Category: Factories and Manufacturing

In Europe, Tesla Sales Are Rising Despite Views on Elon Musk

The New York Times – Business:
Price cuts and low-interest-rate loans are luring buyers, including people offended by the company’s chief executive.
The High School Pipeline to South Korea’s Chip-Making Fortunes

The New York Times – Business:
Huge memory-chip profits from the global A.I. boom have increased interest in semiconductor factory work. But behind the hype are uncertain job prospects.
Welcome to the Luxury City Built by Taiwan’s A.I. Boom

The New York Times – Business:
Fortunes, luxury buildings and birthrates are rising in the city at the center of Taiwan’s chip supply chain.
This Megafactory Is a Test Case for the U.S.-China Tech Race

The New York Times – Business:
Chinese firms have some of the world’s most advanced technology. But U.S. officials say relying on it could come with a downside.
What is GKN Aerospace, the Company Whose California Plant Is at Risk of Exploding?

The New York Times – Business:
A chemical leak occurred at one of the company’s manufacturing plants in California, raising concerns about an explosion.
Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China

The New York Times – Business:
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
Trump’s Shrinking Ambitions on China

The New York Times – Business:
The president came into office planning harsher trade moves on China than on the rest of the world. Here’s why he’s had to scale them back.
Steel Tariffs Are Raising the Price of Canned Foods

The New York Times – Business:
The cost to put food in cans remains high because manufacturers must still import steel from overseas. U.S. Steel plans to reopen a tin-plate factory.
As Trump Heads to Beijing, China Is ‘Locked and Loaded’ for a Fight

The New York Times – Business:
Beijing is signaling that it is ready for a trade showdown, and it is building up a legal arsenal in preparation.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Plans $55 Billion Investment to Make A.I. Chips

The New York Times – Business:
The rocket company’s new semiconductor factory, called Terafab, is part of the billionaire’s increasing efforts to dominate artificial intelligence.
American Factories Lag in Adopting A.I. This Drugmaker Is an Exception.

The New York Times – Business:
A Bristol Myers Squibb plant that makes cancer drugs was the only manufacturer in the U.S. recognized for innovation by the World Economic Forum this year.
Ford Says an Affordable Electric Pickup Truck is Still Coming Next Year

The New York Times – Business:
Ford Motor has written off $20 billion in electric vehicle investments but says it is forging ahead with an electric pickup that will sell for $30,000 next year.