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    Commercial Metals Co. acquires Oklahoma synthetic materials plant

    The industrial manufacturer bought the site from BOSTD-America as it looks to add flexibility and capacity to its supply chain.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    Oatly promotes president to CEO

    Jean-Christophe Flatin, who led the company to an "asset light" operating structure, will take the helm at the Swedish oat milk company on June 1.

    By Megan Poinski • May 10, 2023
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    Upskilling 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.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Legislators condemn manufacturers that added sesame to products to avoid allergy labelling law

    Some bakers are adding the ingredient to products in a bid to sidestep a new law that would require them to carefully sanitize a plant to avoid cross-contamination.

    By Megan Poinski • May 10, 2023
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    General Mills to close Blue Buffalo plant in Iowa

    The closure comes as the CPG giant works to improve supply and service levels within its pet food business.

    By • May 10, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories

    The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    FDA flags quality issues at Eli Lilly facility in Indiana

    The findings come as the pharmaceutical giant is under investigation for poor manufacturing practices at another plant.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    DuPont to acquire Spectrum Plastics Group for $1.75B

    With the deal, healthcare will now make up roughly 10% of the chemical company’s total sales.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    Rockwell Automation order fulfillment improves as chip supply constraints ease

    The manufacturer expects its backlog level to continue to fall throughout the rest of the year as lead times normalize.

    By • May 8, 2023
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    TSMC struggles to normalize semiconductor inventory

    The chip manufacturer grappled with elevated stock levels in the past quarter, but says AI-related customer demand is helping with “inventory digestion.”

    By • May 8, 2023
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    Courtesy of Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America, Inc.
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    GeminiBio signs deal to improve biomanufacturing process

    The biotech company is working with Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America to tackle bottlenecks in buffer production, an integral part of medicine production.

    By • May 5, 2023
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    PVH financing program looks to aid manufacturers in meeting sustainability standards

    The apparel company will offer discounted loans to suppliers if they hit environmental and social targets.

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 5, 2023
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    How manufacturers are using AI to improve worker safety

    The technology is helping some companies limit employees' exposure to often risky tasks like equipment maintenance.

    By Michelle No • May 5, 2023
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    Aerojet Rocketdyne and Defense Department sign rocket manufacturing agreement

    The money was provided by a Ukrainian war funds law that provides aid to the country's war against Russia.

    By • May 4, 2023
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    TSMC hires over 900 employees for Arizona semiconductor factory

    As the Taiwan-based chipmaker grows its global footprint, hiring and developing talent are a top priority for the company, CEO C.C. Wei said on an earnings call. 

    By • May 4, 2023
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    Tesla details its supply chain emissions for the first time

      The EV maker disclosed an estimate of the carbon footprints left by its many suppliers, which make up most of the company's climate impact.

    By Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2023
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    Fujifilm CDMO secures land for future capacity in North Carolina

    Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies’ campus in the popular Research Triangle Park has more than 170,000 square feet of dedicated manufacturing space.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    US, South Korea sign EV battery deal

    As the Biden administration allocates hundreds of billions of dollars to boost domestic production, South Korea-based companies have poured over $100 billion into U.S. operations.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    General Dynamics calls out supplier Honeywell for late deliveries

    Due to the delay in parts, the aerospace and defense giant is unable to increase its build rate until supply is more predictable.

    By • May 3, 2023
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    Boeing sends Spirit Aerosystems cash and manufacturing help after quality snag

    The contract manufacturer found issues with a fuselage part in the rear of certain aircraft, causing delays in the delivery of some 737 aircraft.

    By • May 2, 2023
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    Bristol Myers boosts cell therapy production with Novartis plant

    The Illinois facility will expand supply of viral vectors following manufacturing struggles with certain drugs.

    By Kristin Jensen • May 2, 2023
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    Manufacturing industry performance holds largely stable in April

    S&P Global's PMI index registered growth for the first time since October 2022, but economists remain uncertain about the future.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Nikon plans to launch its 1st overseas headquarters in California

    The electronics company is establishing a new U.S. subsidiary focused on additive manufacturing.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Pitfalls and potential of ChatGPT in manufacturing

    The much-discussed technology can be used to automate mundane tasks and summarize processes, but users should beware of its security lapses and capacity for error. 

    By Jen A. Miller • May 1, 2023
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    Utz to close Alabama factory

    The snack brand said it would lay off 175 workers when it shutters the facility in July, part of an effort to cut costs.

    By Christopher Doering • May 1, 2023
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    Space Forge eyes US expansion to advance in-space manufacturing

    The U.K. startup is planning a facility to produce satellites capable of making semiconductors and other materials in-orbit.

    By • April 28, 2023