Biotechnology should be used to improve food nutrition, sustainability and resiliency, Biden report says

The new document sets out “bold goals” to improve areas such as biomanufacturing and supply chain management. It follows a September executive order that made the technology sector a national priority.

By Megan Poinski • March 27, 2023

To spur Biden’s ‘EV revolution,’ carmakers await IRS guidance on Inflation Reduction Act

The law’s EV ecosystem rules need clarity for charger builders, global supply chain providers and customers, analysts said.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2023

Facility fires prompt renewed look at battery recycling efforts

The U.S. and Canada experienced a reported record number of waste and recycling facility fires last year, as safety concerns around lithium-ion batteries grow.

By Megan Quinn • March 23, 2023

How Tennessee became a draw for manufacturers

The state has welcomed over half a billion dollars in industry investment since January. So what's attracting manufacturers?

By Sakshi Udavant • March 21, 2023

Energy Department to fund projects that lower cost of wind energy production

The $30 million is meant for projects that improve lightweight composite materials and additive manufacturing for wind turbine components.

By Megan Ruggles • March 17, 2023

Hyundai supplier to pay $1.3M in penalties for 2016 worker death

It’s an additional set of fines for the manufacturer after a Justice Department ruling in 2020, which also imposed a three-year safety compliance plan.

By Sara Samora • March 10, 2023

Energy Department offers $6B to decarbonize industrial manufacturing

Grants will be awarded to projects in high-polluting sectors such as iron and steel, chemicals and refining and food and beverage. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 9, 2023

Additive manufacturer to produce Navy submarine parts

Sintavia will build nuclear propulsion systems at a new facility in Hollywood, Florida.

By Sara Samora • March 9, 2023

Terran Orbital lands $2.4B satellite manufacturing contract

The satellite manufacturer will produce 300 low-Earth orbit satellites for Rivada Space Networks’ internet constellation. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 8, 2023

Siemens Gamesa plans New York offshore wind turbine parts facility

The proposed plant is part of the company’s plan to scale its East Coast supply chain. The company is one of six manufacturers to submit bids to New York state for such projects.

By Megan Ruggles • March 6, 2023

Rivian recalls more than 12,000 vehicles

The recall equals nearly half the EV company’s total production last year, as it strains to scale capacity.

By Kate Magill • March 2, 2023

Tesla to build next gigafactory in Mexico

The company is expanding production worldwide as it aims to produce 20 million EVs a year.

By Sara Samora • March 2, 2023

Inside a federally funded strategy to strengthen US lithium supply chains

The U.S. is behind in its goal to expand production of battery materials. Here’s how one Energy Department-backed group thinks the country can catch up.

By Kate Magill • March 2, 2023

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

As solar manufacturing grows in the US, lobbyists have big plans for the future

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Coalition has a new platform to vie for industry and government attention.

By Emma Penrod • Feb. 27, 2023

Federal incentives help drive $52B in EV battery production facilities

Bank of America analysts expect to see the first wave of new domestic facility orders this year as the U.S. strives to onshore critical manufacturing.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2023

CHIPS Act funding to open as US plans semiconductor manufacturing clusters

Approximately $39 billion will be made available to chipmakers willing to build sites in the U.S., with more money set to come.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 24, 2023

Applied Materials prioritizes R&D, manufacturing expansion

The semiconductor manufacturer is investing millions of dollars to grow production and development capabilities, including in California and Texas.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 23, 2023

How one Department of Defense director leads the agency’s work with small manufacturers

Tracy Frost enables connections with manufacturing firms to improve military safety and efficiency.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 17, 2023

EV chargers funded through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law now required to be built in US

As part of the new standards, at least 55% of all component costs for chargers must be manufactured domestically by July 2024.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 17, 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

New York solar equipment maker plans to reshore production

Linton Crystal Technologies' return to the U.S. comes as more companies look to capitalize on federal incentives.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

Integra Technologies to build $1.8B plant in Kansas

The facility is part of the push to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and will serve as the company’s headquarters.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 15, 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