Procurement: Page 7

  • An aerial view of Mersen's Columbia, Tennessee facility, acquired in 2019 for its existing graphite production capabilities.
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    Mersen opens synthetic graphite plant in Tennessee

    The advanced materials maker will use the site to manufacture components for markets including solar panels, semiconductors and EVs.  

    By • July 17, 2023
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    Energy Department invests $45M to bolster US solar manufacturing

    The funding seeks to help establish a domestic solar supply chain to reduce reliance on imports.

    By • July 11, 2023
  • Officials pose with shovels at the site of Liberation Lab's first precision fermentation plant.
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    Liberation Labs breaks ground on Indiana precision fermentation plant

    The biomanufacturing startup said the facility will fill a “pressing need” among food companies for animal-alternative ingredients. 

    By • July 10, 2023
  • President and CEO of Renesas Hidetoshi Shibata and President and CEO of Wolfspeed Gregg Lowe shake hands at the signing ceremony at Renesas Tokyo headquarters.
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    Wolfspeed signs $2B supply deal with Japan-based chipmaker

    Under the 10-year agreement, Renesas Electronics will receive 150mm and 200mm silicon carbide wafers to power its semiconductors.

    By • July 7, 2023
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    EPA releases new guidelines on forever chemicals

    The framework seeks to prevent harmful PFAS from reaching consumers, as manufacturers begin to phase out their use in stain- and water-resistant textiles.

    By Laurel Deppen • July 7, 2023
  • In an aerial view, the Amazon Fort Powhatan Solar Farm is seen in Disputanta, Virginia.
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    New solar venture to invest up to $1.5B on domestic operation

    VSK Energy aims to develop a vertically integrated solar manufacturing operation in the U.S. to help reduce reliance on other countries for key components. 

    By • July 6, 2023
  • The Intel logo is displayed outside of the Intel headquarters
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    Intel revamps its manufacturing business in pursuit of contract chipmaker growth

    The segment will operate as a standalone unit, underpinning the semiconductor firm's fledgling foundry business.

    By • June 28, 2023
  • 3M headquarters in Minnesota
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    3M brings in new procurement head

    The company hired Kelly Bysouth, former chief supply chain officer at automotive supplier IAC Group, as SVP of strategic sourcing and packaging solutions.

    By Ben Unglesbee • June 26, 2023
  • Pictured are Three sizes cylindrical batteries produced by Panasonic for electric vehicles.
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    Mazda, Panasonic discuss long-term EV battery deal

    If an agreement is reached, Panasonic will manufacture lithium-ion batteries for the automaker in 2025 as it looks to ramp up its electrification plans.  

    By • June 23, 2023
  • Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars stand in the storage tower following assembly at the "Gläserne Manufaktur" ("Glass Manufactory") production facility on June 08, 2021 in Dresden, Germany.
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    Why automakers are fretting over four words in the Inflation Reduction Act

    A prohibition on sourcing material from “foreign entities of concern” is causing apprehension among companies reliant on China, a critical mineral powerhouse.

    By • June 16, 2023
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    Aerospace supplier bankruptcy sends warning signal to manufacturers

    Incora took on heavy costs, which fueled profit loss as shipment delays in the industry spiraled.

    By Ben Unglesbee • June 14, 2023
  • Ford F-150 Lightning pickup trucks sit on the production line at the Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center.
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    Ford and GM execs have lingering questions about the Inflation Reduction Act

    Automakers are anxiously awaiting further federal guidance on how to ensure their vehicles qualify for EV consumer tax credits.

    By • June 14, 2023
  • A Chevy pickup truck drives off the assembly line of the General Motors Flint Assembly Plant January 24, 2011 in Flint, Michigan.
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    GM signs steel deal with ArcelorMittal North America

    The steelmaker will supply the auto company with material produced from at least 70% scrap.

    By • June 12, 2023
  • A General Motors Hummer EV chassis outside of an event in Lansing, Michigan where CEO Mary Barra announced a $7 billion investment in EVs and battery production.
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    GM invests over $1B to boost EV battery production

    The automaker and its joint venture partner POSCO Future M want to increase the production of cathode active material.

    By • June 7, 2023
  • A 2022 Mustang Mach-E premium ice white edition
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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 • May 30, 2023
  • A worker at Nextracker's dedicated MSS Steel Tubes Factory.
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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
  • A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee goes through assembly at the Stellantis Detroit Assembly Complex-Mack on June 10, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
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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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    Deep Dive

    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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    Bring your products to market faster with a vetted supplier network

    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
  • Westwater Resources' Kellyton graphite processing plant is under construction outside Alexander City, Alabama.
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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
  • A Gulfstream aircraft flies in the air with a blue sky behind it.
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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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    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 • May 2, 2023
  • Modern car production line with robotic arms welding components 3D render and two workers with yellow helmets blurred in the background.
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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
  • Executives from Hyundai Motor Group and SK On pose with signed memorandum of understanding at SK Group Headquarters in November.
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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