 July 3, 2023 | Today’s news and insights for manufacturing leaders | We won’t be publishing tomorrow in observance of the July Fourth holiday. In the meantime, take a look at some of the top manufacturing news from the first half of the year. It’s been six months marked by massive investments in the wake of the Inflation Reduction Act and CHIPS and Science Act, leading companies to prioritize innovation and recruitment efforts as they work to stay competitive. At the same time, sectors like chemical manufacturing are undergoing major changes this year as regulators crack down on the use of PFAS and companies like 3M look to settle lawsuits regarding the negative impacts of forever chemicals. Others are grappling with rising costs, executing cost-cutting strategies that include shuttering plants and outsourcing operations. We’ve been following these changes, challenges and opportunities every step of the way in 2023. Wishing everyone a fun, safe and relaxing day off, and we’ll be back in your inboxes on Wednesday!  Kate Magill
Senior Editor, Manufacturing Dive
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