Explore manufacturing tech, processes, and insights on production, quality, and sustainability.
Retail
Gildan Activewear has agreed to acquire U.S. undergarment maker Hanesbrands in a cash-and-stock deal valued at $2.2 billion, the companies announced Wednesday. The Canadian apparel manufacturer will pay roughly $6 per Hanesbrands share, a 24% premium to Monday’s closing price, in a move aimed at strengthening its
Manufacturing
GE Appliances, owned by China’s Haier Group, announced Wednesday that it will invest more than $3 billion over the next five years in its U.S. operations and workforce, a move aimed at bolstering domestic manufacturing following tariff policies introduced under the Trump administration. The investment will generate 1,
Semiconductors
When Israel-based NeoLogic began work on a radically different CPU design for AI servers, industry veterans told its founders, Avi Messica and Ziv Leshem, that it couldn’t be done. “Most of the people that we have met say it’s impossible,” Messica told TechCrunch. “Some of them told us,
Pharmaceutical
AbbVie has announced plans to invest $195 million in its manufacturing facility in North Chicago, Illinois, to enhance the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) within the United States. The move is part of AbbVie’s broader strategy to strengthen domestic manufacturing capabilities, following its earlier pledge to invest more
Military & Defense
Anduril Industries has officially switched on its high-volume solid rocket motor (SRM) factory in Mississippi, aiming to meet surging U.S. demand for space and defense missions — and break a decades-long duopoly in the SRM market. By the end of 2026, the facility will have the capacity to produce 6,
Automotive
Ford Motor Co. announced Monday it will invest $2 billion into its Louisville, Kentucky, assembly plant as part of a push to produce more affordable electric vehicles for U.S. consumers. The move builds on the automaker’s previously announced $3 billion investment in a new battery park in Michigan,
Manufacturing
The mystery buyer behind Foxconn’s recent sale of its Lordstown, Ohio factory has been revealed — and it’s not another automaker. According to Bloomberg News, Japanese tech investment giant SoftBank has acquired the facility, with plans to convert it into a hub for building AI servers as part of
Manufacturing
In a strategic move that signals a shift in the balance of power in the smartphone camera industry, Apple has announced a new partnership with Samsung to develop groundbreaking chip technology at Samsung’s Texas plant. According to a report by The Financial Times, the collaboration will focus on producing
Manufacturing
Apple Inc. is set to deepen its commitment to U.S. manufacturing with a fresh $100 billion investment aimed at ramping up domestic production, according to a White House official cited by Reuters. The announcement, expected Wednesday, marks a significant expansion of the tech giant's efforts to localize
Energy
Tesla has entered a $4.3 billion agreement with LG Energy Solution (LGES) to supply lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells, marking a significant shift in the automaker’s battery sourcing strategy. While Tesla remains one of the most vertically integrated automakers in the world, it still depends heavily on
Manufacturing
Mars Inc., the iconic maker of M&M’s, Skittles, and Kind bars, is making a bold bet on the future of American manufacturing and consumer demand. The privately held company announced it will invest $2 billion over the next 18 months to build new factories and upgrade existing
Military & Defense
In a bold move to reinvigorate American manufacturing, automated production startup Hadrian has raised a massive $260 million in new funding to expand its factory footprint and accelerate its mission of reshoring industrial capabilities. The round, led by Founders Fund and Lux Capital, comes amid renewed investor focus on rebuilding