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

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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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Navigating ongoing disruption in the automotive industry: 8 tips for resilience

Approaching change with resilience and adaptability can help automotive manufacturers navigate ongoing disruptions.

Sept. 16, 2024

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

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

Companies aren’t as resilient against cyber risks as they think

Most companies fall short on business continuity as malicious threat activity continues to rise, a Cohesity study found.

By David Jones • Aug. 28, 2024

Opinion: Electronics supply chain crucial for national security

The U.S. should better prioritize domestic production of the greater microelectronics industry, writes AdvancedPCB CEO Peter Austin. 

By Peter Austin • Aug. 22, 2024

General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants

The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.

By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 22, 2024

AMD to acquire ZT Systems for $4.9B

The deal is part of the company’s ambitions to take on AI chip giant Nvidia.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 20, 2024

Forging stronger supplier relationships: The real power of AP automation in manufacturing

Strengthen supplier ties and boost production resilience with AP automation in manufacturing.

By Laurent Charpentier • Aug. 19, 2024

Texas Instruments scores $1.6B in CHIPS funding

The chipmaker is also slated to receive up to $8 billion in manufacturing tax credits for its upcoming Utah and Texas factories.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 16, 2024

Anduril raises $1.5B to upscale defense production

The startup plans to use the funds to boost hiring and expand autonomous weapon system manufacturing.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 14, 2024

BMW touts humanoid robot pilot success at South Carolina plant

The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024

GlobalFoundries works to normalize inventory after slow start to the year

The chipmaker hopes AI-enabled devices will drive demand in the latter half of the year as it angles to reduce stock levels and raise production capacity.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2024

Clorox completes first stage of ERP overhaul

The digital transformation efforts will cost the company over $560 million and are expected to conclude in 2026.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 8, 2024

Nucor leans into automation to boost productivity, safety

The steelmaker is investing in the technology as it looks to cut operational and labor costs following a soft Q2. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 7, 2024