Intel report shows gap between robotics expectations and readiness

Although 70% of manufacturing leaders expect to manage a robot fleet in the next five years, roughly four in 10 have a formal strategy in place for a mixed human-robot workforce.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 25, 2026

Phase 2 of CMMC is delayed. That doesn’t mean compliance is.

While the Defense Department’s pause gives some contractors relief, experts say they should take the time to continue implementing the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification requirements in their operations.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 25, 2026

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The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

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The compliance answer was never the hard part. Defending it is.

Why manufacturers can find a regulatory answer in seconds, but still can’t defend it in an audit.

Aug. 24, 2026

Smart and sustainable monitoring solutions for pneumatically-driven machines

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By Jon Jensen, Nathan Eisle, Sahith Sanike • Aug. 24, 2026

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.

By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 20, 2026

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.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 20, 2026

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.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 19, 2026

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.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 19, 2026

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.

By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 18, 2026

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.

By Keesa Schreane • Aug. 17, 2026

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.

By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 12, 2026

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.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 11, 2026

SpaceX to invest $16.8B on first phase of Terafab project

The company plans to begin construction this year and create 3,000 jobs under phase one. The state granted SpaceX $30 million for locating its project in Texas.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 10, 2026

Experts call FCC’s block on foreign robotics a nearshoring tactic

While cyber threats are a growing risk to national security, the agency’s sweeping block on humanoids, quadrupeds and mobile robot imports could reinvigorate domestic suppliers.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 7, 2026

GlobalFoundries drives Q2 revenue to $1.79B, completes Synopsys deal

Revenue exceeded the high end of guidance ranges, driven in part by 60% year-over-year growth in the communications infrastructure and data center end market.

By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 7, 2026

Trump imposes 15% tariff on polysilicon imports for chips, solar power

A national security threat from imports has eroded U.S. production capacity for materials used in semiconductor and solar manufacturing, the president claimed. The levy, along with an import price floor, will go into effect Dec. 4.

By Antone Gonsalves • Aug. 7, 2026

Hadrian raises $1.4B to increase manufacturing footprint, workforce

The defense startup plans to expand its workforce from 700 to 2,000 as well as open three more AI-power factories across the United States.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 6, 2026

Caterpillar sales surpass $20B as data center generators take off

The industrial equipment maker saw stronger-than-expected North American construction sales and continued momentum for AI-related infrastructure. A $392 million tariff refund also bolstered profits.

By Nathan Owens • Aug. 5, 2026

How Loftware uses AI to streamline packaging and labeling

Artificial intelligence is helping companies track what is actually in the packages they ship to avoid costly delays and mistakes, Loftware CEO Jim Bureau said.

By Jeff Kinney • Aug. 4, 2026

Eric Trump backs $638M Space-Eyes, McKinley Acquisition merger

The two companies aim to expand the AI-powered defense systems business using third-party manufacturers in a bid to garner government contracts worldwide.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 3, 2026

Qnity, University of Delaware team up for semiconductor R&D, workforce

UD Engineering has a capstone program that allows companies to recruit students. Qnity’s corporate partnership will focus on semiconductor materials research.

By Sara Samora • July 31, 2026

Samsung, Broadcom reach $200B AI memory chip deal

The companies' memorandum of understanding envisions a collaboration extending across memory and foundry through 2030.

By Jeff Kinney • July 30, 2026

MIT wants technologists to be the nurse practitioners for manufacturing

John Liu, principal research scientist at the institute, spoke about the TechAMP program and what feedback has been like from its first cohort in the aerospace and defense sectors.

By Nathan Owens • July 29, 2026

NIST pledges $46.5M for new Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers

The funding opportunity would go to 14 MEP centers around the United States to boost manufacturers' use of robotics, artificial intelligence and other advanced technologies.

By Jeff Kinney • July 28, 2026

Intel growth reaches highest point in 15 years on surging AI demand

The chip company is looking to increase its 2026 capital spending by about $3 billion to improve manufacturing and packaging as it navigates a tight supply environment.

By Nathan Owens • July 27, 2026