Explore manufacturing tech, processes, and insights on production, quality, and sustainability.
Economy
In a joint press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announced a monumental $100 billion investment into the United States over the next four years. Joined by President-elect Donald Trump, Son emphasized that the decision reflects his confidence in the U.S. economy under Trump’s leadership.
Semiconductors
Shares in the semiconductor giant Broadcom (Nasdaq: AVGO) are surging in early market trading following the release of its Q4 2024 earnings. The report highlights a staggering 220% year-on-year growth in Broadcom's AI revenue, propelling its stock over 20% higher today. With this surge, Broadcom has officially entered
Semiconductors
Following the unexpected removal of former CEO Pat Gelsinger, Intel now faces a crossroads that could reshape its future. At a recent Barclays investment conference, Intel’s temporary co-CEOs hinted at a possible manufacturing spinoff, sparking significant industry interest and speculation. Manufacturing Business in Focus Intel’s manufacturing operations are
Automotive
Toyota announced a $922 million investment to build a new paint facility at its Georgetown, Kentucky factory, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and long-term operational efficiency. This marks the second major investment at Toyota’s largest global manufacturing site this year. Earlier in February, Toyota pledged $1.3 billion to
Quantum Computing
Google has unveiled its new quantum computing chip, “Willow”, which claims to solve problems in just five minutes that would take the world’s fastest supercomputers a staggering 10 septillion years to complete. This marks a significant milestone in the race for practical quantum computing – a field poised to revolutionize
Energy
New research reveals that twisted carbon nanotubes can store three times more energy per unit mass than lithium-ion batteries, making them an innovative solution for lightweight and safe energy storage. This breakthrough opens doors for applications in medical implants, sensors, and other compact technologies. The Discovery A global team of
Supply Chain
Apple Inc. plans to invest $1 billion in a manufacturing plant in Indonesia to produce components for smartphones and other products. This decision follows Indonesia's ban on iPhone 16 sales in October due to non-compliance with local content regulations, which require at least 40% of parts in domestically
Business Insights
On Monday, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger unexpectedly announced his retirement after serving less than four years. While officially framed as a retirement, reports indicate that the company’s board of directors forced him out, citing dissatisfaction with the speed of Intel’s recovery efforts. This leadership shake-up leaves Intel at
Economy
The U.S. manufacturing sector showed signs of recovery in November 2024, with the S&P Global U.S. Manufacturing PMI improving to 49.7, up from October's 48.5. Though still below the neutral 50.0 threshold, the index indicates a slower contraction in the sector
Small Business
U.S. small businesses remain heavily reliant on Chinese imports, despite existing tariffs and the looming threat of additional levies from the Trump administration. Efforts to diversify supply chains face significant challenges, including high domestic labor costs, a shortage of skilled workers, and potential tariffs on alternative manufacturing hubs like
Semiconductors
Canon has made a significant breakthrough in semiconductor manufacturing with the shipment of its first nanoprint lithography machine, the FPA-1200NZ2C, to the Texas Institute for Electronics (TIE). This innovative technology is poised to disrupt the industry by providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional photolithography methods dominated by companies like ASML.
Robotics
Elon Musk's vision of affordable humanoid robots is poised to revolutionize the workforce. Futurist Peter Diamandis forecasts that the global robot sector will soon be worth $24 trillion, driven by significant investments. These robots are expected to replace human roles in sectors like aged care, manufacturing, hazardous manual