4 manufacturing trends to watch in 2025

Manufacturers are gearing up for tariff hikes, continued labor gaps and more AI integration as they enter the new year.

By Kate Magill • Jan. 9, 2025

Boeing picks IT veteran as chief information digital officer

Dana Deasy will lead information security and technology as well as data analytics for the aircraft manufacturer.

By Roberto Torres • Jan. 8, 2025

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The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

How are manufacturers using AI, and what should leaders know about the technology? 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Arizona will host third CHIPS R&D flagship facility

The site in Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe will focus on semiconductor prototyping and packaging. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Jan. 8, 2025

How manufacturers can leverage AI to boost sustainability

Manufacturing executives are turning to AI-powered computer vision, work order management and automation software to make their machines more efficient, writes IBM’s Kendra DeKeyrel.  

By Kendra DeKeyrel • Jan. 6, 2025

US Steel streamlines procurement processes with AI-powered platform

The steel producer is using GEP Software to analyze spending and forecasting while managing its sourcing project pipeline.

By Kelly Stroh • Jan. 6, 2025

Micron Technology plans $2.2B Virginia plant expansion

The latest expenditure is part of the chipmaker’s plans to invest $3 billion in the Manassas facility by 2030.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 3, 2025

Archer Aviation completes Georgia air taxi factory

The company aims to manufacture two planes monthly by year's end but plans to ramp production up to 650 annually by 2030.

By Dan Zukowski • Jan. 2, 2025

Cyberattacks in manufacturing: What’s driving the trend?

Manufacturers are increasingly vulnerable to attacks amid a lack of specialized employee training and poor infrastructure, experts say. 

By Sakshi Udavant • Jan. 2, 2025

Warehouse robot forecast lowered amid weak economy

The difficult climate has forced manufacturers and retailers to slow automation investment plans.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 20, 2024

Workers fear skills will be obsolete within the decade, report says

Employers can nurture the proficiencies needed to compete in the new market by offering training, the Global Labor Market Conference study said.

By Laurel Kalser • Dec. 18, 2024

Startup Eagle Electronics to build Ohio manufacturing facility

The chip component manufacturer will license China-based IoT module supplier Quectel’s technology for use in the new plant.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 17, 2024

Bosch nabs $225M in CHIPS funds

The automotive supplier is expanding its first semiconductor plant in the country to produce chips for the EV industry.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 16, 2024

More than half of leaders haven’t trained in AI, survey shows

A lack of training could negatively affect security, privacy and corporate competitiveness, General Assembly says.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 13, 2024

White House proposes CHIPS awards to 3 chipmakers

The funding for Coherent, SkyWater Technology Foundry and X-Fab will be used to expand and modernize semiconductor facilities in Minnesota and Texas. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 9, 2024

Eos Energy lands $304M DOE loan for battery plant expansion

The long-duration battery company says it has a $589 million, 2.3-GWh order backlog and a $14.2 billion, 59-GWh commercial pipeline.

By Ethan Howland • Dec. 5, 2024

Tracking CHIPS and Science Act awards

The landmark law has boosted U.S. semiconductor production with $39 billion in federal funding for manufacturing projects. Track the status of each funding award made since the law’s passage in 2022.

Updated Jan. 13, 2025

Honeywell to sell PPE business for $1.3B

The sale aligns with the company’s plans to exit the personal protective equipment industry and focus on automation, aviation and clean energy.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 4, 2024

Analog Devices leans into hybrid manufacturing model to raise utilization rates

The hybrid approach leverages both internal and external production capacity and aims to protect the company from regional supply issues and boost flexibility. 

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 4, 2024

Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger steps down

Gelsinger served as chief executive for nearly four years, leading the chipmaker as it struggled to turn around its manufacturing business.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 2, 2024

Absolics, Applied Materials, Arizona State University get chip packaging funds

Each is set to receive $100 million to advance U.S. capabilities in advanced substrate development to power artificial intelligence.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 21, 2024

Rivian locks in 5-year battery deal with LG Energy Solution

The U.S.-based battery production will help Rivian meet Inflation Reduction Act standards, positioning the R2 to qualify for EV tax credits.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 21, 2024

Spirit AeroSystems to sell specialty textile subsidiary for $165M

The Boeing supplier is selling Fiber Materials Inc. to specialty textile maker Tex-Tech as it tries to make money amid a challenging financial year.

By Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2024

White House invests $285M in first CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute

The Durham, North Carolina, facility will focus on using digital twins to advance semiconductor production.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 19, 2024

Speed up product development with Edge AI

Manufacturers are quickly embracing a form of machine learning called edge AI to get quality products to market faster. Learn how edge AI is a significant advantage during iterative design and product testing.

Nov. 18, 2024

White House finalizes TSMC’s $6.6B CHIPS award

The Biden administration is pushing to roll out funding before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.

By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 15, 2024