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The logo for Caterpillar appears above a trading post on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, April 23, 2018.
Operations
Caterpillar Says Tariffs May Increase Q2 Costs by Up to $350 Million
The company's revenue dropped by more than $1.55 billion from last year.
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Thermo Fisher to Invest $2 Billion in U.S. Medical Manufacturing
The company has 64 U.S. manufacturing operations, located in 37 states.
April 30, 2025
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Product Development
Speedboat Goes Airborne Trying to Break Speed Record
The boat is designed to rise up out of the water—but not that far.
April 29, 2025
A view of the exterior shows a 3D printed Starbucks building Monday, April 28, 2025, in Brownsville, Texas.
Additive Manufacturing
Starbucks Debuts First 3D-Printed Store in the U.S.
The coffee giant has never had a store quite like the one.
April 29, 2025
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IBM to Invest Billions in American Manufacturing
The company joins an increasing number of tech giants making significant U.S. investment plans.
April 29, 2025
President Donald Trump arrives to welcome the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles NFL football team to the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Washington.
Supply Chain
Trump to Offer Automakers Some Relief on His 25% Tariffs
Automakers have indicated that the tariffs could make U.S. production less competitive worldwide.
April 29, 2025
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Inside Boviet Solar's New Factory.
Operations
Boviet Solar Opens Its First U.S. PV Module Solar Factory
The company expects the facility to create 460 new jobs.
April 30, 2025
A Waymo self-driving vehicle sits curbside on Dec. 16, 2022, at the Sky Harbor International Airport Sky Train facility in Phoenix.
Automation
Japan's Toyota Starts Collaborating with Self-Driving Leader Waymo On Autonomous Cars
Both sides are exploring how their collaboration might develop into actual products.
April 30, 2025
The General Motors logo is displayed at the General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant in Hamtramck, Mich., Jan. 27, 2020.
Safety
GM Recalls Nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC Cars
Due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure.
April 30, 2025
Vehicles move along the 710 highway, Long Beach, Calif., March 10, 2025.
Supply Chain
California Floats Testing Self-Driving Heavy Trucks
Self-driving trucks are already being tested in a handful of other states.
April 29, 2025
Hirose FPC/FFC-to-Board Connector.
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Hirose Expands Circuit-to-Board Connector Offerings
New FPC/FFC connector is designed to simplify connection.
April 29, 2025
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Trump Administration Launches Investigation of Truck Imports
The move suggests that tariffs could be forthcoming.
April 29, 2025
Hyundai Motor and Plus Unveil Concept for Autonomous Hydrogen Freight Ecosystem.
Artificial Intelligence
Hyundai Motor, Plus Unveil Concept for Autonomous Hydrogen Freight Ecosystem
Concept showcases a scalable path to zero-tailpipe emission autonomous long-haul freight.
April 29, 2025
Optics in manufacturing.
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Optics Companies Merge to Launch EvolvOptic
Merger expands capabilities in space, semiconductor and high energy.
April 29, 2025
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Food & Beverage
Kraft Heinz Reports $6B in Revenue
The company's results beat analysts' expectations.
April 29, 2025
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Operations
Nefab Opens $2.5M Engineered Packaging Innovation Hub in Austin
The investment supports the region’s technology, automotive and manufacturing sectors.
April 29, 2025
Vehicles move along the 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV assembly line at the General Motors Orion Assembly on June 15, 2023, in Lake Orion, Mich.
Operations
GM Posts Strong Q1 Results, Will Reassess Expectations for 2025 Due to Auto Tariffs
Industry groups have urged the White House to scrap plans for tariffs on imported auto parts.
April 29, 2025
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with a payload of 27 of Amazon's Project Kuiper internet satellites lifts off from Launch Complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Monday, April 28, 2025, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.
Product Development
Amazon Launches Its First Internet Satellites to Compete Against SpaceX's Starlinks
Amazon aims to put more than 3,200 satellites into orbit.
April 29, 2025
Javid Moghaddasnia, director of customer engagement, discusses American Giant clothing at the company's showroom in San Francisco, April 17, 2025.
Supply Chain
Most Americans Expect Higher Prices as a Result of Tariffs, Poll Finds
Many also fear the country is being steered into a recession.
April 29, 2025
Owner Lisa McDonald packages a loose leaf tea orders at the TeaHaus, April 24, 2025, Ann Arbor, Mich.
Supply Chain
Small Businesses Dependent on Chinese Imports Are Feeling More Desperate
Small companies do not have the runway or the capabilities to move manufacturing on a whim.
April 29, 2025