MFG Talk Radio

Top Semiconductor Manufacturer Eyes U.S., Japan for Expansion 

by
semiconductor

Demand for semiconductors continues to remain at record-high levels. As a result, many semiconductor manufacturers are considering new avenues of expansion in order to better meet the need for chips. One major producer has their sights set on two countries in particular: Japan and the United States.  On Thursday, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co signaled its …

Read moreTop Semiconductor Manufacturer Eyes U.S., Japan for Expansion 

How Is Digital Manufacturing Improving Supply Chain Resilience?

by
Manufacturing Outlook

by Emily Newton The following article is the cover story in this month’s issue of Manufacturing Outlook eZine, published by Jacket Media Co. For a limited time, you can subscribe to Manufacturing Outlook for free. Visit manufacturingoutlook.com to read the latest issue and subscribe. Recent events have thrown the general supply chain into a state …

Read moreHow Is Digital Manufacturing Improving Supply Chain Resilience?

SK Siltron CSS Makes $300 Million Investment into American EV Growth

by
Electric Car Charging

As demand for electric vehicles continues to ramp up, many auto manufacturers are looking to the United States for new production facilities. Along with them are companies that produce special components for EVs. One such company is SK Siltron CSS, announced new plans this week to make a major investment to support EV growth here …

Read moreSK Siltron CSS Makes $300 Million Investment into American EV Growth

Boring Company Gets Approval to Begin Operations in Florida

by
Boring company

Elon Musk’s Boring Company has been garnering serious interest from many cities for its unique underground transportation system. Following the completion of their Las Vegas Convention Center loop, it seems they’ll be starting a new project, this time on the East Coast.  On Tuesday of last week, Fort Lauderdale approved a proposal from The Boring …

Read moreBoring Company Gets Approval to Begin Operations in Florida

Amtrak to Invest $7.3 Billion into New Northeastern Trains

by
Amtrak

Improving infrastructure has been one area that has garnered bipartisan support. As talks continue on a major infrastructure bill in Congress, one of the major companies behind America’s rail systems is beginning a large overhaul of their own. On Wednesday, Amtrak announced that it would be investing $7.3 billion into purchasing new trains. The new …

Read moreAmtrak to Invest $7.3 Billion into New Northeastern Trains

American Companies Added 692,000 New Jobs in June, Says New Data 

by
employment

In recent months, the U.S. economy has been rebounding from the Covid-19 pandemic with an increasing number of new jobs. Now, a new report further indicates just how well the economy is recovering.  According to new data from the ADP Research Institute, private-sector employment increased by 692,000 from May to June. This follows a massive …

Read moreAmerican Companies Added 692,000 New Jobs in June, Says New Data 

New Study Shows Where Manufacturing is Thriving in the U.S. 

by

Manufacturing has continued to rise in the U.S., especially as the sector sees increased activity from the initial hit of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, a new study by AdvisorSmith, a business advising company, shows where exactly manufacturing is at its strongest.  The study, taken across 294 different American towns and cities from 2015 to 2019, …

Read moreNew Study Shows Where Manufacturing is Thriving in the U.S. 

U.S. Industrial Production Up in May, According to Federal Reserve 

by

As Covid-19 vaccinations continue to roll out across the U.S., many industries are beginning to resume normal levels of production. Now, a new report from the Federal Reserve shows that overall industrial production has been continuing to climb back up as the economy recovers.  On Tuesday of last week, the Federal Reserve announced that American …

Read moreU.S. Industrial Production Up in May, According to Federal Reserve