FAA steps up oversight of Boeing production in wake of Alaska Airlines incident

The agency will audit the aircraft maker’s 737-9 Max production line and suppliers like Spirit AeroSystems, which has been plagued by its own quality woes over the last year.

By Kate Magill , Kelly Stroh • Jan. 12, 2024

Pennsylvania environmental groups sue Styropek over contamination claims

PennEnvironment and Three Rivers Waterkeeper accused the plastics maker of discharging millions of plastic pellets into the Ohio River.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 10, 2024

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The changing state of safety in manufacturing

How companies can keep up with new safety protocols and stay ahead of FDA inspections. 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Commerce Department to award Microchip Technology second CHIPS Act grant

The semiconductor maker will use the proposed $162 million to expand its fab facilities in Oregon and Colorado.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 5, 2024

Cummins reaches $1.7B settlement with EPA, California for emissions violations

The Justice Department accused the engine maker of installing parts that exceeded emissions standards in 630,000 Dodge Ram pickup trucks.

By Sara Samora • Jan. 4, 2024

Industry leaders blast pending rollout of clean hydrogen tax credits

Some hydrogen producers are considering suing to stop the Treasury Department’s proposed implementation.

By Emma Penrod • Jan. 4, 2024

21 EVs to lose tax credit eligibility in 2024

The Nissan Leaf and some Tesla models are among the vehicles that will lose eligibility under the Inflation Reduction Act.

By Michael Brady • Jan. 3, 2024

Preparing for your next FDA inspection

With inspections nearing pre-pandemic regularity, manufacturers should be ready for an unexpected audit of their operations and safety procedures. 

By Michelle No • Jan. 3, 2024

US drug manufacturing grew in 2023

Record high drug shortages and an increased focus on onshoring production led the federal government to invest more in the pharma sector this year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 22, 2023

How the Biden administration funded clean energy manufacturing in 2023

The build-out of the U.S. manufacturing industry was a key piece of the president’s agenda this year, offering manufacturers billions of dollars in funding.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 22, 2023

DOL rule would promote apprenticeships, tighten program labor standards

Apprenticeships have received much attention of late as a way to funnel badly needed talent into key industries.

By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 20, 2023

Senators urge review of FDA medical device oversight

An investigation found that Philips Respironics and the agency knew about the company’s respiratory machine problems for years. 

By Susan Kelly • Dec. 19, 2023

US Steel to be sold to Nippon Steel for $14.9B

The deal will expand U.S. production and increase the companies’ steel capacity to 86 million tons a year.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 19, 2023

States pushed back against ‘forever chemicals’ in 2023

State PFAS bans and lawsuits have kept companies like 3M and DuPont de Nemours on their toes this year.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 18, 2023

Treasury finalizes guidance on IRA clean energy tax credits

Solar panel and battery manufacturers can receive a tax credit on a percentage of their production costs until 2033.

By Joelle Anselmo • Updated Oct. 24, 2024

How the EPA’s new PFAS reporting rule impacts manufacturers

The Environmental Protection Agency estimated it will take the industry 11.6 million hours, or $800 million, to comply with the reporting rule.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 15, 2023

How the US is tackling persistent drug shortages

The $35 million for sterile injectable medicines is a good start, but more reform for drug supply and pricing is needed, experts say.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 14, 2023

6 reasons why global supply chains are shifting

A desire to reduce costs, lead times, political risk and emissions are just some of the reasons behind onshoring, nearshoring and friendshoring decisions.

By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 13, 2023

New York inks $10B toward semiconductor R&D partnership

The collaboration includes $9 billion of private investment from chipmakers such as IBM, Micron and Applied Materials.

By Sara Samora • Dec. 12, 2023

DOL shifts to a per-violation penalty for certain child labor infractions

The change from the previous per-child basis is another enforcement shift in a year where federal regulators cracked down on child labor law violators.

By Ryan Golden • Dec. 12, 2023

White House gives first CHIPS grant to defense contractor BAE Systems

The $35 million seeks to quadruple the production of semiconductor chips used in national security defense systems like the F-35 fighter jet program.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 11, 2023

How manufacturers need to adapt to changing PFAS regulations

Enhesa’s Kamelija Milosev on why companies need to take notice of new regulations against forever chemicals, and how they can prepare to limit the substances in processes. 

By Kamelija Milosev • Dec. 7, 2023

Ford says new UAW contract will cost $8.8B

The automaker estimates its new labor contract with the union will cost around $900 per vehicle by 2028.

By Eric Walz • Dec. 4, 2023

New IRA guidance limits battery components made in China

The long-awaited proposed guidelines clarify how the law’s “foreign entity of concern” requirements will impact automakers’ ability to qualify for EV tax credits.

By Kate Magill • Dec. 1, 2023

DOE invests $169M in electric heat pump manufacturing

Funding for nine projects will create more than 1,700 jobs and reduce emissions at 15 sites.

By Nish Amarnath • Dec. 1, 2023

How the US is leveraging its spending power to strengthen manufacturing supply chains

Procurement tactics like creating demand signals and convening key industry players are critical tools in the government's playbook, a White House advisor told Supply Chain Dive.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 28, 2023