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    Courtesy of Rocket Lab.

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    Rocket Lab to receive $24M in CHIPS funding, expand New Mexico plant

    The funds will help double solar cell production at the aerospace component maker’s Albuquerque facility.

    By June 12, 2024
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    ITC advances tariff petition of 7 US solar manufacturers

    The decision follows the expiration of a two-year moratorium on Southeast Asian solar import duties.

    By Diana DiGangi • June 10, 2024
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    Trendline

    The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

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

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Sponsored by Huron

    Optimizing back-office operations with AI: A new era for industrials and manufacturing

    For manufacturers, integrating AI into back-office ERP systems is becoming a strategic imperative.

    June 10, 2024
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    Intel, Apollo strike joint venture at chipmaker’s Ireland facility

    The agreement is part of the chip giant's external funding strategy to help fuel its global manufacturing plans.

    By June 7, 2024
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    Chip manufacturers feel the crunch as automakers reassess EV plans

    Amkor and GlobalFoundries were among the semiconductor companies that saw a dip in automotive chip orders in Q1.

    By June 6, 2024
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    Sponsored by Dell Technologies

    AI at the edge drives smart manufacturing transformation

    AI at the edge has vast potential to drive smart manufacturing and Dell Technologies is poised to help manufacturers overcome adoption barriers.

    By Madhu Gaganam, Engineering Technologist, Manufacturing Domain at Dell Technologies • June 3, 2024
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    Chokniti Studios via Adobe Stock

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    Sponsored by Shiftboard

    Fairness in focus: How employee scheduling software impacts workplace equity

    Manufacturers face a 2.1 million worker shortage by 2030. New strategies and tech can attract and retain staff.

    By Travis Shipley, Shiftboard’s Chief Commercial Officer • June 3, 2024
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    CoreFX Ingredients acquires oil maker Connoils

    The ingredients supplier is preparing to expand its R&D efforts and customer reach with the addition to its portfolio.

    By Elizabeth Flood • May 31, 2024
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    Courtesy of U.S. Trade and Development Agency
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    Kenya could be first African country to receive CHIPS funding

    The U.S. is proposing $1 million in funds to grow Kenya's semiconductor industry and workforce.

    By May 30, 2024
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    Absolics to receive $75M in CHIPS funding

    The glass substrate manufacturer will use the money to build a semiconductor facility in Covington, Georgia.

    By May 29, 2024
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    How manufacturers are reskilling factory workers for AI adoption

    Companies are leveraging the metaverse and augmented reality to train workers to use artificial intelligence for assembly and maintenance tasks.

    By Sakshi Udavant • May 28, 2024
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    Applied Materials scales AI chips as revenue stagnates

    The semiconductor manufacturer is hoping its advanced gate-all-around chip design will help double its revenue to $5 billion in 2025.

    By May 24, 2024
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    Retrieved from MyExposome on May 20, 2024
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    NIST funds 12 small semiconductor, biotech businesses

    The $1.2 million will be used for research and development projects in PFAS detection, cybersecurity and more.

    By May 21, 2024
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    Employers should include workers in AI plans, DOL says

    The agency outlined a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers,” following up on a 2023 directive from the White House.

    By Ryan Golden • May 21, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Embracing continuous manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry

    Drugmakers have been slow to adopt the production process, which experts say can streamline operations, boost data quality and reduce time to market.

    By May 17, 2024
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    Generative AI is a looming cybersecurity threat

    As companies like Coca-Cola and General Mills adopt AI, experts say the cybercrime ecosystem will start developing tools and attacks to go after the technology.

    By , Naomi Eide • May 16, 2024
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    Tech skills gaps put pressure on existing IT staff

    Technologists surveyed by Pluralsight said workloads have increased and projects have been abandoned as tech proficiency gaps mount.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • May 13, 2024
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    Courtesy of Siemens
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    Commerce Department opens $285M in CHIPS funding for digital twin institute

    The emerging technology can help improve capacity planning, production optimization and facility upgrades.

    By May 10, 2024
  • Clorox disinfecting wipes are seen displayed for sale at a Walmart Supercenter on September 18, 2023 in Austin, Texas.
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    Clorox claws its way back to normal operation levels after August cyberattack

    The cleaning product maker is working to fully restore its distribution channels in Q4 as it pushes to bring back customers.

    By May 9, 2024
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    Sponsored by Salesforce

    Human-AI collaboration and a new era of productivity for manufacturers

    The excitement around AI in manufacturing has reached new heights. With generative AI (GenAI) on the scene, practical use cases come to light.

    May 6, 2024
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    Opinion

    The importance of a healthy data diet for AI performance

    Companies need a recipe of clean data and management practices led by a head chef with a clear strategy to succeed in the AI age, writes EY’s Brian Legan. 

    By Brian M. Legan • April 29, 2024
  • Toshihiro Mibe, President and CEO of Honda Motor Co. speak at an event at the automaker's manufacturing plant in Allison, Ontario.
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    Honda invests billions in Canada to set up EV production hub

    The automaker will create an comprehensive electric vehicle value chain in Canada to meet future demand in North America.

    By Eric Walz • April 25, 2024
  • Professional Engineer Works on a Computer with a 3D CAD Software and Tests the Electric Car Chassis Prototype with Wheels, Batteries and Engine Standing in a High Tech Development Laboratory.
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    Manufacturers reached the cloud, but cost woes remain

    The Infosys report found roughly half of cloud managers had difficulty monitoring cloud spend as well as optimizing and predicting costs.

    By Matt Ashare • April 25, 2024
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    Courtesy of Sicona Battery Technologies
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    Sicona to build first US battery anode plant in Southeast

    The company claims the expansion will make it the largest anode producer in the U.S., powering more than 3.25 million electric vehicles annually.

    By April 24, 2024
  • A worker inspects a 2023 Acura Integra as comes off of the assembly line at Honda's Marysville Auto Plant.
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    Courtesy of American Honda Motor Co., Inc
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    Honda details progress on Ohio EV hub

    The automaker is retooling facilities in Marysville, Anna and East Liberty, Ohio.

    By Eric Walz • April 18, 2024