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

Posted on 25 Apr 2025 by The Manufacturer

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

NVIDIA to manufacture American-made AI supercomputers in US for first time

NVIDIA is working with its manufacturing partners to design and build factories that, for the first time, will produce NVIDIA AI supercomputers entirely in the U.S. More via The Manufacturer

Toyota recognizes excellence among North American suppliers for 2024

Each year, Toyota Motor North America recognizes exceptional performance among its North American suppliers with awards, which were recently presented at Toyota’s Annual Business Meeting in Michigan. More via The Manufacturer

Aviramp partners with Delta Air Lines and US charity in landmark gesture for veterans

World-leading aircraft boarding ramp manufacturer Aviramp is partnering with Delta Air Lines, Michelin and US veterans’ charity Best Defense Foundation for a unique D-Day commemoration. More via The Manufacturer

HEITEC expands Aegis Software’s FactoryLogix MES to advance sustainable manufacturing

HEITEC’s business unit Elektronik, a leading manufacturer of complex electronic solutions based in Eckental, Germany, is expanding its use of Aegis Software’s FactoryLogix® MES platform to additional products. More via The Manufacturer

New CPO study reveals supply chain transparency shortcomings as instability continues

The majority of Chief Procurement Officers (CPOs) will struggle to manage supply chain resiliency in this new era of tariff uncertainty, new research has revealed. More via The Manufacturer

Johns Hopkins research shows AI models fall short in predicting social interactions

Humans, it turns out, are better than current AI models at describing and interpreting social interactions in a moving scene—a skill necessary for self-driving cars, assistive robots, and other technologies that rely on AI systems to navigate the real world. More via The Manufacturer