BUFFALO, WV—Toyota Motor Co. will invest $210 million to upgrade its assembly plant here. The project is expected to increase the plant’s capacity and create 100 new jobs.
AUSTIN, TX—Samsung is planning to build a $10 billion semiconductor-fabrication facility alongside its existing facility here, with the first wafers set to be produced in 2023.
BERLIN—German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier has asked Taiwan to persuade Taiwanese manufacturers to help ease a shortage of semiconductor chips in the auto sector, which is hampering Germany's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
ROCK HILL, SC—3D Systems is involved in two projects for the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Army Research Laboratory. The first is the creation of the world’s largest powder-metal 3D printer. The other focuses on topical optimization of additive manufacturing to improve the Army's 3D-printed products.
BROOKFIELD, CT—Emerson recently opened its new Branson welding and assembly technologies’ global headquarters here. This opening completes Emerson’s $49 million investment announced in April 2019.
STOCKHOLM—Air-filtration manufacturer Camfil Group has begun building a state-of-the-art facility in Taicang city, Jiangsu province, China, that will cover an area of 40,467 square meters.
ERIE, PA—Separation-technologies manufacturer Eriez has completed a major expansion to its facility here. The expanded space will support the company's growth initiatives for global research and development, aftermarket repair and testing, and recycling equipment technology.
BELVIDERE, IL—Production at Stellantis’ assembly plant here came to a halt on Monday due to the widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts. The shutdown is expected to last a week.
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