The explosive growth of AI is colliding with a strained global power supply chain. Companies now face waits of up to five years for critical equipment like large transformers, pushing them toward unconventional on-site generation.
The FTC is challenging Henkel’s quiet acquisition of the Liquid Nails brand. The agency says the $725 million deal would combine two of the biggest players in liquid adhesives.
A new joint cybersecurity report lays down the law for using AI in operational technology like power grids and factories. The guidance stresses human oversight and clear benefits, but industry experts say it doesn’t go far enough on breach readiness.
Boeing finalized its all-stock acquisition of supplier Spirit AeroSystems, aiming to tighten its supply chain. Separately, Nvidia received U.S. government clearance to export its H200 AI chips to China, a potential market boost.
Fibron Cable has achieved ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system. The move comes after installing over 1,400 solar panels and increasing recycled waste by 129%.
Foxconn reported record-breaking revenue for the first eleven months of 2025, despite a slight sequential dip in November. The company says AI rack shipments are scaling and visibility for the final quarter is improving. Component sales are strong, but consumer products are feeling the pinch.
According to CNBC, Nissan’s CFO detailed the company’s strategy shift in response to 25% U.S. tariffs on auto imports. The plan leans on local supply chains and “dual sourcing” for parts. He also expressed cautious optimism that the AI chip shortage won’t become a “nightmare scenario.”
A massive new hyperscale data center is planned for a former military airfield in Brandenburg, Germany. The 500MW facility will be directly powered by an on-site solar and battery storage project, creating a unique integrated energy and digital hub.
A new analysis warns that 2026 will be a pivotal year for manufacturing cybersecurity, where AI-powered attacks, chronic underinvestment, and fragile operational technology will collide. Midmarket firms are now the preferred target for automated, financially devastating wire fraud and reconnaissance
A new partnership is targeting the supersonic flight market with a radical engine design. UK motor maker Helix is supplying its high-power electric motors to California startup Astro Mechanica for its “Duality” adaptive engine, which aims to efficiently power aircraft from take-off to over Mach 3.
