Technology
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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 -
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 -
Trendline
The Rise of AI in Manufacturing
How are manufacturers using AI, and what should leaders know about the technology?
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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 -
Bosch nabs $225M in CHIPS funds
The automotive supplier is expanding its first semiconductor plant in the country to produce chips for the EV industry.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 16, 2024 -
More than half of leaders haven’t trained in AI, survey shows
A lack of training could negatively affect security, privacy and corporate competitiveness, General Assembly says.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 13, 2024 -
White House proposes CHIPS awards to 3 chipmakers
The funding for Coherent, SkyWater Technology Foundry and X-Fab will be used to expand and modernize semiconductor facilities in Minnesota and Texas.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 9, 2024 -
Eos Energy lands $304M DOE loan for battery plant expansion
The long-duration battery company says it has a $589 million, 2.3-GWh order backlog and a $14.2 billion, 59-GWh commercial pipeline.
By Ethan Howland • Dec. 5, 2024 -
Tracker
Tracking CHIPS and Science Act awards
The landmark law has boosted U.S. semiconductor production with $39 billion in federal funding for manufacturing projects. Track the status of each funding award made since the law’s passage in 2022.
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Honeywell to sell PPE business for $1.3B
The sale aligns with the company’s plans to exit the personal protective equipment industry and focus on automation, aviation and clean energy.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Analog Devices leans into hybrid manufacturing model to raise utilization rates
The hybrid approach leverages both internal and external production capacity and aims to protect the company from regional supply issues and boost flexibility.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 4, 2024 -
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down
Gelsinger served as chief executive for nearly four years, leading the chipmaker as it struggled to turn around its manufacturing business.
By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2024 -
Absolics, Applied Materials, Arizona State University get chip packaging funds
Each is set to receive $100 million to advance U.S. capabilities in advanced substrate development to power artificial intelligence.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution
The U.S.-based battery production will help Rivian meet Inflation Reduction Act standards, positioning the R2 to qualify for EV tax credits.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 21, 2024 -
Spirit AeroSystems to sell specialty textile subsidiary for $165M
The Boeing supplier is selling Fiber Materials Inc. to specialty textile maker Tex-Tech as it tries to make money amid a challenging financial year.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2024 -
White House invests $285M in first CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute
The Durham, North Carolina, facility will focus on using digital twins to advance semiconductor production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 19, 2024 -
Sponsored by Edge Impulse
Speed up product development with Edge AI
Manufacturers are quickly embracing a form of machine learning called edge AI to get quality products to market faster. Learn how edge AI is a significant advantage during iterative design and product testing.
Nov. 18, 2024 -
White House finalizes TSMC’s $6.6B CHIPS award
The Biden administration is pushing to roll out funding before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 15, 2024 -
Satellite startup Akash Systems to receive $18.2M in CHIPS funding
The satellite component maker will use the funds to support its move into chip cooling technology production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 13, 2024 -
Easing worker anxiety over AI adoption
As AI transforms the factory floor, companies are addressing worker job security concerns through initiatives such as phased adoption and comprehensive training.
By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 7, 2024 -
White House to launch R&D competition for AI in chip manufacturing
The up to $100 million in funding will target university-led collaborations to drive more sustainable semiconductor production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 6, 2024 -
California chosen for second CHIPS R&D facility
The design and collaboration facility is expected to drive more than $1 billion in research funding over the next 10 years.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 5, 2024 -
8 manufacturers set to produce cold-climate heat pumps
Companies such as Bosch, Carrier and Daikin participated in the Energy Department's challenge to improve heat pump performance in cold weather.
By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 4, 2024 -
Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions
Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform.
By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 4, 2024 -
White House makes New York first CHIPS R&D flagship facility
The Biden-Harris administration will invest $825 million in an extreme ultraviolet accelerator, as the state grows into a national semiconductor hub.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Texas Instruments expands manufacturing capacity in Japan
The Aizu fab will quadruple the chipmaker’s gallium nitride semiconductor production.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 31, 2024