Texas ready to invest $1.4B in state chip industry

The new funds would complement federal efforts to promote domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

By Sara Samora • June 14, 2023

NAM urges Biden to intervene as West Coast port disruptions unfold

The trade association said prolonged discussions may have vast ripple effects for the economy, and exacerbate inflation.

By Edwin Lopez • June 8, 2023

DuPont, Corteva, Chemours agree to pay $1.2B in ‘forever chemicals’ settlement

The agreement comes days after reports surfaced that 3M tentatively signed a $10 billion PFAS contamination settlement.

By Sara Samora • June 6, 2023

Treasury issues further guidance for clean energy manufacturing tax credit

Many companies aren't aware of the $10 billion in available IRA tax incentives for facility investments, one expert said. 

By Diana DiGangi • June 6, 2023

FDA issues warning letter to iRhythm heart monitor facility

The medical device company can continue to manufacture its products and does not expect the agency's letter to affect its financial results.

By Nick Paul Taylor • June 5, 2023

Arizona State University selected to lead clean manufacturing institute

The Energy Department-backed, $70 million initiative aims to reduce emissions from industrial process heating.

By Megan Ruggles • May 23, 2023

Applied Materials plans $4B Silicon Valley R&D facility

The semiconductor equipment maker aims to boost advances in chip manufacturing through the facility, where industry players can develop new technologies.

By Megan Ruggles • May 22, 2023

Sun Pharmaceutical ordered to bring on manufacturing consultant for troubled India facility

The generic drugmaker halted shipments to the U.S. after the FDA flagged its facility in Mohali for non-compliance last month.

By Megan Ruggles • May 19, 2023

East Penn Manufacturing found guilty of labor law violations, will pay $22M in back wages

The ruling against the battery maker is among the largest wage verdicts in the Labor Department’s history.

By Sara Samora • May 18, 2023

White House launches manufacturing workforce programs

The administration's aim is to create pathways to manufacturing jobs as major projects in growing sectors get underway.

By Sara Samora • May 17, 2023

Commerce Department opens applications for manufacturing tech hub funding

The $500 million program seeks to enhance innovation and workforce development across the country.

By Sara Samora • May 16, 2023

EEOC sues metal manufacturer LeachGarner for alleged sex discrimination

The agency claims the company segregated jobs by sex and underpaid female workers compared to their male counterparts.

By Sara Samora • May 12, 2023

Legislators condemn manufacturers that added sesame to products to avoid allergy labelling law

Some bakers are adding the ingredient to products in a bid to sidestep a new law that would require them to carefully sanitize a plant to avoid cross-contamination.

By Megan Poinski • May 10, 2023

FDA flags quality issues at Eli Lilly facility in Indiana

The findings come as the pharmaceutical giant is under investigation for poor manufacturing practices at another plant.

By Megan Ruggles • May 9, 2023

Purdue University signs semiconductor deal with R&D firm Imec

The $10 million agreement, which also includes the state of Indiana, will help grow local research and development efforts in the sector.

By Sara Samora • May 8, 2023

Aerojet Rocketdyne and Defense Department sign rocket manufacturing agreement

The money was provided by a Ukrainian war funds law that provides aid to the country's war against Russia.

By Sara Samora • May 4, 2023

Tesla details its supply chain emissions for the first time

  The EV maker disclosed an estimate of the carbon footprints left by its many suppliers, which make up most of the company's climate impact.

By Ben Unglesbee • May 4, 2023

US, South Korea sign EV battery deal

As the Biden administration allocates hundreds of billions of dollars to boost domestic production, South Korea-based companies have poured over $100 billion into U.S. operations.

By Sara Samora • May 3, 2023

DuPont found negligent, fined $16M in Texas plant explosion

The sentencing concludes the fallout from a 2014 incident at an insecticide production facility that killed four employees.

By Sara Samora • May 3, 2023

Indiana governor signs law designating chemical recycling as manufacturing

The bill’s passage is part of a larger fight over the technologies’ role in plastics recycling.

By Megan Quinn • April 27, 2023

White House launches plan for national semiconductor research and development center

The National Semiconductor Technology Center will include a cross-country network of R&D hubs to pilot new chip design and grow the sector's workforce.

By Rebecca Heilweil • April 25, 2023

California advances bill to ban ‘forever chemicals’ from cleaning products

The legislation would add to existing laws that will soon outlaw PFAS in cosmetics and textiles in the state.

By Sara Samora • April 24, 2023

Manufacturing issues spur FDA to deny approval of new Lilly drug

An analyst indicated that the regulatory agency unearthed problems during a pre-approval inspection.

By Christopher Newman • April 20, 2023

EPA proposes new rules to cut chemical plants’ toxic emissions

The agency is zeroing in on sites that it says emit high levels of cancer-causing chemicals.

By Sara Samora • April 17, 2023

Harris lauds Qcells solar manufacturing expansion during visit

The vice president applauded Summit Ridge Energy's recent order for 2.5 million solar panels made at U.S. plants.

By Kate Magill • April 10, 2023