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    Cleveland-Cliffs to invest $1B in Middletown blast furnace

    The move walks back a previous plan to replace the facility’s coal-powered infrastructure with low-emissions technology funded by federal tax dollars, environmental groups said.

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    How to choose the right scale for manufacturing applications

    By aligning capabilities with application requirements, fit-for-purpose scales provide reliable results while minimizing waste, rework, and unnecessary costs.

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    Trump’s 50% tariff on many Canada imports in effect as talks stall

    The two countries failed to reach an agreement before Saturday’s deadline for the levies, with Canada vowing to “match those tariffs dollar for dollar.” 

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    Deere lifts sales guidance, bolstered by data center construction

    Orders for bulldozers, excavators and other earth-moving equipment are largely full for the rest of the year. The company also recognized $110 million in tariff refunds during the third quarter.

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    How to navigate background screening for the manufacturing workforce

    Manufacturers must balance a need to fill many open roles with finding candidates that can meet safety standards and evolving regulatory requirements. Meanwhile, AI is increasing concerns about hiring fraud.

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    Micron adds $10B memory lab to its Idaho expansion plans

    The research facility will bring together industry, government, academia and other stakeholders to pursue AI memory compute breakthroughs. Construction is expected to begin next year.

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    Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions

    President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.

    Updated Aug. 25, 2026
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    SandboxAQ’s goal to find PFAS-free alternatives for the semiconductor industry

    The Silicon Valley startup developed an advanced computational method to also help find alternatives for rare-earth-free magnets, catalysts and batteries in the sector, said Stefan Leichenauer, VP of engineering.

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    Tesla looks to build $10B solar cell manufacturing site in Texas

    The automaker is evaluating multiple states for Project Crystal Sun. The Fort Bend County site would create more than 9,712 jobs and begin construction as soon as this year.

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    Illinois bill streamlines manufacturing career paths for high schoolers

    The legislation aims to ensure students have access to hands-on training for jobs in CNC machining, welding and other fields.

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    Big Ass Fans maker to acquire Ebm-Papst for $5.4B

    Madison Air Solutions’ acquisition of the Germany-based HVAC firm will expand the fan manufacturer's capabilities and strengthen its footprint in growing markets such as the semiconductor industry.

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    Bristol Myers Squibb to build $2.3B manufacturing campus in Houston

    The 600,000-square-foot campus will produce several types of medicines with room for expansion as digital integration and automation capabilities evolve.

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    Raytheon gets $23B Navy contract to boost Tomahawk missile production

    Additionally, the weapons maker’s parent company, RTX, and Boeing signed agreements to accelerate component manufacturing for SM-3 Block IIA and SM-3 Block IB munitions.

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    Nearly 60 members of Congress call for aluminum pricing investigation

    At issue is the Midwest Premium, which reportedly incorporates the 50% aluminum tariffs on domestic manufacturers — even those that use domestically recycled aluminum. 

    Updated Aug. 19, 2026
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    New materials are key to manufacturing innovation: Z-Polymers

    CEO Mike Zimmerman spoke about the challenges of developing and commercializing new materials, including problems related to funding, scale-up and the labor force.

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    Trump inks MOU allowing US Navy ships to be built overseas

    The memorandum of understanding will allow foreign shipbuilders to construct up to two vessels in their home shipyards overseas.

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    Reality show Cast in Steel aims to attract next generation of metal casters

    Six teams from schools across the U.S. cast and forge one of George Washington’s swords in a competition to win $25,000. The series is funded through a Defense Department $16.3 million contract.

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    Trump imposes 100% tariffs on some drones and components

    The UAS duty rates align with the president’s executive orders to mitigate supply chain reliance on countries such as China, which has a world-leading drone market valued at $15.6 billion in 2025.

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    Ford plans to phase out China-built Lincoln models for the US

    The move aligns with the automaker’s goal to ramp up domestic manufacturing and anticipates it will create thousands of jobs in the country.

    Updated Aug. 14, 2026
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    Stanley Black & Decker to invest $1B across US manufacturing, R&D

    The Dewalt and Craftsman tools maker is also making progress on its goal to spend $60 million on its skilled trades training programs.

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    Veolia sues Delaware manufacturers over PFAS in drinking water

    The company, which operates a large water treatment plant, wants to recover capital and operating costs for a granular activated carbon treatment process completed in 2025.

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    Federal investigators say US Steel explosion ‘should never have happened’

    The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board identified issues that led to worker deaths and injuries at the steelmaker’s Clairton Works facility last year.

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    US Commerce Department should revamp chips investment strategy: GAO

    DOC’s semiconductor and microelectronics programs have “stalled,” and the agency needs a new plan to meet statutory requirements, the U.S. Government Accountability Office found.

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    Samsung SDI acquires GM’s stake in EV battery plant in Indiana

    With General Motors’ divestment, the facility will become the South Korea-based manufacturer’s first wholly-owned factory in North America.

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    Boeing selling 3 subsidiaries to Archer Aviation, taking minority stake

    The electric air taxi manufacturer will acquire eVTOL maker Wisk Aero, drone company Insitu, and air traffic software firm Skygrid, to form an end-to-end physical AI platform for aerospace and defense.

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    Century Aluminum says Oklahoma smelter on track despite local pushback

    The company is expecting to benefit from the Trump administration’s onshoring program, which offers a reduced tariff rate of 25% for primary aluminum imports as a result of the project. The smelter is slated for completion in 2029.