North America Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of

Posted on 1 Sep 2026 by The Manufacturer

Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.

How AI is reshaping the manufacturing workforce

The Manufacturer’s James Devonshire speaks to Jabil’s John Kraus about how AI is reshaping manufacturing skills, and why combining digital capability with decades of practical experience will be critical to building the workforce of the future. Read more via The Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce completes $1bn investment in Indiana engine manufacturing campus

Rolls-Royce has completed a decade-long $1bn investment in its Indianapolis manufacturing, assembly and testing operations, strengthening the Indiana site’s role in the US defence industrial base. Read more via The Manufacturer

Bosch Rexroth invests $20m in Pennsylvania hydraulics manufacturing campus

Bosch Rexroth has opened a new $20m logistics centre at its hydraulics manufacturing campus in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as the company looks to improve supply-chain efficiency and strengthen its North American operations. Read more via The Manufacturer

UK’s Space Forge selects Texas A&M for first US advanced semiconductor materials facility

UK-headquartered microgravity manufacturer, Space Forge, has selected The Texas A&M University System as the manufacturing base for its first US facility focused on advanced semiconductor materials. Read more via The Manufacturer

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