Technology: Page 17

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    Q&A

    A Google Cloud tech exec on AI and manufacturing

    Manufacturing Dive spoke with one of the tech giant's manufacturing leaders about how companies can integrate the tools into their operations.

    By • April 19, 2023
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    Apple commits to 100% recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025

    The company is taking steps to create more responsible mineral supply chains as it aims for carbon neutrality by 2030.

    By • April 17, 2023
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    Trendline

    Smart Factories and Digitalization in Manufacturing

    Digitalization presents operational opportunities, yet can cause cybersecurity risks and high cost challenges. Here’s what to know. 

    By Manufacturing Dive staff
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    Sponsored by Cisco Meraki

    Automation everywhere is key to manufacturing scalability

    Automating manufacturing processes is a crucial goal of many digital transformation projects. 

    April 17, 2023
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    Group14 starts construction on 2nd Washington battery facility

    The site will produce up to 2,000 tons of battery-grade anode material a year.

    By • April 13, 2023
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    Courtesy of Lucid Motors.

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    Lucid Motors slashes 18% of workforce

    The EV maker is cutting hundreds of jobs in Arizona and California as it attempts to reduce vehicle and operating expenses.

    By • April 6, 2023
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    How digital twins can boost manufacturing operations, supply chains

    The technology can help companies save time and money, if they can afford the upfront costs of integration and technology training. 

    By Rebecca Heilweil • April 6, 2023
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    Virgin Orbit files for bankruptcy, cuts 85% of workforce

    The aerospace manufacturer has secured $31.6 million in funding for its operations as it seeks a buyer amid the Chapter 11 process.

    By • April 5, 2023
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    Redwire nabs $5.9M contract to design 3D printer astronauts can use in space

    The multi-material printer will enable crews to make tools, replacement parts and printed circuit boards.

    By • April 4, 2023
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    Sponsored by ENGIE Impact

    4 essential lessons for manufacturers to achieve net zero decarbonization

    Access the expertise needed to reach your Scope 1, 2 and 3 targets, as featured in ENGIE Impact’s Manufacturing Decarbonization Guidebook.

    By Jason Bell, Director, Sustainability Solutions, ENGIE Impact • April 3, 2023
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    So your manufacturing company was hacked. What’s next?

    With manufacturers often the target of ransomware and other cyberattacks, experts weigh in on how to regain control of operations and limit the damage. 

    By Jen Miller • March 29, 2023
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    Biotechnology should be used to improve food nutrition, sustainability and resiliency, Biden report says

    The new document sets out “bold goals” to improve areas such as biomanufacturing and supply chain management. It follows a September executive order that made the technology sector a national priority.

    By Megan Poinski • March 27, 2023
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    Bristol Myers Squibb takes biomanufacturing to space

    The company is sending protein-based medicines to the International Space Station’s national laboratory to study how to improve their production processes. 

    By • March 24, 2023
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    Courtesy of ABB.

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    Swiss robotics company expands Michigan production site

    ABB is scaling its manufacturing capacity as demand grows in sectors like EVs, healthcare, packaging and logistics.

    By • March 22, 2023
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    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 • March 17, 2023
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    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 • March 15, 2023
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    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 • March 15, 2023
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    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
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    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 • March 9, 2023
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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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    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
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    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 • March 3, 2023
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    Courtesy of Tesla.

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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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    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 • March 1, 2023
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    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 • Feb. 28, 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