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Corning, Powerex receive CHIPS funding
The glass maker and power module manufacturer will use the money for facilities in New York and Pennsylvania.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 8, 2024 -
GSK to invest $800M in Pennsylvania drug expansion
The drugmaker’s U.S. plans comes on the heels of a rough quarter, with lower vaccine demand driving down Q3 sales by 15% year over year.
By Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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gorodenkoff via Getty ImagesTrendlineTop 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive
Check out five of our biggest stories of 2025 so far, including updates on semiconductors, the Trump administration and PFAS.
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Industry leaders react to Trump presidential win
Manufacturing trade groups are pledging to work with Donald Trump to strengthen the industry’s economy.
By Sara Samora • Updated Nov. 6, 2024 -
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 -
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.
By Christopher Doering • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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 -
Boeing strike ends as union approves new contract
The strike lasted nearly two months, costing Boeing and its suppliers $9.7 billion.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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 Kelly Stroh • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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.
By Sara Samora • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Production down ahead of presidential election: PMI
Demand rose slightly during the month as manufacturers hope for a rebound next year.
By Kate Magill • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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 -
Texas Instruments expands manufacturing capacity in Japan
The Aizu fab will quadruple the chipmaker’s gallium nitride semiconductor production.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 30, 2024 -
3M pushes for better delivery performance
The manufacturer is pursuing a 90% or higher on-time, in-full rate as it battles supply chain inefficiencies across its vast network.
By Max Garland • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Courtesy of the National Transportation Safety Board
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.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Catalent to sell New Jersey drug facility to Ardena
The acquisition aims to boost Ardena's small-scale manufacturing for commercial oral drug products.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 29, 2024 -
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.
By Sara Samora • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 28, 2024 -
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.
By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Final IRS guidance for semiconductor tax credit includes solar ingot and wafer manufacturing
“The White House is wisely addressing the fact that the overwhelming majority of solar panels manufactured in the world are done so by companies in China,” said Danny O’Brien, president of corporate affairs at Qcells.
By Diana DiGangi • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Anheuser-Busch invests $16M in facility to boost drinks portfolio
The beer giant aims to expand production of its canned cocktail brands, Cutwater and Nütrl, at its Los Angeles facility.
By Chris Casey • Oct. 24, 2024