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Diraq opens first U.S. quantum lab in Chicago
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Diraq opened its first U.S. laboratory in Chicago on Aug. 19, 2026, giving the quantum computing company new cryogenic and measurement capacity at mHUB through the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park’s On-Ramp program.
GenBio ties biotech strategy to rising U.S. pharma investment
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GenBio said its research and intellectual-property strategy is aligning with a wave of more than $500 billion in announced U.S. pharmaceutical investment and a coming round of patent expirations across the industry.
U.S. grid buildout raises demand for workforce housing
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Rising electricity demand, data centers and industrial growth are driving a wave of U.S. transmission and grid-modernization spending that is also increasing the need for skilled construction labor and temporary housing.
DRC tops mid-year U.S. AGOA and GSP import ranking
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo moved into first place among AGOA-eligible African countries in the January-June 2026 U.S. import ranking, a milestone the government says reflects stronger trade coordination and President Félix-Antoine…
Ys Pharma launches Kadason medicated shampoo in the U.S.
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Ys Pharma Inc. has launched Kadason, an OTC medicated shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis, and is selling it direct to U.S. consumers through ys-ph.com. The product uses 1.80% salicylic acid and enters a market where many shampoos target dandruff…
KEBEL expands collision repair parts supply for U.S. and European vehicles
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Danyang Wanjiang Auto Parts Co., Ltd. says its KEBEL brand is scaling certified exterior body components for American and German vehicle series as repair networks face inventory delays and fitment problems.
Top 10 furniture plywood manufacturers in China for 2026
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China’s export-oriented wood panel suppliers are facing tighter emission rules, FSC traceability demands and rising global furniture demand.
ZenaTech sees tariff boost for U.S.-made drones
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ZenaTech says new U.S. tariffs on imported drones could improve the competitive position of its ZenaDrone subsidiary, which makes drones in the U.S. and uses a vertically integrated supply chain tied to Taiwan.
DRC cites record U.S. trade growth as AGOA renewal nears
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo says bilateral trade with the United States hit a record $2.15 billion in 2025 under AGOA, up from $541 million in 2024. The government is urging Washington to renew DRC eligibility, arguing the program is…
OMNILIFE opens $64M manufacturing hub in Texas
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OMNILIFE has opened a new $64 million-plus Innovation Park in Allen, Texas, giving the supplement company its first U.S. manufacturing plant and a combined headquarters, distribution, and production site.
SME’s Brett Conner joins America Makes executive committee
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SME Chief Manufacturing Officer Dr. Brett Conner has been named to a two-year term on the America Makes Executive Committee, where he will help shape additive manufacturing strategy, policy and workforce efforts.
Five Chinese PSA nitrogen generator manufacturers for 2026 buyers
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Industrial buyers looking to shift from delivered gas to on-site nitrogen generation are evaluating Chinese PSA suppliers in 2026. Hangzhou Boda Purity Equipment Co., Ltd. is one of five manufacturers highlighted for energy-saving gas separation…
Solintel taps American Exports de Mexico for Mexico launch
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Solintel OÜ has named León-based American Exports de Mexico as its strategic advisor to enter the Mexican market and expand the Intellifos Hub across municipalities and industrial partners.
How B2B buyers can vet hot and cold pack manufacturers
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B2B buyers evaluating hot and cold pack suppliers should look past price and focus on certifications, factory scale, customization ability and supply-chain resilience.
Los Alamos forum spotlights New Mexico's nuclear ecosystem
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The inaugural Los Alamos Nuclear Forum will bring together leaders in nuclear energy, fusion, space, medicine, AI, the grid and stewardship on Aug. 25 in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
U.S. opium and cannabis API market seen reaching $17.9 billion by 2033
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Coherent Market Insights says the U.S. opium and cannabis active pharmaceutical ingredients market could grow from $6.83 billion in 2026 to $17.86 billion by 2033. The forecast points to a 14.7% compound annual growth rate and highlights demand,…
Dexco adds epoxy insulation line to expand U.S. busbar production
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Dexco has expanded its U.S. busbar manufacturing with a fluidized-bed epoxy insulation line that supports components rated up to 38 kV for Virginia data center, utility, OEM and industrial projects.
Dexco adds U.S. epoxy insulation line for busbars up to 38 kV
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Dexco has expanded its Burlington, North Carolina, facility with a new fluidized-bed epoxy insulation line for insulated copper busbars and electrical components.
Dexco expands U.S. busbar manufacturing with new epoxy insulation line
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Dexco, an IMX Power company, has added a fluidized-bed epoxy insulation line at its U.S. operation to support busbar components rated up to 38 kV. The expansion gives Texas and broader North American infrastructure customers a single domestic…
Phio wins U.S. patent allowance for INTASYL compound PH-894
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Phio Pharmaceuticals said Aug. 13 it received a U.S. Notice of Allowance for a patent covering PH-894, a BRD4-targeting INTASYL compound.
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