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.

By Nathan Owens • Updated 5 hours ago

Tariffs, 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.

By Claudia Saran and Amy Matsuo • June 30, 2025

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The changing state of safety in manufacturing

How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Manufacturing 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.

By Kate Magill • June 27, 2025

GE Appliances completes $180M Georgia plant expansion

The investment added robotic cells to the factory’s lines for expedited cooking product assembly.

By Sara Samora • Updated June 24, 2025

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.

By Christopher Doering • June 24, 2025

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.

By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2025

Yaskawa America to expand Wisconsin plant, streamline manufacturing

The automation component manufacturer is spending $180 million to expand its Franklin site as it plans to relocate and transfer workers and production from its Illinois facilities.

By Sara Samora • June 17, 2025

AESC halts construction on $1.6B battery cell facility in South Carolina

The BMW supplier also pulled out its plans to build a second facility for its $1.5 billion expansion at the Florence County site.

By Sara Samora • June 11, 2025

Spirit AeroSystems to furlough more workers at Kansas facility

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers said the temporary layoffs will impact departments regarding Boeing’s 737 aircraft.

By Sara Samora • June 10, 2025

Nissan, Bridgestone confirm layoffs in May amid uncertain demand

Serta Simmons Bedding and contract manufacturer Lacroix Electronics were among other manufacturers who cut jobs last month as consumer demand remains uncertain. 

By Kate Magill • June 9, 2025

Manufacturing’s new era: reshoring, skills shortages and the race to stay competitive

Manufacturing is undergoing a structural reset.

By Theo Saville, co-founder, CloudNC • June 9, 2025

​​​​​​​A UAE aluminum giant could bring the US its first new aluminum plant since 1980

The $4 billion smelter in Oklahoma would nearly double domestic aluminum production and is part of a $200 billion basket of recently announced investments between the United States and United Arab Emirates.

By Nathan Owens • June 5, 2025

Power enclosure maker AVL to establish its first US plant

The Canada-based company is expanding to meet increased demand for data centers, which use the metal casings to protect their backup power units.

By Nathan Owens • May 29, 2025

Kraft Heinz confirms $3B investment in US manufacturing

The ketchup maker is aiming to offset the impact of tariffs and weak consumer spending.

By Chris Casey • May 27, 2025

Mars opens $450M Ohio facility

The Royal Canin dry pet food plant is part of the Snicker maker’s $6 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing over the past five years.

By Sara Samora • May 22, 2025

Tariffs push manufacturing into stagnation through 2025: ISM forecast

Revenue is expected to remain flat this year as manufacturers navigate spiking prices and falling demand.

By Kate Magill • May 19, 2025

Carrier to spend $1B on US manufacturing

The investment will create 4,000 jobs in production, research, development and field services over the next five years.

By Sara Samora • May 19, 2025

Anheuser-Busch invests $300M in US manufacturing amid beer optimism

The company is funding technology and workforce development at its plants as alcohol consumption among younger demographics shows signs of recovery.

By Chris Casey • May 14, 2025

Panasonic to lay off 10K workers globally

The electronics maker will also shutter some business units and sites as part of the overhaul. 

By Kate Magill • May 12, 2025

The limitations of AI in chip manufacturing

Leaders from Intel, EMD Electronics and Global Foundries discussed the challenges they see as the semiconductor industry adapts artificial intelligence to get results faster.

By Nathan Owens • May 9, 2025

PPG to build $380M North Carolina manufacturing facility

The new Shelby plant will produce the paint manufacturer’s complete line of aerospace coatings and sealants.

By Sara Samora • May 9, 2025

Gilead plans $11B in US drug production

The investment adds to the biotech’s $21 billion commitment for domestic manufacturing, research and development through 2030.

By Kristin Jensen • May 9, 2025

Cleveland-Cliffs to lay off 950 workers in Illinois, Pennsylvania

The steelmaker is idling three facilities across the states amid falling demand and rising prices. 

By Kate Magill • May 6, 2025

Why smarter employee scheduling is central to manufacturing’s comeback

Why smarter scheduling is key to U.S. manufacturing’s labor and productivity rebound.

May 5, 2025

Kimberly-Clark to invest over $2B in US operations

The Huggies diaper maker will use the funds to build an Ohio factory and a South Carolina distribution center, as well as install automation upgrades across its supply chain.

By Sara Samora • May 2, 2025