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Nvidia CEO promises to deliver ‘a mound of chips’ as AI development speeds ahead
Cloud providers are “consuming every single chip that’s out there,” Jensen Huang told investors. “We’re racing every single day.”
By Matt Ashare • May 28, 2024 -
Bridor to build $220M Utah pastry facility
The facility will be the company's third in the U.S. as it plans further North American market expansion.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 28, 2024 -
Explore the Trendline➔
tunart via Getty ImagesTrendlineControlling rising manufacturing costs
How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive.
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Lilly to pour $5B more into expanding Zepbound, Mounjaro production
The planned construction in Lebanon, Indiana, brings the total investment to $9 billion, the company's largest single commitment in its history.
By Ned Pagliarulo • May 28, 2024 -
DuPont to separate electronics, water, materials science businesses
The chemical-making giant will continue to pursue growth in semiconductors, filtration systems and materials science across three separate entities.
By Sara Samora • May 24, 2024 -
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 Joelle Anselmo • May 24, 2024 -
Deere lowers profit outlook as equipment sales slow
The company is cutting production as high interest rates, weather volatility and other factors weigh on demand for tractors and lawnmowers.
By Nathan Owens • May 23, 2024 -
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Land O’Frost to close Illinois plant, lay off 215 workers
The plant produced the company’s DaBecca Natural Foods brand, and will shift production to other facilities in its national network.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 23, 2024 -
BASF reaches $316M PFAS settlement with US
The Germany-based chemical maker joins 3M, DuPont and Tyco in settling allegations over forever chemicals water contamination.
By Sara Samora • May 23, 2024 -
Deere lays off 190 more workers at Iowa plant
The farm machinery maker has notified 500 employees about job cuts since March as it slows production at its Waterloo facility.
By Nathan Owens • May 22, 2024 -
Kohler opens bath and shower fixtures facility in Arizona
The company is in talks with the Department of Energy to receive up to $51.2 million for decarbonizing the Casa Grande plant.
By Sara Samora • May 22, 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.
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Colorado, Vermont become latest states to expand PFAS crackdown
The two states banned the forever chemicals in items like turf and menstruation products, while San Francisco prohibited them in firefighting gear.
By Sara Samora • May 21, 2024 -
China-based battery maker to build first US plant in North Carolina
Green New Energy Materials’ $140 million battery separator manufacturing facility will create 545 jobs.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 20, 2024 -
Spirit AeroSystems to cut jobs at Kansas plant
The Boeing and Airbus supplier blamed the cuts on high inventory levels as its deliveries plunged last quarter.
By Sara Samora • May 20, 2024 -
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 Joelle Anselmo • May 17, 2024 -
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 Jen A. Miller , Naomi Eide • May 16, 2024 -
Stellantis’ volumes nearly 100K less in Q1. Here’s where production was cut.
The automaker expects production of next-generation vehicles to ramp up “significantly” in the second half of 2024.
By Haley Cawthon • May 15, 2024 -
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 Sara Samora • May 15, 2024 -
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 Sara Samora • May 15, 2024 -
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 Sarah Zimmerman • 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 Joelle Anselmo • May 14, 2024 -
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 Kate Magill • May 14, 2024 -
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 Sara Samora • May 14, 2024 -
Ferrero unwraps first chocolate factory in North America
The Bloomington, Illinois, expansion will make major brands like Kinder, Ferrero Rocher, Butterfinger and Crunch.
By Joelle Anselmo • May 13, 2024 -
Polar Semiconductor granted $123M in CHIPS funding
The investment will expand the chipmaker's Bloomington, Minnesota, facility and introduce new automation and AI technologies.
By Joelle Anselmo • Updated Sept. 24, 2024