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    Ohio State, Honda partner on EV battery R&D center

    The center aims to accelerate battery cell materials and manufacturing technologies for EVs and further workforce development.

    By Nov. 29, 2023
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    Toyota, Redwood Materials expand deal to source recycled battery materials

    The automaker will use aging Prius models to help feed its growing electric vehicle production in North Carolina.

    By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 28, 2023
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    Trendline

    Automation in manufacturing operations

    Companies are investing in a variety of automation initiatives to enhance factory performance and save costs.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Battery maker Enovix planning $1.2B factory in Malaysia

    The U.S. manufacturer will spread the investment out over 15 years, beginning with a $70 million manufacturing line. 

    By Nov. 28, 2023
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    Courtesy of ZF Group.

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    BMW supplier plans $500M South Carolina facility expansion

    ZF Group's investment will upgrade the transmission plant's equipment to keep pace with automakers' EV plans.

    By Nov. 27, 2023
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    Sponsored by Sovos

    A better way to improved sales and use tax compliance

    Sales and use tax obligations put manufacturers on the spot. Invoices must be vetted for not only what is being purchased, but also how it’s being used and where.

    Nov. 27, 2023
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    Sponsored by Assent

    Unpacking supply chain risks: Insights and strategies for resilient business operations

    Explore the different types of supply chain risks, their impacts on businesses, and practical approaches to mitigate these risks.

    By Cally Edgren, Senior Director, Sustainability, Assent • Nov. 27, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    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.

    By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 22, 2023
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    Catalent to expand weight-loss drug production amid booming demand

    The contract drug maker is also expanding its gene therapy manufacturing thanks to growing business with Sarepta Therapeutics.

    By Nov. 22, 2023
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    Ford resumes Michigan EV battery plant construction — but scaled down

    The slow adoption of EVs made the automaker reevaluate its investments, a key spokesperson for Ford told Manufacturing Dive.

    By Nov. 21, 2023
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    Lilly plans new $2.5B plant amid growing obesity drug demand

    Following the approval of weight-loss treatment Zepbound, the drugmaker is adding manufacturing capacity to avert shortages and restricted access.

    By Jonathan Gardner • Nov. 21, 2023
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    Koura eyes $800M battery component investment in Louisiana

    The chemical maker plans to build two new facilities for lithium battery material production in St. Gabriel.

    By Nov. 21, 2023
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    Commerce Department offers $3B in chip packaging manufacturing funds

    The money will support tech and workforce development as the U.S. looks to grow its domestic semiconductor sector. 

    By Nov. 20, 2023
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    Bobcat to build first Mexico manufacturing site

    The $300 million Monterrey factory will help grow the company's North American production capacity by 20%.

    By Nov. 20, 2023
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    Micron Biomedical receives millions for mass production of needle-free vaccines

    The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant could help treat measles in developing countries.

    By Nov. 20, 2023
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    Continental to lay off thousands of employees

    The supplier plans to cut automotive spending by over $400 million annually as it restructures its business amid the transition to electric vehicles.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 20, 2023
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    How aircraft manufacturer Bombardier grew its deliveries by 5 times

    The aircraft manufacturer has moved production in-house and managed issues before they reach the assembly line, helping grow its deliveries last quarter.

    By Kelly Stroh • Nov. 20, 2023
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    OSHA proposes 3M pay $312K for Wisconsin plant’s safety violations

    Inspectors investigated the Prairie du Chien site after a worker died getting caught in a fiber roll machine.

    By Nov. 17, 2023
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    Unilever to close two Long Island plants

    The CPG giant will lay off 169 workers and move beauty and personal care product production to other facilities in its U.S. network.

    By Nov. 17, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    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.

    By Michael Brady • Nov. 17, 2023
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    Ramen maker Nissin Foods expands U.S. presence with South Carolina plant

    Plans for the Japan-based company's new site come amid "unprecedented demand" for brands like Cup Noodles. 

    By Christopher Doering • Nov. 16, 2023
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    Hanwha Aerospace establishes global engine business headquarters in Connecticut

    The South Korea-based aerospace and defense manufacturer looks to forge closer ties with suppliers after operating in the state since 2019.

    By Nov. 16, 2023
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    Volvo acquires Proterra’s EV battery business

    The automaker purchased the electric bus maker's battery segment three months after the startup declared bankruptcy.

    By Nov. 15, 2023
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    Michelin to lay off 1,400 employees, end tire production in Oklahoma

    The site couldn’t keep up with the evolving automotive market and is set to wind down operations starting next year.

    By Nov. 15, 2023
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    Schneider Electric, Compass Datacenters expand data center manufacturing partnership

    The $3 billion agreement aims to expedite production of the standardized centers while lowering costs.

    By Nov. 14, 2023
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    Novo takes aim at obesity drug shortages with $6B manufacturing plan

    The maker of Wegovy and Ozempic plans to expand production in Denmark to help meet surging demand for the GLP-1 drugs.

    By Ned Pagliarulo • Nov. 14, 2023