Cadence Design Systems raises outlook after strong Q1

Robust demand fueled revenue growth of 23% over last year, even as tariff talks pressured customer decision-making at large.

By Nathan Owens • May 14, 2025

Celanese to sell off electronics business

The Micromax sale is part of the chemical manufacturer’s target to generate approximately $1 billion in divestitures over the next 2.5 years.

By Sara Samora • May 14, 2025

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Smart Factories and Digitalization in Manufacturing

Digitalization presents operational opportunities, yet can cause cybersecurity risks and high cost challenges. Here’s what to know. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

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

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

The case for a national robotics strategy

As countries like China and South Korea adopt more robotics on the factory floor, experts say the U.S. needs a centralized, federally led approach to better integrate the technology.

By Michelle No • May 8, 2025

US semiconductor import probe looms over medtech industry

Medical device manufacturers could face increased costs if the Commerce Department's Section 232 probe leads to tariffs on chips.

By Susan Kelly • May 8, 2025

RTX, GE Aerospace brace for potential multi-million tariff impacts

The aerospace component manufacturers are each preparing to take various mitigation actions, such as streamlining operations to soften the levies’ blow.

By Sara Samora • May 7, 2025

Why HowGood thinks food industry climate goals will withstand Trump rollback

The emissions tracking platform company said businesses are still looking for new ESG tools, even as regulatory pressures shift.

By Chris Casey • May 7, 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

Mercedes-Benz to produce a new ‘core-segment’ vehicle in Alabama

Details were limited, but a spokesperson said the move aligns with the automaker's focus on optimization amid market shifts.

By Larry Avila • May 2, 2025

Corning increased solar Michigan facility investment to $1.5B

The additional $600 million aims to accelerate advanced manufacturing operations of its solar wafers.

By Sara Samora • May 1, 2025

IBM to invest $150B in US manufacturing, R&D

The technology giant plans to allocate $30 billion to mainframe and quantum computing production, as well as research and development.

By Kate Magill • April 30, 2025

The Trump administration restored Manufacturing Extension Partnership funding. Will it stick?

MEP program funding is guaranteed for affected centers through the next six months. Lawmakers are looking for a more permanent solution.

By Nathan Owens • April 29, 2025

Tracking tariffs: The latest frontier in AI

Avanade, Enterra and others are rolling out new tools to help manufacturers track the impact of tariffs on their supply costs and improve decision-making. 

By Nathan Owens • April 24, 2025

Caterpillar pledges $100M to upskill workforce in AI era

Workers on average can expect two-fifths of their existing skills to be transformed or outdated by 2030, according to a World Economic Forum report.

By Nathan Owens • April 23, 2025

Boeing to sell some digital businesses for $10.55B

The sale to private equity firm Thoma Bravo comes as the aircraft maker strains to shore up its finances.

By Sara Samora • April 22, 2025

Cranky the robot and shorter work weeks: What manufacturers see as the value of AI

Deere & Co. and Procter & Gamble are leveraging new strategies to galvanize their workers around the future of work, rather than fuel job security concerns.

By Nathan Owens • April 22, 2025

How chemical manufacturers can train AI models

Companies can use AI to summarize lengthy regulations, such as TSCA, but need to continually verify data accuracy, panelists said at last week’s GlobalChem conference.

By Sara Samora • April 21, 2025

How food manufacturers are embracing AI to forecast trends and navigate regulatory hurdles

Executives from Kellanova, Ingredion and consumer insights platform Tastewise say innovative tech can help companies stay ahead of the latest trends and potential supply chain headwinds.

By Chris Casey • April 21, 2025

Turning accounts payable departments into a competitive advantage for manufacturers and their suppliers

Learn how AP automation directly impacts suppliers relations and enhances manufacturing operations.

April 21, 2025

Bringing an AI boost to additive manufacturing

The technology can make it easier for companies to use 3D printing and enhance the design process. 

By Sakshi Udavant • April 15, 2025

Morris Packaging, Karat Packaging, Nefab, Saica announce expansions

From warehouses to converting facilities, expansions in the U.S. and Mexico cover a variety of plastic and fiber substrates. Paragon Films, Engineered Foam Packaging and Forming Technologies are among those growing.

By Katie Pyzyk • April 14, 2025

Food manufacturers leverage AI for innovation

Conagra and others are using artificial intelligence to sift through behavioral data to find emerging consumer trends, experts said during a recent virtual event.

By Sara Samora • April 11, 2025

Siemens acquires DownStream Technologies

The deal expands the industrial automation company’s software capabilities for printed circuit board design and manufacturing data preparation.

By Nathan Owens • April 11, 2025

Apple, Michigan State University to jointly open manufacturing academy

The program is part of the iPhone maker’s $10 billion commitment to building advanced manufacturing and skills development nationwide.

By Sara Samora • April 7, 2025