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8 hours ago

Rivian's factory hit by tornado ahead of R2 launch | TechCrunch

"Thank you to our team members on site who sought safe shelter and followed our emergency management protocols when the tornado alarms sounded. I am proud of how everyone came together, not just to follow safety protocols, but to support one another and lead the cleanup and repair efforts with such care and determination."
Toronto startup
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
10 hours ago

5 Best EDC Drops for April 2026 That Are Actually Worth the Pocket Space - Yanko Design

The Pocket Grip is proof that the best ideas don't expire - they wait for the manufacturing era that can do them justice. MetMo pulled a 1913 Anderson patent from near-total obscurity and rebuilt the concept from scratch using CNC machining and modern metallurgy.
Gadgets
#tariffs
fromFortune
2 days ago
US Elections

Tariffs alone won't save American manufacturing - here's what actually will | Fortune

fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

Trump insists 'the Trump economic boom has officially begun' because of 'historic use of tariffs' | Fortune

Trump defended tariffs in Michigan, credited them with boosting manufacturing and an economic boom, amid concerns about consumer cost impacts and EV market setbacks.
fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

A Supreme Court ruling that strikes down Trump's tariffs would be the fastest way to revive the stalling job market, top economist says | Fortune

Trump-era global tariffs have stalled U.S. job growth—especially in manufacturing, transportation, and trade-exposed sectors—and a Supreme Court reversal could restore hiring.
US Elections
fromFortune
2 days ago

Tariffs alone won't save American manufacturing - here's what actually will | Fortune

President Trump's tariff strategy aims to boost manufacturing but increases costs and risks inefficiencies in supply chains.
Intellectual property law
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Learning Resources CEO talks about SCOTUS decision on Trump's tariffs

Learning Resources CEO Rick Woldenberg successfully challenged Trump's tariffs in the Supreme Court, which ruled 6-3 to strike down many of the president's tariffs after the company's import costs increased dramatically.
fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

Trump insists 'the Trump economic boom has officially begun' because of 'historic use of tariffs' | Fortune

fromFortune
3 months ago
US politics

A Supreme Court ruling that strikes down Trump's tariffs would be the fastest way to revive the stalling job market, top economist says | Fortune

#automation
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Silicon Valley

With Sift Stack, two ex-SpaceX engineers are bringing the software that helped launch rockets to the factory floor | TechCrunch

Business intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Enhancing Industrial Efficiency with High-Speed Robot Palletizers

High-speed robot palletizers enhance efficiency in manufacturing by automating the stacking of products, significantly improving throughput and reducing manual labor.
Silicon Valley
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

With Sift Stack, two ex-SpaceX engineers are bringing the software that helped launch rockets to the factory floor | TechCrunch

Silicon Valley is increasingly prioritizing physical manufacturing and automation, driven by advancements in AI and software tools.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Boeing announces $36M for research and development at Winnipeg facility | CBC News

Boeing will invest $36 million in composite aerospace manufacturing R&D at its Winnipeg facility to enhance fabrication capabilities.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Caterpillar Continues to Crush the Magnificent 7 -- Here's How It Gets to $1,000

U.S. manufacturing production rose 2.4% in Q1, indicating a strong recovery in traditional sectors and boosting Caterpillar's stock performance.
fromBusiness Matters
4 days ago

GMB union attacks government for 'disgracefully ignoring' UK's gas-intensive manufacturers

Gas-intensive industries in the UK have been shamefully ignored by the Government in this announcement, it's a total disgrace. Workers in manufacturing companies across the UK need urgent help; this isn't it.
UK politics
#uk-economy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Reeves gives more energy bill support to businesses as Iran war pushes up costs

Expansion of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will support 10,000 energy-intensive UK businesses facing rising costs due to the Middle East conflict.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Reeves gives more energy bill support to businesses as Iran war pushes up costs

Expansion of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme will support 10,000 energy-intensive UK businesses facing rising costs due to the Middle East conflict.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

FCC exempts Netgear from ban on foreign routers, doesn't explain why

"If the router Conditional Approval process follows a similar pattern, Chinese-origin manufacturers like TP-Link may face a presumptive denial, while companies with manufacturing in allied nations like Taiwan, Vietnam, or South Korea could find an easier path."
European startups
#ai
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Treon lands 6.8m to accelerate industrial AI innovation | Computer Weekly

Treon secured €6.8m in funding to enhance AI-driven services for factories and logistics, addressing maintenance challenges in industrial environments.
fromArs Technica
5 days ago

US jobs too important to risk Chinese car imports, says Ford CEO

"First of all, the Chinese have huge direct support for their auto companies. They have enough capacity in China to cover all the manufacturing, all the vehicle sales in the United States."
Cars
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
5 days ago

FCC just handed Netgear a de facto router monopoly in the US

Netgear receives conditional approval from the FCC, allowing it to sell and service consumer routers in the US despite a ban on foreign-made devices.
#fcc
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
6 days ago

The FCC just saved Netgear from its router ban for no obvious reason

The FCC granted Netgear conditional approval to import routers despite ongoing foreign router ban concerns and lack of US manufacturing plans.
#blue-collar-jobs
Women in technology
fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump's macho MAGA economy is a bust. But there are plenty of high-paying jobs for men - in nursing and teaching | Fortune

The manufacturing sector is shrinking, while pink-collar jobs in healthcare offer better pay and stability.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Blue-Collar Careers Were Supposed to Be AI-Proof. So Why Is Hiring Down 40 Percent?

Job openings for blue-collar trades have decreased by 40% since 2022, reaching levels seen during the 2009 recession.
Women in technology
fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump's macho MAGA economy is a bust. But there are plenty of high-paying jobs for men - in nursing and teaching | Fortune

The manufacturing sector is shrinking, while pink-collar jobs in healthcare offer better pay and stability.
Careers
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Blue-Collar Careers Were Supposed to Be AI-Proof. So Why Is Hiring Down 40 Percent?

Job openings for blue-collar trades have decreased by 40% since 2022, reaching levels seen during the 2009 recession.
#electric-vehicles
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

JLR battery plant lands 380m as government unveils 700m EV package

Jaguar Land Rover's gigafactory in Somerset receives a £380 million grant to boost electric vehicle manufacturing and support the supply chain.
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
1 month ago

Slate Names New CEO Months Before Launching Its Cheap EV Truck

Slate Auto appoints Peter Faricy as CEO months before launching its $25,000 electric pickup truck, with former Chrysler executive Chris Barman transitioning to President of Vehicles.
#tesla
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
1 week ago

Tesla's Semi truck factory is open with a detail that changes everything

Tesla is ramping up production of the Semi truck to 50,000 units per year from a new factory in Nevada, leveraging vertical integration for efficiency.
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Tesla lands on Fortune's 2026 Most Innovative Companies and the Cybercab is why

Tesla's inclusion in Fortune's Most Innovative Companies 2026 reflects significant advancements in autonomous vehicle technology and manufacturing processes.
European startups
fromFast Company
1 week ago

The U.S. and Silicon Valley may be running out of time to deal with Taiwan

Taiwan is essential to global technology, producing 90% of advanced semiconductors, and its stability is threatened by China's military actions.
fromTNW | Investors-Funding
1 week ago

Eclipse raises $1.3B across two funds to back the next era of physical industries

Eclipse Fund VI has raised $720 million for early-stage investments, while Early Growth Fund III has raised $591 million to support companies approaching commercial scale, reflecting a strategic focus on physical industries.
Venture
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Inside the SpaceX founder factory-and the race to solve the next generation of impossible problems

Tamir Blum, a SpaceX alum who designs vehicles for agriculture through his company Kisui, notes that, like space vehicles, farming rovers also have to navigate difficult and 'unpredictable' environments.
Startup companies
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Manufacturers bracing for 1 billion business rates bombshell as April cost crisis deepens

Britain's manufacturing sector faces a £1 billion increase in business rates, exacerbating financial pressures from rising energy costs and employment expenses.
Marketing tech
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Alibaba's AI tool cut one seller's costs by 85% - now the question is whether it becomes a marketplace gatekeeper - Silicon Canals

Accio has over 10 million users, transforming e-commerce sourcing by automating supplier research and product design, positioning Alibaba as a key gatekeeper.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
2 weeks ago

Polestar's Largest EV Will Be Made Exclusively In The U.S.

Polestar 3 will be exclusively manufactured in South Carolina, ending Chinese production to avoid import tariffs and streamline operations.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 weeks ago

The US is burning through expensive missiles. DARPA is looking for cheaper ones that can be built in days, not months.

"To accelerate current weapons development timelines, DARPA is considering an alternative development paradigm to increase the nation's magazine depth and breadth."
World news
European startups
fromAxios
2 weeks ago

Trump administration announces new tariffs on drugmakers

Tariffs on pharmaceuticals incentivize companies to enter pricing deals and invest in domestic manufacturing to avoid higher rates.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

UK manufacturers under cyber fire with 80% reporting attacks

Nearly 80% of British manufacturers experienced a cyber incident in the past year, highlighting the critical need for improved cybersecurity measures.
#openai
Cars
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Polestar 3 production consolidated to the US to keep Volvo factory busy

Volvo consolidates Polestar 3 production in Charleston, enhancing efficiency and supporting growth in the US market.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Steel bosses warn back door' loophole in UK trade rules could lead to job cuts and closures

New trade rules may allow foreign steel products to enter the UK tax-free, threatening local manufacturers and jobs.
Bicycling
fromBikerumor
2 weeks ago

Ibis Solar Factory Tour: In-House Carbon Frame Production, Powered by the California Sunshine

Ibis Cycles operates a solar-powered factory in Pajaro, California, producing advanced carbon fiber bike frames in-house, emphasizing efficiency and sustainability.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Canada's monthly GDP up 0.1% in January | CBC News

Canada's economy experienced slight growth in January due to gains in goods-producing industries.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Innovate UK names winners of first Agentic AI pioneers prize

Innovate UK awarded the Agentic AI Pioneers Prize to promote innovation in artificial intelligence across various sectors.
Apple
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

The origin story of Apple's long-running relationship with FoxConn

Apple's relationship with Foxconn transformed the latter from a component supplier to the world's largest electronics manufacturer.
#robotics
London startup
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
London startup
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Humanoid tests humanoid robot for automotive logistics

Humanoid's robot successfully completed a proof-of-concept test for automotive manufacturing, demonstrating its capability in a production environment.
#affordable-housing
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Biden's Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump's federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Biden's Build America, Buy America law spurs affordable housing bottleneck as Trump's federal staffing cuts slow waiver approvals | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
East Bay real estate

Affordable housing is stuck in limbo thanks to a 'Made in USA' law that nobody can figure out how to follow | Fortune

#paragon-machine-works
Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
3 weeks ago

'Unless Things Change, We Will Not Survive': Even Toyota Doesn't Feel Safe Right Now

Toyota's CEO warns suppliers to adapt or face survival challenges in the competitive automotive industry.
fromBusline News
3 weeks ago

Sardo Breaks Ground On New 30,000 Sq. Ft. Manufacturing And Installation Facility In Minneola, FL - Busline News

This expansion represents a bold step forward in enhancing the customer experience, enabling faster turnaround times, greater service flexibility, cost efficiency and the same high standard of quality for motorcoach and transit interior solutions.
Miami food
Toronto startup
fromTESLARATI
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's $10 Trillion robot: Inside Tesla's push to mass produce Optimus

Tesla is transitioning the Optimus humanoid robot from a tech demo to serious manufacturing, aiming for one million units annually by 2026.
History
fromMedium
4 weeks ago

The intelligence revolution won't be televised-it will be automated over a longer arc

The Intelligence Revolution is reshaping work organization and societal roles, similar to the Industrial Revolution's impact.
Brooklyn
fromBrownstoner
4 weeks ago

HDC Preservation Conference Will Focus on Manufacturing

The Historic District Council's conference in April focuses on preserving manufacturing in the city through panels and walking tours.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 weeks ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Jasper Steinhausen on Making Sustainability Profitable

Sustainability can reduce costs and improve efficiency by addressing waste and resource management in manufacturing.
World news
fromPBS News
1 month ago

March 20, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode

President Trump criticizes NATO allies for inadequate support in securing the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian attacks on oil and gas facilities.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Red Line car shells cleared from customs, reviving replacement project

The shells were released after U.S. Rep. Richard Neal, who represents Springfield, and Gov. Maura Healey stepped up to negotiate the release. 'For any project, we know that there are things within our control and outside our control,' said MBTA General Manager Phillip Eng, in a statement to Boston.com.
Boston
World news
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Record-breaking British Steel order secured in 746m UK-Nigeria ports deal

A £746 million UK-Nigeria infrastructure deal boosts British Steel exports and strengthens trade ties, supporting UK manufacturing and job creation.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump wants more apprenticeships. An Arkansas manufacturer is giving it a try

Caleb Moss's workday starts early on Tuesdays and Thursdays, before the sun comes up. At 4:30 a.m., he reports to his post in tool and die at Virco Manufacturing. Under the guidance of a mentor, he turns steel into high-precision tools and molds used throughout the plant. At 9:00 a.m., Moss leaves the plant and heads to Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Ark., for a full day of instruction, beginning with math class and moving on to hands-on training on machines similar to those Moss uses on the job.
Miscellaneous
Germany news
fromSustainable Bus
1 month ago

TSA opens new apprenticeship training center in Wiener Neudorf

TSA opened a €250,000 apprenticeship training center to develop skilled workers and increase apprenticeship capacity from six to eight positions by 2030.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Xiaomi Now Using Humanoid Robots to Assemble Electric Cars

Xiaomi deployed humanoid robots at its Beijing EV factory, achieving 90.2% task completion at a 76-second cycle time matching factory pace.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Midton targets 20% annual growth after 429,000 tech investment at Argyll foundry

Midton, headquartered in Lochgilphead, has installed a biomass-powered autoclave as part of a £429,000 upgrade designed to increase output and improve efficiency at its foundry. The move strengthens its position as one of Europe's leading producers of cast acrylic products and one of only a handful of specialist acrylic foundries worldwide. The new autoclave significantly increases the scale, speed and complexity of castings the company can undertake, allowing it to meet growing demand from the international events and awards industry.
Business
US politics
fromFortune
1 month ago

CFO whose business fell 10% from tariffs cheers Supreme Court ruling: 'No single person should have unilateral authority over tariffs' | Fortune

The Supreme Court ruled the president cannot impose tariffs under the IEEPA, invalidating parts of 2025 steel, aluminum, and certain China import levies.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

British manufacturing continues to face low orders and upward price pressure, says CBI

British manufacturing orders remain well below average; firms face persistent price pressures and expect output to decline while many plan to raise prices.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Fact check: Jim Ratcliffe's claims about population, manufacturing and emissions

Claim: There's not much manufacturing. If you look at the UK, about 25 years ago no, about 1995 I think it was about 25% of our GDP was manufacturing, and Germany was about the same, 25%. So we're going back what, 30 years? Today Germany's still up there, 20-21% of its GDP is manufacturing, in the UK it's down at about 8%. So manufacturing's collapsed in the UK.
UK politics
#uk-gdp
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
2 months ago

I'm a CEO who grew a 'boring' air filter business into a $260 million company, and AI is going to help blue-collar, everyday people just like me | Fortune

AI shifts economic leverage toward practical, non-tech small businesses, allowing leverage to compound beyond individual effort.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Clean energy jobs were soaring during the Biden era. Not anymore

Clean energy added nearly 100,000 jobs in 2024 but faced a net loss of 38,000 jobs due to project cancellations and factory closures.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How can Britain regain its manufacturing power? Start thinking like a developing country | Larry Elliott

Britain must rebuild its manufacturing base to prosper; China shows how prioritizing industrial production can transform an economy into a global manufacturing leader.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I launched a company when my son was an infant. A year later, I quit my corporate job, and I would never go back.

Shawn Asselin launched a men's underwear company after his son’s birth, quit his corporate job within a year, and will not return to corporate work.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

India sets record budget for infrastructure, defense

India is set to spend a record amount on infrastructure and defense, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told parliament on Sunday. New Delhi plans to invest $133 billion (112 billion) in infrastructure and $85 billion on defence an increase of around 9% and 15%, respectively, compared to last year's budget. The finance minister also announced that the government will scale up manufacturing across seven strategic sectors. They include pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, rare earth magnets, chemicals, capital goods, textiles and sports goods.
World news
Business
fromFortune
2 months ago

Ford CEO says he has 5,000 open jobs with up to 6-figure salaries from the shortage of manually skilled workers: 'We are in trouble in our country' | Fortune

The U.S. faces a severe shortage of trained manual-labor and skilled-trade workers, leaving many high-paying manufacturing and critical service positions unfilled.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

AI startup CVector raises $5M for its industrial 'nervous system' | TechCrunch

CVector raised $5M seed to deploy an AI 'brain and nervous system' that delivers measurable operational savings for utilities, manufacturers, and chemical producers.
Environment
fromWIRED
2 months ago

People Are Protesting Data Centers-but Embracing the Factories That Supply Them

Data centers attract strong local opposition over environmental costs while manufacturing suppliers face little resistance, creating strategic leverage and economic risk for communities.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

US-Mexico trade ties remain strong despite tariffs and USMCA threats

Mexico became the United States' top trading partner, surpassing China and Canada with record exports of $48.52 billion in October 2025.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Trump's first year back in office was a mixed bag for the business world

Trump's second-term first year produced mixed business outcomes: AI surged strongly while tariffs hurt retail and manufacturing underperformed.
Gadgets
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

The 3 Most-Loved American-Made Kitchen Appliances - Tasting Table

Buying American-made kitchen appliances can shield consumers from rising import costs and provide greater confidence in safety, durability, and domestic manufacturing.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 months ago

'Dark' Car Factories Are Coming Sooner Than You Think

Fully automated 'dark' car factories are likely by 2030, driven by advanced robots and AI, though human dexterity still outperforms machines today.
US news
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Housing activity weakens in latest Fed Beige Book report

Economic activity modestly increased in most Fed districts, consumer spending rose among higher-income households, office real estate and manufacturing weakened, and hiring remained largely flat.
US politics
fromFortune
3 months ago

Trump hails 'booming investment' in Detroit while auto manufacturing jobs have fallen every month since Liberation Day | Fortune

U.S. manufacturing shows large investment and GDP growth while manufacturing payrolls decline, producing a growing "jobless boom" disconnected from blue-collar employment.
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

WeatherTech founder might be the newest US consumer protection official

MacNeil founded the company, which makes weather-resistant car floor mats, in 1989, according to its website, and he owns 100 percent of the company. WeatherTech has made it a mission to keep its manufacturing and workforce in the US. FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson congratulated MacNeil on X and called him an "outstanding businessman and great patriot," sharing a clip from a news segment where MacNeil shared his commitment to manufacturing in the US.
US politics
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Trump will visit a Ford factory and promote manufacturing in Detroit

President Donald Trump visits Michigan to promote manufacturing, counter economic concerns, tour a Ford plant, and address the Detroit Economic Club.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

While Everyone Chases Copper, Another Metal Soared $1,000 Per Ton Since April

Aluminum prices surged roughly 38% to near $3,090/ton in 2025 due to reduced imports, limited domestic ramp-up, stronger manufacturing demand, and tariff-driven market disruptions.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Nuclear startups are back in vogue with small reactors, and big challenges | TechCrunch

In the last several weeks of 2025 alone, nuclear startups raised $1.1 billion, largely on investor optimism that smaller nuclear reactors will succeed where the broader industry has recently stumbled. Traditional nuclear reactors are massive pieces of infrastructure. The newest reactors built in the U.S. - Vogtle 3 and 4 in Georgia - contain tens of thousands of tons of concrete, are powered by fuel assemblies 14 feet tall, and generate over 1 gigawatt of electricity each.
Venture
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The crafters powering the AI boom

The AI boom is driving high demand for transformers, straining manufacturing capacity and skilled labor needed for complex, material-intensive production.
fromUSA TODAY
3 months ago

Rural America was already revived. It won't happen again. | Opinion

One reason is that the pandemic brought a sharp shift in household consumption toward goods and away from services. Rural America, the manufacturing heartland, benefited from job growth in 2022 and 2023. That growth slowed by 2024, but legislation like Sen. Todd Young's CHIPS and Science Act offered at least a hint that we might be entering a period of more stable factory employment.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Hiring slows in December to end the weakest year of job growth since the pandemic

Hiring remained anemic in December, closing out the weakest year for job growth since the beginning of the pandemic. U.S. employers added just 50,000 jobs last month, according to a report Friday from the Labor Department. Meanwhile, the unemployment rate dipped to 4.4%, from 4.6% in November, while job gains for October and November were also revised down by a total of 76,000 jobs.
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