Transportation Secretary praises industry gains at Panasonic battery site visit

Buttigieg credited recent federal funding laws for making big manufacturing wins possible during his speech.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 28, 2023

Virginia to invest $66.7M in biomanufacturing projects

The funding comes as the state looks to become a leader in the sector.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 27, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, including how manufacturers are navigating rising costs and boosting workforce innovation. 

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How to protect manufacturing workers from the heat

Temperatures are rising around the world and in factories. What do manufacturers need to know to keep employees safe?

By Kate Magill • Feb. 21, 2023

Tesla fires workers following unionization efforts, complaint says

The EV maker allegedly terminated at least 18 employees at a factory in Buffalo, New York, one day after they announced plans to form a union.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

Will electronics manufacturers hike prices this year?

Three industry insiders give their take on how material, labor and transportation costs could impact pricing in the months ahead.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

How manufacturers can tackle supply chain costs in 2023

With budgets tightening in an uncertain economy, experts weigh in on how companies can plan for the year ahead and stay resilient.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 14, 2023

Hyundai supplier plans second Georgia manufacturing site

Seoyon E-Hwa's new facility will neighbor Hyundai's first U.S. EV campus, which broke ground last year.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 14, 2023

Report: Contract medtech manufacturing poised for growth in 2023

The sector is likely to benefit from operations setting up shop in the U.S., as well as as improved labor availability.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 14, 2023

Canoo, Lucid Motors win contracts to develop battery modules for Defense Department

The partnerships are helping to develop integrations with electrified tactical military vehicles.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 13, 2023

Hyundai, Labor Department in talks over child labor allegations at supplier sites

The automaker said it is taking several steps to address the concerns, including adding anonymous tip hotlines and discouraging the use of third-party staffing agencies.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 10, 2023

Philips will cut 6K more jobs to reduce costs after Q4 net loss

New CEO Roy Jakobs said it's looking to rightsize its cost structure, noting "we have not executed well."

By Nick Paul Taylor • Feb. 10, 2023

U.S. auto parts manufacturer faces second allegation of workers’ rights violation at Mexico facility

The review, requested by the Department of Labor, is part of a push to enforce domestic labor laws at U.S.-owned factories. 

By Sara Samora • Updated Feb. 7, 2023

SK On subsidiary exceeds hiring goal for Georgia battery plants

SK Battery America hired over 2,600 workers for its two battery manufacturing facilities in Georgia two years ahead of schedule.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 6, 2023

What’s ahead for manufacturing in 2023

Labor crunches, regulatory roadblocks and tech upgrades are set to define the year. Here's how companies are preparing for the changing landscape.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 3, 2023

Rivian lays off 6% of workforce

The job cuts do not impact the EV maker's manufacturing plant in Illinois.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 2, 2023

Manufacturing production levels fall for third-straight month

Two national indices reported an overall contraction based on soft demand from customers still working through inventory backlogs.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 1, 2023

New Jersey Institute of Technology gets $1M for manufacturing labor programs

The university will use the federal funding to establish community college and workforce development initiatives.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 31, 2023

The 3 jobs manufacturers are struggling to fill in 2023

Labor shortages are expected to persist across the industry as companies strain to find talent. Here's who manufacturers are looking to hire.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 27, 2023

How increased funding and regulatory changes in 2023 will affect manufacturers

From more funding for public-private partnerships to a law addressing infant formula shortages, here are some notable changes affecting manufacturers.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2023

3M to lay off 2,500 manufacturing workers

The company blamed the workforce reduction on rising costs and declining demand. 

By Sara Samora • Jan. 24, 2023

Ryder to cut 800 jobs in Texas as manufacturing client shifts work to other providers

The layoffs involve a site for Applied Materials, which has pursued broad supply chain changes to meet customer demand.

By David Taube • Jan. 19, 2023

Tyson adds 150 more jobs to Illinois plant expansion

The company broke ground on the $180 million addition to its plant — which will now add 400 new positions — in August.

By Chris Casey • Jan. 18, 2023

US, Mexico, Canada outline 5 initiatives to strengthen key manufacturing industries

The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 10, 2023

Manufacturing conferences to watch in 2023

Industry events this year are largely focused on emerging technologies and transforming workplace culture.

By A.B. Brown • Jan. 6, 2023

US manufacturing ended 2022 in contraction

Firms dealt with falling demand and a slowing economy in the final month of the year.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 4, 2023