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Intel's chip recovery plan could restore US manufacturing prowess

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.

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From machine parts to dumbbells: How a cast-iron foundry responded to the pandemic

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.

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Step inside the clean room where a revolutionary satellite is taking shape

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.

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Future proof: How Scotch distilleries are crafting whisky for tomorrow's world

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.

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You shopped like never before. The supply chain couldn't handle it

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.

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Truckers make the world go round. Invisible truths you didn't know about trucking in America

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

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

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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Trucking is dangerous, in demand and on the cusp of major technological change. Here's the story of the journey behind the goods we consume.

Dec 30, 2021

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.

Nov 19, 2021

Take a tour inside one of the highest-tech factories in the world, to see how Intel manufactures microprocessors.

Nov 18, 2021

The chipmaker's come-from-behind strategy is risky and will take years, even with government subsidies.

Nov 18, 2021

Making weights was the answer for one company when its industrial orders took a hit during the pandemic.

Nov 11, 2021

The river that carries the things we buy around the planet has slowed to a crawl. This is why.

Nov 3, 2021

The worldwide river for moving goods wasn't prepared for the pandemic. The year's busiest shopping season won't make it better.

Nov 3, 2021

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.

Oct 28, 2021

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.

Oct 13, 2021

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.

Oct 13, 2021

With amazing looks and a focus on sustainability, Macallan's Scotch distillery is something to behold.

Oct 13, 2021

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.

Oct 13, 2021

The complex system that transports the stuff you buy is still adapting to immense changes and challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.

Oct 7, 2021

The complex global system that transports products largely worked -- until the pandemic. Now the system needs to change.

Oct 7, 2021

The high-end synthesizers are hand-assembled in the music mecca of Asheville, North Carolina.

Oct 3, 2021

The pandemic and gardening startups have turned hydroponic growing into the latest high-tech hobby. But does it have staying power?

Oct 2, 2021

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.

Oct 1, 2021

Some prominent companies still make their products in the US, and finding them is easy.

Sep 29, 2021

At S.E. Shires, craftspeople work hard to create horns that fit their players exactly right.

Sep 29, 2021

E-commerce is essential for brands that make their products in the US. It's also a double-edged sword.

Sep 24, 2021

Leave those umbrellas and tents at home. This colorful sewn-in-the-USA canopy can stand up to windy days on the beach.

Sep 23, 2021

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.

Sep 21, 2021

CNET reporters tackle the gap between our perception and the industry realities as our appetite for American-made products increases.

Sep 20, 2021

Go inside the Asheville, North Carolina, factory of Moog Music, makers of analog synthesizers that revolutionized electronic sound.

Sep 20, 2021

Choosing "American" products is more of a compromise than an absolute decision.

Sep 20, 2021

The foam Cheesehead hat has defined Wisconsin sports for decades, and it's been made in the US all along.

Sep 18, 2021

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.

Sep 16, 2021

"Made in America" is rare, even though polls show Americans want it.

Sep 16, 2021

At Ole Smoky Distillery, moonshine's heritage is its selling point.

Sep 13, 2021

Do organic fruits and vegetables really taste different? Here's what I found.

Sep 12, 2021

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.