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    How to mitigate cybersecurity threats in contract manufacturing

    Companies face a variety of cyber risks, from fragmented security frameworks to exposed passwords.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Stellantis to manufacture electric air taxis for Archer Aviation

    The automaker aims to mass produce the startup’s Midnight eVOTL aircraft as its exclusive contract manufacturer.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Trendline

    The changing state of safety in manufacturing

    How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Meat industry gets manufacturing boost with USDA money

    The Rural Development program will provide $9.6 million across 15 states, targeted at areas that need funds the most.

    By Chris Casey • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Contract medical device maker acquires parts manufacturer

    Cadence plans to leverage Utitec’s expertise in medical and commercial parts production.

    By • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Oatly sells two plants as part of hybrid manufacturing model

    Ya YA Foods will take over most assets at the Texas and Utah facilities, as the plant-based food producer looks to cut costs and focus on product innovation.

    By • Jan. 6, 2023
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    2023 Industry Outlook

    Manufacturing conferences to watch in 2023

    Industry events this year are largely focused on emerging technologies and transforming workplace culture.

    By A.B. Brown • Jan. 6, 2023
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    Health food maker expands into Tennessee with $2.2M investment

    HealthVerve Food Manufacturing USA is working to meet growing demand for shelf-stable beverages through its expansion.

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    Bunge to spend $550M on protein concentrate plant

    The Indiana facility, which will create about 70 full-time jobs, will make key ingredients used in the production of plant-based foods, processed meat and other products.

    By Christopher Doering • Jan. 5, 2023
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    US manufacturing ended 2022 in contraction

    Firms dealt with falling demand and a slowing economy in the final month of the year.

    By • Jan. 4, 2023
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    Sponsored by Snowflake

    Build supply chain resiliency through data collaboration

    Unpredictability runs high across today’s supply chains. Respond with greater visibility.

    Jan. 3, 2023
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    Here are the top issues manufacturers tackled in 2022

    Amid a tight labor market and shifting global supply chains, manufacturers embarked on strategies to take on long-term challenges.

    By • Dec. 29, 2022
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    EV production topped the manufacturing news cycle in 2022

    From building factories to securing raw materials, automakers made big moves this year to push into the EV market.

    By • Dec. 27, 2022
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    Micron to reduce workforce, suspend executive salaries

    Despite expanding its operations in Idaho and New York, the chipmaker is cutting costs due to a drop in demand.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Industrial truck maker invests $40M to expand South Carolina plant

    Kion North America plans to reshore key component production through its expansion, slated for completion in 2024. 

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Orbillion Bio partners with biomanufacturer to produce 4M pounds of cultivated meat a year

    The startup aims to make beef, elk and lamb products from cells, with help from Solar Biotech.

    By Megan Poinski • Dec. 22, 2022
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    Cosmetics maker expands operations in Dallas-Fort Worth area

    Beauty Manufacturing Solutions Corp will invest $150 million to construct its second advanced facility in the region.

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Siemens picks Texas for second EV charger production site

    The German-based company is hoping to produce more than 1 million chargers for the U.S. market over the next three years.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    3M to discontinue use of ‘forever chemicals’ by end of 2025

    The decision follows increasing regulatory and legal pressure on the company to stop the use of the potentially harmful chemicals.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Manufacturing execs expect growth in 2023 after a slow start

    While production will remain soft at the beginning of next year, the industry is preparing for expansion in the second half.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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    Albemarle plans $180M lithium technology park in North Carolina

    The chemical company said the investment will support its effort to improve electric vehicle battery performance.

    By • Dec. 19, 2022
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    What Apple’s shifting China strategy could mean for the manufacturing industry

    Could the tech giant's plans spur a larger shift away from the manufacturing hub? We asked experts for their take.

    By • Dec. 16, 2022
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    Abbott to build $536M facility in Northwest Ohio

    The new facility, which will produce nutritional powder products, is slated to break ground next year.

    By • Dec. 16, 2022
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    American Battery Factory to open first in planned series of gigafactories

    The company said the Arizona plant will be the largest producer of lithium-iron phosphate batteries in the U.S.

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China

    Companies are reevaluating their businesses amid the country's stringent pandemic control measures. 

    By • Dec. 14, 2022
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    GM, LG venture gets $2.5B federal loan to boost EV battery manufacturing

    Ultium Cells will use the funding to support three facilities in Ohio, Tennessee and Michigan.

    By • Dec. 13, 2022