Intel's chip recovery plan could restore US manufacturing prowess
The chipmaker's come-from-behind strategy is risky and will take years, even with government subsidies.
From machine parts to dumbbells: How a cast-iron foundry responded to the pandemic
Making weights was the answer for one company when its industrial orders took a hit during the pandemic.
Step inside the clean room where a revolutionary satellite is taking shape
When it launches in 2022, the GOES-T satellite will watch over Earth and give us early warning of natural disasters. But preparing it is an epic task for Lockheed Martin.
Future proof: How Scotch distilleries are crafting whisky for tomorrow's world
Scotland and whisky are such an iconic duo that they spawned their own moniker. Here's how distillers of Scotch are preserving its heritage with one eye firmly on the future.
You shopped like never before. The supply chain couldn't handle it
This complex system is still adapting to immense changes and challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
Truckers make the world go round. Invisible truths you didn't know about trucking in America
What's the journey of all the goods we consume? Trucking is dangerous, difficult and in demand. Here's the story behind an industry on the cusp of major technological change.
Why your iPhone may never be Made in the USA
"Made in America" is rare, even though polls show Americans want it.
Made in the USA: Baseball bats, sticky notes, kitchen mixers and more
Some prominent companies still make their products in the US, and finding them is easy.
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What it's like inside a $7 billion Intel fab
The chips are tiny, the manufacturing equipment is huge and the bunny suits are frumpy. Intel wants to build more than a dozen more fabs in coming years.
Intel's chip recovery plan could restore US manufacturing prowess
The chipmaker's come-from-behind strategy is risky and will take years, even with government subsidies.
A look inside Intel's mammoth Arizona chipmaking fab
Take a tour inside one of the highest-tech factories in the world, to see how Intel manufactures microprocessors.
From machine parts to dumbbells: How a cast-iron foundry responded to the pandemic
Making weights was the answer for one company when its industrial orders took a hit during the pandemic.
Supply chain problems likely to last after the holidays
The worldwide river for moving goods wasn't prepared for the pandemic. The year's busiest shopping season won't make it better.
How your online shopping and COVID-19 clogged the supply chain
The river that carries the things we buy around the planet has slowed to a crawl. This is why.
Step inside the clean room where a revolutionary satellite is taking shape
When it launches in 2022, the GOES-T satellite will watch over Earth and give us early warning of natural disasters. But preparing it is an epic task for Lockheed Martin.
On the whisky trail in Scotland
From Edinburgh to Angus to Speyside, Scotch is being crafted with respect for the environment and for its heritage, along with a passion for innovation.
Future proof: How Scotch distilleries are crafting whisky for tomorrow's world
Scotland and whisky are such an iconic duo that they spawned their own moniker. Here's how distillers of Scotch are preserving its heritage with one eye firmly on the future.
How Scotch blends old and new to thrive in the 21st century
From new, more sustainable production methods to experiments on a molecular level, Scotch is working hard to remain an icon on the world's drink scene.
Inside Macallan's $190 million temple to whisky
With amazing looks and a focus on sustainability, Macallan's Scotch distillery is something to behold.
The global supply chain couldn't handle your online shopping
The complex system that transports the stuff you buy is still adapting to immense changes and challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
You shopped like never before. The supply chain couldn't handle it
The complex global system that transports products largely worked -- until the pandemic. Now the system needs to change.
Meet Moog's music machines, made in America
The high-end synthesizers are hand-assembled in the music mecca of Asheville, North Carolina.
Growing your own food at home when you don't have a lot of space
The pandemic and gardening startups have turned hydroponic growing into the latest high-tech hobby. But does it have staying power?
How iRacing drove realism to the next level
The popularity of iRacing, the world's greatest racing sim, exploded amidst the COVID pandemic. Here's how 30-odd years of hard work and planning built an overnight success.
Made in the USA: Baseball bats, sticky notes, kitchen mixers and more
Some prominent companies still make their products in the US, and finding them is easy.
Horn in the USA: Building better brass instruments, one part at a time
At S.E. Shires, craftspeople work hard to create horns that fit their players exactly right.
'Made in the USA' brands fight for your attention online
E-commerce is essential for brands that make their products in the US. It's also a double-edged sword.
Riding the wind: Shibumi Shade has built a coastal following
Leave those umbrellas and tents at home. This colorful sewn-in-the-USA canopy can stand up to windy days on the beach.
California wants to win back film and TV productions, and not just in Hollywood
For years, the Golden State has been undermined by lucrative film incentives around the world. Now, both LA and San Francisco want to woo more studios.
Made in America isn't simple to define or buy. Now what?
CNET reporters tackle the gap between our perception and the industry realities as our appetite for American-made products increases.
For Moog Music, making its legendary synthesizers by hand couldn't happen anywhere else
Go inside the Asheville, North Carolina, factory of Moog Music, makers of analog synthesizers that revolutionized electronic sound.
Why 'made in America' is a slippery concept
Choosing "American" products is more of a compromise than an absolute decision.
How Wisconsin's Cheesehead hat turned an insult into an icon
The foam Cheesehead hat has defined Wisconsin sports for decades, and it's been made in the US all along.
For the White House, spending big at home is the goal
Celeste Drake, the first person in US history to oversee the government's Made in America plans, says Joe Biden wants to fix our broken supply chain and make more critical products in the USA.
Why your iPhone may never be Made in the USA
"Made in America" is rare, even though polls show Americans want it.
How Ole Smoky Distillery made moonshine's illicit past into a tourist draw
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Road Trip 2021: How to make more in the USA
Days after he was inaugurated in January, President Joe Biden signed a "Made in America" executive order directing the government to increase the percentage of its $600 annual spending to go toward US-made products and materials. Building more things domestically has been a goal of presidents from both parties for decades. But even though Americans say they like the idea of products manufactured at home, we spend money on stuff made by American companies manufactured overseas -- think Apple's iPhone. Getting consumers to make choices with their dollars and getting companies to invest in US factories and employ more workers isn't as straightforward as some might think.
For Road Trip 2021, CNET's team of reporters, photographers and videographers explore what Biden's order means and how it may change both the technology industry and US manufacturing. What does it mean to be "Made in America"? What are the challenges to and opportunities for setting up shop in the US? What industries still thrive and how are they connected? From roller skates to satellites to moonshine, we also sought out some of the things that are made here -- and found out how the companies do it.