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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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    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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    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
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    GlobalFoundries Q1 revenue surpasses $1.6B, beats expectations

    The company's financial results were driven in part by "meaningful traction in secular growth end markets," CEO Timothy Breen said on an earnings call.

    By • May 11, 2026
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    From smart reactive to intelligent proactive: Here’s how agentic AI is unlocking efficiency in manufacturing

    Discover how Agentic AI is powering the shift to smarter, more resilient factories.

    By Jasmeet Singh, Executive Vice President and Global Head of Manufacturing, Infosys • May 11, 2026
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    Lilly to invest extra $4.5B across Indiana manufacturing

    The Indianapolis-based company expanded its spend to ensure it can meet growing demand for genetic therapies and weight-loss drugs.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    Defense Department increases microelectronics workforce program contract to $100M

    The Purdue University-led SCALE consortium aims to attract and develop a skilled technical workforce to support DOD’s technologies across 35 schools, such as Arizona State University.

    By • May 8, 2026
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    Massachusetts startup launches ‘largest robot data factory in the US’

    Manufacturing Dive recently visited Tutor Intelligence's new headquarters in Watertown, where the firm is seeing growing demand for its autonomous robots.

    By • May 7, 2026
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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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    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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    Honeywell completes $1.4B productivity solutions unit sale

    Brady Corp. will operate the productivity solutions and services business as a new segment under intelligent productivity solutions.

    By • Updated Aug. 5, 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