Solar developer to invest over $600M toward Ohio manufacturing plant

Invenergy’s EVP of global sourcing said a strong domestic supply chain is important to meet the growing demand for affordable solar power.

By Sara Samora • March 17, 2023

ABTC looks to scale capacity with new factory purchase

The moves will help American Battery Technology Company meet demand for its recycled battery materials.

By Sara Samora • March 15, 2023

Explore the Trendline➔

The Rise of AI in Manufacturing

How are manufacturers using AI, and what should leaders know about the technology? 

By Manufacturing Dive staff

Australia-based EV battery materials firm looks to build US factory

Sicona Battery Technologies tapped Bechtel to assess the needs of an anode battery component plant.

By Sara Samora • March 15, 2023

How manufacturers can integrate digital tools into employee training

Tablets and cell phones can offer convenient ways to more quickly train new workers on how to use equipment and understand operations. 

By Michelle No • March 10, 2023

Energy Department offers $6B to decarbonize industrial manufacturing

Grants will be awarded to projects in high-polluting sectors such as iron and steel, chemicals and refining and food and beverage. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 9, 2023

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 Megan Ruggles • March 8, 2023

Constellation Energy starts nuclear-powered hydrogen production at Nine Mile Point

The nuclear-powered hydrogen demonstration is the last to launch of three projects announced by the DOE in November.

By Diana DiGangi • March 8, 2023

General Electric to spend more than $450M on US factories this year

The company is investing in its aerospace and energy businesses as it prepares for next year's spinoff. 

By Megan Ruggles • March 3, 2023

Tesla to build next gigafactory in Mexico

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

By Sara Samora • March 2, 2023

Li-Cycle gets $375M federal loan for New York facility

The loan is the first a pure-play battery recycler has received under the Energy Department's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program.

By Megan Ruggles • March 1, 2023

Biomanufacturing startup picks Indiana for precision fermentation plant

The site is the first of six planned by Liberation Labs as it works to meet rising demand from the food industry.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 28, 2023

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

Illinois group offers grants to strengthen smaller manufacturers’ cyber readiness

Launched by the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, the program seeks to break down barriers in implementing cybersecurity measures.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 27, 2023

Battery recycler taps former Redwood Materials executive to lead footprint expansion

Troy Thennis joins Cirba Solutions as it seeks to add more processing facilities to meet rising demand for raw battery materials. 

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 23, 2023

Kimball Electronics sees record growth in its automotive business

The electronics manufacturer saw a 44% increase YoY as more automakers turn to automated steering features.

By Megan Ruggles • Feb. 22, 2023

Vehicle manufacturer to expand Michigan production for delivery EVs

Shyft Group will spend $16 million to upgrade and expand its facilities as it aims to produce up to 3,000 EVs per year.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 22, 2023

Artificial intelligence: A digital manufacturing catalyst

How AI can support digital manufacturing by simplifying processes.

Feb. 21, 2023

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 Sara Samora • Feb. 17, 2023

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 Sara Samora • Feb. 13, 2023

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 Sara Samora • Feb. 9, 2023

Rockwell Automation names new head of supply chain

Company veteran Bob Buttermore will lead the industrial manufacturer's operations, sourcing and logistics beginning later this month.

By Kate Magill • Feb. 7, 2023

BMW to invest $860M to build EVs, batteries in Mexico

The move will help accelerate the automaker’s goal of making 50% of its car sales EVs by 2030.

By Sara Samora • Feb. 6, 2023

How manufacturers exceed Industry 4.0 demands with Passive Optical LAN

Read how Passive Optical LAN offers network simplicity, efficiencies, reliability and unparalleled scalability for manufacturers trying to keep pace with Industry 4.0 and IIoT networks challenges.

Feb. 6, 2023

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 Kate Magill • Feb. 3, 2023

Almost half of critical manufacturing organizations face significant risk of data breach

A report presented at the World Economic Forum shows key sectors are under pressure from rising vulnerabilities.

By David Jones • Jan. 27, 2023