin dry pet food plant is part of the Snicker maker’s $6 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over the past five years.

By Sara Samora • May 22, 2025

Incinerator test shows over 99% PFAS destruction: Veolia report

The environmental services company said its research aims to validate the technology for destroying forever chemicals.

By Megan Quinn • May 22, 2025

Samsung to acquire cooling systems provider FläktGroup to meet data center demand

The electronics giant is looking to spend 1.5 billion euros on the HVAC business as it struggles with chip sales.

By Nathan Owens • May 19, 2025

Carrier to spend $1B on US manufacturing

The investment will create 4,000 jobs in production, research, development and field services over the next five years.

By Sara Samora • May 19, 2025

Honda postpones $11B EV production investment in Canada

The automaker is delaying the plan by at least two years while seeking increased production in the U.S. for multiple models to avoid tariffs.

By Eric Walz • May 16, 2025

GlobalWafers to spend additional $4B on US manufacturing

The semiconductor manufacturer recently opened its 300mm silicon wafer facility in Sherman, Texas, and plans to increase the site’s capacity.

By Sara Samora • May 16, 2025

Saudi Arabia is investing $600B in the US. What’s in it for manufacturing?

AI data center buildouts, energy infrastructure and passenger plane commitments were announced as part of President Donald Trump’s visit to the country.

By Nathan Owens • May 15, 2025

Steelmaker Nucor discloses cyberattack on IT network

The company halted production at various locations and took potentially affected systems offline.

By David Jones • May 15, 2025

Cadence Design Systems raises outlook after strong Q1

Robust demand fueled revenue growth of 23% over last year, even as tariff talks pressured customer decision-making at large.

By Nathan Owens • May 14, 2025

Celanese to sell off electronics business

The Micromax sale is part of the chemical manufacturer’s target to generate approximately $1 billion in divestitures over the next 2.5 years.

By Sara Samora • May 14, 2025

The limitations of AI in chip manufacturing

Leaders from Intel, EMD Electronics and Global Foundries discussed the challenges they see as the semiconductor industry adapts artificial intelligence to get results faster.

By Nathan Owens • May 9, 2025

Gilead plans $11B in US drug production

The investment adds to the biotech’s $21 billion commitment for domestic manufacturing, research and development through 2030.

By Kristin Jensen • May 9, 2025

The case for a national robotics strategy

As countries like China and South Korea adopt more robotics on the factory floor, experts say the U.S. needs a centralized, federally led approach to better integrate the technology.

By Michelle No • May 8, 2025

US semiconductor import probe looms over medtech industry

Medical device manufacturers could face increased costs if the Commerce Department's Section 232 probe leads to tariffs on chips.

By Susan Kelly • May 8, 2025

RTX, GE Aerospace brace for potential multi-million tariff impacts

The aerospace component manufacturers are each preparing to take various mitigation actions, such as streamlining operations to soften the levies’ blow.

By Sara Samora • May 7, 2025

Why HowGood thinks food industry climate goals will withstand Trump rollback

The emissions tracking platform company said businesses are still looking for new ESG tools, even as regulatory pressures shift.

By Chris Casey • May 7, 2025

Kimberly-Clark to invest over $2B in US operations

The Huggies diaper maker will use the funds to build an Ohio factory and a South Carolina distribution center, as well as install automation upgrades across its supply chain.

By Sara Samora • May 2, 2025

Mercedes-Benz to produce a new ‘core-segment’ vehicle in Alabama

Details were limited, but a spokesperson said the move aligns with the automaker's focus on optimization amid market shifts.

By Larry Avila • May 2, 2025