manufacturing
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Echodyne Opens New Radar Manufacturing Facility in Woodinville
Radar-tech company Echodyne has opened a new 86,350-square-foot facility in Woodinville to scale production of counter-drone security systems.
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Air Liquide Expands AI Semiconductor Support Amid Global Investment Surge
Air Liquide secures a major contract with SK hynix to support HBM chip production in South Korea, while Michigan highlights the company’s regional industrial impact as part of a broader European trade mission.
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The Dual Frontier: 3D Printing’s Rise in Manufacturing and the ‘Ghost Gun’ Legal Crisis
As 3D printing technology advances toward industrial sustainability, a federal conviction in Illinois and new New York mandates highlight the widening gap between innovative engineering and the regulation of untraceable firearms.
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Boeing Ends Production of Iconic 747 ‘Queen of the Skies’
Boeing has officially concluded the production of the 747, marking the end of a five-decade era for the wide-body aircraft that revolutionized global air travel.
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Ukraine integrates domestic industry into French locomotive production
France’s Alstom Transport is incorporating Ukrainian manufacturers into the supply chain for 55 new electric locomotives, marking a significant step in industrial cooperation.
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Mercedes-Benz Commits $7B to Deepen US Manufacturing Foothold
With $4 billion allocated to its Alabama plant and a new Atlanta R&D hub, Mercedes-Benz aims to enhance US production and reduce import reliance. Use
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Toyota CEO Issues ‘Survival’ Warning to Suppliers Amid Shift
Outgoing CEO Koji Sato has warned Toyota’s supplier network that the company faces an existential crisis, prompting a major shift in production standards and cost-efficiency strategies.
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Heinz Wattie’s Proposes Factory Closures, 350 Jobs At Risk
Iconic New Zealand food manufacturer Heinz Wattie’s has proposed closing three factories and ending frozen vegetable production, citing difficult market conditions.
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Gibraltar Industries Reports 2025 Net Loss, Beats Q4 Estimates
Gibraltar Industries reported a $44.4 million net loss for 2025, driven by discontinued operations. Gibraltar Industries, Inc.
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CertainTeed Doubles Georgia Shingle Capacity Amid Housing Boom
CertainTeed Roofing completed a $100 million expansion at its Peachtree City, Georgia, plant, doubling shingle production to meet surging Southeast.
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India’s 2026 Budget Presented on Sunday, Auto Sector Eyes Green Future
India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026-27, making it the first Sunday presentation in the nation’s fiscal history. The budget is keenly watched for its direction on electric mobility, manufacturing, and broader economic stability, with the automotive…
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Micron Breaks Ground on Major Singapore Fab for AI-Driven Demand
Micron Technology has begun construction on an advanced wafer fabrication facility in Singapore, a US $24 billion investment over 10 years, to meet escalating global demand for memory and storage driven by AI.
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Canada’s Auto Industry Raises Alarm Over New Chinese EV Import Deal
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government has announced a new strategic partnership with China, allowing 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) into Canada annually at a reduced 6.1% tariff, sparking significant frustration and concern within the Canadian auto sector over jobs, investment,…
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Grangemouth Saved: UK Government’s £150m Lifeline Secures Jobs, Industry and Future for Scotland’s Last Ethylene Plant
The UK government has pledged £150 million to rescue the Grangemouth chemical plant, safeguarding over 500 jobs and ensuring the survival of Britain’s last ethylene facility. This intervention is seen as a strategic move to protect national security, modernize manufacturing,…
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Jeff Bezos Returns as Co-CEO: Project Prometheus Aims to Revolutionize AI for the Physical Economy
Jeff Bezos, Amazon’s founder, steps back into operational leadership as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, an AI startup targeting engineering and manufacturing sectors with a $6.2 billion backing.