Welcome to IndustryWeek's Weekly Reads, where every seven days we share the most-consumed content of the past week. The Trump administration and its impact, or potential impact, on manufacturing continues to generate keen interest among the IW manufacturing community, but IW technology editor Dennis Scimeca's story on Kubota's technology philosophy drew vast readership, as did articles on EVs, national security and performance reviews. The Top 10 are as follows:
How Kubota Tractor Manufacturing Farms Technology: Knowing the right tech crop to harvest and where to plant the silicon.
Poll: President Trump and Manufacturing: We want to hear from you on the new administration and its policies.
Electric Commercial Truck Maker Nikola Files for Bankruptcy: EV Notes Updated: Construction restarts, site sales and tariffs dominate the pre-earnings electric vehicle conversation.
As Trade Policies Shift, Are There New Opportunities for Additive? How manufacturers are meeting new challenges with 3D printing technology.
TSMC’s Interest in Intel Is a National Security Concern: Given geopolitical tensions, the Taiwanese chipmaker should not have sole ownership of Intel's chipmaking business.
The Real Meaning of Kaizen: One of the most powerful shifts you can make is moving from being the sole problem-solver to empowering others to solve problems.
Performance Reviews: Best as Structured Conversations, Not Report Cards: Leadership should view evaluations as an opportunity to supercharge their greatest asset—their people.
As Tariffs Concerns Grow, Where Is the USMCA? Dispute resolution mechanisms and a looming review in 2026 may shape the future of North American trade.
Tariffs and Pricing Adjustments: A Roadmap for Manufacturers: History has taught us that companies that move quickly on price tend to better maintain profitability.
Digital Transformation Efforts Fail Without Vision: Technology leadership also needs quality management.
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