Dive Brief:

Philips said Thursday that it will invest more than $150 million to expand manufacturing in the U.S. of AI-enabled technologies.

The investment includes expanding manufacturing and research and development at a site in Reedsville, Pennsylvania, that makes AI-enabled ultrasound systems. The addition is expected to bring 24,000 more square feet of manufacturing space and 40,000 square feet of warehouse space.

Philips is making the investment as it expects growth in its ultrasound business and as the company works to optimize its manufacturing sites.

Dive Insight:

Philips’ site in Reedsville manufactures ultrasound transducers, or the handheld probes that emit sound waves to create an image.

After the expansion, the facility will

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