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Rendering of early plans for Texas Instruments’ next 300-millimeter semiconductor wafer fab, next to the company's existing fab, in Lehi, Utah.
Labor
Texas Instruments Cuts Jobs After Getting $1.6B in CHIPS Funding
The money is meant to support the construction of three new semiconductor plants.
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Water Plant Workers Charged After Raw Sewage Leaks into Creek
Felony charges are following the plant manager into retirement.
April 2, 2025
Officers from Ottawa Police Service (OPS) are seen at a Tesla Service and Showroom center after it was damaged with pink spray paint in Ottawa, on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Automotive
Tesla Sales Drop 13% in First Quarter as Elon Musk Backlash, Aging Models Hurt Demand
The decline came despite deep discounts, zero financing and other incentives.
April 2, 2025
A digital bill board flashes a tariffs message in Kennedy Township, Pa., March 25, 2025.
Operations
Trump's 'Liberation Day' Unlikely to Free Businesses from Uncertainty
One measure of economic policy uncertainty is at its highest non-pandemic level in 40 years.
April 2, 2025
The 2024 Ford F-150 truck is assembled at the Dearborn Truck Plant, April 11, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.
Automotive
Automakers Report Stellar Sales Ahead of Trump's Tariffs Taking Effect
What future months hold for the automakers is uncertain.
April 2, 2025
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Software
How Mesh Networks Get the Most Out of Predictive Maintenance
Developers can use mesh networking to supercharge industrial predictive maintenance.
April 1, 2025
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The Potential of AI for Industrial Operations
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The Potential of AI for Industrial Operations
How artificial intelligence can help maximize the safety and productivity of workers and machinery.
March 31, 2025
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71% of Manufacturing Leaders Predict AI Will Lead to Biggest Productivity Boom in a Century
More advanced applications continue to gain traction.
April 2, 2025
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Data Loggers: A Cost-Effective Solution for Predictive Maintenance
Traditional reactive maintenance strategies often exacerbate issues.
April 2, 2025
Tariffs
Artificial Intelligence
8 AI-Driven Advantages for Manufacturers Impacted by Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Companies can proactively manage risks, optimize supply chains and stay ahead of policy shifts.
April 2, 2025
The Prime and Combi lines of telescopic ladders from W.steps.
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Reinventing the Ladder
How W.steps reimagined the ladder, got professionals to trust a telescopic design and the potential impact tariffs will have on the business.
April 2, 2025
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Martian Dust Could Pose Health Risks to Future Astronauts
Mars is a very dusty place.
April 2, 2025
New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu shoots during a competition against Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend, Feb. 17, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Operations
German Company Wants to Replace Basketball's Wood Courts With Glass
The company manufactures floors made of fused-together layers of safety glass over LED panels.
April 2, 2025
Stretch forming involves stretching materials like steel and aluminum beyond their yield point over shaped dies.
Operations
ACE Celebrates 150 Years
The origins date back to 1875, when Ajax Manufacturing entered the forging industry.
April 2, 2025
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Supply Chain
The Tariff Remedy Manufacturers Aren’t Talking About
While uncertainty abounds, a legacy tax credit could help weather the storm.
April 1, 2025
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Operations
U.S. Businesses Look for Ways to Offset Tariffs
No batteries? Thinner packaging?
April 1, 2025
Wall Street sign is seen outside the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, March. 21, 2024. Reddit shares will begin trading Thursday.
Trade
Data Suggests Trade War is Hurting Manufacturers
U.S. manufacturing activity contracted last month, breaking a two-month streak of growth.
April 1, 2025
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Bankruptcy Judge Denies J&J Settlement Plan Related to Baby Powder Containing Talc
The lawsuits filed against J&J had alleged its talcum powder caused users to develop ovarian cancer.
April 1, 2025
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SHL Medical Opens New U.S. Manufacturing Facility
The fully automated 360,000-square-foot facility represents a $220 million investment.
April 1, 2025
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Airbus to Design, Build ESA's ExoMars Rover Lander Platform
The company will design the mechanical, thermal and propulsion systems to ensure a safe touchdown in 2030.
April 1, 2025
Police guard trucks loaded with avocados on their way to the city of Uruapan in Santa Ana Zirosto, Michoacan state, Mexico, Jan. 26, 2023.
Laws & Regulations
Trump Dubs April 2 'Liberation Day' for His Tariffs
Here's what to expect.
April 1, 2025