CHAPEL HILL, NC—Scientists at Stanford University and the University of North Carolina have created a 3D-printed vaccine patch that reportedly provides greater protection than a typical vaccine shot.
BANNOCKBURN, IL—A new IPC study says congressional action is urgently needed to strengthen the health of the domestic advanced packaging industry if it is to meet increased demand in chip production.
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France—Schneider Electric, a manufacturer of energy management and automation equipment, plans to build three new assembly plants in North America and hire more than 1,000 new employees to increase production and speed delivery of electrical products to customers in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S.
WINDSOR, ON—A 33-year-old man who was employed by a vendor at the Stellantis assembly plant here is facing multiple charges in connection with an explosion at the plant earlier this month.
AUBURN HILLS, MI—Allison Transmission has completed installation of a new assembly line here to build axles for electric vehicles. This purpose-built production line integrates automated assembly features and will manufacture Allison’s eGen Power series of fully integrated electric axles.
GRIFFIN, GA—Rinnai America Corp., a manufacturer of tankless water heaters, boilers and wall furnaces, is building a new assembly plant here. The project is expected to be completed in early 2022 and could employ as much as 150 people.
TORRINGTON, CT—Dymax, a manufacturer of adhesives, maskants, coatings and curing equipment, has signed PVA as a new distributor of its materials in North America.
QUAKERTOWN, PA—For the third time, systems integrator Demco Automation has earned a place on Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the 5,000 fastest-growing private companies in America.
BETHESDA, MD—Lockheed Martin is extending its use of MakerBot 3D printers to produce parts and designs for upcoming space projects, including NASA's Artemis program.