White House launches plan for national semiconductor research and development center

The National Semiconductor Technology Center will include a cross-country network of R&D hubs to pilot new chip design and grow the sector's workforce.

By Rebecca Heilweil • April 25, 2023

California advances bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from cleaning products

The legislation would add to existing laws that will soon outlaw PFAS in cosmetics and textiles in the state.

By Sara Samora • April 24, 2023

Manufacturing issues spur FDA to deny approval of new Lilly drug

An analyst indicated that the regulatory agency unearthed problems during a pre-approval inspection.

By Christopher Newman • April 20, 2023

EPA proposes new rules to cut chemical plants’ toxic emissions

The agency is zeroing in on sites that it says emit high levels of cancer-causing chemicals.

By Sara Samora • April 17, 2023

Harris lauds Qcells solar manufacturing expansion during visit

The vice president applauded Summit Ridge Energy's recent order for 2.5 million solar panels made at U.S. plants.

By Kate Magill • April 10, 2023

US Army opens Michigan manufacturing center to support mega 3D printer

The Army is relying more on additive manufacturing to source hard-to-obtain parts and enhance combat readiness.

By Sara Samora • April 7, 2023

By the numbers: Biden’s budget priorities for manufacturing

The president's proposal includes tackling “forever chemicals” and boosting CHIPS Act funding.

By Sara Samora • April 5, 2023

Cummins welcomes Biden, touts $1B investment in US facilities

The president visited the auto parts maker in Minnesota to highlight federally subsidized upgrades in Indiana, North Carolina and New York.

By Sara Samora • April 4, 2023

Paper manufacturers struggle to phase out PFAS

"Forever chemicals” have long been used in the packaging sector. But as regulators push for their elimination, companies find it difficult to fully rid their supply chains of the toxic chemical.

By April Reese • April 4, 2023

Wage violations among textile manufacturers remain rampant, DOL reports

Contractors in Southern California were found to frequently underpay garment workers, in one case paying them as little as $1.58 an hour.

By Kate Magill • March 31, 2023

California partners with generic drugmaker to manufacture low-cost insulin supply

The state’s partnership with Civica is part of an initiative to cap the cost of insulin at $30 per 10 milliliter vial.

By Megan Ruggles • March 31, 2023

New FDA policy would let food manufacturers use salt substitutes

The proposed rule would make the standards of identity for 140 products more flexible, but would not require reformulation to reduce sodium content.

By Megan Poinski • March 29, 2023

Biden touts US manufacturing growth during North Carolina visit

The visit is part of the administration’s cross-country tour to promote domestic production efforts.

By Megan Ruggles • March 29, 2023

China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report

A new U.S. International Trade Commission study parsed out the specific impacts of duties on a host of Chinese imports.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 28, 2023

LG Energy Solution to invest $5.5B in Arizona battery complex

This is the company’s second investment in the state as it looks to capitalize on the U.S.’s burgeoning EV market.

By Sara Samora • March 27, 2023

Biotechnology should be used to improve food nutrition, sustainability and resiliency, Biden report says

The new document sets out “bold goals” to improve areas such as biomanufacturing and supply chain management. It follows a September executive order that made the technology sector a national priority.

By Megan Poinski • March 27, 2023

To spur Biden’s ‘EV revolution,’ carmakers await IRS guidance on Inflation Reduction Act

The law’s EV ecosystem rules need clarity for charger builders, global supply chain providers and customers, analysts said.

By Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2023

Facility fires prompt renewed look at battery recycling efforts

The U.S. and Canada experienced a reported record number of waste and recycling facility fires last year, as safety concerns around lithium-ion batteries grow.

By Megan Quinn • March 23, 2023

How Tennessee became a draw for manufacturers

The state has welcomed over half a billion dollars in industry investment since January. So what's attracting manufacturers?

By Sakshi Udavant • March 21, 2023

Energy Department to fund projects that lower cost of wind energy production

The $30 million is meant for projects that improve lightweight composite materials and additive manufacturing for wind turbine components.

By Megan Ruggles • March 17, 2023

Hyundai supplier to pay $1.3M in penalties for 2016 worker death

It’s an additional set of fines for the manufacturer after a Justice Department ruling in 2020, which also imposed a three-year safety compliance plan.

By Sara Samora • March 10, 2023

Energy Department offers $6B to decarbonize industrial manufacturing

Grants will be awarded to projects in high-polluting sectors such as iron and steel, chemicals and refining and food and beverage. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 9, 2023

Additive manufacturer to produce Navy submarine parts

Sintavia will build nuclear propulsion systems at a new facility in Hollywood, Florida.

By Sara Samora • March 9, 2023

Terran Orbital lands $2.4B satellite manufacturing contract

The satellite manufacturer will produce 300 low-Earth orbit satellites for Rivada Space Networks’ internet constellation. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 8, 2023

Siemens Gamesa plans New York offshore wind turbine parts facility

The proposed plant is part of the company’s plan to scale its East Coast supply chain. The company is one of six manufacturers to submit bids to New York state for such projects.

By Megan Ruggles • March 6, 2023