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

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 Kate Magill • April 24, 2023

Sanofi breaks ground on Pennsylvania flu vaccine facility

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

By Megan Ruggles • April 13, 2023

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 Kate Magill • April 12, 2023

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

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 Kate Magill • April 5, 2023

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 Megan Ruggles • April 4, 2023

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 Megan Ruggles • April 3, 2023

Stagnant demand drags manufacturing industry for fifth month

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

By Kate Magill • April 3, 2023

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 Megan Ruggles • March 31, 2023

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 Megan Ruggles • March 30, 2023

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

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 Kate Magill • March 2, 2023

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 Megan Ruggles • March 1, 2023

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 Kate Magill • March 1, 2023

Honda signs deal with Ascend Elements for recycled battery materials

The deal comes as both EV and battery makers look to secure critical materials as they become increasingly scarce.

By Kate Magill • March 1, 2023

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 Kate Magill • Feb. 24, 2023

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 Megan Ruggles • Feb. 16, 2023

GM signs exclusive chip supplier agreement with GlobalFoundries

The semiconductor manufacturer aims to reduce the number of unique chips needed to power GM's EVs.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 16, 2023

The advantages of distributed manufacturing

Learn how it works, why to use it and the benefits of partnering with a distributed manufacturer.

Feb. 13, 2023

Hyundai, Labor Department in talks over child labor allegations at supplier sites

The automaker said it is taking several steps to address the concerns, including adding anonymous tip hotlines and discouraging the use of third-party staffing agencies.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 10, 2023

Department of Energy doles out $118M to biofuel production projects

The projects receiving funds are part of a federal effort to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 1, 2023

Manufacturing production levels fall for third-straight month

Two national indices reported an overall contraction based on soft demand from customers still working through inventory backlogs.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 1, 2023

GM investing $650M to develop Nevada lithium mine

The deal with Lithium Americas will help secure supply of the mineral and manage cell costs better, said CEO Mary Barra.

By Ben Unglesbee • Jan. 31, 2023

Battery startup buys land for gigafactory near California lithium reserve

Statevolt said the facility will be one of North America's largest, able to supply batteries for up to 650,000 EVs annually.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 30, 2023