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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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    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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    Solstice’s acquisition of specialty chemicals firm falls through

    The $14.5 billion deal would have added Element’s electronics-focused offerings to Solstice's portfolio to meet increasing demand from data center customers.

    By • Updated Aug. 31, 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
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    From prototype to deployment: Robotics lessons learned on the shop floor

    Startup executives at Fauna, Ultra and Standard Bots discussed some of the challenges they’ve experienced deploying their industrial robots during a panel at New York Tech Week.

    By • June 17, 2026
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    MassMEP president talks AI adoption, funding and the evolving industry

    Kathie Mahoney spoke with Manufacturing Dive at a recent event about how the sector has changed since MassMEP was founded 30 years ago and the group’s current state legislative priorities.

    By • June 16, 2026
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    Robotics startup backed by Nvidia, Amazon and others raises $1.4B

    Neura plans to leverage the capital to increase robot manufacturing and deployments across industries, as well as expand its training and intelligence infrastructure.

    By • June 15, 2026
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    Lawmakers seek to allow CHIPS funding for space-based manufacturers

    A bill circulating the House and the Senate aims to drive U.S. investment in microgravity semiconductor technology to compete with China. Multiple low-Earth orbit projects are already underway.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    The need for speed and the struggle to implement digital threads

    Aerospace and defense companies are in the danger zone when it comes to using the technology to scale manufacturing, according to an EY and Aerospace Industries Association survey.

    By • June 12, 2026
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    US manufacturers have a technology adoption problem, experts say

    Startup executives and industry advocates at New York City’s Tech Week discussed the challenges behind companies’ digital transformation strategies and where to make improvements.

    By • June 10, 2026
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    Amazon, Corning ink multibillion-dollar deal to ramp up fiber optics manufacturing

    The agreement is expected to create 1,000 jobs at Corning’s fiber-optic plants in North Carolina. The two Fortune 500 companies will also develop a new workforce program with Catawba Valley Community College in Hickory.

    By • June 9, 2026
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    Data center construction boom driving historic manufacturing opportunities

    From multinationals like ABB and Siemens to small, family-owned businesses, manufacturers are staking their claim in this lucrative new vertical through investments and acquisitions. The question now is how long it will last.

    By Shefali Kapadia • June 8, 2026
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    AI-driven engineering and design insights: Manufacturing’s next competitive edge

    Studies indicate that up to 80% of manufacturing costs are determined during engineering and design — yet that's exactly where AI investment lags while the plant floor continues to modernize toward Industry 4.0.

    By Jeremy Holt, Strategic Advisor at CADDi, President at Technology Management Consulting LLC, and former President and Executive Director at Ricardo PLC • June 8, 2026