🤖 Advanced Manufacturing #17

This week in Advanced Manufacturing, Broaden Energy is set to establish the Middle East’s largest hydrogen manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi with creating around 1,000 jobs. Honda is investing $108M to expand its Vithalapur plant in Gujarat, adding a fourth production line and 1,800 jobs, making it the world’s largest motorcycle assembly plant. ZeroAvia’s $12.1M Hydrogen Centre in Scotland’s AMIDS will develop hydrogen-electric aviation powertrains, create jobs, attract investment, and lead in clean aviation.

Upskilling efforts are gaining momentum as Kentucky invests $9.5M to train 30,600+ workers across 115 facilities, enhancing skills in manufacturing and renewables. SGSITS Indore’s RISHTA scheme bridges academia and industry by offering training in high-demand fields such as AI and 3D Printing, enhancing workforce readiness through hands-on learning and job opportunities. Upskill Canada and the Canadian Government have funded a 16-week Advanced Manufacturing Upskilling Program, equipping mid-career workers with technical skills, soft skills, and job placement support. On the policy front, Siemens commits $1.5M to MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing, advancing AI-driven production and workforce training to strengthen US industrial resilience.

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⚡ Broaden Energy to Establish Middle East’s Largest Hydrogen Manufacturing Facility in Abu Dhabi. Broaden Energy has signed a 50-year lease with KEZAD Group to build an AED 455M, 80,000-sq-m hydrogen manufacturing facility in KEZAD Area A. Creating 1,000 permanent jobs, the project will expand production of hydrogen generation, refueling, and storage systems, aligning with the UAE Energy Strategy 2050 and strengthening Abu Dhabi’s advanced manufacturing and clean energy efforts.

🏭 Honda to Invest $108M in New Vithalapur Production Line. Honda has announced a  $108M investment to add a fourth production line at its Vithalapur plant in Gujarat, making it the company’s largest motorcycle assembly plant globally. Creating 1,800 new jobs, the expansion will boost two-wheeler manufacturing capacity, strengthening India’s position in advanced automotive manufacturing.

🚀 ZeroAvia to Build $12.1M Hydrogen Centre of Excellence in Scotland. ZeroAvia is establishing a hydrogen-electric powertrain manufacturing facility at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS) in Renfrewshire, supported by a $12.1M grant from Scottish Enterprise. The Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will create hundreds of skilled jobs and attract millions in private investment, reinforcing Scotland’s leadership in clean aviation technology and green economy growth.

China Has Retained the Highest Semiconductor Sales by Region, 2015-2022

🏭 China has retained the top position in semiconductor sales from 2015 to 2022, consistently dominating the global market and amplifying its strategic leverage in technology supply chains.

🛠️ The Asia Pacific and other emerging markets have consolidated their positions as the second-largest contributors to global semiconductor sales, demonstrating their growing capacity in semiconductor manufacturing and consumption.

🤝 Conversely, the Americas have consistently occupied a stable third-place position, whereas Europe and Japan have maintained comparatively smaller shares throughout the period, underscoring persistent regional disparities in semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and industrial scale within the global market.

📉 Total global semiconductor sales surged from around $300B in 2015 to surpass $550B in 2022, underscoring the pivotal role of semiconductors in enabling modern digital economies and accelerating global technological progress.

Upskilling/Reskilling Initiatives

🔧 Kentucky Invests $9.5M to Upskill 30,600 Manufacturing Workers. Kentucky’s Bluegrass State Skills Corp. invested $9.5M in 2025 to train over 30,600+ workers across 115 facilities, including Ford and Steel Technologies. This initiative enhances skills in manufacturing, technology, agribusiness, and renewable energy, strengthening workforce adaptability and fueling economic growth. By supporting industry-specific training, it boosts advanced manufacturing competitiveness and ensures a resilient, skilled workforce ready for future demands statewide.

🏭 SGSITS Launches Industry-Aligned Upskilling Programs under RISHTA Scheme. SGSITS Indore offers training in high-demand fields such as  AI, cybersecurity, data science, and 3D printing under the RISHTA scheme. Partnering with leading companies, the initiative bridges academia and industry by providing hands-on modules, project-based learning, internships, and job opportunities for top students, thereby addressing industry demand for skilled professionals and enhancing workforce readiness in advanced manufacturing.

🤝 Canada Launches Advanced Manufacturing Upskilling Program for Mid-Career Workers. Funded by Upskill Canada and the Government, this 16-week hybrid program offers five micro-credentials, including Lean Manufacturing and Mechatronics. Humber Polytechnic offers an integrated program combining technical training, hands-on labs, personalized coaching, and job placement support, preparing mid-career workers with the technical and soft skills needed to succeed in the fast-growing advanced manufacturing sector.

Policy Initiatives

🏭 Siemens Commits $1.5M to MIT to Boost US AI-Driven Manufacturing. Siemens will invest $1.5 million over three years as a founding member of MIT’s Initiative for New Manufacturing (INM), advancing AI-powered production technologies and workforce training. The partnership aims to create a national testbed for resilient manufacturing, engage industry leaders, and develop executive education programs to rebuild US industrial strength through innovation and adaptive systems.

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