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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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    Trendline

    Automation in manufacturing operations

    Companies are investing in a variety of automation initiatives to enhance factory performance and save costs.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Spirit AeroSystems lost $617M in Q1 as pricing talks with Airbus stall

    The supplier is navigating dueling priorities to address quality issues with Boeing at the same time it’s attempting to negotiate with Airbus. 

    By • May 15, 2024
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    Boeing may face criminal charges over fatal 737 Max crashes, Justice Department says

    The aircraft maker could now be on the hook for defrauding federal regulators over two 737 Max crashes that killed 346 people.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    Cargill sells California beef plant to Central Valley Meat

    The state's largest beef producer aims to retain as many of the Fresno facility's 880 employees as possible.

    By • May 15, 2024
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    Boviet Solar to open North Carolina solar panel factory

    The Vietnam-based manufacturer will build its first North America facility for $294 million.

    By • May 14, 2024
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    Biden hikes tariffs on China-made EVs, batteries, semiconductors

    The tariffs align with U.S. efforts to get ahead of China in clean energy and advanced technology manufacturing, while also increasing supply chain control.

    By • May 14, 2024
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    3M expands Nebraska protective equipment plant

    The $67 million project will boost the manufacturer’s capacity to make reusable respirators and Peltor brand earmuffs.

    By • May 14, 2024
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    Ferrero unwraps first chocolate factory in North America

    The Bloomington, Illinois, expansion will make major brands like Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger and Crunch.

    By • May 13, 2024
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    Polar Semiconductor granted $120M in CHIPS funding

    The investment will expand the chipmaker's Bloomington, Minnesota, facility and introduce new automation and AI technologies.

    By • May 13, 2024
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    Integra still addressing problems at Boston plant

    A third-party audit identified more issues, forcing the medical equipment maker to keep its Surgimend and Primatrix products off the market.

    By Nick Paul Taylor • May 13, 2024
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    Deep Dive // Quality control at Boeing

    Why Boeing’s back is ‘against a wall’ in its labor negotiations

    The aircraft maker is in the midst of bargaining with two of its unions. Experts say the company's litany of quality problems give unions the upper hand.

    By • May 10, 2024
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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
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    DOE seeks public input on scaling energy storage manufacturing challenges

    The U.S. Department of Energy has issued a request for information focused on energy storage design challenges and how they limit manufacturing scalability.

    By Robert Walton • May 10, 2024
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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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    Novo Nordisk boosts production as Wegovy sales double

    The drugmaker is investing in external and internal capacity as it continues to navigate supply constraints.

    By • May 9, 2024
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    Automakers get more flexibility as US finalizes EV tax credit rules

    The tax credits are part of the Inflation Reduction Act intended to spur the adoption of electric vehicles while bolstering domestic battery manufacturing.

    By Eric Walz • May 8, 2024
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    Boeing to lay off over 100 at Alabama plant

    The aircraft maker is cutting jobs at the Huntsville site due to "decisions external to Boeing," a spokesperson said.

    By • May 8, 2024
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    Avery Dennison leveraged supply chain resilience to navigate Finland port strikes

    The adhesive materials maker leveraged supplier diversification and enhanced inventory strategy to avoid disruptions.

    By S.L. Fuller • May 8, 2024
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    Emergent Biosolutions to shutter 2 Maryland facilities, lay off 300

    The drug manufacturer's Baltimore and Rockville closures are part of its restructuring to cut costs by $80 million.

    By • May 7, 2024
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    Joby breaks ground on expanded California facility

    The Marina pilot line will more than double the air taxi maker’s yearly capacity, up to 24 planes.

    By • May 7, 2024
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    California poultry processors will pay over $5M for overtime, child labor allegations

    The U.S. Department of Labor called it “one of the largest wage violation settlements ever reached" for domestic poultry workers.

    By Emilie Shumway • May 7, 2024
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    Daisy Brand to build $626 million Iowa dairy plant

    The 750,000-square facility in Boone, Iowa, will initially employ more than 100 workers.

    By • May 6, 2024
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    Boeing acquires GKN Aerospace Missouri facility, prevents shuttering

    The company will transition the Hazelwood plant’s capabilities and operations to support its fighter jet programs.

    By • May 6, 2024
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    How Mexico’s presidential candidates expect to leverage nearshoring

    Modernizing border crossings, improving legal certainty and enhancing roads and rail networks were among the ideas candidates raised during a presidential debate.

    By • May 3, 2024