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Scout’s Gas-Backed Traveler SUV Will Make 800 HP, Its CEO Told Us
Volkswagen is reviving the Scout brand with a gas-backed Traveler SUV targeting 800 horsepower at a massive 5 million-square-foot plant.
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Tesla extends Cybertruck production to late summer 2027 amid fan backlash
Tesla will extend Cybertruck production through the end of summer 2027 after initially planning to wind it down in the spring, Elon Musk said.
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Alphabet’s Wing to Build New Texas Factory for Delivery Drones
Alphabet-owned Wing is investing up to $125 million to build a new 15,000-square-foot drone manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas.
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John Deere shutting down two Iowa plants
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John Deere to close Iowa factories, shift production
John Deere announces the closure of two Iowa manufacturing plants, including a facility in Ottumwa, as part of a production shift.
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China's services growth slows to three-month low as confidence weakens
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Manufacturing sector marks 10 straight months of growth ahead of midterms
The U.S. manufacturing sector has achieved ten consecutive months of growth, with October production hitting levels not seen since 2021.
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Automakers like Rivian and Ford are ‘democratizing 3D printing’ to reduce costs and increase speed
Automakers including Rivian and Ford are scaling 3D printing capabilities to democratize production, reduce costs, and enable on-demand parts manufacturing.
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China’s 5,000-Ton Digging Machines Are a Trade War Risk to India
China is restricting the export of massive tunnel-boring machines, creating a strategic trade risk for India's infrastructure goals.
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Boeing Stock Rises After the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Earnings Quarter
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U.S. Manufacturing Is Adding Jobs Again, but the Hiring Rules Have Changed
U.S. manufacturing is adding jobs again, but the hiring rules have shifted significantly according to recent reports.
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The U.S. Shipbuilding Revival Is Taking Lessons Halfway Around the World
The United States is leveraging South Korean expertise and partnerships with Hanwha to revitalize its domestic shipbuilding industry and counter China's dominance.
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Trump reveals Audi's ambitious plans for a major expansion in the US
Donald Trump has announced that Audi intends to establish a new automotive manufacturing facility within the state of Georgia.
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Canada unveils $6.2bn plan to shield manufacturers as US tariffs bite
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Apple adds U.S. titanium supplier for iPhone Duo as supply stays tight
Apple commits up to $100 million for U.S. titanium and names domestic manufacturing partners as supply stays tight for the iPhone Duo.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Just Dropped a Major Bombshell Investors Must Be Aware Of
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‘If nothing is done, it's almost inevitable’: Ukraine’s Yuriy Ryzhenkov on why steelmaking is on the brink of collapse as Russian bombing intensifies
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Key American industry seeing blue-collar jobs boom as Trump's re-shoring policies pay off
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This state wants to ban these popular kitchen countertops
California is positioned to become the first state in the United States to implement a ban on popular engineered stone kitchen countertops.
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Middletown packaging plant set to close; dozens of layoffs planned
Packaging Corp. of America is permanently closing its Middletown facility, resulting in the layoff of 91 employees.
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Gut punch in Ohio: Nearly 1,400 laid off at factory days before Trump rally
Nearly 1,400 workers at an Ohio truck factory have been laid off just days before a scheduled midterm rally by Donald Trump in the region.
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Prediction: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Will Skyrocket After Oct. 15
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The iPhone Duo Isn’t for Everyone. It Doesn’t Need to Be
Apple faces reported production challenges with its foldable iPhone model, according to recent tech coverage.
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US Manufacturing PMI at 54.5%; September 2026 ISM Manufacturing PMI Report
US manufacturing expands at 54.5% in September 2026 as input prices climb and gold reaches $4,158.
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Chinese factory activity expands in September amid AI boom
Factory activity and services growth in China show positive economic signs amid an artificial intelligence boom.
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China factory activity snaps 2-month contractionary streak in September
China factory activity snaps a two-month contractionary streak in September, signaling broader economic improvement.
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Cavco CEO unveils manufactured home without steel chassis at National Mall showcase
Cavco Industries' CEO showcased a novel manufactured home built without a traditional steel chassis at the National Mall.
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ArcelorMittal to shutter Ukraine plant after Russian strikes kill workers
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Argentine industry reels from Milei's free-market revolution
Argentina's industrial sector is facing severe contractions as President Javier Milei implements a sweeping free-market revolution.
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GE Aerospace’s $12B Bet on Castings: Why It’s Fighting SpaceX’s Disruption
GE Aerospace is spending $11.8 billion to acquire an Ohio supplier, moving blade manufacturing in-house to counter industry disruption.
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Volkswagen to convert German car plant to produce Israeli defense equipment
Volkswagen signs a deal with an Israeli firm to transform a German car manufacturing factory into a defense production hub.
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The Real Economy: Manufacturing Jobs
Recent labour data shows US manufacturing jobs rising by 16,000 in August amid a broader reshuffling of the employment landscape.
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Chinese factory slump eases, but weak services signal uneven recovery
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Apple CEO Tim Cook talks about Robertsdale, places where next Apple manufacturing plant could be located
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Big Manufacturers Find New Demand in Equipping AI Data Centers
Major manufacturers are discovering fresh commercial demand as they pivot to equip the booming infrastructure of artificial intelligence data centers.
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Bristol Myers to build $2.3 billion manufacturing site in Houston
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Pharma giant bets $2.3B on massive new Houston campus
Pharmaceutical leader Bristol Myers Squibb is investing $2.3 billion to establish a massive new manufacturing campus in Houston, Texas.
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Hadrian valued at nearly $8 billion after fresh funding as money pours into defense tech
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US Factory Activity Expands at Strongest Pace Since 2022
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Daimler Truck will shut Portland factory, lay off 375 and move production to the East Coast
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How Rivian Made The R2's Suspension Cheaper And Lighter Than The R1's But Just As Good
Rivian is leveraging manufacturing-driven development to produce a lighter, more cost-effective suspension for the upcoming R2 SUV.
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Boeing Needs to Shore Up Finances Before Launching New Airplane Design, CEO Says
Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg indicates that financial recovery and order backlogs must be addressed before the company can launch a next-generation jet.
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Coca-Cola suspended production at its Fairlife dairy after a ransomware attack
Coca-Cola has suspended all U.S. production of its Fairlife milk brand following a targeted ransomware attack on the company's systems.
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While Trump declares that U.S. is enjoying ‘best economy ever,’ manufacturing jobs have been disappearing
Discrepancies emerge between administration claims of an unprecedented economy and declining manufacturing employment data.
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After a year of tariffs, automakers are still resistant to moving production to the US
Automakers resist U.S. production shifts despite tariffs, even as Toyota moves Tacoma manufacturing to Texas.
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Trump clean energy rollbacks erase $68B in US investment
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Factory fire kills at least 28 in China's 'shoe capital'
A fatal fire in China's manufacturing hub has left 28 dead and prompted the arrest of the factory owner.
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Micron boosts US investment plan again, commits $250 billion through 2035
Micron has expanded its U.S. investment commitment to $250 billion through 2035, coinciding with the commencement of construction at its New York facility.
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Apple commits $30 billion to Broadcom for U.S. chipmaking push
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US manufacturers’ energy costs soar because of AI data center demand
Surging electricity demand from AI data centers is driving up energy costs for U.S. manufacturers, raising concerns about grid stability.
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America is turning 250—shop 5 made in USA brands to celebrate 🇺🇸
As the United States nears its 250th anniversary, media outlets are highlighting domestic manufacturing and American-made consumer brands.
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India’s CG Semi Starts Production With 200 Million Chips
India has launched its first commercial semiconductor packaging facility in Gujarat, marking a new milestone in the nation's domestic electronics production.
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China’s Manufacturing Activity Expands, Buoyed by Exports
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Gary residents say US Steel is jeopardizing their jobs and air quality by failing to install modern furnaces
Communities along the Great Lakes protest steel investments, citing job risk and air‑quality threats from outdated furnaces.
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China’s Industrial Profit Gains Dip in Sign of Weakness
China reports a 18.8% year-on-year rise in industrial profits for early 2026, even as recent data reveals the steepest decline in over a year.
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Blood pressure medication recalled nationwide over manufacturing issue
The FDA has initiated a nationwide recall of specific blood pressure medication due to concerns regarding product effectiveness.
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Schwebel Baking Co. to wind down operations, liquidate its business
Schwebel Baking Company is set to close and liquidate its business this summer, ending 120 years of operations.
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Nvidia’s Huang pledges AI will boost manufacturing jobs. A test will come in Texas
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is championing artificial intelligence as a driver for manufacturing job growth, with an upcoming deployment slated for Texas.