NVIDIA reaps benefits of AI investment

The chipmaker's revenue jumped 88% from last quarter as demand for computing and AI platforms accelerated.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 29, 2023

Wolfspeed sells radio frequency business for $125M

The sale to Macom Technology Solutions comes as the chipmaker prioritizes production for auto, industrial and renewable energy markets.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 28, 2023

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The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

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5 ways bad site search hurts manufacturers’ sales

Learn how to bring your company’s site search into the future.

Aug. 28, 2023

Onshoring semiconductor manufacturers to the US is risky. Here’s how to protect yourself.

As chipmakers push to bring their operations closer to home, experts say it’s critical they keep close tabs on critical data and IP. 

By Michelle No • Aug. 23, 2023

Spirit AeroSystems, Oak Ridge National Laboratory partner to cut production emissions

The Boeing supplier and the lab will collaborate as part of a Department of Energy effort to lower industrial manufacturing's carbon footprint.

By Sara Samora • Aug. 18, 2023

GM invests $60M in Mitra Chem to develop low-cost EV batteries

The investment in the battery materials maker comes as the automaker pushes to launch more affordable EV batteries.

By Eric Walz • Aug. 18, 2023

Nikola recalls electric trucks due to battery pack fire risks

The OEM reported an issue with a battery pack component likely caused a blaze in June with a vehicle at its headquarters in Arizona.

By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2023

Mercedes-Benz investing over $2.2B to reskill workforce in AI

The carmaker is offering data and digitalization training as auto manufacturing modernizes.

By Michael Brady • Aug. 3, 2023

7 automakers form massive EV charging network joint venture

The collaboration will create one of North America's largest public EV charging networks and include 30,000 high-powered chargers.

By Eric Walz • July 28, 2023

GM blames automation supplier for EV production delays

CEO Mary Barra said the third-party issue caught the automaker by surprise, but it's "not walking away" from its 400,000 EV production target.

By Megan Ruggles • July 28, 2023

Cell therapy maker Kincell joins wave of manufacturing startups

The startup is the latest young company to emerge with plans to make production of cell-based medicines easier for researchers and biotechs.

By Ben Fidler • July 27, 2023

VinFast to break ground on first $2B phase of US plant

The facility will be the Vietnam-based startup’s first North American plant and the first automotive manufacturing plant for North Carolina.

By Sara Samora • July 24, 2023

Energy Department offers $32M for critical mineral production

The Biden administration is looking to extract materials such as lithium and cobalt from coal-based sources.

By Kate Magill • July 24, 2023

Mercedes-Benz brings ChatGPT to factories

The automaker is piloting the technology in its production process ahead of a global rollout.

By Kate Magill • July 19, 2023

Applied Materials, Arizona State partner on semiconductor research center

The equipment maker seeks to speed chip technology development and cultivate a talent pipeline through the partnership.

By Megan Ruggles • July 18, 2023

Toyota says ‘breakthrough’ in solid-state EV batteries could significantly drop costs

The automaker and its joint venture partner Panasonic are also working to reduce battery size and weight by half.

By Eric Walz • July 10, 2023

Biden touts US manufacturing in Enphase Energy visit

The president was in South Carolina on Thursday showcasing the solar equipment manufacturer’s plans to invest $60 million in domestic production.

By Sara Samora • July 7, 2023

Wolfspeed signs $2B supply deal with Japan-based chipmaker

Under the 10-year agreement, Renesas Electronics will receive 150mm and 200mm silicon carbide wafers to power its semiconductors.

By Megan Ruggles • July 7, 2023

BMW breaks ground on $700M South Carolina battery assembly plant

The factory is part of the German automaker’s $1.7 billion investment to produce fully electric vehicles.

By Sara Samora • June 28, 2023

Pratt & Whitney to invest $206M expanding Georgia plant

The aviation parts manufacturer is upping production capacity for its popular GTF engine used by Embraer and Airbus.

By Sara Samora • June 28, 2023

Intel grows global footprint with chip factories in Germany, Poland

The semiconductor maker is working to build an end-to-end supply chain in the European Union.

By Kate Magill • June 26, 2023

Stellantis forms semiconductor joint venture with Foxconn

The JV will manufacture chips for the automaker's planned software-based EVs.

By Eric Walz • June 22, 2023

Treasury seeks to provide clarity on CHIPS Act tax credit

The proposed rules aim to give taxpayers electing to receive a direct payment “procedural certainty.”

By Megan Ruggles • June 21, 2023

Lockheed Martin, GlobalFoundries to collaborate on chips for national security

The new partnership will support the CHIPS and Science Act’s goal to strengthen national and economic security and domestic supply chains. 

By Sara Samora • June 15, 2023

Toyota revamps its EV strategy as competition and government mandates mount

The automaker’s plans include developing solid-state, lithium-ion batteries for future electric vehicles with driving ranges over 600 miles.

By Eric Walz • June 15, 2023