IFS is making a major move into warehouse management by acquiring Softeon. The deal aims to combine AI and robotics to create more autonomous, intelligent logistics operations. It’s expected to close in early 2026.
2025 was a year of relentless upheaval for global supply chains. From blanket tariffs and port surges to wildfires and a landmark railroad merger, businesses were in a constant scramble to adapt.
Data center construction is a high-stakes race against time. HP’s autonomous SitePrint robot aims to solve that by printing floor layouts directly on concrete with extreme precision, cutting rework and clashes between trades.
FedDev Ontario is investing over $3.1 million to support Sky Acoustics, Letar Inc., and Petra Hygenic Systems. The funding aims to help these manufacturers scale operations and integrate advanced technologies like automation and AI.
Despite China’s broader economic woes, its AI chip sector is minting billionaires overnight. A wave of successful IPOs, driven by US export controls and domestic demand, is creating a new tech elite.
TemperPack is significantly expanding its sustainable packaging operations in Michigan. The company is moving its Green Cell Foam manufacturing to a new, upgraded 135,000-square-foot facility in Lansing to meet rising customer demand.
A major internal software leak suggests Apple is developing a new iMac Pro with an M5 Max chip, its first all-in-one workstation since 2017. The leak also details a slew of other future products, including an M6 MacBook Pro and a foldable iPhone targeting late 2026.
A new fire-extinguishing hydrogel completely eliminates PFAS, the “forever chemicals” in traditional foams. With the EU implementing restrictions and a total ban proposed, this clay-based alternative could change fire safety.
According to a Manufacturing.net analysis, recent tariff adjustments have created a clear divide in the commercial restroom manufacturing sector. Companies with long-term domestic production and sourcing strategies are gaining market share as buyers prioritize price stability and reliable lead times
Brazil’s National Institute for Space Research (INPE) has inaugurated a new supercomputer named Jaci. It’s the first major step in a multi-year project to overhaul the country’s weather and climate forecasting infrastructure.
