Procurement

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    Ford inks long-term lithium supply contracts

    The automaker announced deals lasting through at least 2034 in three different countries.

    By Kelly Stroh • May 30, 2023
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    Solar solutions provider commissions Tennessee tube mill for parts

    Nextracker has secured a dedicated production line at MMS Steel Tubes USA’s first U.S. factory for steel torque tubes.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    The Manufacturing Outlook for 2023

    Take a look at what’s ahead for the manufacturing industry this year, from a continued labor crunch to regulatory and tech upgrades, and how companies are preparing for the changing landscape. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Stellantis inks development deal with lithium-sulfur battery maker

    Lyten and the EV maker aim to bring the batteries to market by the second half of the decade.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

    Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

    By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2023
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    Having a vetted, consistent and readily available network of experts and suppliers makes it faster, easier and more efficient to source custom-manufactured parts whenever you need them. 

    May 15, 2023
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    SK On, Westwater Resources sign graphite supply deal

    The agreement is the battery maker’s second graphite supplier partnership announced this year.

    By • May 10, 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 Kelly Stroh • May 3, 2023
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    Siemens Energy taps startup for additive manufacturing services

    Massachusetts-based Seurat Technologies will produce gas turbine parts for the German energy company.

    By • May 2, 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 Kelly Stroh • 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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    Hyundai and SK On plan $5B Georgia EV battery plant

    The venture will supply batteries to power Hyundai, Kia and Genesis EVs by the second half of 2025.

    By • April 25, 2023
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    Fungi-based meat becomes widely available to food manufacturers

    Quorn mycoprotein will now be sold by its creator Marlow Foods in its new ingredients division.

    By Megan Poinski • April 25, 2023
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    Tesla says lack of lithium refining capacity will become EV production ‘choke point’

    The EV maker is expanding its lithium production in the U.S. and calling on other companies to do so, too.

    By • April 24, 2023
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    Sanofi breaks ground on Pennsylvania flu vaccine facility

    The new site will support federal efforts to boost domestic production of influenza shots. 

    By • April 13, 2023
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    GM invests in lithium maker to bolster EV materials supply

    Startup EnergyX will provide the automaker with critical minerals sourced from mines in North America and South America.

    By • April 12, 2023
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    Conagra manufacturing disruption spurs canned food shortages

    Issues securing and ensuring quality cans affected the availability of multiple products.

    By Kelly Stroh • April 11, 2023
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    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 • April 5, 2023
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    Redwire nabs $5.9M contract to design 3D printer astronauts can use in space

    The multi-material printer will enable crews to make tools, replacement parts and printed circuit boards.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    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 • April 3, 2023
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    Stagnant demand drags manufacturing industry for fifth month

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

    By • April 3, 2023
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    California partners with generic drugmaker to manufacture low-cost insulin supply

    The state’s partnership with Civica is part of an initiative to cap the cost of insulin at $30 per 10 milliliter vial.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Cirba Solutions plans South Carolina processing facility

    The $300 million recycling and processing facility is expected to be operational by the end of 2024.

    By • March 30, 2023
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    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
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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