How Stellantis experiments with AI on the factory floor

In recent months, the automaker has rolled out robot guidance and automated wheel technology to boost plant processes' efficiency and accuracy.

By Kate Magill • Oct. 10, 2024

Lacks Enterprises brings on PFAS destruction system

The auto component manufacturer bought the equipment from Axine Water Technologies, part of a growing emphasis among manufacturers to effectively treat and destroy forever chemicals. 

By Sara Samora • Oct. 9, 2024

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Top 5 stories from Manufacturing Dive

Check out five of our biggest stories of 2024 so far, including how manufacturers are navigating rising costs and boosting workforce innovation. 

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Food companies embrace AI, but unable to deliver: expert

Artificial intelligence is being used in manufacturing to help cut costs, but companies need a clear strategy to reap results.

By Chris Casey • Oct. 9, 2024

White House launches semiconductor workforce center

The $250 million investment from the Biden-Harris administration aims to address labor development challenges in the U.S. chip industry.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 7, 2024

Micron revenue spikes 93% YoY amid AI demand wave

The chipmaker is pushing ahead with multibillion-dollar projects in New York and Idaho to produce leading-edge semiconductors. 

By Kate Magill • Oct. 3, 2024

Vertiv adds South Carolina data center infrastructure facility

The plant in Pelzer will create up to 300 jobs and produce modular infrastructure solutions amid the AI boom.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 2, 2024

Vishay Intertechnology to shutter 3 plants amid restructuring

The chipmaker is closing facilities in Milwaukee, China and Germany, while expanding other sites in Mexico and Europe.

By Sara Samora • Oct. 2, 2024

Manufacturing conferences and trade shows to watch in 2025

Next year’s industry events cover a variety of manufacturing trends, including recruitment and retention and the impact of AI on factories.

By Joelle Anselmo • Oct. 1, 2024

Navigating the semiconductor surge in a complex landscape: op-ed

Now is the time for the U.S. to build and stress-test semiconductor supply chains as the country grows its chip industry, writes Tim Robertson, CEO of DHL Global Forwarding Americas.

By Tim Robertson • Sept. 30, 2024

Walmart uses 3D printing for Tennessee store addition

The 20-foot-high expansion is one of the largest freestanding 3D-printed commercial concrete structures in the U.S., according to Alquist 3D.

By Matthew Thibault • Sept. 26, 2024

White House backs $1B EV supplier fund

Monroe Capital’s managed fund is focused on helping small- and medium-sized auto manufacturers transition to electric vehicle production.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 26, 2024

CHIPS Act credits should be expanded to include chip design: SIA report

The U.S. needs to prioritize specialty chip development to compete against global players such as China and India, the Semiconductor Industry Association said.

By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 25, 2024

Siemens Mobility to build New York rail car facility

The company will produce electric train cars for Brightline West's upcoming rail system project.

By Sara Samora • Sept. 24, 2024

Defense Department awards $269M to microelectronics manufacturing

The funds are spread across six technical areas including quantum, secure edge computing, 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence. 

By Sara Samora • Sept. 23, 2024

Intel, Amazon Web Services to partner on AI chips

The multibillion-dollar co-investment involves Intel producing at least two custom chip designs covering product and wafers for AWS.

By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 19, 2024

Intel wins $3B to produce chips for US defense

The funding is Intel's second award under the CHIPS Act and aims to boost the government's supply of leading-edge semiconductors.

By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 17, 2024

Additive manufacturing is pushing innovation in sportswear

Manufacturers like Formlabs are using 3D printing to quickly make prototypes and offer more customizable options for shoes and equipment.

By Michelle No • Sept. 16, 2024

Navigating ongoing disruption in the automotive industry: 8 tips for resilience

Approaching change with resilience and adaptability can help automotive manufacturers navigate ongoing disruptions.

Sept. 16, 2024

Stellantis invests over $400M in 3 Michigan facilities

The automaker’s electrification strategy involves retooling several factories to assemble electric vehicles alongside internal combustion engine models.

By Haley Cawthon • Sept. 11, 2024

Nasdaq, Crux partner to help companies access clean energy tax credits

The team-up will grant Nasdaq ESG Solution clients access to Crux’s platform of clean energy project developers and manufacturers to purchase transferable tax credits.

By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 11, 2024

Trump, Harris spar over manufacturing, trade and tariffs

In Tuesday’s presidential debate, the candidates offered vastly different strategies for how to grow the economy and compete with China on clean vehicles and advanced technology.

By Kate Magill • Sept. 11, 2024

National Science Foundation to launch biotech, robotics centers

Universities will lead the institutes aiming to address the country’s biggest engineering and manufacturing challenges.

By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 10, 2024

Wolfspeed to close North Carolina wafer factory

The Durham closure follows an equipment facility issue that spurred a temporary capacity reduction.

By Joelle Anselmo • Sept. 5, 2024

Why Arizona is becoming a chipmaking hub

The state is set to be home to two of the country’s biggest semiconductor manufacturing campuses. Here’s how it got there.

By Sakshi Udavant • Sept. 4, 2024

How costs, ROI shape generative AI adoption plans

Despite cybersecurity risks, one of the top adoption barriers for companies is an inability to estimate and show the value of AI projects.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Sept. 3, 2024