Keywords: Manufacturing


Apple signs more than $30 billion semiconductor deal with Broadcom through 2031

Apple has strengthened its long-standing partnership with semiconductor designer Broadcom by placing orders worth more than $30 billion for chips that will be manufactured in the United States and integrated into a broad range of future Apple devices. The agreement underscores Apple's continued......

Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall plan first ATACMS missile production outside U.S. in Germany

U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin and German defence company Rheinmetall have signed an agreement to jointly produce ATACMS missiles in Germany, marking the first planned manufacturing of the short-range ballistic missile system outside the United States. The two companies announced on Tuesday that......

Synopsys shifts focus to AI by phasing out legacy semiconductor manufacturing software

Synopsys is scaling back part of its semiconductor manufacturing software portfolio as the U.S. technology company redirects investment toward higher-growth artificial intelligence design tools, signaling a strategic shift in the rapidly evolving chip industry. According to sources familiar with the......

Micron and Ford sign long-term semiconductor supply deal for next-generation vehicles

Micron Technology and Ford Motor have signed a long-term agreement to secure supplies of memory and storage semiconductors for the automaker’s next generation of vehicles, reinforcing efforts to strengthen supply chain resilience in the automotive sector. The agreement is part of Micron’s......

Boeing launches new 737 MAX assembly line to support higher aircraft production

Boeing has reached a new milestone in its manufacturing recovery by launching operations at a fourth 737 MAX final assembly line at its Everett, Washington, facility, reinforcing its strategy to increase production of its best-selling narrow-body aircraft. The new production line, known internally as......

Foxconn posts strong second-quarter revenue growth on AI demand, warns of geopolitical risks

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn reported a stronger-than-expected surge in second-quarter revenue, driven by booming demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure, while cautioning that geopolitical uncertainty could weigh on future business conditions. The company, the world's largest......

Continental agrees €4.6 billion sale of ContiTech unit to Lone Star Funds

German automotive supplier Continental AG has agreed to sell its ContiTech division to private equity firm Lone Star Funds in a transaction valued at approximately €4.6 billion, marking a major step in the group’s strategy to refocus on its core tyre business. The deal underscores ongoing......

Stellantis boosts Italy output 13.7% in first half as Hybrid and Jeep production expands

Vehicle production by Stellantis in Italy rose 13.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, supported by new production lines for hybrid and SUV models, according to data released by the FIM CISL trade union. The increase signals a partial recovery for the Franco-Italian automaker after a weaker performance......

Fonderie de Bretagne enters court-ordered restructuring as 245 jobs hang in the balance

The Fonderie de Bretagne (FDB) has been placed under court-ordered restructuring after entering insolvency proceedings, putting 245 jobs at risk as the company races to secure emergency funding and avoid liquidation. The decision was announced following a hearing at the Lorient Commercial Court, giving......