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WHO targets pollution at antibotic manufacturing sites
The agency offered guidance for the first time on how manufacturers can manage site wastewater, part of an effort to lessen the risk of antimicrobial resistance.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Deep DiveDe minimis: Helping or hurting U.S. manufacturers?
While groups like the National Association of Manufacturers claim the exemption benefits domestic production, others say it erodes the U.S. industry’s competitive edge and forces factory closures.
By Philip Neuffer • Sept. 12, 2024 -
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Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs
In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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National Science Foundation to launch biotech, robotics centers
Universities will lead the institutes aiming to address the country’s biggest engineering and manufacturing challenges.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 10, 2024 -
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Newell accelerates production shift out of China
The manufacturer is limiting its exposure in the country to avoid potential Section 301 tariff increases.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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American Vanguard to end global production of Dacthal weedkiller
The sole U.S. maker of the herbicide is pulling the product after an EPA ban went into effect earlier this month.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Massachusetts passes law banning PFAS in firefighter gear
The legislation will also require sellers and manufacturers to notify buyers if the gear is made with the forever chemicals beginning Jan. 1.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 23, 2024 -
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OpinionOpinion: Electronics supply chain crucial for national security
The U.S. should better prioritize domestic production of the greater microelectronics industry, writes AdvancedPCB CEO Peter Austin.
By Peter Austin • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Judge strikes down FTC noncompete ban nationwide
The ruling came just 15 days prior to the ban’s Sept. 4 effective date.
By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2024 -
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Inflation Reduction Act: 2 years later
Since the law was passed in August 2022, companies have announced 334 related projects worth at least $126 billion.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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Texas Instruments scores $1.6B in CHIPS funding
The chipmaker is also slated to receive up to $8 billion in manufacturing tax credits for its upcoming Utah and Texas factories.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 16, 2024 -
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EPA unveils labels for green construction materials
The program will support the Biden administration’s Buy Clean Initiative to boost lower-carbon building products.
By Julie Strupp • Aug. 13, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing’s chaotic factory culture on display at NTSB hearings
The agency revealed the plane maker pressured its workers to forgo quality in favor of speed during manufacturing.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 9, 2024 -
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Qcells scores $1.4B DOE loan guarantee for Georgia solar factory
The money will help build one of the country’s largest ingot and wafer plant, expected to begin production later this year.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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SK Hynix nabs $450M in CHIPS funds
The money will go towards a packaging plant and R&D facility in Indiana.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Bell Textron ordered to face claim it allowed racist taunting
A lawsuit alleges the manufacturer fired a worker who reported the abuse forced him to alter his route to work.
By Ginger Christ • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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USTR to reveal tariff hike decision ‘in coming days’
The federal agency did not meet a previous deadline set for the end of August.
By Philip Neuffer • Updated Sept. 3, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing put speed over safety: DOJ plea deal
The Justice Department criticized the company for failing to properly implement safety and compliance in its manufacturing.
By Sara Samora • July 30, 2024 -
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Amkor scores $400M in CHIPS funding
The money for the Arizona outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility marks the third CHIPS-related investment in the state.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 29, 2024 -
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CHIPS and Science Act: Breaking down the law’s impact 2 years later
Passed in August 2022 to boost U.S. competitiveness in chip manufacturing, the law has spurred billions of dollars in semiconductor production nationwide.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 26, 2024 -
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DOE offers $33M for clean energy smart manufacturing
The money aims to boost R&D related to circular supply chains and sustainable materials and equipment.
By Kate Magill • July 26, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow OSHA’s proposed heat rule could impact manufacturers
Companies should prepare now to offer employees additional breaks and increased air conditioning, as global temperatures continue to rise.
By Sara Samora • July 26, 2024 -
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Deep DiveWhat employers can expect following the end of Chevron deference
The U.S. Department of Labor’s regulations may not fare well under federal courts’ scrutiny post-Chevron, a former official said.
By Ryan Golden • July 24, 2024 -
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EPA awards $160M grants for clean construction materials
The Inflation Reduction Act funds will support 38 projects chosen to develop materials with low-carbon emissions.
By Sara Samora • July 24, 2024 -
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Biden announces more investments in workforce development, apprenticeships
The funding aims to create training pipelines, reach underserved communities and enhance public-private partnerships across in-demand fields.
By Carolyn Crist • July 23, 2024
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