U.S. Steel has unveiled its massive $11 billion investment strategy under new owner Nippon Steel. The plan targets $3 billion in savings and aims to protect over 100,000 jobs nationwide. Modernization projects will focus on higher-value, lower-emission steel production.
Modern manufacturing isn’t your grandfather’s factory job. With AI, robotics and remote work options, these careers offer six-figure potential without student debt. So why are parents still pushing college when trades desperately need talent?
Both electric vehicle startups are expected to show revenue growth but face investor skepticism about profitability. They’ve already cut production guidance and face industry-wide headwinds.
Three major industrial automation organizations have partnered to create a common spatial positioning standard. The specification enables unified location tracking across industrial systems. This forms the foundation for next-generation autonomous factories and physical AI applications.
Global material production’s freshwater footprint has doubled since 1995, reaching 50.7 billion cubic meters annually. This hidden water crisis threatens to intensify competition for scarce resources in rapidly developing economies. The findings demand urgent industrial and policy responses.
Researchers have discovered a bacterial enzyme that produces ethylene without CO₂ emissions using ancient iron-sulfur clusters. This breakthrough could revolutionize plastic manufacturing, but significant engineering challenges remain before industrial application.
NextEra Energy’s plan to restart the 615-MW Duane Arnold nuclear plant by early 2029 represents a watershed moment for the power industry. The Google partnership and broader nuclear strategy signal a fundamental shift in how tech giants are securing reliable, carbon-free energy for their massive dat
First Solar is accelerating US manufacturing expansion as trade policies create headwinds for imported solar components. The company’s domestic focus positions it uniquely amid industry challenges and contract disputes.
China’s manufacturing dominance in solar, EVs, and batteries is creating both a global oversupply crisis and unprecedented cost reductions. The “new three” industries are reshaping energy markets worldwide while facing their own consolidation challenges.
After a disastrous $2.7 billion net loss and 5% market share decline, Stellantis is making a massive $13 billion bet on its U.S. recovery. The Jeep and Ram parent company faces critical challenges in winning back alienated customers and navigating trade barriers.
