Tag: advanced manufacturing

July 18, 2024

All too often, conversations about the industrial workplace focus only on safety and regulatory compliance rather than employee satisfaction and attraction. While safety and compliance are paramount, industrial settings also convey larger messages about a corporate brand and culture — […]

June 28, 2024

NorSun has selected Tulsa, Oklahoma, for its first U.S.-based factory. The investment is set at $620 million in a new 5 GW silicon ingot and solar wafer manufacturing facility. The expansion, which was facilitated by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce […]

June 3, 2024

Global manufacturer TTM Technologies recently announced plans to expand its workforce at the company’s two Stafford, Connecticut locations. The California-based company manufactures technology solutions, including radio frequency components, RF microwave/microelectronic assemblies, and advanced printed circuit boards. TTM is planning to […]

May 7, 2024

Massachusetts has an opportunity to ensure it reinvests taxpayer dollars right back into Bay State workers and businesses — and increase its manufacturing footprint. Right now, the state legislature is considering a big legislative package designed to spur economic development […]

April 10, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of advanced manufacturing, ensuring quality control has always been paramount. The integrity of products directly impacts customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and ultimately, the bottom line. Traditionally, quality control measures have relied on human inspection, which although […]

March 13, 2024

This week marks the third anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), and Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen marked the occasion with a visit to Elizabethtown, KY to tour the new […]

March 5, 2024

Global motion technology company Schaeffler will expand its operations in the U.S. with the addition of a new manufacturing facility focused on producing solutions for the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Schaeffler will invest more than $230 million to build the […]

February 28, 2024

This week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) to announce Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of two projects in the future mobility and green energy sectors. Together, the Corning Incorporated and Lucid Motors projects will generate […]

February 13, 2024

A global leader in the industrial automation technology industry will soon establish its presence in South Carolina. Omron Automation chose Spartanburg County for its $9.2 million investment, according to the South Carolina Department of Commerce. Gov. Henry McMaster said the […]

January 26, 2024

Two manufacturing companies will bring 60 jobs to South Carolina as part of expansions in separate counties. Nova Molecular Technologies will create 20 new jobs as part of its $23.75 million expansion in Sumter County. The high-purity solvents manufacturer will […]

January 5, 2024

Microchip, a leading producer of semiconductor devices announced yesterday a preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) resulting in $90 million to modernize and expand a its fabrication facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado as part of $162 million in overall direct funding […]

November 7, 2023

Lithos Energy Inc. has opened a state-of-the-art manufacturing and pilot line facility in California’s Silicon Valley for its latest generation of battery systems. Lithos manufactures high-performance lithium-ion battery systems for demanding environments. The 65,000-square-foot engineering facility located in Hayward, CA […]

November 6, 2023

In Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, Siemens will invest $150 million in a new high-tech manufacturing plant to help power American data centers and critical infrastructure. The plant will produce state-of-the-art reliable and efficient electrical equipment. It will enable accelerated growth of […]

November 1, 2023

Canadian Solar Inc. will invest a projected $800 million to establish new solar photovoltaic (PV) cell production facility at the River Ridge Commerce Center in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The new plant will produce an annual output of 5GW – equivalent to […]

October 23, 2023

Airbus recently broke ground on the third Family Final Assembly Line (FAL) for its Mobile, Alabama growth project that will bring 1,000 jobs to the area. It’s the latest move in a project that Governor Kay Ivey said represents a […]

October 11, 2023

Once a unique mode of transportation for the environmentally responsible, electric vehicles (EVs) are now a booming industry that is attracting attention and investment. More than 50 models of EVs and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) are available on the […]

September 27, 2023

Oslo, Norway-based Nel Hydrogen will invest $400 million to build a new automated gigafactory in Plymouth Charter Township, Michigan. The facility will create 517 jobs to produce green hydrogen using electrolyzer technology. The company announced the project in May, at […]

September 25, 2023

A final rule implementing the national security guardrails of the CHIPS and Science Act has been released by the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC). The CHIPS and Science Act provides $50 billion for programs to strengthen and revitalize semiconductor research, […]

September 25, 2023

A Wisconsin-based precision metal manufacturing company is expanding its operations to South Carolina. The first South Carolina site for Latitude Corp. will be a $29 million investment in Clarendon County and is expected to bring 200 jobs to the area. […]

September 21, 2023

Astate-of-the-art manufacturing facility expected to create more than 100 jobs is now open in Minnesota. Zeus, a global leader in advanced polymer solutions, held a grand opening for the Arden Hills facility earlier this month. CathX Medical, which Zeus acquired […]