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Pentagon Investing $1 Billion in L3Harris Rocket Motor Business
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to invest $1 billion into L3Harris Technologies' rocket motor manufacturing capabilities to boost domestic production and technological advancement in space launch...
Li Qiang and Lee Jae Myung back free trade and multilateralism during Beijing talks
During discussions held in Beijing on Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasized support for free trade and multilateral cooperation with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Both leaders called fo...
Arguing about China’s overcapacity overlooks its drive for clean energy
The article discusses China's significant success in clean energy manufacturing sectors such as solar panels, batteries and wind equipment, questioning why a country previously seen as undeveloped can...
Most Read Cogs of War Articles of 2025
In 2025, readers were most interested in articles reflecting concerns about U.S. defense industrial capability and efficiency across various tech sectors such as drones, shipyards, software, data cent...
China’s factory activity breaks 8-month contraction, but headwinds persist
China's manufacturing sector experienced growth in December as indicated by a PMI of 50.1, up from the previous month's contractionary level of 49.2. Analysts are cautious about interpreting this incr...
How a Chinese start-up is scaling 3D printing from sneakers to robots
Chinese start-up PollyPolymer is playing a pivotal role in China's robotics industry by providing advanced 3D printing technology and high-performance materials. This technology was showcased at Xpeng...
BYD’s big plans in Brazil, Xpeng tries to go global: 7 EV reads
Chinese automaker BYD intends to construct a substantial factory in Brazil within three years due to rising demand for its electric buses and trucks which has exceeded the company's current production...
Apple Eyes India For iPhone Chip Assembly, Boosting Make In India Momentum
Apple Inc. is entering into exploratory discussions with Indian entities regarding the assembly and packaging of select iPhone chips in the country. This initiative would mark Apple's first significan...
How US manufacturing was gutted with a smile
The article discusses the influence and destructive impact of the 'Smile Curve' theory on United States manufacturing, highlighting how this management strategy has led to significant losses in the in...
Hong Kong firm, Saudi partner aim to build 30,000 modular flats a year in Middle East
AluHouse, a Hong Kong-based leader in modular construction, aims to establish a manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia to produce up to 30,000 prefabricated flats annually starting from 2027. This exp...
Shanghai steps up oversight of delayed payment practices hurting suppliers
The Shanghai municipal government has established a task force to monitor its manufacturing sectors and ensure timely payment to suppliers affected by delayed payments. Deputy Secretary General Gu Jun...
Desert Works Propulsion expands U.S. ion propulsion capability through domestic manufacturing partnership and test capacity growth
Desert Works Propulsion (DWP) based in New Mexico announced the expansion of its domestic electric propulsion development and testing capabilities to meet increasing demand for advanced technology....
GIGABYTE Begins Local Motherboard Production In India
GIGABYTE Technology Co Ltd has started local production of motherboards in India through a contract manufacturing partnership. This aligns with the Indian government's 'Make in India' initiative, indi...
Manufacturing Stocks To Research – January 10th
MarketBeat's stock screener tool highlights three manufacturing stocks worth watching today: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Applied Materials Inc., and Johnson Controls International. The...
Best Manufacturing Stocks To Consider – December 23rd
MarketBeat's stock screener identifies seven manufacturing companies as top picks: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Applied Materials, PicoCELA, FREYR Battery, Medline, Johnson Controls Internation...
Ida-Viru County supplier to Head sportswear company to close, 43 jobs lost
VR-Koda, a long-standing family firm and supplier to the Head sportswear company located in Ida-Viru County of Estonia, is set to close its operations next month after three decades. The closure will ...
Russian-Indian Pharmaceutical Plant Will Be Built in Kaluga Region
A new joint Russian and Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing facility will be established in the Kaluga region of Russia. Specific details about the plant's capacity, investment amount, or expected pro...
Manufacturing Stocks To Consider – January 2nd
MarketBeat's stock screener tool highlights Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Applied Materials, and Johnson Controls International as key manufacturing stocks to watch. These companies are involved...