News
Microsoft, 3M form partnership
A joint effort by Microsoft and 3M is underway to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre infrastructure, enterprise technologies, and research and development (R&D) partnership, which is part of the chemical and cable manufacturer’s commitment to bringing electronic components to the market to meet growing demand for these services. Microsoft’s large-scale cloud computing...
Lite-On Technology to invest $919M in Texas campus
Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer Lite-On Technology is establishing its North American headquarters in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with a $919 million manufacturing and research and development campus to better position it to capture AI and data centre market share, which is in high demand. The McKinney, Texas campus will manufacture electronics components such as power management systems to...
TSMC to spend additional $100B to expand U.S. chip production
Taiwanese chip giant TSMC has announced plans to invest another $100 billion in Arizona to further expand its U.S. production footprint. It is expected that the new investment will result in four new plants and tens of thousands of jobs. With this investment, TSMC’s total commitment to the U.S. is $265 billion, which caused second-quarter net profits to jump 77 percent from $12.4 billion to $22...
Events
IMTS 2026
14 – 19 September, Chicago, IL
‘Achieve the impossible’ at the largest trade show in the Western Hemisphere. IMTS—The International Manufacturing Technology Show—draws innovators, sellers, and drivers of manufacturing technology together to connect, be inspired, and find new solutions to their manufacturing challenges.
For more information visit IMTS 2026
AU 2026 – The Design & Make Conference
15 – 17 September, Las Vegas, NV and Virtual
At AU (Autodesk University) 2026, the Design & Make community comes together to build skills, strengthen connections, and shape what’s next, from AI and connected data to integrated workflows. With more than 500 learning sessions and over 12,000 Design & Make professionals in attendance, you can gain the clarity and capability to move your work and your business forward and shape the future of Design & Make.
For more information visit AU 2026 – The Design & Make Conference.
International Conference on Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (ICROSMA - 2026)
3 – 4 August, Montreal, QC
Organized by Research Fora, ICROSMA will provide a robust international forum for sharing knowledge and results in Robotics and Smart Manufacturing. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform to researchers and practitioners from both academia and industry to meet and share cutting-edge developments in the field, with the primary goal of promoting research and developmental activities in Robotics and Smart Manufacturing.
For more information visit ICROSMA – 2026 – Toronto or ICROSMA – 2026 – Vancouver
PACK EXPO International
18 – 21, October, Chicago, IL
No other packaging and processing show on the continent brings you as many possibilities as PACK EXPO International—and it only happens every two years. Discover solutions from 2,600 exhibitors showcasing the latest packaging and processing technologies, navigate the show floor through themed pavilions including the Containers and Materials Pavilion, Food & Beverage Processing Zone, Logistics Pavilion, and more, and network with 48,000 packaging and processing professionals from every sector of the packaging ecosystem.
For more information visit PACK EXPO International
FABTECH USA
21 –23 October, Las Vegas, NV
Themed, ‘Innovation Without Limits,’ FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing event. Don’t miss the most comprehensive event for sheet metal manufacturing, one that has brought the industry together for over 40 years to explore new technologies, connect with experts, and gain practical strategies to increase productivity and accelerate growth.
For more information visit FABTECH USA