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

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The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

How are manufacturers using AI, and what should leaders know about the technology? 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

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

China targets U.S. defense manufacturers with import restrictions

The move is part of China's escalating retaliatory actions after the Trump administration ordered a 34% tariff against the country.

By Sara Samora • April 4, 2025

Redwood Materials, Isuzu to collaborate on recycled EV batteries

The partnership builds on the auto manufacturer’s plans to localize its supply chain in North America.

By Sara Samora • April 2, 2025

Siemens completes $10B Altair deal to boost AI

It is the company’s largest acquisition as the automation manufacturer looks to improve its Xcelerator digital business platform.

By Nathan Owens • March 28, 2025

Trump repeals Biden-era clean energy manufacturing orders

The move cuts funding for electric heat pump manufacturing, as well as solar production and biomanufacturing research and development.

By Sara Samora • March 25, 2025

Deere dissects FTC’s right-to-repair lawsuit

The company repeatedly denied anticompetitive allegations related to its service tools and sought to dismiss the complaint.

By Nathan Owens • March 24, 2025

J&J pledges $55B in US manufacturing, R&D

The investments will support three production sites, as well as expansion at other plants in its supply chain.

By Jonathan Gardner • March 24, 2025

AI first, robotics next: The shifting landscape of hyper-intelligent automation

Humanoid robotics offer a new era for U.S. manufacturing, writes Trask’s head of industry insights Jan Burian. 

By Jan Burian • March 21, 2025

Softbank to acquire chip designer Ampere for $6.5B

The deal is part of the investment giant's push into AI infrastructure and follows its recent multi-billion-dollar investment in OpenAI.

By Kate Magill • March 21, 2025

GM, Nvidia to partner on AI tech for factories and next-gen vehicles

The automaker will build vehicles on the chipmaker’s Drive AGX platform to accelerate autonomous driving technology at scale.

By Eric Walz • March 20, 2025

Nvidia details AI roadmap with new chips, robots and more

The chip designer unveiled its upcoming Rubin graphics processing units and partnerships with GM, Google and Disney.

By Nathan Owens • March 19, 2025

Boeing’s making progress on production, but obstacles could get in the way

As the company begins revving up its production after a year of quality scandals, experts say tariff uncertainty could hamper its progress.

By Sara Samora • March 18, 2025

We are all in Kansas, Toto — The urgent need for integrated safety and continuity

Ditch the chaos. Smart manufacturers sync safety & operations to prevent disasters, cut costs & stay ahead.

By Jason Mendenhall, CEO • March 17, 2025

GE Aerospace to spend nearly $1B on US manufacturing

The funds will assist the aviation engine maker to increase its safety, quality and delivery across 16 states.

By Sara Samora • March 13, 2025

Intel taps new CEO

The struggling semiconductor manufacturer chose longtime technology investor Lip-Bu Tan to help turn around the company’s operations.

By Nathan Owens • March 13, 2025

Foxconn launches own AI model

The “FoxBrain” large language model was initially designed to support the contract electronics manufacturer’s in-house functions, including data analysis, reasoning and problem solving.

By Kate Magill • March 12, 2025

Siemens opens California, Texas facilities

With the $285 million Pomona and Fort Worth investments, the Munich-based company spent more than $10 billion in U.S. manufacturing.

By Sara Samora • March 10, 2025

ABB to invest $120M in US manufacturing

The electrification and automation goods manufacturer is looking to capture tailwinds from rising demand for data centers, buildings and utilities improvements.

By Nathan Owens • March 10, 2025

Unlocking manufacturing potential with AI and edge computing

Explore the groundbreaking technological advancements that manufacturers will see in action at Hannover Messe and Dell Technologies World 2025.

By Hayley Tabor, Vice President of Global Industries, Sales & Solutions, Dell Technologies • March 10, 2025

Trump wants to end the ‘horrible, horrible’ CHIPS Act. It’s not that simple.

Defunding the law would require an act of Congress, which one expert says would be unlikely to pass.

By Nathan Owens • March 7, 2025

Honeywell to acquire heatpump maker Sundyne for $2.2B

The pending acquisition is part of the manufacturing conglomerate’s plans to streamline its portfolio.

By Sara Samora • March 7, 2025

L’Oréal opens $160M R&D facility in New Jersey

The Maybelline and CeraVe product manufacturer aims to bolster its portfolio with innovations from its largest U.S. research center.

By Sara Samora • March 6, 2025