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Aerospace
Airbus to Acquire Spirit AeroSystems' Industrial Assets
Including a key plant in North Carolina.
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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.
April 30, 2025
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Operations
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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Safety
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
An Amazon truck drives in in Philadelphia, Friday, April 30, 2021.
E-Commerce
Amazon Not Planning to Display Tariff Costs Online Following White House Criticism
The administration called the potential move a "hostile and political act."
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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April 21, 2025
Natilus transforms its manufacturing operations with Palantir.
Aerospace
Natilus, Palantir Partner to Accelerate Sustainable Commercial Aircraft Production
Palantir's AI-based operating system will advance Natilus' engineering, design and manufacturing.
April 30, 2025
Inside Boviet Solar's New Factory.
Energy
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.
Automotive
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.
Automotive
GM Recalls Nearly 600,000 Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC Cars
Due to potential manufacturing defects that can cause engine failure.
April 30, 2025
Guangzhou Port, China, April 17, 2025.
Economics
Economy Shrinks 0.3% in Q1 as Trade Wars Disrupt Business
It's the first drop in three years.
April 30, 2025
The Hanford Viaduct construction site is shown in an aerial view, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Kings County, Calif.
Operations
California High-Speed Rail Leader Pushes State to Support Private Investment
In 2008, the project was promised to be up and running by 2020.
April 30, 2025
A sign for Trails End Road, home to the JBS meat processing plant, rests on a stop sign, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Dumas, Texas.
Labor
Immigrants Working Legally in Texas Panhandle Live in Limbo
The loss of immigrant labor there would be a blow to the meatpacking industry.
April 30, 2025
President Donald Trump, right, meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office at the White House, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington.
Supply Chain
Ukraine Says It’s Poised to Sign Key Mineral Resources Deal With U.S. on Wednesday
Ukraine's key manufacturing materials include titanium, lithium, uranium, graphite and manganese.
April 30, 2025
Vehicles move along the 710 highway, Long Beach, Calif., March 10, 2025.
Automotive
California Floats Testing Self-Driving Heavy Trucks
Self-driving trucks are already being tested in a handful of other states.
April 29, 2025
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UPS to Cut 20,000 jobs, Close Some Facilities
The company is drastically reducing the amount of Amazon shipments it handles.
April 29, 2025
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Laws & Regulations
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.
Automotive
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
A satellite flying above earth.
Aerospace
BAE Systems Selected to Enhance Ground System For Space Force Missile Warning Satellites
The Forge C2 will allow satellite operators to simplify.
April 29, 2025
Optics in manufacturing.
Operations
Optics Companies Merge to Launch EvolvOptic
Merger expands capabilities in space, semiconductor and high energy.
April 29, 2025