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    GlobalFoundries joins DOE’s Genesis Mission

    The partnership will open GlobalFoundries’ U.S. manufacturing platform and design resources to Genesis Mission researchers. The Genesis Mission aims to further science through artificial intelligence and advanced computing.

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    Deep Dive

    Data center construction boom driving historic manufacturing opportunities

    From multinationals like ABB and Siemens to small, family-owned businesses, manufacturers are staking their claim in this lucrative new vertical through investments and acquisitions. The question now is how long it will last.

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    Permitting Council director stresses engagement for major projects

    Manufacturers seeking permits should "talk to everyone" — especially local politicians and other knowledgeable community members — about possible roadblocks, said the council’s executive director Emily Domenech.

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    Manufacturing industry gained 7,000 jobs in May

    The fabricated metal sector gained the most jobs with 6,800, while the plastics and rubber products segment lost the most jobs with 6,100.

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    Oklahoma AG files to halt first US aluminum smelter project in 50 years

    The facility has received hundreds of millions of dollars in state and federal awards to expand U.S. aluminum capacity by more than 750,000 metric tons per year. The petition raises environmental and national security concerns.

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    Steel imports down 30% in 2026 as tariffs bolster US production

    Raw and finished steel reached 1.87 million net tons for the month of April, driven by increased imports of tin plate, metallic coatings and other goods, according to census data.

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    Honeywell Aerospace lays out manufacturing plans at investor day

    The company, which is set to officially spin off on June 29, aims to generate $6.5 billion in earnings by 2030.

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    American Rheinmetall, Harbinger team up for R&D robotics, UGVs

    Defense contractor Rheinmetall is also investing $41 million across six U.S. manufacturing facilities to expand production capacity, upgrade operations and fortify its supply chain.

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    USA Rare Earth to invest $1.2B in South Carolina magnet factory

    The project is expected to create 490 jobs and will be supported by recently approved CHIPS Act funding. The U.S. government will become one of the company’s largest shareholders as part of the funding agreement.

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    US needs ‘transformed industrial base’ to fully ramp up manufacturing: McKinsey

    Semiconductors, textiles, metals and machinery are among the most exposed goods, the McKinsey Global Institute says.

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    XLight, Commerce Department finalize $150M CHIPS Act award

    The Silicon Valley-based startup plans to build and demonstrate a free-electron laser, which could be essential for manufacturing new, high-performing semiconductor devices.

    Updated June 2, 2026
  • President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025.
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    Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of US trade actions

    President Donald Trump has rolled out a deluge of tariffs in his second term and is promising more. Here’s where each tariff — whether in place or proposed — currently stands.

    Updated June 4, 2026
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    Davie Defense breaks ground on $1B shipbuilding site upgrades in Texas

    The modernization projects in Galveston and Port Arthur are part of a finalized $3.5 billion contract with the U.S. Coast Guard to supply five polar icebreaker vessels.

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    Deere reaps benefits of IEEPA tariff refund and construction demand

    Increased spending on data center expansion and road building projects bolstered equipment sales during the second quarter.

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    Trump further tweaks steel, aluminum, copper tariffs

    A greater range of industrial and agricultural equipment made with the metals will temporarily see a reduced 15% levy starting June 8, per the White House.

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    MIT bullish on its Initiative for New Manufacturing at the one-year mark

    The group has been funding research projects, touring factories and piloting workforce development programs. Its three co-directors shared highlights during recent events in Boston and Cambridge.

    Updated June 5, 2026
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    US manufacturing expands to highest level since May 2022: PMI

    “Companies are still holding back because of uncertainty, but they’re holding back less,” Susan Spence, chair of ISM’s Manufacturing Business Survey Committee, said during a media call on Monday.

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    US sets Taiwan tariffs at 15% on auto parts, wood, aircraft parts

    The finalized agreement is narrowly focused on Section 232 tariffs, as outlined in a January framework accord with Taiwan.

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    Limited pressings and other takeaways from the Making Vinyl conference

    Vinyl records have seen growth over the past 19 years, with sales reaching $1 billion in 2025 and continuing to grow. Panelists at the conference discuss how to work with artists to meet expectations.

  • CreateMe's Modular-Engineering Robotic Assembly system sits in a manufacturing facility with an American flag in the background
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    Physical AI is ready for wider adoption in some applications: CreateMe CEO

    The technology can now control robots doing limited tasks, said Cam Myers. His automated soft materials manufacturing company created systems that use physical AI to revamp how textiles are made.

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    Fanuc, Google advance industrial robotics as part of recent AI deals

    In other news, Kawasaki opens a Silicon Valley center to expand physical AI collaboration between the U.S. and Japan, and Stellantis plans to partner with Accenture and Nvidia on digital twins.

  • TS Conductor manufacturing facility in Hardeeville, South Carolina
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    Courtesy of https://www.prweb.com/releases/ts-conductor-opens-new-134m-south-carolina-manufacturing-facility-for-aecc-advanced-conductors-to-boost-grid-capacity-and-resilience-302770389.html
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    Celestica, Seg Solar, Fujifilm and others open facilities in May

    The openings span industries including data center infrastructure, stem cells, solar modules, energy and conductors.

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    Gas engine maker Innio aims for $20.3B valuation in IPO

    The General Electric carve-out is looking to raise funds for continued expansion to meet AI-driven data center demand. It is backed by private equity firm Advent International.

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    Blue Origin plans $600M rocket plant expansion in Florida

    The Jeff Bezos-founded aerospace company will expand its manufacturing campus located in Cape Canaveral, creating an estimated 500 jobs.

  • (From left to right) Mike Kopp, Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Energy; Mark Jensen, CEO of ReElement; Lee Kye-in, President & CEO of Posco International; and Park Chan-ki, Commercial Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States.
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    ReElement and Posco ink US rare earth and magnet production deal

    They aim to create an alternative supply chain that connects South Korea materials to U.S. capacity and reduces global dependence on materials from China.