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Nidec to expand manufacturing presence in Henderson County

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Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Nidec officials announced that the company is expanding its manufacturing operations in Henderson County, North Carolina.

Nidec Power, a division of Nidec Motor Corporation, designs and manufactures advanced alternators used in critical power generation applications such as data centers, hospitals, defense and more.

The company will invest $52.4 million to expand operations in its existing Lexington, Tennessee, facility, creating 200 new jobs and enhancing production efficiency and capacities to support the increasing electricity demand in the US and abroad. [Read more…] about Nidec to expand manufacturing presence in Henderson County

Amkor Technology to expand investment in Arizona campus to $7 billion

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Amkor Technology, a provider of semiconductor packaging and test services, in collaboration with the Trump Administration, has announced the groundbreaking and expanded planned investment of its new state-of-the-art outsourced semiconductor advanced packaging and test campus in Arizona.

The expanded investment includes additional cleanroom space and a second greenfield packaging and test facility, increasing total project investment by more than $5 billion, to a total of $7 billion across two phases.

The groundbreaking ceremony brings together government officials, industry leaders, and community stakeholders to celebrate this significant milestone. [Read more…] about Amkor Technology to expand investment in Arizona campus to $7 billion

Machina Labs launches custom automotive manufacturing platform with AI and robotics

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Toyota pilot program and Woven Capital investment support automotive manufacturing breakthrough

Machina Labs, a provider of advanced manufacturing and robotics systems, has unveiled its next-generation manufacturing methods for automotive body panels and accessories.

This will enable automakers to bring customized vehicles to market at mass-production prices, representing a breakthrough in automotive manufacturing customization.

The launch took place at UP.Summit, alongside a pilot of the technology with Toyota Motor North America and a strategic investment from Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth-stage venture investment arm. [Read more…] about Machina Labs launches custom automotive manufacturing platform with AI and robotics

Amgen to invest $650 million to expand US manufacturing

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Amgen, an American multinational biopharmaceutical company, has announced a $650 million expansion of its US manufacturing network, creating hundreds of new jobs.

The planned investment will support increased drug production at the company’s biologics manufacturing facility in Juncos and integrate innovative advanced technologies throughout the operations process. It is expected to create nearly 750 jobs, including construction roles and new highly skilled manufacturing jobs.

Robert A. Bradway, chairman and CEO at Amgen, says: “This expansion underscores Amgen’s commitment to US biomanufacturing and to strengthening the resilience of our global supply chain. [Read more…] about Amgen to invest $650 million to expand US manufacturing

Rockwell Automation builds ‘food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line’ for Middleby

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Rockwell Automation, which claims to be the world’s largest industrial automation and digital transformation company, has been selected by Middleby Food Processing to help develop “the food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line”.

The innovation was unveiled at the recent IFFA trade show Frankfurt, Germany.

As demand grows for more efficient, flexible and sustainable food processing solutions, Middleby Food Processing turned to Rockwell to deliver a unified automation platform capable of transforming production.

Headquartered in Elgin, Illinois, Middleby Food Processing is a global leader in foodservice innovation. The company needed a scalable solution to support customers facing rising labor costs, space constraints and stricter sustainability goals. [Read more…] about Rockwell Automation builds ‘food industry’s first fully automated bacon production line’ for Middleby

Mecalux powers Coca-Cola’s beverage storage with pallet shuttle technology

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Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland, the strategic bottling partner for The Coca-Cola Company, has installed a new finished-goods warehouse with Mecalux’s semi-automated Pallet Shuttle system in Lisburn (Northern Ireland).

This solution provides high-density storage, direct access to 9,000 pallets and strict inventory control, supporting distribution to the island of Ireland.

Opened in 2010, the Knockmore Hill production facility in Lisburn operates nine production lines and continues to expand its operations. [Read more…] about Mecalux powers Coca-Cola’s beverage storage with pallet shuttle technology

Mars to invest €1 billion to boost manufacturing across the EU

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Mars, the confectionary and food products manufacturing giant, says it plans to invest €1 billion in its European Union operations by the end of 2026.

The company says the investment is aimed at strengthening the region’s manufacturing capabilities, sustainability and innovation pipeline, and increasing its economic resilience.

This new investment builds on more than €1.5 billion Mars has invested in EU manufacturing over the past five years, modernising facilities, increasing production capacity and accelerating efforts to decarbonise its value chain. [Read more…] about Mars to invest €1 billion to boost manufacturing across the EU

MicroFactory raises $1.5 million to scale ‘general-purpose robot’ for manufacturing

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MicroFactory, a robotics startup specializing in how manual labor gets automated, has raised $1.5 million in pre-seed funding from a set of visionary backers.

The backers include Clement Delangue, the founder of Hugging Face, and Naval Ravikant, early investor in Uber and Twitter. This gives the company a post-money cap of $30 million.

The company is leveraging the funds for its flagship product: an AI-powered general-purpose robotic system enclosed in a compact, box-shaped frame with two robotic arms and interchangeable tools. [Read more…] about MicroFactory raises $1.5 million to scale ‘general-purpose robot’ for manufacturing

Virginia Tech opens new center to ‘shape the future of advanced manufacturing’

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For years, Virginia Tech has forged its place as a powerhouse in advanced manufacturing research. With the launch of Virginia Tech Made: The Center for Advanced Manufacturing, the university welds its mission to shape the future of the field with its commitment to train the workforce to lead it.

Housed within the Institute for Critical Technology and Applied Science, Virginia Tech Made will cultivate cross-campus collaborations, expand partnerships with industry and government, and train manufacturing professionals based on the university’s expertise in advanced materials, manufacturing technologies, computational design, data analytics, and digital infrastructure.

As faculty affiliated with the center advance state-of-the-art technology, they’ll focus on workforce development and outreach as key components of the center’s mission. [Read more…] about Virginia Tech opens new center to ‘shape the future of advanced manufacturing’

$50 million funding sparks ‘manufacturing technology breakthroughs’ in Ontario

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Companies in four key sectors of Ontario’s economy – advanced manufacturing, agri-food, mining and construction – have been given a significant boost, thanks to a $50 million funding and support program by the Ontario government, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI).

One year after its launch, OCI’s Critical Industrial Technologies (CIT) program – which includes up to $1 million for company collaborations and $100,000 for individual businesses to support research and development, equipment purchases, product testing, talent, upskilling and reskilling – has fast-tracked the commercialization of more than 100 emerging technologies that are helping to advance Ontario’s manufacturing competitiveness on the global stage.

OCI president and CEO Claudia Krywiak will highlight some of these success stories and unveil funding and support opportunities still available to Ontario manufacturers – both large and small – as a speaker at the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show (CMTS) 2025, Canada’s national industry event which takes place at the Toronto Congress Centre from September 29 to October 2. [Read more…] about $50 million funding sparks ‘manufacturing technology breakthroughs’ in Ontario