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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.
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PepsiCo to shutter Chicago bottling plant, lay off more than 100 workers
The union representing the employees sharply criticized the closure, noting that the beverage giant failed to provide the required 60-day notice.
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Boeing strike ends as union approves new contract
The strike lasted nearly two months, costing Boeing and its suppliers $9.7 billion.
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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.
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Election 2024 and manufacturing: a look back
As voters head to the polls, here’s a review of how Donald Trump and Kamala Harris view the future of U.S. manufacturing.
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Trump could curtail CHIPS Act funding if reelected
The former president is calling for higher tariffs instead of subsidies to incentivize companies to build semiconductor factories domestically.
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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.
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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.
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Boeing, IAM reach revised tentative deal
If the labor union’s 33,000 members vote to accept the aircraft maker’s offer, they’ll return to work on Nov. 6.
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Production down ahead of presidential election: PMI
Demand rose slightly during the month as manufacturers hope for a rebound next year.
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General Dynamics Q3 aircraft deliveries hampered by supplier issue
The aerospace company said G700 deliveries fell far short of expectations last quarter due to component exchanges and late engine shipments.
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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.
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Denim meets decarbonization: Levi’s unveils first climate transition plan
The denim manufacturer has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and reducing scope 3 emissions 42% by 2030.
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Texas Instruments expands manufacturing capacity in Japan
The Aizu fab will quadruple the chipmaker’s gallium nitride semiconductor production.
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Future of IRA hinges on upcoming election, experts say
Republicans are likely to look for aspects of the law they can walk back in order to add money to the federal budget.
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Boeing’s chaos and other haunting manufacturing stories from 2024
From SK Battery’s repeated safety violations to Boeing’s door plug incident, here are some of the top manufacturing horror tales in 2024 thus far.
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Catalent to sell New Jersey drug facility to Ardena
The acquisition aims to boost Ardena's small-scale manufacturing for commercial oral drug products.
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Candy makers using less chocolate this Halloween amid record cocoa prices: Wells Fargo
Hershey and other big chocolate producers are turning to gummies and other candy to offset supply issues with the crop.
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Nucor revenue falls 15% YoY as prices, demand plummet
The steelmaker expects revenue to drop further as the company battles soft manufacturing, construction and auto market demand.
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3M puts R&D at the forefront in new budget priorities
The chemical-making titan wants to accelerate the development and manufacturing of new products in 2025.
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Carrier proposes $730M PFAS settlement with Kidde-Fenwal
The firefighting foam manufacturer will use some of the funds from the settlement to pay its creditors as part of a bankruptcy plan.
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J.M. Smucker to sell Voortman cookies for $305M
The deal with Brownie Brittle’s owner, Second Nature, includes a leased manufacturing facility in Burlington, Ontario.
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Unwrapping Hershey’s $250M manufacturing upgrade
The chocolate maker’s Advancing Agility and Automation Initiative leans on digitization to boost visibility and optimize operations and procurement.
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Voyage Foods to open Ohio cocoa-free manufacturing facility
The food manufacturer is expanding capacity as the industry faces global cocoa shortages that have sent prices skyrocketing.
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Small factories, big fines: Tackling OSHA compliance
Small firms face higher average compliance costs, but understanding key safety standards and how to foster a strong safety culture can avoid employee injuries and hefty citations.