Technology
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TSMC revenue jumps 36% YOY on AI demand
The chipmaker expects revenue from the AI processor-related segment to more than triple this year, according to the Q3 earnings call.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 24, 2024 -
DOL says workplace AI should focus on employee needs
The agency’s guidelines say responsible AI use in the workplace should prioritize employees and improve working conditions.
By Justin Bachman • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Trendline
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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White House opens $1.6B CHIPS advanced packaging competition
Applicants can receive up to $150 million and have until Dec. 20 to submit their concept papers.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Potential AI needs could threaten chip shortages
Bain & Company expects artificial intelligence workloads to dramatically grow through 2027, accelerating graphics processing unit and upstream component consumption.
By Matt Ashare • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Hemlock Semiconductor scores $325M in CHIPS funds
The chipmaker will use the money to construct a polysilicon manufacturing facility in Hemlock, Michigan, a critical material for chip and solar panel production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Infinera secures $93M CHIPS funding
The money will be used to expand semiconductor production of photonic integrated circuits with new facilities in California and Pennsylvania.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 17, 2024 -
TTM Technologies to expand New York print circuit board site
The Department of Defense awarded the electronics maker $30 million to build a new facility in Dewitt.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 17, 2024 -
Intel to lay off over 1,700 workers across Oregon, Arizona, California
The job cuts are part of the chipmaker’s cost savings plan to downsize 15% of its workforce and cut $10 billion in spending in 2025.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York
The silicon wafer and device chip facilities are expected to create over 5,000 jobs in the two states.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Lyten to build $1B lithium-sulfur battery factory in Nevada
The manufacturer received a $4 million Department of Energy grant in January to accelerate its EV battery production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024 -
How Stellantis experiments with AI on the factory floor
In recent months, the automaker has rolled out robot guidance and automated wheel technology to boost plant processes' efficiency and accuracy.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2024 -
Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system
The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Food companies embrace AI, but unable to deliver: expert
Artificial intelligence is being used in manufacturing to help cut costs, but companies need a clear strategy to reap results.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 9, 2024 -
White House launches semiconductor workforce center
The $250 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration aims to address labor development challenges in the U.S. chip industry.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 7, 2024 -
Micron revenue spikes 93% YoY amid AI demand wave
The chipmaker is pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar projects in New York and Idaho to produce leading-edge semiconductors.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Vertiv adds South Carolina data center infrastructure facility
The plant in Pelzer will create up to 300 jobs and produce modular infrastructure solutions amid the AI boom.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Vishay Intertechnology to shutter 3 plants amid restructuring
The chipmaker is closing facilities in Milwaukee, China and Germany, while expanding other sites in Mexico and Europe.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 2, 2024 -
Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2025
Next year’s industry events cover a variety of manufacturing trends, including recruitment and retention and the impact of AI on factories.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 1, 2024 -
Opinion
Navigating the semiconductor surge in a complex landscape: op-ed
Now is the time for the U.S. to build and stress-test semiconductor supply chains as the country grows its chip industry, writes Tim Robertson, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Americas.
By Tim Robertson • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Walmart uses 3D printing for Tennessee store addition
The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.
By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 26, 2024 -
White House backs $1B EV supplier fund
Monroe Capital’s managed fund is focused on helping small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers transition to electric vehicle production.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 26, 2024 -
CHIPS Act credits should be expanded to include chip design: SIA report
The U.S. needs to prioritize specialty chip development to compete against global players such as China and India, the Semiconductor Industry Association said.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 25, 2024 -
Siemens Mobility to build New York rail car facility
The company will produce electric train cars for Brightline West's upcoming rail system project.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 24, 2024 -
Defense Department awards $269M to microelectronics manufacturing
The funds are spread across six technical areas including quantum, secure edge computing, 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence.
By Sara Samora • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Intel, Amazon Web Services to partner on AI chips
The multibillion-dollar co-investment involves Intel producing at least two custom chip designs covering product and wafers for AWS.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 19, 2024