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TSMC delays second Arizona chip plant to 2027 or 2028
The semiconductor giant has now delayed both upcoming Arizona projects as it deals with labor and licensing issues.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 19, 2024 -
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Deep DiveThe UAW won big for future EV battery plants
The United Auto Workers agreements with GM, Ford and Stellantis will likely increase labor costs for the Big Three as more EV battery plants open.
By Kalena Thomhave • Jan. 19, 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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Energizer to shutter second Wisconsin plant
The battery maker is closing sites in Portage and Fennimore this year as it moves more operations to its North Carolina facilities.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Major factory construction projects to watch in 2024
Intel, Texas Instruments and LG Energy Solution are among those investing billions of dollars in new manufacturing plants this year.
By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 18, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing names retired Navy admiral to lead quality inspections
The company is also sending its own team to review supplier Spirit AeroSystems’ operations in the wake of the Alaska Airlines incident.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Timken to shutter Kansas industrial parts plant
The Fort Scott facility closure will result in 152 jobs lost and is part of the machinery maker’s global operations restructuring, including moving more production to Mexico.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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Michigan invests $4.6M to grow semiconductor education
The state will team up with eight higher education institutions to train students in chip manufacturing.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 17, 2024 -
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MaximBio gets $49.5M federal grant for COVID tests
The funding is part of a push from the Biden administration to manufacture more than 200 million COVID-19 tests.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 16, 2024 -
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Lawsuit claims Spirit AeroSystems allowed widespread product defects
The suit alleges that Spirit overlooked "constant" quality failures by prioritizing production speed over quality.
By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingFAA steps up oversight of Boeing production in wake of Alaska Airlines incident
The agency will audit the aircraft maker’s 737-9 Max production line and suppliers like Spirit AeroSystems, which has been plagued by its own quality woes over the last year.
By Kate Magill , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Johnsonville to shutter its Wisconsin plant after acquisition
The ready-to-eat sausage maker plans to move production from its Meadowside plant to Salm Partners’ facilities.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 12, 2024 -
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Just 1 in 4 automakers ready for software-defined vehicles
Suppliers must adapt to automakers’ rapidly changing needs and invest in software to survive, AlixPartners said.
By Michael Brady • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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Medtronic to close 5 manufacturing sites
While the locations of the sites are unknown, the medical device manufacturer is also reducing its supplier base to cut costs.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 11, 2024 -
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NIST awards $3M to small manufacturing businesses
The funds will be used for R&D and tech-based projects in sectors like semiconductors and drug development.
By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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Pennsylvania environmental groups sue Styropek over contamination claims
PennEnvironment and Three Rivers Waterkeeper accused the plastics maker of discharging millions of plastic pellets into the Ohio River.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 10, 2024 -
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65% of employees say they experienced burnout in 2023
Although employee burnout is decreasing slightly, most workers say it’s still negatively affecting their job performance.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Verizon supplier to open $30M New York plant
Orbic Electronics plans to move its cell phone and tablet production from China to Long Island.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 9, 2024 -
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Qcells, Microsoft expand solar panel supply partnership
The new agreement could provide enough solar energy to power up to 1.8 million homes a year.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Manufacturing trends to watch in 2024: rising costs
Labor, materials, cybersecurity and insurance spending will likely continue to increase this year.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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First Solar sells advanced manufacturing tax credits for $700M
The deal could be the first of many, thanks to enticing direct pay rules, Moss Landing CPA Peter Henderson says.
By Emma Penrod • Jan. 8, 2024 -
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Commerce Department to award Microchip Technology second CHIPS Act grant
The semiconductor maker will use the proposed $162 million to expand its fab facilities in Oregon and Colorado.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 5, 2024 -
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Cummins reaches $1.7B settlement with EPA, California for emissions violations
The Justice Department accused the engine maker of installing parts that exceeded emissions standards in 630,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks.
By Sara Samora • Jan. 4, 2024 -
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Manufacturing ended the year in a lull, but optimism up for 2024: PMI
The industry could enter growth mode as early as March, economists say.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Preparing for your next FDA inspection
With inspections nearing pre-pandemic regularity, manufacturers should be ready for an unexpected audit of their operations and safety procedures.
By Michelle No • Jan. 3, 2024 -
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Food and beverage makers to be more strategic with M&A in 2024
Inflation and higher interest rates are among the challenges expected to weigh on deal-making in the new year.
By Christopher Doering • Jan. 3, 2024
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