North America Manufacturing News Digest – the industry stories you should be aware of

Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.

Apple commits $500m to U.S. rare earth supply chain in major deal with MP Materials

Apple has committed $500m to buying American-made rare earth magnets developed at MP Materials’ flagship Independence facility in Fort Worth, Texas. More via The Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce increases U.S. manufacturing capabilities with $75m investment in South Carolina

Rolls-Royce has announced it is expanding U.S. manufacturing capabilities with a $75m investment in its Aiken, South Carolina engine plant for mtu Series 4000 production. More via The Manufacturer

Ferrero expands U.S. manufacturing base with $3.1bn acquisition of WK Kellogg Co

Ferrero Group has announced a $3.1bn deal to acquire WK Kellogg Co, strengthening its U.S. manufacturing presence and expanding its portfolio of iconic breakfast cereals. More via The Manufacturer

Space Forge and Intuitive Machines partner to advance U.S. space-based semiconductor manufacturing

The UK’s Space Forge has announced a strategic partnership with Intuitive Machines to integrate its semiconductor manufacturing payload into Intuitive Machines’ orbital return platform, Zephyr under Intuitive Machines’ Earth Reentry Program. More via The Manufacturer

Humanscale boosts North American production with high-tech die-casting plant

Humanscale has expanded its operations in Nogales, Mexico with the addition of a state-of-the-art die-casting facility, a manufacturing process that uses high-pressure molds to create complex metal components with extreme precision and durability. More via The Manufacturer