EU looks to boost clean tech manufacturing with new legislation

The Net-Zero Industry Act seeks to expedite permits for projects to create solar panels, wind power, electrolysers, batteries and more.

By Lamar Johnson • Feb. 16, 2024

Spirit AeroSystems ups production oversight as skepticism over quality looms

The Boeing supplier vowed to increase inspections, improve training and add automation to its processes after last month's Alaska Airlines incident.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 7, 2024

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The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

How are manufacturers using AI, and what should leaders know about the technology? 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

How the US is trying to attract more foreign semiconductor investment

The Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act would push federal agencies and states to boost the domestic chip supply chain.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 5, 2024

Tesla installing $500M supercomputer to train AI at gigafactory

The New York facility's Dojo supercomputer will process massive amounts of data to support Tesla's autonomous driving program.

By Eric Walz • Feb. 5, 2024

The year ahead in manufacturing

From the biggest plant projects to the toughest jobs to fill, here are some of the top issues to watch in 2024.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 30, 2024

Tyson opens $355 million high-tech bacon plant in Kentucky

The 400,000 square-foot facility has autonomous, box-stacking robots and driverless forklifts to help eliminate “ergonomically stressful tasks,” the meat giant said.

By Nathan Owens • Jan. 30, 2024

The top challenges in semiconductor manufacturing this year

Even as investment in the industry booms, chipmakers are still likely to face long roads ahead to stand up new factories and train specialized labor. 

By Rebecca Heilweil • Jan. 29, 2024

Could 2024 be the year of LFP batteries?

As automakers push for alternative EV battery options, experts say LFP, solid-state and sodium-ion batteries are worth watching in the year ahead.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 23, 2024

Revolutionizing manufacturing with generative AI and digital twins

The combined power of GenAI and digital twins opens up new possibilities in design, operations and production for manufacturers.

Jan. 22, 2024

4 more manufacturers advance in DOE’s cold climate heat pump challenge

Bosch, Daikin, Midea and Johnson Controls will install over 23 prototypes in the next phase of the initiative.

By Joe Burns • Jan. 12, 2024

NIST awards $3M to small manufacturing businesses

The funds will be used for R&D and tech-based projects in sectors like semiconductors and drug development.

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 10, 2024

CHIPS and Science Act not enough to strengthen the semiconductor industry: CSCMP report

The industry group's recent report stressed the need for more investment to fortify the country's chip supply.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 5, 2024

It’s time to prioritize technical cleanliness

Automakers and suppliers need to integrate the manufacturing approach if they want to keep customers happy in an increasingly competitive market, writes Altair SVP Sarmad Khemmoro. 

By Sarmad Khemmoro • Dec. 21, 2023

How additive manufacturing can improve your supply chain’s resilience

Boeing VP Melissa Orme on what manufacturers should consider before adopting 3D printing in their operations, and how to leverage the technology to improve efficiency. 

By Melissa Orme • Dec. 18, 2023

Mastering compliance: A manufacturer’s approach to new e-invoicing regulations

E-invoicing is becoming a global standard. Whether or not businesses are currently required to comply to the mandate, companies that implement e-invoicing can optimize their business performance and be ready for the future.

Dec. 18, 2023

Tesla’s largest-ever recall: 2M vehicles to get Autopilot fix

The recall follows years of skepticism over the feature's safety and covers all vehicles equipped with Autosteer between October 2012 and December 2023.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 14, 2023

Visibility: The baseline to securing manufacturing operation

Learn the critical steps to secure operational technology and safeguard against cyber threats.

By Navneet Singh, vice president of marketing, network security, Palo Alto Networks • Dec. 11, 2023

5 ways industrial manufacturers can jumpstart their generative AI agenda

New survey reveals how industrial manufacturers are viewing and pursuing generative AI capabilities.

Dec. 4, 2023

Invest in digital technology to accelerate ecommerce growth

Manufacturers must adapt to meet constantly evolving consumer expectations. Those that invest in technologies to provide a stellar customer experience have tremendous opportunity for growth in the future.

By Reed Hartman • Dec. 4, 2023

Ohio State, Honda partner on EV battery R&D center

The center aims to accelerate battery cell materials and manufacturing technologies for EVs and further workforce development.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 29, 2023

Micron Biomedical receives millions for mass production of needle-free vaccines

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant could help treat measles in developing countries.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 20, 2023

How Zero Trust can enable secure 5G networks

Learn how a Zero Trust strategy and a three-step approach can mitigate these risks, ensuring a secure and efficient future for the manufacturing sector.

By Anand Oswal, senior vice president of product, network security, Palo Alto Networks • Nov. 20, 2023

How AI is changing drug manufacturing

How artificial intelligence is moving into pharmaceutical production and what the FDA is doing about it.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 8, 2023

Boeing confirms cyberattack, global services disrupted

The incident is impacting elements of the aerospace and defense company's parts and distribution business, said a Boeing spokesperson.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 2, 2023

The top 3 field service trends leaders need to know today

The right field service strategy delivers more revenue, productivity and cost savings.

By Taksina Eammano, EVP & GM Field Service at Salesforce • Oct. 16, 2023