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    Manufacturing across the U.S.

    Why Arizona is becoming a chipmaking hub

    The state is set to be home to two of the country’s biggest semiconductor manufacturing campuses. Here’s how it got there.

    By Sakshi Udavant • Sept. 4, 2024
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    How costs, ROI shape generative AI adoption plans

    Despite cybersecurity risks, one of the top adoption barriers for companies is an inability to estimate and show the value of AI projects.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 3, 2024
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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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    Chemours opens EV battery innovation center in Delaware

    The research and development facility will focus on developing and improving lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
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    DOE doles out another $50M to support EV manufacturing

    The Biden-Harris administration said the funding will go to six states with “significant automotive workforces” to help suppliers adapt their facilities.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
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    GM, Samsung SDI finalize $3.5B battery joint venture

    The two companies aim to start production at the Indiana plant in 2027, a year later than previously expected.

    By Aug. 29, 2024
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    HP’s Oregon fab receives CHIPS funding

    The $50 million will expand and modernize its Corvallis semiconductor site.

    By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Companies aren’t as resilient against cyber risks as they think

    Most companies fall short on business continuity as malicious threat activity continues to rise, a Cohesity study found.

    By David Jones • Aug. 28, 2024
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    Opinion

    Opinion: Electronics supply chain crucial for national security

    The U.S. should better prioritize domestic production of the greater microelectronics industry, writes AdvancedPCB CEO Peter Austin. 

    By Peter Austin • Aug. 22, 2024
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    General Motors to lean on solar power for three assembly plants

    The car manufacturer has signed a 15-year renewable power purchase agreement to support its operations at three assembly plants located in Michigan and Missouri.

    By Zoya Mirza • Aug. 22, 2024
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    AMD to acquire ZT Systems for $4.9B

    The deal is part of the company’s ambitions to take on AI chip giant Nvidia.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
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    Sponsored by Yooz

    Forging stronger supplier relationships: The real power of AP automation in manufacturing

    Strengthen supplier ties and boost production resilience with AP automation in manufacturing.

    By Laurent Charpentier • Aug. 19, 2024
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    Texas Instruments scores $1.6B in CHIPS funding

    The chipmaker is also slated to receive up to $8 billion in manufacturing tax credits for its upcoming Utah and Texas factories.

    By Aug. 16, 2024
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    Anduril raises $1.5B to upscale defense production

    The startup plans to use the funds to boost hiring and expand autonomous weapon system manufacturing.

    By Aug. 14, 2024
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    BMW touts humanoid robot pilot success at South Carolina plant

    The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.

    By Aug. 12, 2024
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    GlobalFoundries works to normalize inventory after slow start to the year

    The chipmaker hopes AI-enabled devices will drive demand in the latter half of the year as it angles to reduce stock levels and raise production capacity.

    By Aug. 12, 2024
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    Clorox completes first stage of ERP overhaul

    The digital transformation efforts will cost the company over $560 million and are expected to conclude in 2026.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 8, 2024
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    Nucor leans into automation to boost productivity, safety

    The steelmaker is investing in the technology as it looks to cut operational and labor costs following a soft Q2. 

    By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 7, 2024
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    Factories’ AI adoption plans must be intentional to reap benefits

    Early user engagement, solution champions and user groups can help sustain implementation, said Jennifer Peters, director of BI and data analytics at Nestlé Purina.

    By July 31, 2024
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    BMW plans 5 EV battery factories across 3 continents

    Assembly plants for the automaker’s sixth-generation, high-voltage batteries are under construction in the U.S., Germany, Hungary, China and Mexico.

    By July 31, 2024
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    How generative AI helps manufacturers make real-time decisions

    The technology can guide workers in developing machine learning operations strategies.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 30, 2024
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    Amkor scores $400M in CHIPS funding

    The money for the Arizona outsourced semiconductor assembly and test facility marks the third CHIPS-related investment in the state.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 29, 2024
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    Danone partners with Microsoft to scale AI projects

    The diary manufacturer aims to train 100,000 workers on AI-related skills, including predictive forecasting.

    By Chris Casey • July 29, 2024
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    CHIPS and Science Act: Breaking down the law’s impact 2 years later

    Passed in August 2022 to boost U.S. competitiveness in chip manufacturing, the law has spurred billions of dollars in semiconductor production nationwide.

    By Joelle Anselmo • July 26, 2024
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    Elon Musk: CrowdStrike outage caused ‘seizure’ for auto supply chain

    The outage reportedly shut down two of the automaker's production lines Friday morning, according to Business Insider.

    By July 23, 2024
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    Ford investing $3B to expand Super Duty F-Series production

    The automaker aims to boost initial output by 100,000 vehicles a year.

    By July 22, 2024