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$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

Hanwha to invest $5 billion into shipbuilding in Philadelphia

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Hanwha Group has announced a $5 billion infrastructure plan for Hanwha Philly Shipyard as part of South Korea’s commitment to supporting growth of the US shipbuilding industry through a $150 billion investment fund.

The announcement was made in time for the christening of a new training vessel, the US Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) third National Security Multi-mission Vessel (NSMV).

The naming ceremony, which took place at Hanwha Philly Shipyard, was attended by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, the First Lady, and other senior officials. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator Todd Young also joined the event. [Read more…] about Hanwha to invest $5 billion into shipbuilding in Philadelphia

Foundation Alloy and Re:Build Manufacturing form engineering partnership to ‘fast-track scale-up and automation’

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Foundation Alloy, an advanced-materials company that says it is “reinventing metals production for US industry”, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Re:Build Manufacturing. 

The partnership centers on engineering and process development support as Foundation Alloy ramps up production of high-performance metals using its proprietary MetalsFirst manufacturing platform.

As part of the engagement, Re:Build will work closely with Foundation Alloy’s technical team to support the commissioning, automating and operation of new production equipment. [Read more…] about Foundation Alloy and Re:Build Manufacturing form engineering partnership to ‘fast-track scale-up and automation’

Toto opens $224 million manufacturing facility in Georgia to ‘increase luxury toilet production capacity by 150 percent’

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Toto, one of the world’s leading plumbing manufacturers with over $5.34 billion in annual sales, has opened a $224 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Morrow, Georgia.

The new facility marks a major investment in the company’s Americas growth strategy, enabling faster delivery of strategic high-end one-piece toilets to meet surging market demand.

To achieve this, Toto is shifting more production from Asia-based Toto Group plants to North America, strengthening its regional supply chain, enhancing manufacturing resilience, and advancing its long-term sustainability goals. [Read more…] about Toto opens $224 million manufacturing facility in Georgia to ‘increase luxury toilet production capacity by 150 percent’

Hyundai increases investment in American manufacturing to $26 billion

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Hyundai Motor Group has announced a significant increase in investment to $26 billion in the United States, reinforcing its long-term commitment to innovation, jobs creation, and sustainable growth across key industries.

This investment will be made between 2025 and 2028, significantly expanding the group’s footprint in the US market.

This new commitment represents an additional $5 billion investment on the $21 billion allocation announced in March 2025, dedicated to advancing the Hyundai’s strategic initiatives in automotive, steel, and robotics. [Read more…] about Hyundai increases investment in American manufacturing to $26 billion

How a WW2-era factory is cutting production time by 80 percent

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Inside a compact production cell at Collins Aerospace’s wheel-and-brake facility in Troy, Ohio, two advanced machines now replace the five legacy machines once needed to produce aircraft wheels.

Together, they can cut production time from 45 days to just seven – a push the team calls “Wheels in a Week.”

Greg Smith, director of operations, says: “One, it’s obviously catchy. It rolls off the tongue, and the second, it is a challenge. And, everyone likes a challenge. [Read more…] about How a WW2-era factory is cutting production time by 80 percent

Kia launches electric vehicle production in Europe with the EV4

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Kia has started series production of its new model – the five-door Kia EV4, which is the South Korean automotive manufacturer’s first fully electric vehicle to be manufactured in Europe.

The start of production follows extensive updates to Kia’s sole European manufacturing facility in Slovakia and represents a major step forward in Kia’s electrification strategy for the region.

An electric hatchback designed specifically for the European market, the EV4 is assembled exclusively at Kia AutoLand Slovakia. [Read more…] about Kia launches electric vehicle production in Europe with the EV4

Toyota to establish new vehicle manufacturing plant in Japan

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Toyota Motor Corporation says it plans to acquire land in the Teihoucho area of Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, to establish a new vehicle manufacturing plant.

Operations at the new plant are planned to start in the early 2030s, with production models to be determined in the future.

The establishment of the plant will proceed with the cooperation of all stakeholders, including Aichi Prefecture, Toyota City, and local residents. [Read more…] about Toyota to establish new vehicle manufacturing plant in Japan

MIT launches new initiative to ‘transform US manufacturing’ with AI and automation

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By Eric Bender, MIT Industrial Liaison Program

“Manufacturing is the engine of society, and it is the backbone of robust, resilient economies,” says John Hart, head of MIT’s Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) and faculty co-director of the MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM).

“With manufacturing a lively topic in today’s news, there’s a renewed appreciation and understanding of the importance of manufacturing to innovation, to economic and national security, and to daily lives.”

Launched this May, INM will “help create a transformation of manufacturing through new technology, through development of talent, and through an understanding of how to scale manufacturing in a way that enables imparts higher productivity and resilience, drives adoption of new technologies, and creates good jobs,” Hart says. [Read more…] about MIT launches new initiative to ‘transform US manufacturing’ with AI and automation

GE Appliances to make ‘historic’ $3 billion investment into its US manufacturing operations

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GE Appliances, now a Haier company, has unveiled a “bold plan” to invest more than $3 billion over the next five years in its US operations, workforce and communities.

This “historic” investment deepens GE Appliances’ commitment to technology development, product innovation and advanced manufacturing.

The company will expand its air conditioning and water heating portfolio, increase production output across all product lines, and further modernize its 11 US manufacturing plants with new automation and capital equipment. [Read more…] about GE Appliances to make ‘historic’ $3 billion investment into its US manufacturing operations