News from the manufacturing industry | Manufacturing Today https://manufacturing-today.com/news/category/news/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:10:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://manufacturing-today.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/mt-logo-icon-150x150.png News from the manufacturing industry | Manufacturing Today https://manufacturing-today.com/news/category/news/ 32 32 AI in manufacturing and automation surge as industry leaders pull further ahead https://manufacturing-today.com/news/ai-in-manufacturing-and-automation-surge-as-industry-leaders-pull-further-ahead/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:10:41 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57590 Industrial automation 2030 is moving from ambition to inevitability. By the end of the decade, the share of industrial manufacturers with highly automated key processes is expected to more than double, rising from 18 percent today to 50 percent.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. Industrial automation 2030 is moving from ambition to inevitability. By the end of the decade, the share of industrial manufacturers with highly automated key processes is expected to more than double, rising from 18 percent today to 50 percent. For an industry valued at 16 trillion dollars globally…

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]]> Aerospace subsidiary picks Virginia for $500M solid rocket motor factory https://manufacturing-today.com/news/aerospace-subsidiary-picks-virginia-for-500m-solid-rocket-motor-factory/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:09:02 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57587 Avio USA Inc., the American subsidiary of Italy based aerospace group Avio S.p.A., will invest approximately 500 million dollars to build a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Hurt, Virginia.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. Avio USA Inc., the American subsidiary of Italy based aerospace group Avio S.p.A., will invest approximately 500 million dollars to build a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Hurt, Virginia. The 860,000 square foot plant, located within the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park…

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]]> ISM manufacturing data shows rising input costs amid Iran conflict https://manufacturing-today.com/news/ism-manufacturing-data-shows-rising-input-costs-amid-iran-conflict/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:08:23 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57584 US manufacturing expanded in February, but a sharp surge in input costs is reviving concerns about persistent inflation across the industrial economy. The Institute for Supply Management reported that its factory activity index held at 52.4, signaling a second consecutive month of expansion and one of the strongest readings in recent years.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. US manufacturing expanded in February, but a sharp surge in input costs is reviving concerns about persistent inflation across the industrial economy. The Institute for Supply Management reported that its factory activity index held at 52.4, signaling a second consecutive month of expansion and one…

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]]> DroneShield secures 21.7 million dollars in counter drone contracts https://manufacturing-today.com/news/droneshield-secures-21-7-million-dollars-in-counter-drone-contracts/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:07:28 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57581 DroneShield Limited has secured 21.7 million dollars in new counter drone contracts, reinforcing its position as a supplier of portable anti drone systems to western military customers.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. DroneShield Limited has secured 21.7 million dollars in new counter drone contracts, reinforcing its position as a supplier of portable anti drone systems to western military customers. The ASX listed company confirmed it has been awarded six standalone contracts through an in country reseller…

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]]> What Are the Top-Rated Places to Rent Industrial Sweepers? (Guide for Manufacturing Operations) https://manufacturing-today.com/news/what-are-the-top-rated-places-to-rent-industrial-sweepers-guide-for-manufacturing-operations/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:01:19 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57562 Clean floors in a manufacturing environment ensure operational infrastructure. Dust accumulation can affect product quality, airborne particulates can disrupt sensitive systems and debris can increase safety risk. Operations leaders balancing uptime, compliance and cost control appreciate floor sweeper rental services as a flexible way to maintain standards without the long-term capital commitments of purchasing units.

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]]> Clean floors in a manufacturing environment ensure operational infrastructure. Dust accumulation can affect product quality, airborne particulates can disrupt sensitive systems and debris can increase safety risk. Operations leaders balancing uptime, compliance and cost control appreciate floor sweeper rental services as a flexible way to maintain standards without the long-term capital…

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]]> AbbVie expands in North Chicago with a $380 million facility investment https://manufacturing-today.com/news/abbvie-expands-in-north-chicago-with-a-380-million-facility-investment/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:57:18 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57541 The announcement of a 380 million dollar investment by AbbVie to expand its active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing in North Chicago marks a significant milestone in the broader effort to fortify the domestic drug supply chain. This capital injection is not an isolated event but rather a critical component of a 100 billion dollar commitment to research, development, and capital expenditures within the United States over the next decade.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. AbbVie is committing $380 millions to expand its manufacturing footprint in North Chicago, specifically focusing on the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients. This project is a foundational part of a 100 billion dollar investment in US research and development and capital infrastructure…

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]]> Manufacturing sector weighs refund strategies after tariff ruling https://manufacturing-today.com/news/manufacturing-sector-weighs-refund-strategies-after-tariff-ruling/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:55:49 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57549 The supreme court has just redefined the boundaries of executive power in us trade. In the 6-3 ruling for Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump, the court held that the international emergency economic powers act does not authorize the president to impose tariffs. This decision effectively invalidates the broad emergency duties that have reshaped supply chains over the past year.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. The legal landscape for international trade underwent a seismic shift when the Supreme Court issued its decision in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump. In a 6-3 ruling, the court determined that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, commonly known as IEEPA, does not grant the president the…

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]]> Micron $100B New York megafab faces growing local environmental pushback https://manufacturing-today.com/news/micron-100b-new-york-megafab-faces-growing-local-environmental-pushback/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:55:03 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57544 The $100 billion Micron megafab in New York represents a landmark shift in US industrial policy, yet the project faces significant legal pushback. Local groups argue that the environmental review process was fast tracked, sparking a debate on how to balance rapid semiconductor expansion with community transparency and ecological protection.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. The groundbreaking of the Micron Technology megafab in Clay, New York, marks a significant shift in US industrial policy, yet it arrives with complex local friction. This $100 billion investment, the largest private venture in the state history, is designed to anchor domestic DRAM production and…

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]]> Italian rocket leader Avio announces $500 million rocket motor facility in Virginia https://manufacturing-today.com/news/italian-rocket-leader-aviannounces-500-million-rocket-motor-facility-in-virginia/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:54:07 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57553 Avio USA has finalized a $500 million investment to establish an 860,000 square foot solid rocket motor facility in Pittsylvania County, a move that directly addresses the critical need for domestic propulsion systems. By repurposing a former textile mill site, the project revitalizes regional infrastructure while adding up to 1,500 high-quality jobs to the local economy.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. The landscape of American industrial production is witnessing a significant shift as aerospace and defense sectors move to revitalize historic manufacturing corridors. In a landmark announcement, Avio USA, the American subsidiary of the Italian aerospace leader Avio S.p.A., has committed $500 million…

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]]> The Ultimate Guide to Leading Spindle Manufacturing and Repair Providers https://manufacturing-today.com/news/the-ultimate-guide-to-leading-spindle-manufacturing-and-repair-providers/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:43:23 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57517 Manufacturing precision largely depends on the spindle's condition, to the point that when a component fails, production can stop instantly and costs rise. Maintaining efficiency requires a partner capable of expert manufacturing and repair. These top providers worldwide are known for keeping equipment running at peak performance.

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]]> Manufacturing precision largely depends on the spindle’s condition, to the point that when a component fails, production can stop instantly and costs rise. Maintaining efficiency requires a partner capable of expert manufacturing and repair. These top providers worldwide are known for keeping equipment running at peak performance. Leading providers distinguish themselves through a…

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