ROCK HILL, SC—3D Systems is involved in two projects for the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Army Research Laboratory. The first is the creation of the world’s largest powder-metal 3D printer. The other focuses on topical optimization of additive manufacturing to improve the Army's 3D-printed products.

BROOKFIELD, CT—Emerson recently opened its new Branson welding and assembly technologies’ global headquarters here. This opening completes Emerson’s $49 million investment announced in April 2019.

ERIE, PA—Separation-technologies manufacturer Eriez has completed a major expansion to its facility here. The expanded space will support the company's growth initiatives for global research and development, aftermarket repair and testing, and recycling equipment technology.

BELVIDERE, IL—Production at Stellantis’ assembly plant here came to a halt on Monday due to the widening global shortage of semiconductors for auto parts. The shutdown is expected to last a week.

LONE OAK, GA—KB Autosys, a manufacturer of brake pads, will invest $38 million to build its first U.S. assembly plant here, creating 180 jobs.

GRAY COURT, SC—ZF Transmission is investing $200 million in its assembly plant here, creating approximately 500 new jobs.

TOLEDO, OH—General Motors will invest $75 million in its transmission assembly plant here. The investment will increase the plant’s capacity to build 10-speed automatic transmissions that are used in GM’s full-size trucks, including the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra. Work will begin immediately at the plant.

RIVERHEAD, NY—Construction technology company SQ4D Inc. has listed for sale the first 3D-printed home in the United States. The residential property was printed on site using SQ4D's Autonomous Robotic Construction System.

TEMPE, AZ—The monthly Institute for Supply Management’s PMI Index jumped to 60.7 percent in December, marking an eight-month streak of recovery after collapsing in April 2020 at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.