AI & Technology: Page 2

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    Unusual Machines, 6K Energy, CRG Defense, SES AI take steps to be NDAA compliant

    The drone and battery cell makers are aligning their operations with the Department of Defense’s prohibition on purchasing batteries for weapons and support systems made with materials sourced from foreign entities of concern.

    By • May 6, 2026
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    CitroTech, Hexion form fire-retardant joint venture

    The HexiTech partnership will help scale CitroTech’s fire inhibitor products that can be used to treat wood, lumber and building materials. The companies are in talks with major wood manufacturers, CEO Wes Bolsen said.

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Trendline

    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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    Rockwell, Teradyne, Tesla see automation demand despite uncertainty

    The companies are reporting strong earnings growth fueled in part by data center and robotics demand. Elon Musk also teased Tesla’s Optimus as its "biggest product ever."

    By • May 5, 2026
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    Data intelligence drives total cost of ownership in Industry 4.0

    Companies need to get comfortable with uncertainty and implement real-time software to help manage it.

    By Philip Carpenito, Industry Advisor & Former Chief Procurement Officer at L3Harris Commercial Aviation • May 4, 2026
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    Defense Department awards over $200M to 26 R&D projects

    The projects span across eight regional hubs under the agency’s Microelectronics Commons program, which focuses on technical areas such as quantum, secure edge computing, 5G/6G and artificial intelligence hardware.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Cleveland-Cliffs partners with Palantir on AI-driven steelmaking

    The company plans to embed advanced technologies to enhance its operational workflows across its U.S. facilities and stay ahead of competitors.

    By • April 29, 2026
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    Eclipse raises $1.3B to reshore manufacturing, strengthen supply chains

    The capital, provided mostly by U.S. universities and foundations, will go to startups focused on robotics, automation and other innovations.

    By • April 27, 2026
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    Your factory floor is ready for AI, but is your network?

    AI ambition is outpacing infrastructure. A phased approach closes the gap without the risk.

    April 27, 2026
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    Robotics stakeholders urge Congress to ‘act now’ to regain global leadership

    The United States will fall further behind China in deploying robotics with artificial intelligence without federal support, experts said at a subcommittee hearing Tuesday.

    By • April 24, 2026
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    Manufacturers spent about $32B training workers: MI survey

    The Manufacturing Institute’s workforce survey also found that companies are spending nearly 5 more hours training their existing employees than they did in 2019.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Broadcom agrees to support development of Meta’s next-generation AI chips

    The "multiyear, multigenerational” deal builds on the companies' existing AI chip partnership to support Meta Training and Inference Accelerator chips, Broadcom said.

    By • April 22, 2026
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    Brady to acquire productivity solutions unit from Honeywell for $1.4B

    The segment makes barcode scanners, mobile computers and printing products for the warehouse and logistics industries. Honeywell told Manufacturing Dive it’s not yet disclosing the number or locations of sites included in the sale.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    Cleveland-Cliffs CEO says ‘order book is full’ as steel prices rise

    First quarter earnings increased as the flat-rolled steel provider continues its trade talks with Posco and begins to embed AI into its operations.

    By • April 21, 2026
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    Leidos to form security screening joint venture with medical imaging manufacturer

    The Fortune 500 company’s new entity with Analogic aligns with its 2030 growth strategy and the Trump administration’s homeland security priorities.

    By • April 20, 2026
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    Opinion

    The great data center delay: Why your AI chips are stuck in 2026

    Bruce Bateman, a chief analyst at Omdia, outlines why semiconductor supplies are being affected by a perfect storm of physical and geopolitical constraints as AI demand is increasing.

    By Bruce Bateman • April 20, 2026
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    The manufacturing paradox: Why more data isn’t driving better decisions

    Drowning in data, starving for action. What manufacturers are missing.

    By Evelyn DuJack • April 20, 2026
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    L3Harris Technologies plans $1.3B solid rocket motor expansion in Virginia

    The investment builds on the missile manufacturer’s previous $41.2 million investment at its Orange County facilities.

    By • April 16, 2026
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    Semiconductor industry calls for more robust, strategic industrial policy

    Expanded, proactive chip investments under the Chips and Science Act and other measures would help the U.S. compete with China, witnesses said at a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing.

    By • April 15, 2026
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    CBP preps tariff refund portal for April 20 launch

    The system will go live at 8 a.m. EDT to begin the electronic returns process for an estimated $127 billion in tariffs, the agency said Tuesday.

    By Phil Neuffer • April 15, 2026
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    Texas A&M breaks ground on $226M semiconductor R&D facility

    The school’s upcoming Semiconductor Institute building is part of the Texas CHIPS Act enacted in 2023 to attract investment to the state and help organizations, colleges and universities develop semiconductor programs.

    By • April 13, 2026
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    How manufacturers are testing physical AI before making big investments

    Growing interest in automation has created a need for testing centers to let manufacturers see if the technology will work for them. Deloitte, Tata Consultancy Services and Microsoft are among them.

    By Sakshi Udavant • April 13, 2026
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    From AI insights to AI action: What’s changing in manufacturing

    How manufacturers are turning AI into operational impact.

    April 13, 2026
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    Why growing manufacturers are rethinking the systems behind their operations

    Discover how modern systems are unlocking growth potential for manufacturers.

    April 13, 2026
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    Q&A

    Agile Robots to tap into new sectors with latest acquisition

    Founder and CEO Zhaopeng Chen said the deal allows the startup to expand its market reach into North America and enhances its overall physical AI strategy.

    By • April 10, 2026
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    Deere agrees to pay $99M in ‘right to repair’ settlement

    The tractor giant said it will make its repair software widely available to equipment owners, lessors and independent repair providers. A separate lawsuit brought by the FTC is ongoing.

    By • April 9, 2026