Technology

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    Admares to build first U.S. factory in Georgia

    The Finland-based building manufacturer is also moving its headquarters to the U.S., as it looks to meet rising housing demand.

    By • June 2, 2023
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    Solar solutions provider commissions Tennessee tube mill for parts

    Nextracker has secured a dedicated production line at MMS Steel Tubes USA’s first U.S. factory for steel torque tubes.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    How digital twins are enhancing manufacturing

    The technology is being applied throughout the industry to help companies virtually map entire factories, improve equipment maintenace, and drive process innovations. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Stellantis inks development deal with lithium-sulfur battery maker

    Lyten and the EV maker aim to bring the batteries to market by the second half of the decade.

    By • May 30, 2023
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    Why drugmakers are thinking twice before adopting digital twins

    Cybersecurity concerns have pharmaceutical companies worried proprietary information could be compromised.

    By • May 26, 2023
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    LG Energy Solution, Hyundai to build $4.3B joint battery cell plant in Georgia

    The two South Korea-based companies will locate the facility near Hyundai’s upcoming EV campus.

    By • May 26, 2023
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    Stratasys, Desktop Metal merge in $1.8B deal

    Combining their portfolios and technological expertise will allow the companies to reach $1.1 billion in revenue by 2025.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    Applied Materials expects Q3 sales drop as memory chipmakers cut spending

    The semiconductor toolmaker said it remains committed to investing in R&D even as consumers pull back on orders.

    By • May 25, 2023
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    The metaverse and manufacturing

    Still in its infancy, the digital platform has the potential to help manufacturers with training, equipment maintenance and operational innovations. 

    By Rebecca Heilweil • May 23, 2023
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    How Siemens is improving chip production with digital twins

    VP Alan Porter discusses how incorporating the data and tech solution allows the company to improve the semiconductor manufacturing process.

    By • May 23, 2023
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    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 • May 22, 2023
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    How Siemens, Deloitte and Wichita State University are building the next generation of smart factories

    The Smart Factory project aims to advance manufacturing technologies and help more companies integrate tools like digital twins into their own operations.

    By • May 18, 2023
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    Nel plans Michigan hydrogen factory near GM

    The Norway-based company will spend up to $400 million on an electrolyzer production site, a key way to make renewable hydrogen.

    By • May 17, 2023
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    Commerce Department opens applications for manufacturing tech hub funding

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

    By • May 16, 2023
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    Out of fashion: Apparel manufacturing needs a tech update

    Tied to fax machines and Excel spreadsheets, many companies are resistant to change and slow to adapt to new ways of doing business.

    By Krishna Thakker • May 15, 2023
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    Mercedes-Benz partners with NavVis on digital twins of factories

    The collaboration will allow the automaker to simulate new site layouts and production line changes.

    By • May 9, 2023
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    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 • May 8, 2023
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    TSMC struggles to normalize semiconductor inventory

    The chip manufacturer grappled with elevated stock levels in the past quarter, but says AI-related customer demand is helping with “inventory digestion.”

    By • May 8, 2023
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    GeminiBio signs deal to improve biomanufacturing process

    The biotech company is working with Asahi Kasei Bioprocess America to tackle bottlenecks in buffer production, an integral part of medicine production.

    By • May 5, 2023
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    How manufacturers are using AI to improve worker safety

    The technology is helping some companies limit employees' exposure to often risky tasks like equipment maintenance.

    By Michelle No • May 5, 2023
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    Kodiak to produce autonomous electric trucks

    The AV tech manufacturer is bringing its signature product to an electric tractor with a current range of 150 miles.

    By David Taube • May 4, 2023
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    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 • May 3, 2023
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    Nikon plans to launch its 1st overseas headquarters in California

    The electronics company is establishing a new U.S. subsidiary focused on additive manufacturing.

    By • May 1, 2023
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    Pitfalls and potential of ChatGPT in manufacturing

    The much-discussed technology can be used to automate mundane tasks and summarize processes, but users should beware of its security lapses and capacity for error. 

    By Jen A. Miller • May 1, 2023
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    Space Forge eyes US expansion to advance in-space manufacturing

    The U.K. startup is planning a facility to produce satellites capable of making semiconductors and other materials in-orbit.

    By • April 28, 2023
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    6K Energy to build $200M EV battery materials plant in Tennessee

    The company plans to manufacture low-cost, sustainable battery materials using its microwave plasma technology.

    By • April 28, 2023