Department of Energy doles out $118M to biofuel production projects

The projects receiving funds are part of a federal effort to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 1, 2023

New Jersey Institute of Technology gets $1M for manufacturing labor programs

The university will use the federal funding to establish community college and workforce development initiatives.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 31, 2023

How increased funding and regulatory changes in 2023 will affect manufacturers

From more funding for public-private partnerships to a law addressing infant formula shortages, here are some notable changes affecting manufacturers.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 25, 2023

How one company is hoping to build a major lithium production site in Nevada

With a $700 million loan commitment from the Department of Energy, Ioneer hopes to launch a site that could produce enough lithium to support 370,000 EVs annually.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 24, 2023

Graphite producers partner to build processing site in Canada

The collaboration between Northern Graphite Corporation and Graphex Technologies will help grow North America’s capacity for the critical mineral.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 20, 2023

Department of Energy awards $42M to drive EV battery development

The funding will go toward 12 projects aimed at improving battery charging and durability in cold weather temperatures.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 19, 2023

The cost of noncompliance

Noncompliance has more than just financial implications - it wastes time and damages brands. 

By Cally Edgren, Director, Regulatory & Sustainability Experts at Assent • Jan. 17, 2023

Energy department announces $52M in funds for clean manufacturing R&D

Research priorities will include material and product design, recycling technology and reverse supply chain logistics.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 13, 2023

China’s spike in COVID-19 cases strains factories

The end of the country's zero-COVID policy is causing production hiccups in the crucial weeks before the Chinese New Year holiday.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 13, 2023

US, Mexico, Canada outline 5 initiatives to strengthen key manufacturing industries

The countries plan to collaborate on projects such as mapping critical minerals and assessing future manufacturing labor needs.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 10, 2023

Form Energy to build first US battery plant in West Virginia

The iron-air battery maker will invest $760 million to build a factory at the site of a former steel plant.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 9, 2023

What food manufacturers need to know about the FDA’s new traceability rule

The enhanced record keeping requirements apply to companies that manufacture, process, pack or hold foods on the agency’s Food Traceability List.

By Michelle No • Jan. 5, 2023

US Navy chooses Penn State center to develop emerging manufacturing technology

The partnership includes millions of dollars in funding to research production tech that could help the Navy cut costs.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 4, 2023

Energy Dept. to invest up to $72M to expand clean energy workforce efforts

The government will create new Industrial Assessment Centers, which train future engineers and help small manufacturers reduce their energy use.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 21, 2022

Cosmetics maker expands operations in Dallas-Fort Worth area

Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp will invest $150 million to construct its second advanced facility in the region.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 21, 2022

Medical device manufacturers drop products due to EU compliance costs: report

The Medical Devices Regulation has led companies to slash their European portfolios, according to Reuters.

By Nick Paul Taylor • Dec. 21, 2022

Abbott to build $536M facility in Northwest Ohio

The new facility, which will produce nutritional powder products, is slated to break ground next year.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 16, 2022

Lockheed Martin expands supplier partnership to advance 3D printing

The defense contractor is exploring alternatives to traditional manufacturing processes with one of its additive parts vendors. 

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 15, 2022

Los Angeles garment supplier cited for failure to pay workers

The U.S. Department of Labor said the violation was the latest in a string of abuses at clothing manufacturers in the city.

By Daphne Howland • Dec. 15, 2022

GM, LG venture gets $2.5B federal loan to boost EV battery manufacturing

Ultium Cells will use the funding to support three facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 13, 2022

OSHA steps up enforcement to reduce workplace hazards in Ohio, Illinois

The agency found higher injury rates among food production workers in the two states, compared to other manufacturing jobs.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2022

Ultium workers at Ohio plant vote to unionize

The battery maker had refused to recognize union efforts, despite a majority of the employees pushing for the labor union.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 9, 2022

Ultium Cells eyes 40% production boost at planned Tennessee plant with new investment

The $275 million project is an addition to the $2.3 billion facility announced in April 2021, which is still under construction.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 8, 2022

Biden visits new TSMC plant in push for US manufacturing expansion

Major Apple supplier TSMC plans to pour approximately $40 billion in two Arizona chip facilities, as the U.S. incentivizes domestic production.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 7, 2022

Volkswagen to scout gigafactory locations in Canada

The automaker also signed a deal with materials tech company Umicore to investigate a supply agreement for cathode material in North America.

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 5, 2022