Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Bridging America’s manufacturing skills gap: Why workforce development must start earlier
America’s manufacturing skills shortage is growing. IACMI’s Andrew Pokelwaldt explains how early education, hands-on training and industry partnerships can help build the workforce needed for the factories of tomorrow. Read more via The Manufacturer
GMC marks 25 years of HUMMER with limited-edition EV
GMC is celebrating 25 years of the HUMMER nameplate with the launch of the 2027 HUMMER EV ICON | 25, a limited-run edition that pays tribute to one of the automotive industry’s most recognisable off-road brands. Read more via The Manufacturer
NSF awards 12 new Regional Innovation Engines to strengthen US manufacturing innovation
The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded 12 new Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) across 20 states, expanding a nationwide initiative designed to accelerate the commercialisation of critical technologies, strengthen domestic supply chains and create high-skilled manufacturing jobs. Read more via The Manufacturer
Verizon to provide connectivity for new BMW Group vehicles in US
Verizon Business has been selected as the U.S. connectivity provider for newly manufactured BMW Group vehicles through a collaboration with Japanese telecommunications company KDDI, bringing 5G Standalone (5G SA) and LTE connectivity to the automaker’s latest models. Read more via The Manufacturer
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