CHIPS Act Section 48D in 2026: How US Manufacturers Lock In the 35% Credit Before It’s Gone The federal Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (Section 48D) just got bigger, and shorter. The credit rate increased from 25% to 35% for qualified property placed...
Automotive OEE Software: Complete Implementation Guide for Manufacturing Excellence The automotive industry faces unprecedented pressure to optimize production efficiency while maintaining quality standards. Automotive OEE software has become essential for...
Machine Downtime Tracking Software: The Complete Manufacturing Guide Machine downtime tracking software has become essential for manufacturers seeking to minimize production losses and maximize equipment efficiency. With unplanned downtime costing manufacturers...
Scrap, Rework & the Cost of Poor Quality in 2026: The Playbook to Recover Hidden Margin The most expensive number in your plant is the one you probably don’t track. For many manufacturers the cost of poor quality (COPQ) consumes 15–20% of revenue, and...
Scope 1 & 2 Emissions for Manufacturers in 2026: A Starter Kit to Measure, Report, and Get Ahead Emissions reporting has moved from voluntary to required, and it starts with Scope 1 and 2. California’s SB 253 requires companies with over $1 billion in...
Tariffs in 2026: How US Manufacturers Defend Margin When Input Costs Jump Tariffs are now a first-order margin problem. The weighted-average applied US tariff rate jumped from about 1.5% in 2022 to roughly 14% in 2026, with the effective rate around 10.1%, the highest...
