Technology
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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 -
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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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 -
Intel wins $3B to produce chips for US defense
The funding is Intel's second award under the CHIPS Act and aims to boost the government's supply of leading-edge semiconductors.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Additive manufacturing is pushing innovation in sportswear
Manufacturers like Formlabs are using 3D printing to quickly make prototypes and offer more customizable options for shoes and equipment.
By Michelle No • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Sponsored by Huron
Navigating ongoing disruption in the automotive industry: 8 tips for resilience
Approaching change with resilience and adaptability can help automotive manufacturers navigate ongoing disruptions.
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Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities
The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.
By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Nasdaq, Crux partner to help companies access clean energy tax credits
The team-up will grant Nasdaq ESG Solution clients access to Crux’s platform of clean energy project developers and manufacturers to purchase transferable tax credits.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 11, 2024 -
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 -
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 -
Wolfspeed to close North Carolina wafer factory
The Durham closure follows an equipment facility issue that spurred a temporary capacity reduction.
By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Manufacturing across the U.S.
Why Arizona is becoming a chipmaking hub
The state is set to be home to two of the country’s biggest semiconductor manufacturing campuses. Here’s how it got there.
By Sakshi Udavant • Sept. 4, 2024 -
How costs, ROI shape generative AI adoption plans
Despite cybersecurity risks, one of the top adoption barriers for companies is an inability to estimate and show the value of AI projects.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 3, 2024 -
Chemours opens EV battery innovation center in Delaware
The research and development facility will focus on developing and improving lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 29, 2024 -
DOE doles out another $50M to support EV manufacturing
The Biden-Harris administration said the funding will go to six states with “significant automotive workforces” to help suppliers adapt their facilities.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 29, 2024 -
GM, Samsung SDI finalize $3.5B battery joint venture
The two companies aim to start production at the Indiana plant in 2027, a year later than previously expected.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 29, 2024 -
HP’s Oregon fab receives CHIPS funding
The $50 million will expand and modernize its Corvallis semiconductor site.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 28, 2024