Scroll through CMTA’s round-up of manufacturing-related news and updates from April 2025. The articles below don’t reflect the views of the manufacturing industry or CMTA. They are a collection of the latest industry news from this past month.
Latest Industry News
Nokia Set to Establish New Manufacturing Center in San Jose
Nokia announced plans to establish a photonic semiconductor manufacturing center. This new production facility has the potential to create hundreds of new jobs in the Bay Area.
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Novartis Announces $23 Billion Investment in U.S. Manufacturing
Novartis, a Swiss drugmaker, announced plans to establish a biomedical research hub in San Diego, CA, with 10 new manufacturing facilities in the works as well. The company said it will invest $23 billion in U.S.-based manufacturing and research and development over the next five years.
Nvidia to Manufacture AI Chips in the U.S. for the First Time
Nvidia announced it will make its artificial intelligence super computers in the U.S. for the first time. The Santa Clara-based company said it has commissioned more than 1 million square feet of manufacturing space to make specialized chips. The company estimates it will produce up to half a trillion dollars of AI infrastructure in the next four years.
Manufacturing Industry Policy
CMTA Update: Government Relations Team Announces 2025 Maker and Breaker Bills
In March, CMTA’s Government Relations team announced the organization’s Maker and Breaker bills for the 2025 legislative session. We are closely monitoring these bills and others, and advocating on behalf of California’s manufacturers at the State Capitol.
Governor Newsom Directs Administration to Pursue New International Trade Relationships
In early April, Governor Gavin Newsom directed his Administration to pursue new trade relationships with international partners in an effort to protect California’s manufacturers, workers, farmers, businesses and supply chains. The Governor has called on long-standing trade partners to exempt California-made products from retaliatory measures.