San Francisco – October 13, 2026 -- Global 300mm front-end fab equipment spending will reach $149 billion in 2026, up 31% year-over-year, and climb to $227 billion by 2029, according to the latest SEMI 300mm Fab Outlook. SEMI projects investment will keep growing at double-digit rates through the forecast period.

SEMI projects 20 new 300mm fabs or lines will start construction worldwide in 2026

Excluding pure R&D fabs, SEMI expects 18 more construction starts in 2027. In the United States, three fabs or lines are projected to begin construction in 2026 and four in 2027.

SEMI also projects 13 new 300mm fabs or lines worldwide will begin operations or ship first silicon in 2026, rising to 23 in 2027.

Delray Beach – October 13, 2026 -- The global CAM software market will grow from about USD 4.0 billion in 2026 to USD 6.4 billion by 2031, a CAGR of 9.6%, according to MarketsandMarkets. The market stood at USD 3.7 billion in 2025.

North America is forecast to hold USD 1.4 billion of 2026 market value

North America is expected to be the largest regional market, driven by a dense base of aerospace, automotive and industrial machinery manufacturers. These sectors generate high-volume part-program requirements from prototyping to full-rate production. The report says buyers in the region prefer platforms that plug into the broader enterprise technology stack rather than standalone tools.

For 2025, the software segment is expected to hold the largest market value. The machining and production segment is expected to hold the largest share, and on-premises deployment is expected to hold the largest deployment share.

New York – October 13, 2026 -- New York Public Radio (NYPR) said President and CEO Christy Tanner will step down, and a three-person interim Office of the CEO will run the organization while its Board of Trustees searches for a permanent successor.

Three board-linked media executives form a temporary Office of the CEO

The interim team consists of current Board members Jenna Weiss-Berman and Gary Knell, plus LaFontaine Oliver. Oliver will also serve as interim acting President.

All three have established ties to NYPR and to the wider media sector:

Plano, Texas – October 13, 2026 -- Communications & Power Industries (CPI) has won a multimillion-dollar contract to supply an antenna system for a U.S. government intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) program.

CPI to deliver quadband RF antenna with multi-motor drive on each axis

The system combines a quadband radio frequency (RF) design with a multi-motor drive architecture on each axis. CPI said the award draws on its RF engineering, motion control and system integration expertise to meet demanding mission requirements.

CPI cites 50 years supplying large-aperture antennas

The company describes itself as a major global supplier of large-aperture antennas for 50 years. Its installed base includes hundreds of ISR antennas, ranging from small tactical and transportable systems to large-aperture systems exceeding 30 meters in diameter.

Las Vegas – October 13, 2026 -- USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) and heated apparel brand ororo have renewed their partnership through the 2029-30 season, extending a four-year relationship by another four years.

ororo remains the Official Heated Apparel Partner of USABS. It will supply the national bobsled and skeleton teams with heated gear for both training and competition.

Renewal targets the 2029 IBSF World Championships in Park City

The deal arrives as USABS enters a new quadrennial that includes the 2029 IBSF World Championships in Park City. The federation is also framing the agreement as the start of its road to 2030.

ororo CEO Mark H. said the company has supported the team through daily life, training and competitions over the past four years. He said the extension covers the team's athletes and coaches through the season.

Queens, N.Y. – October 13, 2026 -- AlumniFi has become the Official Credit Union of St. John's Athletics and the first corporate partner in program history to put its logo on Red Storm uniforms, in a deal the department describes as among the most significant financial commitments it has received.

AlumniFi logo appears on eight programs starting with Drexel exhibition

The logo debuts at the exhibition opener against Drexel. It will appear on the uniforms of the men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball and lacrosse programs.

St. John's Sports Properties, the locally based team of Learfield, facilitated the deal. The source does not disclose the financial terms or the length of the agreement.

Austin – – October 13, 2026 -- Sweatpals has become the Official Event Platform of HYROX365 and an Official Partner of North America, giving HYROX's network of 20,000 affiliate gyms a tool to run and monetize local training events between races.

The deal also makes Sweatpals Official Title Partner of HYROX Miami. The race will be branded Sweatpals HYROX Miami Beach 2027.

Sweatpals deploys a white-label platform inside the HYROX Performance HUB

Sweatpals will supply a white-label solution integrated into the HYROX365 ecosystem. Affiliate gyms can create, promote and manage HYROX training simulations, training events and open gym sessions. Bookings, day passes, payments and member acquisition are handled end-to-end on the platform.

GRAND RAPIDS – October 13, 2026 -- Deckorators, a brand of UFP Industries (Nasdaq: UFPI), introduced Meridian and Elevate decking as the first collections launched since it acquired MoistureShield decking assets, alongside a new aluminum railing system built to cut installation labor.

Meridian and Elevate extend the decking range with two new collections

Meridian carries proprietary CoolDeck technology, which Deckorators says absorbs less heat than conventional composite decking. It launches in four colors: Hudson, Sonoma, Catalina and Newport. Its full 1-inch profile is approved for dock and waterfront applications.

Elevate targets active outdoor spaces and resists moisture, rot and insect damage. It can be installed anywhere, including ground and water applications, and launches in Basin Brown and Ridge Gray.

San Francisco – October 13, 2026 -- Schemata has been awarded $3.25 million in fully funded, milestone-based contracts through the U.S. Air Force innovation arm AFWERX to deliver AI-enabled virtual training for Air Force equipment. The total comprises an initial $1.25 million award and a $2 million extension, which funds training for members of the 97th Air Mobility Wing.

Altus pilot spreads to nine installations at no added cost

Schemata began with two civilian equipment platforms at Altus. Each module is a photorealistic, interactive 3D copy of the real equipment, paired with an AI Instructor that guides Airmen through inspection procedures and answers their questions. Airmen use the modules to prepare for the hands-on inspection portion of equipment certification, and can practice on their own schedule without the physical equipment or an instructor present.

Houston – October 13, 2026 -- Hilltop Residential, a Houston-based multifamily investor and operator, ranked No. 8 among 100 companies on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces in Real Estate list in the Small and Medium category.

Ranking draws on more than 28,000 employee survey responses

Great Place To Work evaluated more than 28,000 Trust Index Survey responses from employees at eligible companies. To qualify, a company must be Great Place To Work Certified, employ at least 10 people in the U.S. and operate in the real estate industry.

Rankings reflect confidential employee feedback on trust in management, connection with colleagues, pride in work, fairness, and opportunities to contribute and grow.