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What changed in manufacturing regulation and policy this week?
Government decisions, new rules and policy shifts reported this week.
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The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) reports that European hydrogen projects are struggling to progress beyond the feasibility stage, with only 10% of planned 31GW capacity reaching a final investment decision.
Read at edie.net ↗03
The article discusses the ongoing challenges of Foreign Entity of Concern (FEOC) compliance for solar supply chains beyond the initial contract signing.
Read at pv-tech.org ↗What products launched in manufacturing this week?
Notable product launches, releases and platform updates from the week.
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Unilever has implemented AI, digital twins, and advanced analytics to optimize its supply chain and production cycles, reducing concept-to-pilot timelines to 12 weeks.
Read at consumergoods.com ↗What financial results were reported in manufacturing this week?
Earnings, guidance and other financial results reported this week.
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Overall construction input prices in the United States remained nearly flat with a 0.1% increase in July 2026, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed by Associated Builders and Contractors.
Read at constructionexec.com ↗06
Manufacturing sales in Canada increased by 0.1% in June 2026, marking the fifth consecutive month of growth.
Read at wsj.com ↗What research was published in manufacturing this week?
New research findings and studies published this week.
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Moody's released a report on August 14, 2026, warning that rising temperatures and water scarcity threaten global asset valuations, particularly in real estate.
Read at bisnow.com ↗What incidents and outages hit manufacturing this week?
Incidents, outages and safety events reported this week.
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The hacking group Cl0p has claimed to have stolen data from nearly 50 companies globally, including Philips, Shell, Fiserv, and GE.
Read at insurancejournal.com ↗What partnerships were announced in manufacturing this week?
Partnerships, integrations and joint projects announced this week.
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Amkor Technology, Inc. is participating in an economic delegation led by the Arizona Commerce Authority to the Republic of Korea during the week of August 14, 2026.
Read at 3dincites.com ↗What people moved in and out of manufacturing roles this week?
Executive appointments and departures reported this week.
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Imperial Brands is planning to cut thousands of jobs across the U.S. and Europe as part of a strategy to achieve £320 million in annual cost savings by 2030.
Read at hrexecutive.com ↗What else happened in manufacturing this week?
Developments from the week that fit none of the other sections.
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Iryna Terekh, a 34-year-old former furniture designer, currently serves as the CEO of Ukraine's largest private defense company.
Read at wsj.com ↗12
As global supply chain challenges persist, the apparel manufacturing infrastructure in Los Angeles is becoming increasingly valuable for fashion brands.
Read at glossy.co ↗13
ASE subsidiary SPIL has begun construction on a $3.1 billion advanced packaging plant in Douliu, Taiwan, targeting 2028 for initial production.
Read at semiengineering.com ↗14