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Forge Nano Battery Expansion Signals Demand for Blended Manufacturing Skills
Forge Nano broke ground August 19 on a major expansion of its lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility in Morrisville, North Carolina.
Lenovo’s North Carolina Server Expansion Moves Into Its Next Hiring Phase
With more than 400 positions filled and hundreds more expected, the Whitsett expansion shows how AI infrastructure demand is creating new electronics manufacturing opportunities.
What is Ultra-HDI, and Why Does It Matter for PCB Design Engineers
By Tara Dunn, SMTA Director of Training and Education
Texas Terafab Plan Puts Workforce Development on the Critical Path
The planned semiconductor campus could create thousands of jobs, but building a regional skills pipeline will be essential to turning investment into production capacity.
Detroit Manufacturing Academy Builds a Practical Path to Smarter Production
Apple’s collaboration with Michigan State University gives small and midsize manufacturers hands-on support in automation, quality, process improvement, and other advanced production skills.
TSMC’s New U.S. Investment Raises the Stakes for Semiconductor Workforce Planning
The company’s latest U.S. expansion plan points to a broader shift from single-facility hiring needs to long-term talent pipelines for advanced electronics manufacturing.
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