Supply Chain Center Aims to Transform Manufacturing Industry in Illinois

PEORIA, Ill.—A new initiative launched by the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), in partnership with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), is aimed at revitalizing Illinois’ manufacturing landscape by providing midsized manufacturers and OEMs in...

Leidos To Establish New Manufacturing Facility in South Carolina

The planned 150,000-square-foot plant will insource production of key security products, the company said. RESTON, Va.—Leidos, a FORTUNE® 500 science and technology company, is planning to establish a new security systems manufacturing facility in North Charleston,...

Menlo Microsystems To Manufacture Switch in Upstate New York

The  company has committed to a multi-year investment plan that will help secure its IP and reshore critical operations away from Chinese-owned manufacturing. IRVINE, Calif.—Menlo Microsystems, Inc. (Menlo Micro) reported that it completed the purchase of an asset in...

Canadian Solar To Build U.S. Module Manufacturing Facility in Texas

The company’s first U.S. manufacturing facility is expected to create approximately 1,500 skilled jobs once it fully ramps up. GUELPH, Ontario—Canadian Solar Inc., reported that it is establishing a solar PV module production facility in Mesquite, Texas. The company...

Turning Up the Volume on Tonearm Performance for Next-Gen Turntables

To engineer better sound, U-Turn Audio sought special expertise in complex product design, engineering, and thixomolding. Enter Phillips-Medisize. HUDSON, Wis.—Magnesium-injection molder Phillips-Medisize, a Molex company, recently teamed with the turntable...