Deep Dive
Industry insights from our journalists
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US manufacturing boom unlocks ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ opportunity for construction firms
Private companies have spent more than half a trillion dollars since 2021 to onshore facilities back to the U.S., according to the White House.
Sebastian Obando • Nov. 22, 2023 -
EV sales are rising. So why are automakers nervous?
Slower sales growth, lower prices and growing inventories have spooked EV manufacturers, leading some to reconsider their plans and finances.
Michael Brady • Nov. 17, 2023 -
How military veterans can fill the manufacturing labor gap
As the industry pushes to fill more than 600,000 open roles, veterans offer unique skillsets and leadership qualities to step into manufacturing careers.
Sara Samora • Nov. 10, 2023 -
How AI is changing drug manufacturing
How artificial intelligence is moving into pharmaceutical production and what the FDA is doing about it.
Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 8, 2023 -
Manufacturing megaprojects gobble up workers
From Taylor, Texas, to Licking County, Ohio, multibillion-dollar factory projects are magnifying labor woes and driving up costs.
Sebastian Obando • Aug. 16, 2023 -
Second chances: How one Indiana program is breaking down employment barriers in manufacturing
Delaware County’s Jump program connects people in the criminal justice system with local companies in an effort to reduce recidivism and fill labor gaps.
Megan Ruggles • June 8, 2023 -
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.
Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2023 -
Paper manufacturers struggle to phase out PFAS
"Forever chemicals” have long been used in the packaging sector. But as regulators push for their elimination, companies find it difficult to fully rid their supply chains of the toxic chemical.
April Reese • April 4, 2023 -
To spur Biden’s ‘EV revolution,’ carmakers await IRS guidance on Inflation Reduction Act
The law’s EV ecosystem rules need clarity for charger builders, global supply chain providers and customers, analysts said.
Herman K. Trabish • March 24, 2023 -
From science to CPG: New ventures create opportunities for startups
While more established food tech companies had to design and build manufacturing facilities from scratch, entities are working to give those starting out now a smoother beginning.
Megan Poinski • Nov. 15, 2022