Category: Manufacturing

ManufacturingTechnology

Manufacturers Turn to External IT Partnerships to Overcome Digital Transformation Hurdles

Mid-market manufacturers are increasingly relying on external IT partnerships to navigate digital transformation challenges. With ransomware attacks intensifying and AI projects faltering, companies are finding strategic advantages through specialized technology partnerships that bridge critical resource gaps.

Manufacturing’s Digital Transformation Dilemma

Mid-market manufacturers are navigating a complex technological landscape where digital transformation has become essential for survival, yet internal resources often fall short of meeting escalating demands. According to reports, companies are increasingly turning to external information technology expertise to bridge critical gaps in their modernization efforts. This strategic shift comes as manufacturers face what analysts suggest is a perfect storm of challenges: tightening budgets, scarce technical talent, and increasingly sophisticated cyber threats.

by Sarah Collins
ManufacturingSemiconductors

TSMC Accelerates 2nm Chip Production Timeline, Expands US Manufacturing Footprint in Arizona

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is accelerating its most advanced 2-nanometer chip technology, with volume production now expected by late 2025. The chipmaker is also upgrading its Arizona facility to produce cutting-edge N2 processors years ahead of schedule.

Advanced Chip Manufacturing Timeline Accelerated

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is moving faster than anticipated to bring its next-generation semiconductor technology to market, according to recent reports. Industry analysts suggest the world’s largest contract chipmaker will begin volume production of its 2-nanometer process nodes before the end of 2025, significantly ahead of the original schedule.

by Natalie Brooks
ManufacturingSemiconductorsTrade

TSMC Accelerates U.S. Expansion With Advanced 2nm Chip Production in Arizona Facilities

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company is reportedly accelerating its U.S. operations with plans to introduce cutting-edge 2nm chip production in Arizona. Sources indicate the expansion includes additional land acquisition and advanced manufacturing capabilities to meet extraordinary AI-driven demand from American clients.

Major U.S. Expansion Plans

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is reportedly planning a significant acceleration of its Arizona operations, according to recent earnings call discussions. Sources indicate the chip manufacturing giant is preparing to secure a second large land parcel near its existing facilities to support expanded production capacity. The expansion appears driven by extraordinary demand from American technology companies seeking domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities.

by Sarah Collins
BusinessManufacturing

Ontario Premier Demands Trade Retaliation Following Stellantis Production Shift to U.S.

Ontario’s premier has demanded Canada implement retaliatory tariffs after Stellantis announced it was shifting Jeep Compass production from Brampton to Illinois. The move comes amid ongoing trade negotiations between Canada and the United States, with officials warning of potential legal action against the automaker.

Production Shift Sparks Trade Tensions

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called for economic retaliation against the United States following Stellantis‘ decision to move planned Jeep Compass production from Canada to the U.S., according to reports. The automaker’s announcement to shift production from its Brampton, Ontario facility to Illinois comes as part of a $13 billion investment to expand American manufacturing capacity, sources indicate.

by Darren Holt