Manufacturing Extension Partnership
Everything filed under policy in our manufacturing coverage, the 47 reports filed on it so far.
2027 Manufacturing Trade Shows Focus on AI and Automation
A slate of major U.S. manufacturing conferences for 2027 highlights industry trends like AI, automation, and advanced manufacturing.
Bayer Announces $2.2 Billion Ohio Pharmaceutical Campus
Bayer will invest $2.2 billion to build a modular pharmaceutical manufacturing campus in New Albany, Ohio, with the first production module scheduled...
Manufacturing Adds 9,000 Jobs in September 2026 Employment Report
The manufacturing sector added 9,000 jobs in September, a 400% increase from a year earlier, even as the overall U.S. Unemployment rate rose to 4.2%.
U.S. Manufacturing PMI Shows Mixed Signals in September 2026
The U.S. manufacturing sector expanded for a ninth consecutive month in September 2026.
Boston Dynamics Unveils Atlas Hand for Tool Use
Boston Dynamics has revealed a new four-fingered hand for its Atlas humanoid robot, featuring 13 degrees of freedom and designed for mass...
IMTS 2026 Automation Demand Soars Amid Labor Shortage
The International Manufacturing Technology Show highlighted surging demand for automation and AI solutions driven by a severe manufacturing labor...
T-Robotics leads South Korean humanoid robot R&D project
T-Robotics is spearheading a national R&D project to develop AI-powered humanoid robots for high-precision display manufacturing, backed by ₩4.5...
NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform Secures Manufacturing AI
NVIDIA launched its Open Agent Safety Platform, a hardware-enforced security system for AI agents in manufacturing and critical infrastructure.
Amazon invests $100 million in Indiana manufacturing facility
Amazon is investing over $100 million in a new 585,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility in Greenwood, Indiana.
Arduino Launches VENTUNO Q Robotics Control Board
Arduino has opened pre-orders for its VENTUNO Q edge AI platform, designed to simplify robotics development. The board, powered by a Qualcomm...
U.S. Manufacturing Output Dips in August, Ending Seven-Month Streak
Federal Reserve data shows a 0.3% drop in manufacturing output for August, breaking a seven-month growth streak.
Four States Open Manufacturing Training Hubs
New York, New Mexico, Ohio, and Illinois are launching new advanced manufacturing workforce training centers and programs, backed by state...
Scientific Cutting Tools Details Precision Manufacturing Technologies
Scientific Cutting Tools outlines its 'Tech Trifecta' of manufacturing technologies for producing high-performance cutting tools.
NIST Awards $30 Million to MEP Centers in 12 Regions
The National Institute of Standards and Technology has awarded over $30 million to 12 Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers.
Agility Robotics Unveils Digit 5 Humanoid for Factory Floors
Agility Robotics has launched Digit 5, a new humanoid robot designed for manufacturing and logistics. The robot features upgraded legs, batteries...
Osmundson CEO Heather Bruce on Leading a Fifth-Generation Manufacturer
Heather Bruce, president and CEO of the 120-year-old Osmundson Manufacturing Company, discusses balancing legacy with change, her 'brick by brick'...
Meet the Organization Shaping Manufacturing R&D
The Innovation Research Interchange (IRI), the NAM's innovation division founded in 1938, provides a neutral forum for manufacturing innovation and...
ARM Institute wins $90M for military factory modernization
The ARM Institute has secured nearly $90 million in federal funding to lead 10 projects modernizing 12 U.S. Military manufacturing sites with...
NAM Urges NRC to Simplify Nuclear Rules for Manufacturing
The National Association of Manufacturers has called on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to advance three regulatory reform proposals.
Kulicke and Soffa, Ultra Clean Holdings Ride AI Chip Demand
The Zacks Electronics - Manufacturing Machinery industry is prospering due to demand for advanced semiconductors from AI and high-performance...
Winton Machine CEO on Starting a Manufacturing Business
Lisa Winton, CEO of factory automation firm Winton Machine, advises aspiring manufacturers to seize opportunities and use available resources.
NAM's Timmons: AI and Tax Policy Drive Manufacturing Growth
NAM President Jay Timmons says the 2025 tax law and AI-driven data center demand are fueling a surge in U.S. Manufacturing activity across many...
SK Hynix, Stellantis Lead $5.5B Factory Investments
Six major manufacturing investments were announced in August, led by SK Hynix's $4 billion AI memory fab in Indiana and Stellantis adding $200...
HowToRobot and Robotics Australia Group Launch AutomationFinder.com.au
HowToRobot and Robotics Australia Group launch AutomationFinder.com.au to boost robot adoption in Australian manufacturing, which lags the global...