Welcome to our weekly roundup of North America manufacturing news, designed to inform you of all the industry stories you should know about.
Unilever expands AI digital twins after success at North Carolina manufacturing plant
Unilever is expanding the use of AI-enabled digital twins across its global manufacturing network after successful deployments at its North Carolina production facility demonstrated significant improvements in quality, efficiency and waste reduction. Read more via The Manufacturer
Op-ed: Why Made in America still matters to a global manufacturing market
In this exclusive op-ed for The Manufacturer, Excel Dryer Executive Vice President and COO, William Gagnon, argues that the future of manufacturing will depend not on chasing the lowest costs, but on investing in domestic production, skilled people and long-term resilience. Read more via The Manufacturer
St. Louis report highlights region’s role at centre of US aerospace supply chain
A new report has identified St. Louis as the key hub of a 650-mile aerospace manufacturing and supply chain corridor stretching from the Midwest to North Texas. Read more via The Manufacturer
IACMI crowns inaugural Rising Star Award winners
IACMI – The Composites Institute has named the inaugural winners of its Rising Star Awards, recognising emerging talent from across the US already making a significant impact on the manufacturing industry. Read more via The Manufacturer
