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1 week ago | 
thomasnet.com | Anna Wells |Megan Conniff
Yaskawa Electric Corporation has announced plans to invest $180 million in a project that involves relocating its Yaskawa America, Inc., headquarters from Waukegan, Illinois, to Franklin, Wisconsin. Japanese automation company Yaskawa Electric Corporation has been operating for more than a century, establishing Yaskawa America in 1967. Since then, the Illinois-base division has been serving the Americas with technology development.
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1 week ago | 
thomasnet.com | Audrey Altmann |Megan Conniff
In defense news, Lockheed Martin’s space division received a contract modification from the U.S. Navy for the Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile program. The funding will support the production of missiles and the launch of platforms for the "boost-glide” hypersonic weapon system. Read this article to learn about the $1 billion program.
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2 weeks ago | 
thomasnet.com | Audrey Altmann |Megan Conniff
We’re beginning with Kraft Heinz’s plans to invest $3 billion in upgrading its U.S. manufacturing facilities. The plant updates are intended to be more efficient and reduce costs while helping the Kraft Mac & Cheese and Heinz ketchup maker defend its market share. Check out this article about the company’s most significant manufacturing investment in 10 years.
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3 weeks ago | 
thomasnet.com | Audrey Altmann |Megan Conniff
Lundin Mining has announced updated estimates for its Vicuña project along the Chile-Argentina border. The deposits are being positioned as potentially one of the world’s largest gold and silver resources and highest-grade undeveloped open pit copper projects. Learn from our write-up how these new deposits are the most significant greenfield copper discovery in three decades.
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3 weeks ago | 
thomasnet.com | Kristie Chairil |Megan Conniff
This article is sponsored by Ardel Engineering & Manufacturing, Inc., a manufacturer specializing in precision CNC machining of metals, plastics, and engineering-grade materials. In American defense and aerospace manufacturing, data security is more than just a precaution; it protects national intelligence, American technological advancements, and the integrity of every mission-critical system from cyber threats.
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1 month ago | 
thomasnet.com | Audrey Altmann |Megan Conniff
GE Aerospace has commenced production of its GE9X engine, which boasts a 134,000-pound thrust capability and is set to power the Boeing 777X family starting next year. After extensive testing, GE is also investing heavily in its MRO capabilities to support the new engine. Take a look at our article about the high-bypass turbofan engine.
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1 month ago | 
thomasnet.com | Audrey Altmann |Megan Conniff
Starting off strong, Amazon’s Project Kuiper successfully launched its first full batch of 27 satellites aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral. This mission marks a significant step towards Amazon’s goal of providing global broadband internet service, with customer rollout anticipated later this year. Head on over to our article to read about the high-profile satellite launch.
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1 month ago | 
thomasnet.com | Audrey Altmann |Megan Conniff
Honda is reportedly migrating all North American production of its Civic hybrid hatchback to its Indiana plant. This move phases out building the model in Japan. Learn more about the automaker’s plan for production in our write-up. Elsewhere in the U.S. production industry, pharmaceutical company Roche will invest $50 billion over the next five years to expand its manufacturing and research capabilities.
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1 month ago | 
thomasnet.com | Megan Conniff
The White House is seeking to end the Energy Star program for consumers and businesses. The White House is seeking to end the Energy Star program for consumers and businesses. According to sources close to the administration, the program will be eliminated as part of larger closures in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Air and Radiation. This move follows President Donald Trump’s previous suggestion during his first term to privatize the program.
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1 month ago | 
thomasnet.com | Kristie Chairil |Megan Conniff
This article is sponsored by Special Products & Mfg., Inc., a U.S. sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing company serving OEMs in the cloud storage, electronics, transportation, oil and gas, energy, retail, medical, and other industries. The Fabricator has awarded a Texas-based company the 2025 Industry Award in sheet metal manufacturing. Special Products & Mfg., Inc. (SPM) specializes in precision sheet metal fabrication for mechanical parts, products, and assemblies.
