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 Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 29, 2023

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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Automation in manufacturing operations

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

By Manufacturing Dive staff

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 Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 28, 2023

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 Sara Samora • Nov. 27, 2023

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

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

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

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 Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 22, 2023

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 Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2023

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

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 Sara Samora • Nov. 21, 2023

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 Sara Samora • Nov. 20, 2023

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 Sara Samora • Nov. 20, 2023

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 Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 20, 2023

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

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

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 Sara Samora • Nov. 17, 2023

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 Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 17, 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.

By Michael Brady • Nov. 17, 2023

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

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 Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 16, 2023

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 Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 15, 2023

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 Sara Samora • Nov. 15, 2023

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 Joelle Anselmo • Nov. 14, 2023

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