Technology: Page 10

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    Commerce Department opens applications for manufacturing tech hub funding

    The $500 million program seeks to enhance innovation and workforce development across the country.

    By • May 16, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

    Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

    By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2023
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    Trendline

    The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

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

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories

    The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Purdue University signs semiconductor deal with R&D firm Imec

    The $10 million agreement, which also includes the state of Indiana, will help grow local research and development efforts in the sector.

    By • May 8, 2023
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    TSMC struggles to normalize semiconductor inventory

    The chip manufacturer grappled with elevated stock levels in the past quarter, but says AI-related customer demand is helping with “inventory digestion.”

    By • May 8, 2023
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    GeminiBio signs deal to improve biomanufacturing process

    The biotech company is working with Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America to tackle bottlenecks in buffer production, an integral part of medicine production.

    By • May 5, 2023
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    How manufacturers are using AI to improve worker safety

    The technology is helping some companies limit employees' exposure to often risky tasks like equipment maintenance.

    By Michelle No • May 5, 2023
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    Kodiak to produce autonomous electric trucks

    The AV tech manufacturer is bringing its signature product to an electric tractor with a current range of 150 miles.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Business Wire

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    US, South Korea sign EV battery deal

    As the Biden administration allocates hundreds of billions of dollars to boost domestic production, South Korea-based companies have poured over $100 billion into U.S. operations.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    Nikon plans to launch its 1st overseas headquarters in California

    The electronics company is establishing a new U.S. subsidiary focused on additive manufacturing.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Pitfalls and potential of ChatGPT in manufacturing

    The much-discussed technology can be used to automate mundane tasks and summarize processes, but users should beware of its security lapses and capacity for error. 

    By Jen A. Miller • May 1, 2023
  • A rendering of Space Forge's shiny aqua, purple and pink manufacturing satellite, ForgeStar with sun in the background in space.
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    Space Forge eyes US expansion to advance in-space manufacturing

    The U.K. startup is planning a facility to produce satellites capable of making semiconductors and other materials in-orbit.

    By • April 28, 2023
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    6K Energy to build $200M EV battery materials plant in Tennessee

    The company plans to manufacture low-cost, sustainable battery materials using its microwave plasma technology.

    By • April 28, 2023
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    ABB to spend $100M to build Wisconsin facility

    The new factory is part of a larger wave of ABB’s U.S. investments, which have reached $170 million. 

    By • April 26, 2023
  • U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, addresses the crowd before U.S. President Joe Biden during a visit to Wolfspeed, a semiconductor manufacturer, as he kicks off his Investing in America Tour
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    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
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    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
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    Q&A

    A Google Cloud tech exec on AI and manufacturing

    Manufacturing Dive spoke with one of the tech giant's manufacturing leaders about how companies can integrate the tools into their operations.

    By • April 19, 2023
  • Overhead projector-based augmented reality systems help Apple’s recycling partners disassemble MacBook and iPad models by projecting video imagery directly onto their work surface.
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    Apple commits to 100% recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

    The company is taking steps to create more responsible mineral supply chains as it aims for carbon neutrality by 2030.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    Sponsored by Cisco Meraki

    Automation everywhere is key to manufacturing scalability

    Automating manufacturing processes is a crucial goal of many digital transformation projects. 

    April 17, 2023
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    Group14 starts construction on 2nd Washington battery facility

    The site will produce up to 2,000 tons of battery-grade anode material a year.

    By • April 13, 2023
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    Courtesy of Lucid Motors.

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    Lucid Motors slashes 18% of workforce

    The EV maker is cutting hundreds of jobs in Arizona and California as it attempts to reduce vehicle and operating expenses.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    How digital twins can boost manufacturing operations, supply chains

    The technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training. 

    By Rebecca Heilweil • April 6, 2023
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    Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, cuts 85% of workforce

    The aerospace manufacturer has secured $31.6 million in funding for its operations as it seeks a buyer amid the Chapter 11 process.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Redwire nabs $5.9M contract to design 3D printer astronauts can use in space

    The multi-material printer will enable crews to make tools, replacement parts and printed circuit boards.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Sponsored by ENGIE Impact

    4 essential lessons for manufacturers to achieve net zero decarbonization

    Access the expertise needed to reach your Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets, as featured in ENGIE Impact’s Manufacturing Decarbonization Guidebook.

    By Jason Bell, Director, Sustainability Solutions, ENGIE Impact • April 3, 2023