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The U.S. Manufacturing Gap in 2026

U.S. manufacturing output hits $2.91 trillion. Now it needs 3.8 million more workers. If American manufacturing were a standalone economy, it would be the 8th largest in the world — ahead of France, just behind the United Kingdom. In 2024, U.S. manufacturing value added reached $2.91 trillion, an all-time record in nominal dollars. And the […]

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eVTOL Aircraft Components: Custom vs. Standard Parts

The electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) industry has moved quickly from concept development to aircraft certification and early commercial operations. As development teams transition from prototype builds to scalable production, manufacturing decisions become increasingly important. These aircraft systems must meet demanding requirements for weight, safety, certification, reliability, and production efficiency. Component Categories Used in […]

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How to Survive the Rush to Market for Humanoid Robotics: A Sourcing Strategy & Production Scaling Guide

The global race for physical AI dominance has officially moved from long-term research into a capital-intensive commercial sprint. The explosive growth of humanoid robotics manufacturing mirrors a classic hardware gold rush: venture capital is flooding the space, and the timeline to field a functional unit has compressed dramatically. The pressure on engineering and operations teams […]

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How AI-Powered Digital Manufacturing Platforms Help Engineers Move Faster

One of the biggest misconceptions about AI in manufacturing is that its primary purpose is factory automation. In practice, the most immediate impact of AI is happening much earlier in the product lifecycle—inside engineering, sourcing, manufacturability analysis, and production planning workflows. For many engineering teams, the term “AI-powered manufacturing” still feels abstract. Most conversations around […]

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Building the World They Want to Live In

Across clean energy, smart buildings, and the skies above our cities, a generation of innovators is turning ambition into hardware, and hardware into a livable future. This Earth Day, we’re celebrating nine of them. Lunar Energy The Lunar System does something deceptively simple. It captures solar energy during the day, stores it in a home […]

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U.S. Tariff Updates 2025–2026: Latest Changes for Importers & Manufacturers

An ongoing log of major tariff changes and trade policy developments.

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The 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain: AI, Regional Resilience, and the Capacity Crunch 

Manufacturing is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. Today, Fictiv released its 11th annual 2026 State of Manufacturing & Supply Chain Report, capturing insights from industry leaders across MedTech, Climate Tech, EV, and Robotics. The findings point to an industry moving decisively toward AI-enabled systems, regionally resilient production strategies, and more integrated […]

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Fictiv Officially Joins MISUMI

In a move set to reshape the future of manufacturing, Fictiv has officially joined the MISUMI Group Inc., a global supplier of mechanical components for the manufacturing industry. This strategic union marks a major milestone in Fictiv’s mission to simplify sourcing and accelerate innovation through digital transformation—and it promises powerful new capabilities for engineering and […]

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The Economics of Injection Molding vs. 3D Printing

Learn how to compare the cost of 3D printing vs injection molding from Fictiv. This article includes a cost analysis and case study.

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Need PPAP? Understanding the Production Part Approval Process with Fictiv

Introduction In the world of manufacturing, ensuring the consistent quality and reliability of parts is paramount. This is especially true when it comes to complex products that require precise engineering and strict compliance with industry standards. One critical process that helps achieve this is the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). Fictiv, a leader in global […]