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Three manufacturing professionals inspect cylindrical battery cells and monitor automated equipment inside a modern U.S. production facility.

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.

  • Hiring Trends
Electronics manufacturing technicians inspect and test high-performance server equipment on a modern production floor.

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.

  • Hiring & Recruitment
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What is Ultra-HDI, and Why Does It Matter for PCB Design Engineers

By Tara Dunn, SMTA Director of Training and Education

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Semiconductor technicians and apprentices examine a silicon wafer with an instructor in a modern electronics manufacturing training lab.

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.

  • Workforce Development
A diverse group of manufacturing workers and an instructor examine automated electronics assembly equipment during a hands-on training session.

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.

  • Training & Education
Technicians in cleanroom gear review wafer inspection equipment in a semiconductor manufacturing training environment.

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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