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    Manufacturing across the U.S.

    How Tennessee became a draw for manufacturers

    The state has welcomed over half a billion dollars in industry investment since January. So what's attracting manufacturers?

    By Sakshi Udavant • March 21, 2023
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    Auto parts supplier to invest $147M in Tennessee facility expansion

    The expansion comes on the heels of several other auto industry investments in the state.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    Trendline

    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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    How to optimize manufacturing operations with data analytics

    Here’s how manufacturers can move to the forefront of Industry 4.0 by leveraging data analytics.

    March 20, 2023
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    Energy Department to fund projects that lower cost of wind energy production

    The $30 million is meant for projects that improve lightweight composite materials and additive manufacturing for wind turbine components.

    By • March 17, 2023
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    Solar developer to invest over $600M toward Ohio manufacturing plant

    Invenergy’s EVP of global sourcing said a strong domestic supply chain is important to meet the growing demand for affordable solar power.

    By • March 17, 2023
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    Peloton manufacturer announces layoffs, North Carolina facility closure

    The retailer acquired Precor in 2020 as a manufacturing subsidiary, but has been exploring the unit's sale as it restructures.

    By • March 16, 2023
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    Honda restructures manufacturing operations for EV hub

    The automaker is shifting away from gas vehicle production in Ohio and installing equipment to make EVs.

    By • March 16, 2023
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    How a food manufacturer scrambled to meet payroll after Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse

    The Better Meat Co's CEO said a fast and unexpected loss of access to capital was one scenario the company didn’t foresee.

    By Megan Poinski • March 16, 2023
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    ABTC looks to scale capacity with new factory purchase

    The moves will help American Battery Technology Company meet demand for its recycled battery materials.

    By • March 15, 2023
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    Australia-based EV battery materials firm looks to build US factory

    Sicona Battery Technologies tapped Bechtel to assess the needs of an anode battery component plant.

    By • March 15, 2023
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    Q&A

    How one parts supplier navigates supply chain volatility

    As new parts grew in short supply over the last few years, EU Automation’s focus on refurbished equipment offered it opportunities for growth.

    By • March 14, 2023
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    Archer Aviation, Stellantis begin construction of air taxi manufacturing plant

    The facility could produce up to 2,300 electric aircraft annually. 

    By • March 14, 2023
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    PackGene breaks ground on new biomanufacturing facility in Texas

    The contract biomanufacturer will expand in Houston, which is quickly emerging as a hub for life sciences.

    By • March 14, 2023
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    Hyundai’s Georgia EV campus attracts another supplier

    Auto parts manufacturer PHA will spend $67 million on a new factory in Georgia to supply the Metaplant with door modules, tailgates and hood latches.

    By • March 13, 2023
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    How manufacturers can integrate digital tools into employee training

    Tablets and cell phones can offer convenient ways to more quickly train new workers on how to use equipment and understand operations. 

    By Michelle No • March 10, 2023
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    Hyundai supplier to pay $1.3M in penalties for 2016 worker death

    It’s an additional set of fines for the manufacturer after a Justice Department ruling in 2020, which also imposed a three-year safety compliance plan.

    By • March 10, 2023
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    Courtesy of the U.S. Navy.

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    Additive manufacturer to produce Navy submarine parts

    Sintavia will build nuclear propulsion systems at a new facility in Hollywood, Florida.

    By • March 9, 2023
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    Tyson meatpacking workers sue company over pandemic protections

    The suit filed by 34 current and former employees claim the poultry giant put profit over its workers’ well-being.

    By Chris Casey • March 9, 2023
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    Terran Orbital lands $2.4B satellite manufacturing contract

    The satellite manufacturer will produce 300 low-Earth orbit satellites for Rivada Space Networks’ internet constellation. 

    By • March 8, 2023
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    Constellation Energy starts nuclear-powered hydrogen production at Nine Mile Point

    The nuclear-powered hydrogen demonstration is the last to launch of three projects announced by the DOE in November.

    By Diana DiGangi • March 8, 2023
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    Stellantis to spend $155M on Indiana EV production

    The investment comes after the automaker ceased operations at its Illinois assembly plant to account for rising electrification costs.

    By • March 8, 2023
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    Courtesy of Resilience.

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    Biomanufacturing startup sells third facility as part of financing strategy

    This is the third lease buyback deal National Resilience has struck with Oxford Properties Group, in a bid to raise capital while retaining operational control of the sites.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    Chip supplier reports $200M revenue hit after ransomware attack halted operations

    MKS Instruments said manufacturing parts for semiconductors and advanced electronics were delayed following the February incident. 

    By David Jones • March 7, 2023
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    Another Hyundai supplier to expand near Georgia EV campus

    Sewon America will open its second facility in the state as Hyundai's planned $5.5 billion factory becomes a magnet for additional investment.

    By • March 7, 2023
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    Scout Motors to build $2B EV plant

    The Volkswagen-backed automaker will build electric trucks and rugged SUVs at the facility near Columbia, South Carolina.

    By • March 6, 2023