🤖 Advanced Manufacturing #13

This week in Advanced Manufacturing, LS GreenLink is investing $681M to build a 1.2 million-square-foot facility in the US to produce high-voltage cables, creating 300 skilled jobs by 2027. Amgen is expanding its Ohio site with a $900M investment, creating 750 new jobs and supporting biomanufacturing capacity. Similarly, VanTran and MGM Transformers have opened a $430M facility in Texas, supporting US electrical grid modernization and generating 700+ jobs over the next five years.

Upskilling efforts are gaining momentum, with initiatives such as TCCI’s $45M Clean Energy Innovation Hub in Illinois, creating 700 jobs and offering advanced training in sustainable mobility technologies. In the UK, Made Smarter has launched a £1M program to support digital transformation and upskill 2,500 workers by 2025. In India, the $225K AMRIT program by IIT Hyderabad and Deakin University spans three years, combining academic mobility, joint PhDs, and training in additive manufacturing, automation, and high-performance composites. On the policy front, the US 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit is designed to strengthen domestic manufacturing by incentivizing the production of solar and battery components. 

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Advanced Manufacturing Labor Market Trends

🏭 LS GreenLink Launches $681M Facility to Boost US Labor Market. LS GreenLink has commenced construction of a $681M advanced manufacturing and port facility in the United States, designed to produce high-voltage cables for clean energy. Spanning 1.2 million square feet, the project is anticipated to generate 300 high-skill employment opportunities by its completion in 2027. This project supports workforce development and clean energy goals, emphasizing LS GreenLink’s dedication to sustainable economic progress and labor market strength.

⚙️ Amgen Breaks Ground on $900M Expansion of Ohio Manufacturing Hub. Amgen is expanding its Ohio site with a $900M investment, boosting total investment in the region to over $1.4B. The project is set to create 750 new jobs and scale up biomanufacturing capacity, reinforcing Amgen’s US footprint. Launched in 2021, with 400 employees on site, it plays a key role in the company’s push toward carbon neutrality by 2027.

⚡️ VanTran & MGM Transformers Open $430M Manufacturing Facility in Waco. VanTran and MGM Transformers have inaugurated a 430,000-square-foot facility in Waco, Texas, designed to scale transformer production for critical sectors like EV infrastructure, data centers, and renewable energy. The facility will support $1B in annual production and create 700+ jobs over the next five years. This expansion reinforces the commitment to domestic manufacturing and modernizing the US electrical grid.

Manufacturing leads in Annual Data Creation Volume

🛠️ Dominating Data Creation, manufacturing leads with 1,812 petabytes (PB) of annual data creation, nearly doubling the government’s 911 PB, and standing more than four times higher than retail’s 424 PB over the past decade.

📉 Outpacing Traditional Sectors, the adoption of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics has propelled a threefold enhancement in demand forecasting and production accuracy, marking a significant leap in data-driven capabilities across the sector.

📍 Strengthening Local Economies, rural and underserved manufacturing regions are capitalizing on the 1,812 PB of data, which exceeds retail’s 424 PB by over fourfold, to boost local efficiency and retain skilled labor within community-centered economies.

Upskilling/Reskilling Initiatives

⚙️ TCCI Launches $45M EV Facility to Power Job Creation and and Clean Tech Production. TCCI has launched a $45M Clean Energy Innovation Hub in Decatur, Illinois, featuring a 260,000-square-foot facility focused on manufacturing electric vehicle compressors. This facility will create over 700 jobs and features the Clean Energy Workforce Academy, in partnership with Richland Community College, offering immersive training programs. This initiative focuses on developing advanced skills in sustainable mobility technologies, strengthening the workforce,  and advancing next-generation manufacturing.

🔧 $1.3M Fund to Drive Digital Transformation and Upskilling in the UK’s North West Manufacturing SMEs. Made Smarter has introduced a $1.3M funding initiative for North West UK manufacturing SMEs, offering match-funded grants up to $27,000 to support the adoption of innovative technologies such as robotics, AI, and additive manufacturing. The program aims to boost productivity, create 1,300 jobs, upskill 2,500 workers by 2025, and generate $323M in regional economic benefits, ensuring the sector thrives in a digital future.

🤝 IIT Hyderabad and Deakin University Partner on $225K AMRIT Program to Boost Manufacturing Innovation and Talent. IIT Hyderabad and Deakin University have launched the $225K Advanced Manufacturing Research Innovation and Training (AMRIT) program, a three-year program focused on developing skills in additive manufacturing, automation, and smart materials while supporting joint doctoral programs, certification courses, and academic mobility. The initiative aims to enhance India’s innovation capabilities and prepare its workforce to meet evolving global industry demands.

Policy Initiatives

🏭 45X Tax Credit Set to Strengthen US Manufacturing Sector. The 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit aims to strengthen the US manufacturing sector by offering incentives for domestic production of critical components in advanced manufacturing, including robotics, automation, and additive manufacturing. This policy offers financial support to reduce the cost difference between domestically produced and imported components, fostering innovation and competitiveness. Incentivizing US manufacturers to ramp up production is expected to create thousands of high-quality jobs and enhance the long-term growth and resilience of the industry.

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