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US manufacturing is in ‘pretty bad shape.’ MIT hopes to change that.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Initiative for New Manufacturing is partnering with Siemens, GE Vernova and others to boost productivity through technology and innovation.
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OpinionTariffs, regulations and talent: Manufacturing trends to watch in H2
Manufacturers should prepare for regulatory changes at the state and federal level and continue developing a skilled data analysis and emerging technologies workforce, write two KPMG experts.
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International Paper to exit molded fiber market, sell select Mexico sites
The company is also shuttering packaging and recycling facilities in Ohio and Kansas. The announcement will impact over 100 U.S. employees — just the latest update in IP’s ongoing North American optimization.
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ColumnManufacturing is an innovative career. How can we convince the next generation of workers of this?
By better telling the story of American manufacturing, we can inspire more people to enter the industry.
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TrackerTracking PFAS legislation across the US
Stay up to date on the status of pending legislation in 2025 as more states pass laws to restrict the use of PFAS in manufacturing processes and consumer products.
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Continental’s automotive group creates semiconductor unit
The auto parts maker, recently branded as Aumovio, is teaming with GlobalFoundries to develop and manufacture chip components as demand for the technology ramps up.
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Spice giant McCormick warns tariffs could cost $90M a year
Prices for ingredients such as black pepper, cinnamon and vanilla are expected to rise as they cannot be commercially grown in the U.S.
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Intel to shutter its automotive business, lay off department employees
The move is the latest in CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s mission to cut costs as the chipmaker lays off 107 workers in California.
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Steelmaker Nucor restores operations, confirms limited data breach
The steel products giant said it does not expect the cyberattack to have a material impact on its operations.
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Volvo CE to sell off ownership in China-based SDLG
The roughly $839 million sale would allow the construction equipment giant to refocus its regional strategy as it expands operations across Europe and North America.
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Texas approves law to allow electronics repair
Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval of a consumer electronics right-to-repair law is a first for a Republican-led state.
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Inside Braskem’s push to scale biopolymer production for packaging and more
The Brazilian chemical company’s recently opened $20 million research facility in Massachusetts is part of the company’s broader network of R&D sites and interest in alternatives to fossil-based plastics.
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GE Appliances completes $180M Georgia plant expansion
The investment added robotic cells to the factory’s lines for expedited cooking product assembly.
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Hormel Foods brings back former CEO to serve on an interim basis
Jeffrey Ettinger, who was chief executive from 2005 to 2016, will again lead the company as the Spam maker aims to install a permanent replacement late next year.
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IBM develops AI-powered PFAS screening tool
The company’s research division leveraged artificial intelligence to help identify forever chemicals in its work, as well as suggest available alternatives.
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Swiss cement giant Holcim completes North American spinoff
The 100% split allows the companies to focus on driving growth in their respective global markets.
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US tractor slump continues as Canada sales rise
Farm equipment manufacturers are looking for a turnaround in the overall agriculture economy as U.S. demand issues persist.
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Flexibility key in tariff turmoil: Toyota, Rivian execs
Executives from the two automakers suggest that with fluctuating trade policies, the short-term priority for OEMs should be staying the course.
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Canada threatens further tariffs on US steel, aluminum
The exact new rate will depend on progress made towards a tariff deal with the Trump administration as of July 21.
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Nippon’s US Steel acquisition: By the numbers
The company's variety of investments includes $3.1 billion in U.S. Steel's Gary, Indiana, steel mill, as well as a new project in an undecided location.
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Deep DiveNintendo launched the Switch 2 in a tariff storm. Now comes the difficult part.
The video game console maker will have to navigate the all-important peak season as reciprocal duties from the Trump administration are slated to return.
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Nippon finalizes $14B US Steel takeover
The deal gives President Donald Trump approval over key provisions of the new partnership, including any job moves, facility closures or other future acquisitions.
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Texas Instruments plans to invest $60B in semiconductor fabs
The investment will bolster U.S. manufacturing capacity for 300mm chips used by Apple, Ford, Medtronic and other customers ushering in the next wave of electronic devices.
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Otto Aviation to establish $430M manufacturing plant in Florida
The aerospace startup plans to build its Phantom 3500, a fuel-efficient new jet, at the Cecil Airport in Jacksonville.
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Is the US undermining ‘Made in America’ apparel manufacturing?
When it comes to reshoring garment production, the Trump administration’s tariffs are at odds with its immigration crackdown.
