Industrial Automation & Robotics: Inbolt raised $12.5M to give industrial robots real-time 3D vision and AI guidance, expanding into US growth plus data centers and electronics manufacturing. Precision Manufacturing: Norck’s Critical Part Management model says it cut critical-part costs by 25%+ and extended service life from 6 to 10 days, boosting supply-chain efficiency by 50%+. Clean Energy Supply Chains: PNE and SK Battery America are teaming on closed-loop recycling of battery scrap, aiming to rejuvenate cathode active material for reuse in US battery manufacturing. Battery Manufacturing & Tools: SK pharmteco announced a $200M+ five-year US expansion for small molecules and peptides, while Sunlight Batteries launched a digital Battery Selector Guide to speed compatible battery sourcing for industrial fleets. Factory Expansion: Caterpillar plans about $1B in North Carolina to expand compact equipment capacity, including a new Sanford facility for track loaders and telehandlers. Local Industry & Jobs: Michigan LIFT will connect manufacturers with suppliers to ease bottlenecks and support expansion, backed by Ford, JPMorganChase, Michigan Central and Newlab. Trade Pressure: South Africa’s AA warned Chinese vehicle imports could “decimate” local auto manufacturing, urging faster policy decisions. Regional Industrialization: Ghana’s Eastern Region is being positioned as a production and export hub under the 24-Hour Economy push. Food & Policy Uncertainty: UK food makers say unstable health policy is deterring investment, citing costly reformulation and shifting rules. Manufacturing Workforce Hit: Canada’s Stelco plans up to 500 layoffs at its Hamilton steel plant amid tariff blame and political fallout.