Global Scans · Manufacturing · Weekly Summary

• [New] By 2030, up to 20 million manufacturing jobs could be lost to robotics. Design and Development Today
• [New] By assembling locally and exploring Nigeria's emerging lithium reserves, Tavet is expected to create thousands of jobs in manufacturing, research, and renewable energy support services. Vanguard News
• [New] News that Foxconn and Nvidia will use humanoid robots in Houston is a mixed blessing for the Trump administration, which promised to bring more factories and high-paying manufacturing jobs to America. The Register
• [New] 2.1 million US manufacturing jobs could go unfilled by 2030 due to a skills gap. Ebots
• [New] Ford has announced it will restart manufacturing activity in India with a US$370m investment in engine production near Chennai, Tamil Nadu, targeting export markets and set to create upwards of 600 local jobs. Automotive World
• AI will affect nearly 40% of all jobs worldwide, with Physical AI having particular impact on manufacturing, logistics, and service industries. Articsledge

Last updated: 16 November 2025