Manufacturing
InnovationRx: Trump’s Tariffs Could Hit Medical Devices, While USAID Cuts Cost Lives
ByAlex Knapp,
Forbes Staff
andAmy Feldman,
Forbes Staff
In this week’s InnovationRx newsletter, tariffs could hit medical devices, a gene therapy company that helps blind kids see again, Stand Up for Science rallies, AbbVie gets into weight loss, and more.
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Silicon Valley’s Military Drone Companies Have A Serious ‘Made In China’ Problem
As Pentagon leaders call for thousands of drones to face China, they are grappling with an uncomfortable reality: Silicon Valley is addicted to Chinese drone components.
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This Startup Is Coming For Your CO2-Spewing Furnace
Olli Kangas is coming for your CO2 spewing furnace--or at least help you find you a cleaner, maybe cheaper, way to power your plant. With cofounder Pasi Hakulinen, he launched Finnish software startup Intergrid in 2023. It has digital tools that let factory owners estimate their energy use, find the best sustainable alternatives, and forecast the cost of the switch. Since launching, Intergrid has secured $13 million in funding from funds including True Ventures and Lifeline Ventures. “Fossil fuels offer a very good customer experience,” he said. “What we need to do is not only match that experience, but build something that is as simple, easier, cheaper for the customer.”
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The Most Innovative Manufacturing Companies Of The Year—And What They Reveal About The Future Of The Industry
I’m encouraged by Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Manufacturing list, which includes not only startups, but also long-standing firms who are innovating.
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Fashion Brand Resilience: Audrey McLoghlin And Frank & Eileen
Frank & Eileen is a women's fashion brand built on resilience. From 2008 crisis to today’s trade wars, Audrey McLoghlin's vision thrives. Discover the story.
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Trade Wars And Manufacturing Renaissance: Haddy’s Florida Microfactory
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Iron Ore Slips To $98 A Ton But Might Not Fall Much Further
Not all commodities have been falling steeply under the weight of rising tariffs with iron ore riding out the storm.
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How A New-Old Approach To Risk Can Help Secure AI Impact
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Who Will Write The Competitiveness Playbook For The Global Future?
The United States needs to play a more assertive role in the international arena to protect U.S. competitiveness and counterbalance China’s global ambitions.
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Lawsuit Could End Trump Tariffs And Stock Market Rout
A new lawsuit aims to end the Trump administration’s sweeping tariffs by arguing the president’s use of emergency powers is unlawful.
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Trump’s Tariffs Could Raise The Price Of Pacemakers And Insulin Pumps
With no exemptions for medical devices from Trump’s double-digit tariffs, pacemakers, insulin pumps and hearing aids could all cost more.
ByAmy Feldman,
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Why Construction 3D Printing Is Gaining Ground In Post-Wildfire LA
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Trump Wants More Trade With Russia But Less With Everyone Else
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790,000 Jobs, $160 Billion GDP: Shocking Costs Of Inflation Reduction Act Repeal
Inflation Reduction Act repeal would harm America's economy, costing 790,000 jobs, cutting $160 billion in GDP, and forcing families to pay $32 billion in energy costs
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An Ardent Irishman’s Quest For A More Inclusive Mountain Bike
When avid cyclist Noel Joyce was paralyzed in a mountain biking accident, he didn't let it keep him off the trails. The industrial design professor designed his own bike.
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4 Non-Tariff Executive Orders And Actions That Could Impact Manufacturers
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