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.

Philips to invest over $150m in U.S. manufacturing and R&D to scale AI-powered health tech

Philips has announced plans to invest more than $150m in U.S. manufacturing and research and development, reinforcing its commitment to expand production of AI-powered health technologies. More via The Manufacturer

JCB wins $45m US military machine contract

JCB has won a $45m (£33.3m) contract to supply 4CX Backhoe Loaders to the United States armed forces after an extensive evaluation period. Read more via The Manufacturer

Stingray Boats hosts U.S. Secretary of Labor at South Carolina facility

Stingray Boats recently hosted U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer, and legislators Congressmen Russell Fry (SC-07) and S.C. State Senator J.D. Chaplin (District 29) at its Hartsville, South Caroline facility. The visit was part of a limited multi-stop tour across South Carolina recognizing local businesses that are helping shape a resilient, future-ready workforce. More via The Manufacturer

AI at the forefront as manufacturers confront rising cyber security risks

Manufacturers worldwide are placing cyber security at the top of their strategic agendas as industrial operations face a rising tide of cyber attacks. More via The Manufacturer

Blackline Safety announces quality assurance program expansion

Blackline Safety Corp., a global leader in connected safety technology, has announced a major expansion of its quality assurance (QA) program. As part of the expansion, the company has increased its QA team, upgraded its inspection equipment, and boosted in-lab testing of its entire product line. More via The Manufacturer