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    Terran Orbital lands $2.4B satellite manufacturing contract

    The satellite manufacturer will produce 300 low-Earth orbit satellites for Rivada Space Networks’ internet constellation. 

    By • March 8, 2023
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    Siemens Gamesa plans New York offshore wind turbine parts facility

    The proposed plant is part of the company’s plan to scale its East Coast supply chain. The company is one of six manufacturers to submit bids to New York state for such projects.

    By • March 6, 2023
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    Navigating Manufacturing Compliance Trends

    Manufacturers must manage a quickly evolving landscape of regulations for packaging, chemicals, labor and more.

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Rivian recalls more than 12,000 vehicles

    The recall equals nearly half the EV company’s total production last year, as it strains to scale capacity.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    Tesla to build next gigafactory in Mexico

    The company is expanding production worldwide as it aims to produce 20 million EVs a year.

    By • March 2, 2023
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    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 • March 2, 2023
  • A rendering of Panasonic's upcoming manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kansas. With green grass, trees, and a building with one car coming out and one going out.
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    Transportation Secretary praises industry gains at Panasonic battery site visit

    Buttigieg credited recent federal funding laws for making big manufacturing wins possible during his speech.

    By • Feb. 28, 2023
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    Virginia to invest $66.7M in biomanufacturing projects

    The funding comes as the state looks to become a leader in the sector.

    By • Feb. 27, 2023
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    As solar manufacturing grows in the US, lobbyists have big plans for the future

    With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Solar Energy Manufacturing for America Coalition has a new platform to vie for industry and government attention.

    By Emma Penrod • Feb. 27, 2023
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    Federal incentives help drive $52B in EV battery production facilities

    Bank of America analysts expect to see the first wave of new domestic facility orders this year as the U.S. strives to onshore critical manufacturing.

    By Robert Walton • Feb. 24, 2023
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    CHIPS Act funding to open as US plans semiconductor manufacturing clusters

    Approximately $39 billion will be made available to chipmakers willing to build sites in the U.S., with more money set to come.

    By • Feb. 24, 2023
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    Applied Materials prioritizes R&D, manufacturing expansion

    The semiconductor manufacturer is investing millions of dollars to grow production and development capabilities, including in California and Texas.

    By • Feb. 23, 2023
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    How one Department of Defense director leads the agency’s work with small manufacturers

    Tracy Frost enables connections with manufacturing firms to improve military safety and efficiency.

    By • Feb. 17, 2023
  • A Tesla car recharges its battery at the Petaluma Supercharger on March 09, 2022 in Petaluma, California.
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    EV chargers funded through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law now required to be built in US

    As part of the new standards, at least 55% of all component costs for chargers must be manufactured domestically by July 2024.

    By Robert Walton • Feb. 17, 2023
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    Tesla fires workers following unionization efforts, complaint says

    The EV maker allegedly terminated at least 18 employees at a factory in Buffalo, New York, one day after they announced plans to form a union.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    New York solar equipment maker plans to reshore production

    Linton Crystal Technologies' return to the U.S. comes as more companies look to capitalize on federal incentives.

    By • Feb. 16, 2023
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    Courtesy of Kansas Office of the Governor.

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    Integra Technologies to build $1.8B plant in Kansas

    The facility is part of the push to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing and will serve as the company’s headquarters.

    By • Feb. 15, 2023
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    Canoo, Lucid Motors win contracts to develop battery modules for Defense Department

    The partnerships are helping to develop integrations with electrified tactical military vehicles.

    By • Feb. 13, 2023
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    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 • Feb. 10, 2023
  • A rendering of Redwood Materials' expanded Nevada EV battery material manufacturing facility.
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    Energy Department offers battery material maker $2B loan to up production

    The money will help Redwood Materials expand material production capacity to power 1 million EVs annually.

    By • Feb. 10, 2023
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    Courtesy of GM Defense.

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    4 manufacturers win prototype contracts to modernize US Army tactical trucks

    The military branch is seeking to update its tactical vehicle fleet so it can incorporate modern technology.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Steel pipe manufacturer abandons Louisiana plant deal

    Benteler Group cited improved market conditions as reason to scrap the deal, while the Justice Department claims the decision came after it voiced antitrust concerns.

    By • Feb. 9, 2023
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    Energy Department seeks cobalt alternatives for lithium-ion batteries

    Researchers created and analyzed a material for a lithium-ion cathode that uses no cobalt and is instead rich in nickel.

    By Stephen Singer • Feb. 9, 2023
  • U.S. President Joe Biden delivers his State of the Union address during a joint meeting of Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol on February 07, 2023 in Washington, DC.
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    ‘Pride is coming back’: Biden touts manufacturing investments at State of the Union

    The president highlighted new semiconductor and EV production projects as evidence the U.S. can once again lead in global manufacturing.

    By • Feb. 7, 2023
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    U.S. auto parts manufacturer faces second allegation of workers’ rights violation at Mexico facility

    The review, requested by the Department of Labor, is part of a push to enforce domestic labor laws at U.S.-owned factories. 

    By • Updated Feb. 7, 2023
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    What’s ahead for manufacturing in 2023

    Labor crunches, regulatory roadblocks and tech upgrades are set to define the year. Here's how companies are preparing for the changing landscape.

    By • Feb. 3, 2023