US drug manufacturing grew in 2023

Record high drug shortages and an increased focus on onshoring production led the federal government to invest more in the pharma sector this year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 22, 2023

A sluggish year for manufacturers led to major factory closures in 2023

Companies like Krispy Kreme, Unilever and Energizer were among those that shuttered facilities this year. 

By Sara Samora • Dec. 21, 2023

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Controlling rising manufacturing costs

How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

It’s time to prioritize technical cleanliness

Automakers and suppliers need to integrate the manufacturing approach if they want to keep customers happy in an increasingly competitive market, writes Altair SVP Sarmad Khemmoro. 

By Sarmad Khemmoro • Dec. 21, 2023

National Resilience to increase drug manufacturing in Ohio

The expanded site will nearly double the biomanufacturer’s current presence in West Chester.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 20, 2023

Senators urge review of FDA medical device oversight

An investigation found that Philips Respironics and the agency knew about the company’s respiratory machine problems for years. 

By Susan Kelly • Dec. 19, 2023

US Steel to be sold to Nippon Steel for $14.9B

The deal will expand U.S. production and increase the companies’ steel capacity to 86 million tons a year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 19, 2023

Mexico’s nearshoring wave is years in the making

Decades of investments in logistics infrastructure, trade deals and becoming a manufacturing hub are paying off as shippers look to nearshore production.

By Alejandra Carranza , Edwin Lopez • Dec. 18, 2023

States pushed back against ‘forever chemicals’ in 2023

State PFAS bans and lawsuits have kept companies like 3M and DuPont de Nemours on their toes this year.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 18, 2023

Mastering compliance: A manufacturer’s approach to new e-invoicing regulations

E-invoicing is becoming a global standard. Whether or not businesses are currently required to comply to the mandate, companies that implement e-invoicing can optimize their business performance and be ready for the future.

Dec. 18, 2023

Treasury finalizes guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits

Solar panel and battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.

By Joelle Anselmo • Updated Oct. 24, 2024

How the EPA’s new PFAS reporting rule impacts manufacturers

The Environmental Protection Agency estimated it will take the industry 11.6 million hours, or $800 million, to comply with the reporting rule.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 15, 2023

How the US is tackling persistent drug shortages

The $35 million for sterile injectable medicines is a good start, but more reform for drug supply and pricing is needed, experts say.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 14, 2023

As manufacturers turn away from China, Vietnam lures investment

The country has become home to a growing number of factories thanks to its increased use of free trade agreements, tax incentives and competitive labor costs.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 14, 2023

Tesla’s largest-ever recall: 2M vehicles to get Autopilot fix

The recall follows years of skepticism over the feature's safety and covers all vehicles equipped with Autosteer between October 2012 and December 2023.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 14, 2023

Miele to build first US plant in Alabama

The Opelika site will help the luxury appliance maker cut down delivery time from 10 weeks to just a few days.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 13, 2023

6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting

A desire to reduce costs, lead times, political risk and emissions are just some of the reasons behind onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023

Chipmaker Broadcom layoffs mount to almost 3K

The job cuts come a week after the semiconductor company acquired cloud computing company VMware.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 12, 2023

Boeing names new COO

Longtime company veteran Stephanie Pope has been promoted to help restore stability at the aerospace manufacturer amid supply chain disruptions.

By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 12, 2023

Fujifilm to invest $200M in cell therapy production

The funds are meant to boost Fujifilm’s capacity to manufacture cell therapies, a market it expects to grow substantially in the coming years.

By Delilah Alvarado • Dec. 11, 2023

DuPont opens semiconductor component plant in Delaware

The new site is the chemical maker's third facility in Newark and produces Kalrez, a form of PFAS.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 11, 2023

White House gives first CHIPS grant to defense contractor BAE Systems

The $35 million seeks to quadruple the production of semiconductor chips used in national security defense systems like the F-35 fighter jet program.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 11, 2023

‘Rough ride’: 5 CFO tips for cutting insurance costs amid climate change

CFOs facing more destructive weather and soaring insurance costs can take five steps to hold down premiums.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 8, 2023

Dzyne Technologies to build California drone facility

The defense contractor will manufacture unmanned aerial systems as part of a $90 million Defense Department contract.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 8, 2023

E-One Moli to build battery cell plant in Canada

The facility joins the country’s efforts to build a battery supply chain and transition to cleaner energy.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 8, 2023

DuPont, Corteva and Chemours reach $110M PFAS settlement with Ohio

Most of the settlement will go towards addressing pollution from Chemours’ Washington Works plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 7, 2023