A new survey reveals that while 92% of manufacturers see automation as essential, only 37% have significant systems in place. The gap is driven by integration headaches and a lack of expertise, not a lack of interest.
SLB is pouring $30 million into expanding its manufacturing hub in Shreveport, Louisiana. The move will double the facility’s size and is expected to create over 1,300 new direct and indirect jobs by 2027.
K2 Space, a startup building large, high-power satellites, has secured $250 million in new funding. The company is valued at $3 billion and plans its first major demo mission for March 2026.
When shipping was rerouted from the Red Sea, scientists got a rare chance to study the climate impact of cleaner marine fuel. Their analysis of the South Atlantic shows a dramatic 67% drop in ships’ ability to form cloud droplets after 2020 sulfur rules. This has major implications for understanding
A new leak suggests Apple’s next low-cost iPad might get a surprising chip upgrade. The iPad 12, expected in early 2026, could use the current A19 chip instead of an older one. This would be a first for the budget iPad line in nearly a decade.
According to new data, orders for manufacturing technology surged dramatically in October 2025. This signals strong, sustained investment in industrial capacity despite broader economic worries. Key sectors like aerospace and power generation are leading the charge.
According to Techmeme, Netflix privately pursued a Warner Bros. deal while its co-CEO publicly dismissed big media mergers. Meanwhile, India’s Tata Electronics has signed Intel as the first client for its upcoming $14 billion chip facilities in Gujarat and Assam.
Apple has transitioned its two-day, in-person Manufacturing Academy into an ongoing online program. The move, part of a $500 billion US investment pledge, aims to train small- and medium-sized businesses in advanced manufacturing techniques.
In a new interview, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei outlines a deliberate, enterprise-focused strategy that contrasts with the “yolo” approach of some competitors. He reveals that 80% of Anthropic’s revenue comes from business customers using AI for complex tasks like coding and research.
Analyst Jeff Pu expects Intel to secure a deal to fabricate Apple-designed chips for future non-pro iPhones starting in 2028. This would be part of a broader move to diversify Apple’s chipmaking away from TSMC.
