Stories Tagged as
Manufacturing
One of China's hottest toys sold millions. The inventor made $830.
by
Jennifer Pak
May 9, 2024
A person who comes up with a good idea might not always reap the rewards in China's manufacturing ecosystem.
Electric aircraft companies are scrambling toward FAA certification as funding gets tight
by
Henry Epp
May 6, 2024
The goal: an electric aircraft that can take off and land vertically.
Looking for a “fresh start” amid Phoenix’s semiconductor boom
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Heather Long
and Maria Hollenhorst
May 2, 2024
The federal government is spending billions to support semiconductor manufacturing. But trainees seeking chipmaking jobs may have to wait.
Boeing failures are a case study of America's manufacturing "dark age"
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sarah Leeson
Apr 24, 2024
A century ago, U.S manufacturers were run by engineers. Now leadership suites are distant from factory floors, says journalist Jerry Useem.
Once again: Who pays for tariffs on Chinese steel?
by
Henry Epp
Apr 17, 2024
As the Biden administration proposes tripling duties, experts recall how previous tariffs mainly hit American consumers and industries.
Yellen's in China to deliver a message: Stop making so much stuff!
Apr 5, 2024
The booming U.S. economy is giving her leverage on trade as Western economies try to prevent a wave of cheap Chinese goods hitting the market.
Efforts to boost manufacturing and clean energy run up against a shortage of welders
by
Justin Ho
Apr 5, 2024
Welders are needed to build and upgrade roads and bridges, energy infrastructure and chip foundries. But the profession has an image problem.
For public good, not for profit.
With CHIPS Act money, the Biden administration bets an old plant can make new chips
by
Henry Epp
Mar 26, 2024
A Vermont facility built in the 1950s is getting a shot at making semiconductors for smartphones and electric vehicles.
Forward-looking economic indicators turn positive
by
Justin Ho
Mar 22, 2024
The Conference Board's Leading Economic Index turned positive in February for the first time since February 2022. That's a sign that the economy will avoid a recession this year, even if it slows down.
Some manufacturers may ramp up inventories this year
by
Justin Ho
Mar 11, 2024
Businesses have spent the last year and a half trying to whittle down excess inventories. Some businesses still have work to do, but others are likely to build those inventories up this year.