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    Honeywell Aerospace lays out manufacturing plans at investor day

    The company, which is set to officially spin off on June 29, aims to generate $6.5 billion in earnings by 2030.

    By • June 4, 2026
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    American Rheinmetall, Harbinger team up for R&D robotics, UGVs

    Defense contractor Rheinmetall is also investing $41 million across six U.S. manufacturing facilities to expand production capacity, upgrade operations and fortify its supply chain.

    By • June 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
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    MIT bullish on its Initiative for New Manufacturing at the one-year mark

    The group has been funding research projects, touring factories and piloting workforce development programs. Its three co-directors shared highlights during recent events in Boston and Cambridge.

    By • Updated June 5, 2026
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    Powering the next era of AI in manufacturing: Why it’s time to upgrade to the NVIDIA RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell Workstation Edition

    See how AI, digital twins and NVIDIA Blackwell transform manufacturing for faster innovation today.

    June 1, 2026
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    Fanuc, Google advance industrial robotics as part of recent AI deals

    In other news, Kawasaki opens a Silicon Valley center to expand physical AI collaboration between the U.S. and Japan, and Stellantis plans to partner with Accenture and Nvidia on digital twins.

    By • May 29, 2026
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    Gas engine maker Innio aims for $20.3B valuation in IPO

    The General Electric carve-out is looking to raise funds for continued expansion to meet AI-driven data center demand. It is backed by private equity firm Advent International.

    By • May 28, 2026
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    Why most US manufacturers still aren’t using AI and automation

    AI and industrial automation may be the hot topics for investors and technology companies lately, but plenty of companies still haven’t made the investment for numerous reasons.

    By Sakshi Udavant • May 26, 2026
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    What is a vCISO? A guide for manufacturers

    Learn how manufacturers gain security leadership without adding headcount.

    By Kathryn Human • May 26, 2026
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    Data is the ‘number one challenge’ as manufacturing tech evolves

    Manufacturers are inundated with more data than ever before as they digitize operations. Executives from Amgen, ArcelorMittal, Carpenter Technology, Ford, GE Appliances and Magna International shared insights at a recent MIT event.

    By • May 22, 2026
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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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    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