Manufacturing News

• Tiny microplastic particles can be absorbed through plant roots
  
  A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences studied the prevalence of plastic residue, left over from things like water bottles and manufacturing, in food sources.
  Daily Mail.  Tuesday, 14 Jul 2020.
• Drugmakers will start coronavirus vaccine production by end of summer, Trump health officials say
  
  The manufacturing process is already underway even though they aren't sure which vaccine, if any, will work, a senior Trump administration official told reporters Monday. ...
  CNBC.  Monday, 13 Jul 2020.
• UK business output jumped in June but optimism remains low
  
  Services and manufacturing output jumping by more than 10 points each, as more businesses were allowed to reopen by the government.
  Daily Mail.  Monday, 13 Jul 2020.
• How Building a Black Hawk Relates to Running a Startup
  
  Learn the manufacturing lessons this hyper-local media startup applies to business processes to empower its COVID-affected workforce.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 13 Jul 2020.
• Lamb Weston's Solid Price/Mix Bodes Well, High Costs Hurt
  
  Lamb Weston (LW) looks well poised on robust price/mix, focus on LTOs and capacity expansion. However, higher input and manufacturing costs are concerning.
  Zacks.  Monday, 13 Jul 2020.
• Is Nikola Stock a Good Investment? 3 Pros and Cons to Consider
  
  The hybrid truck manufacturing company Nikola (NASDAQ:NKLA) has only been a publicly traded company for about a month. ...
  Yahoo.  Friday, 10 Jul 2020.
• Moderna Collaborates to Support Coronavirus Vaccine Supply
  
  Moderna (MRNA) signs manufacturing deal with Europe-based pharma company, Rovi, to support supply of its coronavirus vaccine in ex-US markets.
  Zacks.  Friday, 10 Jul 2020.
• Biden promises to unify the country as he unveils plan to revitalize manufacturing
  
  Joe Biden proposed a sweeping plan aimed at boosting U.S. manufacturing on Thursday, the first plank of an economic recovery agenda that his campaign is expected to roll out in the coming weeks.
  Yahoo.  Thursday, 9 Jul 2020.
• Joe Biden proposes a $700 billion-plus 'Buy American' campaign
  
  Democratic candidate Joe Biden is proposing sweeping new uses of the federal government's regulatory and spending power to bolster U.S. manufacturing and technology firms.
  CNBC.  Thursday, 9 Jul 2020.
• Joe Biden touts $700-billion plan to boost U.S. manufacturing
  
  Joe Biden unveils his economic recovery plan in a speech in Pennsylvania and accuses President Trump of being out of touch.
  Los Angeles Times.  Thursday, 9 Jul 2020.
• China Dominates P.P.E. Manufacturing
  
  Government support and protectionism have built a low-cost industry making masks, testing kits and other health gear. Other countries will find it tough to compete.
  New York Times.  Sunday, 5 Jul 2020.
• 'End of an era': Vienna Beef Factory Store closes in Chicago's Bucktown; to be replaced by driving range
  
  Vienna Beef is known for manufacturing the hot dog used in the classic Chicago-style hot dog.
  ABC News.  Friday, 3 Jul 2020.
• The iPhone 5G release date is uncertain. Here's why
  
  Apple still doesn't quite know when the iPhone 5G will be ready for release. That's because it's still pushing manufacturing partners to reduce production
  Pocket Lint.  Thursday, 2 Jul 2020.
• Early trial results keep Pfizer vaccine on track for possible 2020 distribution
  
  Phil Dormitzer, a vaccine developer at Pfizer, speaks about the latest vaccine trial as well as the efficacy and possibility of manufacturing.
  ABC News.  Wednesday, 1 Jul 2020.
• How To Bring Manufacturing Home To The U.S. From China
  
  "Build a local, flexible, supply chain. That is going to be the game-changer."
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 30 Jun 2020.

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