US Army opens Michigan manufacturing center to support mega 3D printer

The Army is relying more on additive manufacturing to source hard-to-obtain parts and enhance combat readiness.

By Sara Samora • April 7, 2023

Former John Deere exec named president and COO of C&C Manufacturing

The industrial manufacturer is bringing on David Bradford as it looks to continue expanding its services and parts divisions.  

By Kate Magill • April 7, 2023

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Controlling rising manufacturing costs

How companies across the country are managing increased operational and supply costs to remain competitive. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Lucid Motors slashes 18% of workforce

The EV maker is cutting hundreds of jobs in Arizona and California as it attempts to reduce vehicle and operating expenses.

By Sara Samora • April 6, 2023

Guinness factory to close in Maryland

Beer maker Diageo said it will close the site to optimize existing operations, cutting approximately 100 jobs.

By Christopher Doering • April 6, 2023

How digital twins can boost manufacturing operations, supply chains

The technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training. 

By Rebecca Heilweil • April 6, 2023

By the numbers: Biden’s budget priorities for manufacturing

The president's proposal includes tackling “forever chemicals” and boosting CHIPS Act funding.

By Sara Samora • April 5, 2023

Ford invests in Indonesia nickel supplier to shore up critical EV battery materials

The automaker aims to bolster its supply chain as it builds two major EV manufacturing hubs.

By Kate Magill • April 5, 2023

Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, cuts 85% of workforce

The aerospace manufacturer has secured $31.6 million in funding for its operations as it seeks a buyer amid the Chapter 11 process.

By Sara Samora • April 5, 2023

Cummins welcomes Biden, touts $1B investment in US facilities

The president visited the auto parts maker in Minnesota to highlight federally subsidized upgrades in Indiana, North Carolina and New York.

By Sara Samora • April 4, 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.

By April Reese • April 4, 2023

Qcells supplier to build $147M Georgia factory

Hanwha Advanced Materials Georgia will produce protective film for use in Qcells solar products manufactured in the state.

By Megan Ruggles • April 3, 2023

Stagnant demand drags manufacturing industry for fifth month

More manufacturers are reducing headcounts to contend with lower output levels.

By Kate Magill • April 3, 2023

Tyson wins COVID lawsuit against meatpacking employees

A U.S. appeals court stated the workers did not provide evidence that they contracted the virus due to the company's negligence.

By Chris Casey • April 3, 2023

Packaging manufacturers announce US facility closures, layoffs in Q1

Ball Corp. and Solo Cup maker Dart Container are among the companies trimming operations.

By Maria Rachal • March 31, 2023

Ford to make 500,000 EV pickup trucks a year at Tennessee plant

The 3,600-acre campus includes a battery manufacturing site that can delivery batteries and assembly packs within half an hour.

By Kate Magill • March 30, 2023

Freyr eyes coalition with Caterpillar, Siemens and others to scale green battery production

The potential coalition led by the Norway-based company is focused on decarbonizing the battery supply chain.

By Patrick Cooley • March 30, 2023

So your manufacturing company was hacked. What’s next?

With manufacturers often the target of ransomware and other cyberattacks, experts weigh in on how to regain control of operations and limit the damage. 

By Jen Miller • March 29, 2023

New FDA policy would let food manufacturers use salt substitutes

The proposed rule would make the standards of identity for 140 products more flexible, but would not require reformulation to reduce sodium content.

By Megan Poinski • March 29, 2023

Biden touts US manufacturing growth during North Carolina visit

The visit is part of the administration’s cross-country tour to promote domestic production efforts.

By Megan Ruggles • March 29, 2023

Ice cream maker to open facility in Illinois

The site will bring Tillamook County Creamery Association closer to the eastern U.S., where demand is rapidly increasing.

By Sara Samora • March 28, 2023

Nikola to complete battery production move ahead of schedule

The EV maker is moving its battery module and pack production from California to its Coolidge, Arizona, facility to consolidate operations.

By Megan Ruggles • March 28, 2023

China tariffs lifted US production but hurt downstream industries: report

A new U.S. International Trade Commission study parsed out the specific impacts of duties on a host of Chinese imports.

By Ben Unglesbee • March 28, 2023

LG Energy Solution to invest $5.5B in Arizona battery complex

This is the company’s second investment in the state as it looks to capitalize on the U.S.’s burgeoning EV market.

By Sara Samora • March 27, 2023

Foxconn to produce EV batteries in Ohio and Wisconsin

The Taiwan-based manufacturer is focusing more on its U.S. footprint as it looks to diversify outside of China.

By Kate Magill • March 27, 2023

Bristol Myers Squibb takes biomanufacturing to space

The company is sending protein-based medicines to the International Space Station’s national laboratory to study how to improve their production processes. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 24, 2023