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BMW touts humanoid robot pilot success at South Carolina plant
The robots were able to insert sheet metal parts into fixtures, which were used to assemble the chassis of a vehicle.
By Eric Walz • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Mitsubishi Electric to repurpose Kentucky plant for heat pump production
The Maysville, Kentucky, facility will accelerate the Energy Department’s goal to onshore the sector as it sees growing demand.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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TrendlineUpskilling a Modern Manufacturing Workforce
As manufacturing systems change, often becoming more automated and technical, employers are increasingly looking for ways to attract a more skilled workforce.
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GlobalFoundries works to normalize inventory after slow start to the year
The chipmaker hopes AI-enabled devices will drive demand in the latter half of the year as it angles to reduce stock levels and raise production capacity.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing’s chaotic factory culture on display at NTSB hearings
The agency revealed the plane maker pressured its workers to forgo quality in favor of speed during manufacturing.
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Meet the manufacturers of Team USA’s Olympic ceremony apparel
Backed entirely by domestic supply chains, Ralph Lauren and at least six apparel manufacturers made everything from the wool to the belts worn by the athletes.
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Rivian sees tailwinds from VW partnership
The automaker remains focused on reducing its R1 model production costs as it continues to source materials for the upcoming R2.
By Haley Cawthon • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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WK Kellogg Co. to shutter Nebraska cereal plant as profits slide
The Frosted Flakes maker also plans to cut production at a Memphis, Tennessee, facility while boosting output at other factories.
By Chris Casey • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Nikon opens advanced manufacturing technology center in California
The Long Beach facility offers metal additive manufacturing services to produce parts for aviation, aerospace and defense clients.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Clorox completes first stage of ERP overhaul
The digital transformation efforts will cost the company over $560 million and are expected to conclude in 2026.
By Lindsey Wilkinson • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Nucor leans into automation to boost productivity, safety
The steelmaker is investing in the technology as it looks to cut operational and labor costs following a soft Q2.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 7, 2024 -
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3M names Otis exec as new CFO
Anurag Maheshwari will succeed Monish Patolawala, who left for an executive role at ADM.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 6, 2024 -
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Cleveland-Cliffs moves ahead with $150M electric transformer plant
The steelmaker will offer roles to more than 600 workers previously employed at the idled Weirton plant.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Pfizer lays off 210 employees in North Carolina
The job cuts were spurred by a gene therapy trial failure and lower demand for some of its sterile injectable drugs.
By Joelle Anselmo • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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NXP Semiconductors’ inventory woes persist amid slow auto demand
The company's revenue was down last quarter as its plan to normalize inventory levels takes longer than expected.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Budget constraints may be behind hiring uncertainty in 2024, survey says
Although most hiring managers have a positive outlook on the remainder of the year, some reported their companies don’t have enough money to hire.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Boeing lost $1.4B during a bruising Q2
The company continues to burn through billions of dollars in a bid to address quality issues in its factory and supply chain.
By Sara Samora • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Intel to cut 15% of workforce in restructuring plan
The chipmaker plans to lay off roughly 15,000 workers as it cuts billions in spending and bolsters its internal foundry business.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 2, 2024 -
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Manufacturing enters ‘deeper slowdown period’ ahead of election: July PMI
Companies are hesitant to invest in new orders amid high interest rates and political uncertainty, dragging down the industry.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 1, 2024 -
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Factories’ AI adoption plans must be intentional to reap benefits
Early user engagement, solution champions and user groups can help sustain implementation, said Jennifer Peters, director of BI and data analytics at Nestlé Purina.
By Kelly Stroh • July 31, 2024 -
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Austal USA spending $288M to expand Alabama ship plant
The investment will enable the Mobile facility to produce large steel modules for U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships.
By Sara Samora • July 31, 2024 -
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Porsche supplier factory flood leads to aluminum shortage
The automaker expects disruptions to continue for several weeks, possibly leading to a manufacturing shutdown for certain vehicle series.
By Kelly Stroh • July 31, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing names new CEO
Former Rockwell Collins executive Kelly Ortberg will be charged with leading the company out of a turbulent year.
By Sara Samora • July 31, 2024 -
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PTO, sick leave for in-person job ads doubled: Indeed
The report found 39% of manufacturing posts touted paid time off as a benefit, according to the job site's data.
By Caroline Colvin • July 30, 2024 -
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How generative AI helps manufacturers make real-time decisions
The technology can guide workers in developing machine learning operations strategies.
By Joelle Anselmo • July 30, 2024 -
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Quality control at BoeingBoeing put speed over safety: DOJ plea deal
The Justice Department criticized the company for failing to properly implement safety and compliance in its manufacturing.
By Sara Samora • July 30, 2024
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