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

SK On partners with graphite processor to boost US raw materials supply

The manufacturer will develop anode materials tailored to its batteries in collaboration with Arizona-based Urbix. 

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 26, 2023

Graphite producers partner to build processing site in Canada

The collaboration between Northern Graphite Corporation and Graphex Technologies will help grow North America’s capacity for the critical mineral.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 20, 2023

Cell therapy company to grow Maryland operations

Gilead-owned Kite plans to build a new warehouse amid push to bring control of raw materials in-house.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 19, 2023

Hanwha, LG Energy Solution partner on battery production in US

The companies will collaborate to grow their battery businesses amid heightened demand for clean energy solutions.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 18, 2023

Energy department announces $52M in funds for clean manufacturing R&D

Research priorities will include material and product design, recycling technology and reverse supply chain logistics.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 13, 2023

Third Hyundai supplier sets up factory near upcoming EV plant

Tier 1 supplier Ecoplastic Corporation will build a plant in southeast Georgia to support Hyundai’s first U.S. EV campus.

By Megan Ruggles • Jan. 12, 2023

Panasonic to supply Lucid with EV batteries

The tech giant inked a deal with the electric vehicle startup as it works to gain a foothold in the U.S. battery market.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 20, 2022

What Apple’s shifting China strategy could mean for the manufacturing industry

Could the tech giant's plans spur a larger shift away from the manufacturing hub? We asked experts for their take.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 16, 2022

Lovesac makes strides in sourcing outside of China

Companies are reevaluating their businesses amid the country's stringent pandemic control measures. 

By Kate Magill • Dec. 14, 2022

GM inks long-term nickel deal for Ultium battery production

Nickel sulfate producer Vale Canada Limited will supply GM with 25,000 metric tons of the key raw battery material per year starting in 2026. 

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 6, 2022

Volkswagen to scout gigafactory locations in Canada

The automaker also signed a deal with materials tech company Umicore to investigate a supply agreement for cathode material in North America.

By Megan Ruggles • Dec. 5, 2022

Fujifilm picks North Carolina for $188M cell culture media plant

The Research Triangle facility will supply liquid and powder solutions that aid in cell growth in anticipation of rising demand to support advanced therapies. 

By Megan Ruggles • Nov. 30, 2022

GlobalFoundries taps new supply chain leader as it grows manufacturing footprint

Former Cisco executive Ashlie Wallace will lead the firm's logistics, supply planning, sourcing and procurement initiatives.

By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 23, 2022

American Battery Factory secures synthetic graphite supplier for planned gigafactories

The deal with Anovion will help the battery maker as it creates its first production network.

By Megan Ruggles • Nov. 11, 2022

Battery manufacturing to slow despite Inflation Reduction Act boost

Despite significant investments in building mines, refineries and factories, analysts expect a three year delay due to material shortages.

By Stephen Singer • Nov. 9, 2022

Fast fashion giant Shein revamps operations to cut emissions 25% by 2030

The retailer will work with hundreds of its suppliers to implement greener manufacturing practices.

By Kate Magill • Nov. 8, 2022