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    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 Dec. 2, 2024
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    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 Nov. 21, 2024
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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
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    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
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    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 Nov. 21, 2024
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    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
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    Sponsored by Edge Impulse

    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
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    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
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    Satellite startup Akash Systems to receive $18.2M in CHIPS funding

    The satellite component maker will use the funds to support its move into chip cooling technology production.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 13, 2024
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    Easing worker anxiety over AI adoption

    As AI transforms the factory floor, companies are addressing worker job security concerns through initiatives such as phased adoption and comprehensive training.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Nov. 7, 2024
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    White House to launch R&D competition for AI in chip manufacturing

    The up to $100 million in funding will target university-led collaborations to drive more sustainable semiconductor production.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 6, 2024
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    California chosen for second CHIPS R&D facility

    The design and collaboration facility is expected to drive more than $1 billion in research funding over the next 10 years.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 5, 2024
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    8 manufacturers set to produce cold-climate heat pumps

    Companies such as Bosch, Carrier and Daikin participated in the Energy Department's challenge to improve heat pump performance in cold weather.

    By Nish Amarnath • Nov. 4, 2024
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    Tumbler manufacturer Stanley using AI to predict supply disruptions

    Stanley 1913 expects to improve scenario planning and supply chain visibility with the Kinaxis Maestro platform. 

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    White House makes New York first CHIPS R&D flagship facility

    The Biden-Harris administration will invest $825 million in an extreme ultraviolet accelerator, as the state grows into a national semiconductor hub. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 31, 2024
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    Texas Instruments expands manufacturing capacity in Japan

    The Aizu fab will quadruple the chipmaker’s gallium nitride semiconductor production.

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    TSMC revenue jumps 36% YOY on AI demand

    The chipmaker expects revenue from the AI processor-related segment to more than triple this year, according to the Q3 earnings call.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 24, 2024
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    DOL says workplace AI should focus on employee needs

    The agency’s guidelines say responsible AI use in the workplace should prioritize employees and improve working conditions.

    By Justin Bachman • Oct. 23, 2024
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    White House opens $1.6B CHIPS advanced packaging competition

    Applicants can receive up to $150 million and have until Dec. 20 to submit their concept papers.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    Potential AI needs could threaten chip shortages

    Bain & Company expects artificial intelligence workloads to dramatically grow through 2027, accelerating graphics processing unit and upstream component consumption.

    By Matt Ashare • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Hemlock Semiconductor scores $325M in CHIPS funds

    The chipmaker will use the money to construct a polysilicon manufacturing facility in Hemlock, Michigan, a critical material for chip and solar panel production.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 22, 2024
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    Infinera secures $93M CHIPS funding

    The money will be used to expand semiconductor production of photonic integrated circuits with new facilities in California and Pennsylvania. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 17, 2024
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    TTM Technologies to expand New York print circuit board site

    The Department of Defense awarded the electronics maker $30 million to build a new facility in Dewitt.

    By Oct. 17, 2024
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    Intel to lay off over 1,700 workers across Oregon, Arizona, California

    The job cuts are part of the chipmaker’s cost savings plan to downsize 15% of its workforce and cut $10 billion in spending in 2025.

    By Oct. 16, 2024
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    Wolfspeed to secure $750M CHIPS funding for North Carolina, New York

    The silicon wafer and device chip facilities are expected to create over 5,000 jobs in the two states.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024
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    Lyten to build $1B lithium-sulfur battery factory in Nevada

    The manufacturer received a $4 million Department of Energy grant in January to accelerate its EV battery production.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 15, 2024