🤖 Advanced Manufacturing #18

This week in Advanced Manufacturing, JTS has opened a $55M manufacturing facility in Nampa, Idaho, doubling production capacity and creating 140 jobs to support resilient power infrastructure across data centers, healthcare, and utilities. ZeroAvia announced a $10B hydrogen-electric powertrain hub in Glasgow, strengthening the UK’s clean energy manufacturing and advancing green aviation technology reshoring. Alstom’s $75M expansion in Hornell, New York, reshoring stainless steel railcar production, will create 258 jobs and bolster domestic supply chains for Chicago’s Metra system.

Upskilling efforts are gaining momentum as Kirchhoff Ireland launches a $1M, two-year training program in Letterkenny focused on innovation, sustainability, and digitalization, while Delhi launches a new initiative connecting youth with industry skills in advanced manufacturing. Moreover, Apple expands technical training in Vietnam with 45 courses for 18,000 workers, enhancing smart manufacturing and inclusivity. On the policy front, India unveiled the “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars” to boost domestic EV production through investment incentives, import duty reductions, and local value addition targets, supporting India’s vision to become a global advanced manufacturing hub by 2070.

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Advanced Manufacturing Labor Market Trends

⚙️ JTS Launches $55M Manufacturing Facility in Nampa, Idaho, Doubling Capacity and Creating 140 Jobs. JTS has opened a $55M, 172,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility in Nampa, Idaho, creating 140 jobs and doubling its production capacity. This expansion increases Mission Critical Group’s US footprint to over one million sq. ft. and supports growing demand for resilient power infrastructure in key sectors like data centers, healthcare, and utilities.

📡 ZeroAvia to Launch $10B Hydrogen Powertrain Hub in Scotland, Boosting Green Manufacturing Jobs. ZeroAvia will establish a hydrogen-electric powertrain facility in Glasgow, focused on HTPEM fuel cell systems. The new UK hub supports a global manufacturing footprint and builds on nearly 3,000 engine pre-orders. This investment highlights advanced manufacturing’s role in accelerating the clean energy workforce and reshoring critical green aviation technology to the UK.

🚆 Alstom’s $75M Hornell Expansion Reshores Railcar Production, creating 258 Jobs. Alstom has opened a $75M advanced manufacturing facility in Hornell, New York, bringing stainless steel railcar production back to the US. The new Plant 4 is expected to create 258 new jobs, retain 390 existing positions, and manufacture commuter railcars for Chicago’s Metra system. This project strengthens domestic supply chains and  New York’s Southern Tier as a hub of rail innovation and advanced manufacturing excellence.

15% Growth in Semiconductor Demand in the Automotive Sector Amid Overall Decline in 2023

🏭 In 2023, the automotive sector was the only sector to grow,  demonstrated by a 15% surge in semiconductor demand as EV adoption, battery management systems, and in-vehicle computing expanded significantly.

🏛️ Government and consumer sectors saw the sharpest declines, dropping over 40% and 30% respectively, reflecting weakened demand for discretionary tech and delayed public procurement cycles.

💸 Overall semiconductor demand fell, but the divergence across sectors signals a structural shift towards industrial and mobility applications, with automotive engineering emerging as the new growth engine.

Upskilling/Reskilling Initiatives

🏗️ Kirchhoff Launches $1.03M Training Initiative in Letterkenny to Boost Advanced Manufacturing Skills. Kirchhoff Ireland has initiated a two-year training program at its Letterkenny plant, investing $1.03M to enhance skills in innovation, sustainability, and digitalisation. Supported by IDA Ireland and the Irish government, the initiative aims to upskill over 40 employees and strengthen Ireland’s position as a global hub for advanced manufacturing.

🚀 Delhi Launches Initiative to Connect Youth with Industry Skills. Delhi’s new program aims to bridge the gap between young job seekers and industry needs by offering targeted upskilling and reskilling opportunities. Focused on advanced manufacturing and other emerging sectors, the initiative seeks to enhance employability, foster innovation, and support economic growth by preparing the youth for the evolving labor market.

🔧 Apple Expands Technical Training to Enhance Skills in Vietnamese Supply Chain. Apple is expanding its technical training in Vietnam with 45 new courses for over 18,000 supply chain workers, focusing on smart manufacturing, automation, and programming. Partnering with key suppliers such as Foxconn, the program aims to double educational opportunities, enhance workforce skills, and support career growth. It also extends vocational education for people with disabilities, promoting inclusion and workplace safety.

Policy Initiatives

🏗️ India Launches EV Manufacturing Policy to Boost Domestic Production and Innovation. The Indian government introduced the “Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI),” aiming to attract global investments, enhance local manufacturing, and advance sustainable transport. The policy sets clear investment and domestic value addition targets, reduces import duties, and supports India’s goal to become a global automotive and advanced manufacturing hub by 2070.

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