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    Honeywell to spin off aerospace and automation businesses

    The industrial manufacturer is also separating its advanced materials portfolio as the company looks to streamline its offerings.

    By Feb. 7, 2025
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    Manufacturer Spotlight

    Ferrara Manufacturing is boosting tech, ‘Made-in-USA’ products at its Long Island factory

    The apparel maker focuses on technical and tailored garments, producing everything from Olympians' outfits to U.S. military gear.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 7, 2025
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    Smart Factories and Digitalization in Manufacturing

    Digitalization presents operational opportunities, yet can cause cybersecurity risks and high cost challenges. Here’s what to know. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    GE Vernova to invest nearly $600M in US factories

    The energy equipment manufacturer will create over 1,500 jobs as it expands its nuclear, solar and onshore wind energy sectors.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Feb. 6, 2025
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    Kore Power nixes plans for $1.25B battery plant in Arizona

    The company reportedly never received taxpayer funds to move forward with the project, and leadership changes are underway.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    GlobalFoundries names new CEO amid leadership changes

    In addition to the appointments of Tim Breen and Niels Anderskouv as chief executive and COO, the semiconductor giant’s chairman of the board is stepping down after 12 years in the role.

    By Feb. 6, 2025
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    Sustainability success: How the circularity index can help you reach your goals

    Explore the Circularity Index, a tool enabling businesses to evaluate sustainability performance.

    Feb. 3, 2025
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    Manufacturing industry outlook 2025: the year ahead in regulations, technology and labor

    The Trump administration is set to bring big changes to the industry, which could affect chipmakers, food producers and others. 

    By Jan. 31, 2025
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    Ericsson touts ‘broad-based production’ as tariff deterrent

    The telecommunications company invested $50 million in its U.S. factory over the last two years as it navigates a shifting global trade landscape.

    By Philip Neuffer • Jan. 29, 2025
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    Anduril chooses Ohio for $1B manufacturing facility

    The defense contractor will build autonomous weapons systems at the Columbus-area plant when it opens next year.

    By Jan. 23, 2025
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    4 semiconductor manufacturing trends to watch in 2025

    A new administration, persistent AI-driven demand and ongoing talent shortages will influence chip manufacturing this year.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 23, 2025
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    DuPont revamps spinoff plans

    The chemical maker plans to split into two publicly traded companies, separating its electronics segment by November.

    By Jan. 21, 2025
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    Unlocking B2B growth through modern digital experiences

    A Technical Platform Selection Guide for Modern B2B Commerce is your roadmap for choosing a scalable, future-ready B2B commerce platform.

    Jan. 21, 2025
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    Bell Textron to expand Texas footprint with $429M component plant

    The Fort Worth manufacturing facility will support production of the U.S. Army’s aircraft weapon system.

    By Jan. 15, 2025
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    Macom awarded $70M in CHIPS funding

    The money will be used to expand production of defense semiconductors in Massachussetts and North Carolina.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 15, 2025
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    4 manufacturing trends to watch in 2025

    Manufacturers are gearing up for tariff hikes, continued labor gaps and more AI integration as they enter the new year.

    By Jan. 9, 2025
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    Boeing picks IT veteran as chief information digital officer

    Dana Deasy will lead information security and technology as well as data analytics for the aircraft manufacturer.

    By Roberto Torres • Jan. 8, 2025
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    Arizona will host third CHIPS R&D flagship facility

    The site in Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe will focus on semiconductor prototyping and packaging. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 8, 2025
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    How manufacturers can leverage AI to boost sustainability

    Manufacturing executives are turning to AI-powered computer vision, work order management and automation software to make their machines more efficient, writes IBM’s Kendra DeKeyrel.  

    By Kendra DeKeyrel • Jan. 6, 2025
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    US Steel streamlines procurement processes with AI-powered platform

    The steel producer is using GEP Software to analyze spending and forecasting while managing its sourcing project pipeline.

    By Jan. 6, 2025
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    Micron Technology plans $2.2B Virginia plant expansion

    The latest expenditure is part of the chipmaker’s plans to invest $3 billion in the Manassas facility by 2030.

    By Jan. 3, 2025
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    Archer Aviation completes Georgia air taxi factory

    The company aims to manufacture two planes monthly by year's end but plans to ramp production up to 650 annually by 2030.

    By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Cyberattacks in manufacturing: What’s driving the trend?

    Manufacturers are increasingly vulnerable to attacks amid a lack of specialized employee training and poor infrastructure, experts say. 

    By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 2, 2025
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    Warehouse robot forecast lowered amid weak economy

    The difficult climate has forced manufacturers and retailers to slow automation investment plans.

    By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 20, 2024
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    Workers fear skills will be obsolete within the decade, report says

    Employers can nurture the proficiencies needed to compete in the new market by offering training, the Global Labor Market Conference study said.

    By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 18, 2024
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    Startup Eagle Electronics to build Ohio manufacturing facility

    The chip component manufacturer will license China-based IoT module supplier Quectel’s technology for use in the new plant.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 17, 2024