Tag: manufacturing

September 26, 2023

The U.S. semiconductor industry is facing a troubling workforce gap nationwide, highlighted in a recent report by the Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA). The report says the workforce needed in the semiconductor industry is expected to grow 33% from approximately 345,000 […]

September 26, 2023

Let me start off with a disclaimer: The Alliance for American Manufacturing is a nonpartisan, nonprofit institution, and as such, we do not take sides in elections or endorse any specific candidates. But we do seek to inform candidates of […]

September 25, 2023

Despite conclusive substantiation of the benefits of digital transformation, numerous manufacturers are still reluctant about the adoption of smart technologies in manufacturing. The primary reason is that it looks like a heavy lift for them, in terms of cost, trouble, […]

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 22, 2023

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) continues to take action against companies who have been found to have falsely claimed to manufacture their imported products in the United States. The agency announced on Aug. 29 a final settlement with Thomas Bates […]

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 […]

September 20, 2023

Quality control is a critical aspect of manufacturing where precision, consistency, and safety are paramount. Traditionally, quality control relied on human inspection and sophisticated inspection equipment. However, the advent of augmented reality (AR) has brought about a transformation in how […]

September 18, 2023

America’s remaining shipyards are floundering. China’s shipbuilding advantage puts them leagues ahead of the United States in a potential conflict. A leaked slide U.S. Navy briefing slide reveals that China’s shipbuilding capacity is 232 times greater than the United States. […]

September 11, 2023

Inspection is a critical part in the quality control process in manufacturing. Quality inspection ensures that product quality and work steps performed meet the defined standards. Raw materials and components are often checked prior to the assembly process; products can […]

September 6, 2023

Intel will provide foundry services and 300mm manufacturing capacity and Tower will use Intel’s fab in New Mexico. Tower will invest up to $300 million to acquire and own equipment and other fixed assets to be installed in the New […]

August 31, 2023

Automation has emerged as a game-changer for manufacturing, enabling companies to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve safety. Machine tools, automated assembly lines, and smart material handling systems are just a few examples of automation solutions that can significantly increase […]

August 29, 2023

The Oklahoma business climate is vibrant with growth of traditional industries invigorated with other sectors in more nascent stages. Economic development projects announced in 2022 and led by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce are expected to bring more than 7,000 […]

August 23, 2023

3D Infotech has launched Spotlight AR++ 2.4, an Augmented Reality software that improves the process of inspection, re-work, and manual assembly. Using guided projection of 3D color maps and feature based instructions, Spotlight AR++ overlays precise and interactive digital guidance […]

August 22, 2023

New orders of manufacturing technology totaled $411.3 million in June 2023, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology. June 2023 orders increased 12.6% over May 2023 but fell 1.7% […]

August 21, 2023

The blessing and the curse of Industry 5.0 is that it’s an open-ended concept. It can help manufacturers improve nearly any aspect of their operations and supply chain in a way that’s unique to their needs. At the same time, […]

August 18, 2023

The term NEV includes: battery electricity vehicles (BEVs), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Q2 sales reached 3.03million units, a 42.8% YoY surge, constituting 14.4% of total car sales for the period. In Q2, BEVs […]

August 17, 2023

The White House held a reception on Wednesday afternoon to celebrate the official one-year anniversary of the signing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the historic legislation that has spurred $110 billion worth of investments in clean energy facilities across […]

August 17, 2023

Traditionally, the industrial automation in manufacturing industry has been observed as a stable and accepted field, not notable for its innovation. However, in the last few years there has been a increase in technological advancements and exciting new innovations and […]

August 16, 2023

Maxeon Solar Technologies, Ltd. announced this week that it has chosen Albuquerque, NM, as the location for the company’s first U.S. manufacturing expansion. The new world-class, 3-gigawatt facility will be designed to produce latest-generation TOPCon PV-silicon cell technology and Maxeon’s […]