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Infinera secures $93M CHIPS funding
The money will be used to expand semiconductor production of photonic integrated circuits with new facilities in California and Pennsylvania.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Manufacturing and workforce innovationFlexibility in manufacturing: Leveraging talents for skills-based hiring
Volvo and Carlisle Cos. are among the manufacturers leaning into more flexible shift work and part-time roles to recruit and retain workers.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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TrendlineControlling rising manufacturing costs
How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
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TTM Technologies to expand New York print circuit board site
The Department of Defense awarded the electronics maker $30 million to build a new facility in Dewitt.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Intel to lay off over 1,700 workers across Oregon, Arizona, California
The job cuts are part of the chipmaker’s cost savings plan to downsize 15% of its workforce and cut $10 billion in spending in 2025.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York
The silicon wafer and device chip facilities are expected to create over 5,000 jobs in the two states.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Lyten to build $1B lithium-sulfur battery factory in Nevada
The manufacturer received a $4 million Department of Energy grant in January to accelerate its EV battery production.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims
With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to cost billions in damages, it’s essential for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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The ILA strike is over. What should shippers do now?
While the strike was short-lived, it could take weeks to clear port congestion, affecting inventory replenishment ahead of the holiday season.
By Alejandra Carranza • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Jabil to close Kentucky plant, lay off 108 workers
The contract electronics manufacturer is closing the site after a customer shifted capacity needs to a different Jabil plant.
By Sara Samora • Updated Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Boeing to lay off 17K workers
The company is cutting jobs and curtailing production in a bid to preserve cash amid an ongoing workers’ strike.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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McDonald’s sues Tyson, JBS and other beef producers for allegedly fixing prices
The fast food giant, which is the world's largest buyer of beef, alleges major meat companies conducted illegal acts to drive down supplies.
By Nathan Owens • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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Sponsored by MillikenSmart manufacturing needs people
Smart manufacturing means significant process advancement—and reinforces the importance of people.
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Boeing makes mild improvement on deliveries in Q3
The plane maker may struggle to meet future production targets however, as operations remain halted amid a union workers’ strike.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Vacuum maker gets CHIPS money for New York facility
Edwards Vacuum will use the money to build a $319 million dry vacuum pump plant in the Finger Lakes region for the semiconductor industry.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Hurricane Helene underscores the value of facility continuity plans
Building operators should conduct a business impact analysis prior to an extreme weather event, according to experts.
By Joe Burns • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Hurricane Milton’s supply chain impact: What to know
As of Thursday morning, Port Tampa Bay remains closed, while Port Everglades is resuming some operations.
By Philip Neuffer • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Clemens Food Group to close Pennsylvania pork plant
The closure comes five months after the company acquired Kunzler & Co. and its facilities in Lancaster and Tyrone.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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How Stellantis experiments with AI on the factory floor
In recent months, the automaker has rolled out robot guidance and automated wheel technology to boost plant processes' efficiency and accuracy.
By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system
The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Baxter says no structural damage at North Carolina site hit by Hurricane Helene
The facility also has access to water and power. Baxter expects to share production plans over the next two weeks.
By Elise Reuter • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Food companies embrace AI, but unable to deliver: expert
Artificial intelligence is being used in manufacturing to help cut costs, but companies need a clear strategy to reap results.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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Pyrex customers get refunds in false ‘Made in America’ case
The FTC used settlement funds to pay more than $88,000 to consumers who bought measuring cups that were actually made in China.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Rivian cuts production outlook amid parts shortage
The EV maker said the supply issue began in Q3 and has become more “acute” in recent weeks.
By Haley Cawthon • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Baxter unsure when North Carolina facility hit by Hurricane Helene will be operational
The drugmaker has implemented supply allocation strategies, while noting “there are many components to the recovery process."
By Ricky Zipp • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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French fry maker Lamb Weston to close plant, cut about 428 jobs
The restructuring comes as the supplier of frozen potato products faces sluggish demand for its offerings at restaurants and retailers.
By Christopher Doering • Oct. 7, 2024
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