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    How one food manufacturer leverages on-demand ingredients in volatile times

    Ingredion has expanded its portfolio to include more than 1,300 ingredients to strengthen operations against possible market downturns.

    By Christopher Doering • March 6, 2023
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    Siemens Gamesa plans New York offshore wind turbine parts facility

    The proposed plant is part of the company’s plan to scale its East Coast supply chain. The company is one of six manufacturers to submit bids to New York state for such projects.

    By March 6, 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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    Sponsored by Eide Bailly

    Unlocking agility and business growth in manufacturing

    Learn how to identify when it’s time to adopt a new management system and the benefits you will gain by upgrading.

    By Parker Coffman • March 6, 2023
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    General Electric to spend more than $450M on US factories this year

    The company is investing in its aerospace and energy businesses as it prepares for next year's spinoff. 

    By March 3, 2023
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    Ford to restart F-150 Lightning production after 5-week pause

    The automaker halted production last month due to a potential battery issue.

    By Updated March 2, 2023
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    Rivian recalls more than 12,000 vehicles

    The recall equals nearly half the EV company’s total production last year, as it strains to scale capacity.

    By March 2, 2023
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    Tesla to build next gigafactory in Mexico

    The company is expanding production worldwide as it aims to produce 20 million EVs a year.

    By March 2, 2023
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    Rivian bets big on scaling production as snags continue

    The embattled EV startup says parts consolidation and manufacturing upgrades will help it more than double its annual capacity.

    By March 2, 2023
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    Inside a federally funded strategy to strengthen US lithium supply chains

    The U.S. is behind in its goal to expand production of battery materials. Here’s how one Energy Department-backed group thinks the country can catch up.

    By March 2, 2023
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    Li-Cycle gets $375M federal loan for New York facility

    The loan is the first a pure-play battery recycler has received under the Energy Department's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program.

    By March 1, 2023
  • A worker grinds a weld on a safe that is being manufactured at Liberty Safe Company on March 22, 2022 in Payson, Utah.
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    Manufacturing outlook improves slightly as contraction slows in February

    New orders and order backlog levels improved last month with demand "on the road to recovery."

    By March 1, 2023
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    Biomanufacturing startup picks Indiana for precision fermentation plant

    The site is the first of six planned by Liberation Labs as it works to meet rising demand from the food industry.

    By Feb. 28, 2023
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    Virginia to invest $66.7M in biomanufacturing projects

    The funding comes as the state looks to become a leader in the sector.

    By Feb. 27, 2023
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    As solar manufacturing grows in the US, lobbyists have big plans for the future

    With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Coalition has a new platform to vie for industry and government attention.

    By Emma Penrod • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Illinois group offers grants to strengthen smaller manufacturers’ cyber readiness

    Launched by the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, the program seeks to break down barriers in implementing cybersecurity measures.

    By Feb. 27, 2023
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    CHIPS Act funding to open as US plans semiconductor manufacturing clusters

    Approximately $39 billion will be made available to chipmakers willing to build sites in the U.S., with more money set to come.

    By Feb. 24, 2023
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    Stellantis doubles down on production efforts with eyes on EV sales growth

    The company is partnering with five major raw material suppliers to support the global manufacturing expansion.

    By Feb. 24, 2023
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    Applied Materials prioritizes R&D, manufacturing expansion

    The semiconductor manufacturer is investing millions of dollars to grow production and development capabilities, including in California and Texas.

    By Feb. 23, 2023
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    Battery recycler taps former Redwood Materials executive to lead footprint expansion

    Troy Thennis joins Cirba Solutions as it seeks to add more processing facilities to meet rising demand for raw battery materials. 

    By Feb. 23, 2023
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    Kimball Electronics sees record growth in its automotive business

    The electronics manufacturer saw a 44% increase YoY as more automakers turn to automated steering features.

    By Feb. 22, 2023
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    Vehicle manufacturer to expand Michigan production for delivery EVs

    Shyft Group will spend $16 million to upgrade and expand its facilities as it aims to produce up to 3,000 EVs per year.

    By Feb. 22, 2023
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    Semiconductor parts manufacturer moving operations to South Carolina

    Pallidus is shifting its home base out of New York as it looks to up manufacturing capacity.

    By Feb. 21, 2023
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    Profile

    How one Department of Defense director leads the agency’s work with small manufacturers

    Tracy Frost enables connections with manufacturing firms to improve military safety and efficiency.

    By Feb. 17, 2023
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    New York solar equipment maker plans to reshore production

    Linton Crystal Technologies' return to the U.S. comes as more companies look to capitalize on federal incentives.

    By Feb. 16, 2023
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    2023 Industry Outlook

    Will electronics manufacturers hike prices this year?

    Three industry insiders give their take on how material, labor and transportation costs could impact pricing in the months ahead.

    By Feb. 16, 2023