Congress Is on Recess. Manufacturing Policy Isn’t.
While Congress has adjourned for its annual August recess, federal agencies continue implementing tax, trade, workforce, and industrial policies that will shape manufacturing investment well into next year.
Federal Financing Options Expand for Manufacturers
Manufacturers may now qualify for up to $10 million in SBA-backed financing. Learn how expanded federal programs can support equipment purchases, expansion, and growth.
From Trade Policy to Industrial Policy
Recent manufacturing policy in Washington has been dominated by tariffs, investigations, court decisions, and trade negotiations. Now, policymakers are increasingly focused on a harder question: how to rebuild manufacturing capacity in the United States.
Encouraging Signals for Aerospace Manufacturing
What are aerospace insiders watching? Discussions at ASCEND and Zoller Technology Days pointed to increased investment, policy support, and production activity across commercial aviation, defense, and space markets.
From Awards to Expansions: News from Mitsubishi Electric, UNISIG, Stratasys, Sodick, and Penn State
Who’s growing, hiring, winning, and investing in what’s next? This latest roundup highlights fresh updates from Jorgensen, Nikon, CERATIZIT, MxD, MIT, Verisurf, and more.
Leadership and Growth News From SCT, Ellison, and More
QualiChem joins OMIC R&D, and Scientific Cutting Tools expands its regional presence. Plus, leadership changes at Ellison Technologies, Nidec, and Xometry, and America Makes announces $1.7 million in additive awards. (link to this article)
The Legal Fight Over Section 122 Tariffs Intensifies
The legal battle over the administration’s Section 122 tariffs has escalated significantly since early May, adding another layer of uncertainty for manufacturers already navigating a rapidly shifting trade environment.
A Season of Progress: Industry Leaders Announce Promotions and Partnerships, Plus New Funding for Additive Manufacturing
This week’s update highlights leadership changes at Allied Machine, Verisurf, ECI, and Rego-Fix, a new partnership between YCM and Technical Equipment Sales, national recognition for NCDMM, and major federal project funding awarded through America Makes.
Growth Mode: New Facilities, Leadership Moves, and Industry Recognition
Anniversaries, awards, and expansion news from MTI, Hwacheon, Ellison Technologies, Okuma, Knuth, and Mitsubishi Electric lead this update, alongside facility growth at QualiChem and leadership moves across Autodesk, Marposs, and Spinner.
Tariff Refunds: Real Money — but No Relief Yet
Following the Supreme Court decision that struck down tariffs imposed under IEEPA, the federal government has begun issuing refunds estimated at more than $150 billion. However, for most companies, the practical impact will take time to materialize.