Materion expands chip materials production to South Korea

The Ohio-based company said the deal would strengthen its position as a leading supplier of tantalum products used in microchips.

By Nathan Owens • June 3, 2025

Manufacturing continues to stall as the industry grapples with tariff uncertainty: PMI

While production rose slightly in May, inventory backlogs dwindled as companies worked through stock pulled forward earlier this year ahead of tariffs.

By Kate Magill • June 2, 2025

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Controlling rising manufacturing costs

How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

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Transformer, breaker backlogs persist, despite reshoring progress

Manufacturers have been slow to invest in U.S. capacity amid uncertainty over long-term electricity demand. That’s changing, but there’s a long way to go, experts say.

By Brian Martucci • June 2, 2025

Strategic access management: The backbone of productive and secure industry 4.0 adoption

Unlock productivity and security in Industry 4.0 with smarter access management.

By Joel Burleson-Davis, Chief Technology Officer, Imprivata • June 2, 2025

Trump to increase steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

The president announced the tariff hikes, which are set to begin Wednesday, while touting Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel during a rally in Pittsburgh.

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Minnesota is set to impose new PFAS reporting requirements in January. Manufacturers say they need more time.

Manufacturers and trade groups are urging the state to extend the forever chemicals reporting deadline, saying they need more time to sift through complex, multitiered supply chains.

By Sara Samora • May 30, 2025

Motorola to acquire defense radio maker for $4.4B

The deal with Silvus Technologies would expand the company’s portfolio to include mobile ad-hoc network devices used by the military for data transmission and communications.

By Nathan Owens • May 30, 2025

Nvidia logs 69% Q1 revenue jump despite Trump export controls

Despite a $4.5 billion loss due to the Trump administration's restrictions on AI chips to China, the company saw skyrocketing data center demand and continues to invest in U.S. production. 

By Kate Magill • May 29, 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

Cost cuts, production shifts: How medtech firms are managing tariffs

Medtech manufacturers are leaning on discretionary cost cuts and sales staff reductions, making price hikes a last resort. 

By Susan Kelly • May 28, 2025

Experts advise manufacturers to ‘keep it calm, keep it cool’ as tariffs drive uncertainty

Conference speakers from Kearney, Specright and Streamliners Management Consulting urged companies to not act hastily in relocating their operations or cutting ties with their suppliers, saying the tariffs will eventually pass.

By Nathan Owens • May 27, 2025

Trump backs Nippon-US Steel ‘planned partnership’

The president claims the $14 billion agreement will be controlled by the United States and create 70,000 jobs. 

By Kate Magill • May 27, 2025

US tractor sales continue to fall amid trade concerns

Despite tariffs and slow demand, industry experts are hopeful for a turnaround with spring planting season underway.

By Nathan Owens • May 27, 2025

How PPE makers strive to continue US production amid trade challenges

Companies are turning to AI and other technologies to better compete against glove and mask suppliers in other countries.

By Nathan Owens • May 22, 2025

Incinerator test shows over 99% PFAS destruction: Veolia report

The environmental services company said its research aims to validate the technology for destroying forever chemicals.

By Megan Quinn • May 22, 2025

Denka suspends production at Louisiana synthetic rubber facilities indefinitely

The cost of keeping the LaPlace site emissions-compliant led to an “extraordinary loss” of 16.1 billion yen for the Japan-based manufacturer.

By Sara Samora • May 21, 2025

Tariffs impacted earnings across manufacturing in Q1

Deere, Ford and DuPont are among the manufacturers bracing for tens of millions of dollars in lost revenue as trade-related pressures affect the industry.

By Kate Magill • May 21, 2025

Cybersecurity risks manufacturers face during peak season — and how to fix them

As companies quickly onboard new employees during seasonal demand hikes, they must be careful to not expose themselves to sudden security risks, writes Pathlock CEO Piyush Pandey.

By Piyush Pandey • May 21, 2025

Sanmina to acquire ZT Systems’ data center business from AMD

The $3 billion deal will expand Sanmina's stake in the domestic data center infrastructure market. 

By Kate Magill • May 20, 2025

3M reached $450M settlement with New Jersey over alleged PFAS contamination

The agreement resolves claims involving Chemours’ Chambers Works site in Deepwater.

By Sara Samora • May 20, 2025

SharkNinja to pull China-based manufacturing to avoid tariffs

The company has relocated its primary manufacturing operations to Southeast Asia as part of its tariff mitigation strategy, which also involves negotiating concessions with suppliers.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 20, 2025

Samsung to acquire cooling systems provider FläktGroup to meet data center demand

The electronics giant is looking to spend 1.5 billion euros on the HVAC business as it struggles with chip sales.

By Nathan Owens • May 19, 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

How low-code app development is transforming manufacturing

Unlock the future of manufacturing with low-code and AI. Discover how top manufacturers streamline processes, boost efficiency and drive value chain transformation.  

May 19, 2025

Deere details $500M tariffs impact

Despite historic levels of volatility, the tractor giant saw sales improve as the U.S. government doled out aid to struggling farmers.

By Nathan Owens • May 16, 2025