Energy & Data Centers: Ohio manufacturers warned that utility demand forecasts for booming data centers may be overstated, driving higher generation and transmission costs without transparency. Aerospace Quality Systems: Force Fabrication rolled out Net-Inspect for AS9102 First Article Inspection reporting, moving from spreadsheets to automated compliance and traceability. Defense & Supply Chain: The U.S. Army is seeking “point-of-need” additive manufacturing to print replacement parts and tooling at installations to cut aircraft-on-ground delays. Industrial Automation & Software: Rockwell Automation launched TechConnectIQ Support to speed remote troubleshooting and simplify updates for complex plants. Manufacturing Investment: ANDRITZ doubled turbogenerator production capacity in Linz after completing an expansion, with sustainability upgrades built in. Trade Tensions: Canada’s PM pushed back on Trump’s “Lake America” naming order as tariffs and auto-sector integration remain a major friction point. Regulatory/Compliance: The FCC expanded its campaign against certain foreign-produced tech via its Covered List, forcing firms to assess whether products face prohibitions or need exemptions. Workforce & Training: West Virginia colleges won nearly $2M to expand advanced manufacturing education and open-access training labs across 11 counties. Food Manufacturing: General Mills removed artificial colors from its entire cereal lineup, aiming to finish the broader portfolio by end-2027. Medical Manufacturing: Abbott expanded operations in Arecibo with a $3.2M investment and 60+ specialized jobs, reinforcing Puerto Rico’s medical device manufacturing push.