The latest jobs report shows a strong economy. For the third month in a row, new jobs grew faster than expected. The job market is adding a lot of positions while not letting many go. About 188, 000 new jobs were added each month on average. That’s a big deal because it’s higher than usual. In fact,
The world has learned that when only a few places can make vaccines, shortages and delays become inevitable. The COVID‑19 crisis showed that a single, concentrated production model can leave many countries behind when a new disease strikes. In response, a group of 32 research and public health
The state of North Carolina has filed a lawsuit against Vietnamese electric‑vehicle company Vinfast. The suit claims that Vinfast failed to honor its promise to build a new electric‑vehicle and battery factory in the state. According to the state’s attorney general, the company stopped work on the s
April saw American factories bounce back strongly, with output jumping by its biggest margin in over a year. Cars and tech gear led the charge, thanks to heavy spending on artificial intelligence and renewed consumer demand after months of slowdowns. Yet even as production picks up speed, growing su
Medical device companies often struggle to meet strict rules while still getting products out quickly. ISO 13485 is a standard that ensures quality and safety in medical devices, but following it can slow things down. Some firms try to cut corners, risking mistakes. Others get stuck in paperwork, de
Japan just made a big jump in silicone production. Scientists wrapped iron particles in a thin layer of silicone resin. That tiny shield lets the iron work as a catalyst without breaking down in air. Before this, iron catalysts lost power after just half an hour of exposure. Now they stay strong for
Back in the 1970s, China was struggling to feed its people. Factories were rare, and most citizens survived on government-assigned housing with little income. Life expectancy was low—just 59 years—and the average person earned barely $130 a year. Meanwhile, the U. S. was booming. The average America
A company that sells promotional items has bought a 4, 000‑square‑foot factory in Edison for $835, 000. The property was on U. S. Route 1 and had been owned by a family cabinet shop for many years. The deal was not quick. It took almost a year and required the buyers to fix zoning problems tha
Europe aims to cut down on forever chemicals, but one big exception could ruin the plan. PFAS are man-made compounds that never break down. They linger in water, soil, and even our bodies. The EU wants to limit their spread, yet factories can still pump out endless amounts under current rules. The
Micron Technology has been getting a lot of attention lately, and for good reason. The company isn’t just growing—it’s growing fast. Sales and profits are climbing quickly, making it stand out in the tech world. But what’s really driving this success? A big part of it comes from Micron’s high-bandwi
