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Supply Chain
Manufacturing Index Reaches Highest Level in Over Four Years
The employment index also returned to expansion for the first time in nearly three years.
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Operations
Kawasaki Settles Multi-Million Dollar Suit Over Stolen Semiconductor Tech
Putting to rest a four-year dispute.
August 4, 2026
Elon Musk attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2026.
Product Development
Musk Likely to Be Grilled During SpaceX's First Earnings Call as Public Company
SpaceX is losing money fast.
August 4, 2026
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The New Advantage Is Proximity to the Problem
The next competitive edge will come from moving insight, maintenance, expertise and parts closer to the moment of need.
August 3, 2026
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Regulation
FAA Certifies Boeing's New 737 Max 7 Jetliner for Flight After Years of Delays
But safety inspectors will remain at its facilities to monitor manufacturing.
August 3, 2026
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Operations
Defense Manufacturer's New Michigan Factory to Support Ground Combat Vehicle Programs
The two-story, 200,000-square-foot facility looks to scale advanced machining operations.
August 3, 2026
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117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory
August 3, 2026
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Ford's Snack Firings; Mars Closes NJ Hub; Cheesemaker Saves Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 279
August 3, 2026
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Ohio Aerospace Plant Files for Bankruptcy
July 30, 2026
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Court Sides With Building Materials Maker in Discrimination Lawsuit
July 29, 2026
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Seattle Cheesemaker Looks to Save Shuttered Wisconsin Facility
July 27, 2026
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Invisible Drone Vanishes; Ammo Factory Fails; New Balance's Plans | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 278
July 27, 2026
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Ford Plant Workers Fired for Alleged Snack Theft
July 23, 2026
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TRISO-X Plots Massive Advanced Nuclear Fuel Expansion in Tennessee
July 22, 2026
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Ammo Factory Fails to Produce Any Shells After $469M Army Investment
July 20, 2026
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Harley's 'Junk' Rating; VW Kills Models; Flex Work at Land O'Lakes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 277
July 20, 2026
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Northwestern Engineers Made a 'Phantom' Drone That Vanishes in Plain Sight
July 17, 2026
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New Balance May Donate Shuttered Factory to the Town it Vacated
July 16, 2026
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July 29, 2026
Manufacturing
Operations
Manufacturers Voice Support, Growth Objectives as America Turns 250
As NAM recently pointed out, "The American story has always belonged to the makers."
August 4, 2026
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Operations
Why This Engineering Prof. Claims Manufacturing Skills Gap Starts in Classroom
The disconnect between what the industry requires and what is being taught is wider than ever.
August 4, 2026
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Operations
The SBA's 2026 Transformation: More Capital for Manufacturers and Rural America, Tighter U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Rules
Manufacturing has become a major SBA priority.
August 4, 2026
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Food & Beverage
Why Food Processing Facilities Are Moving Toward Permanent, Slip-Resistant Safety Surfaces
Food facility floors are exposed to slick hazards as well as cleaning substances that may cause accidental slips and falls.
August 4, 2026
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Food & Beverage
The Hidden Cost of Airborne Contamination in Food Manufacturing
When it comes to food manufacturing, sometimes the biggest risks are in the air you're breathing.
August 4, 2026
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Finishing World
Certified Coatings Company Secures Largest Contract in Company History
The scope includes a full abrasive blast and protective coating application.
August 4, 2026
The EcoSmartCure straight-through oven reduces energy consumption through demand-based temperature control.
Product Development
Dürr Implementing CO2-Efficient Paint Shop With Cross-Plant System Integration
The turnkey shop will combine three separate paint shops in a single system.
August 4, 2026
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Operations
From Chaos to Control
How one manufacturer managed outgrowing spreadsheets.
August 4, 2026
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Food & Beverage
Michigan Reports the First U.S. Deaths Tied to Cyclospora
The illness caused by the microscopic parasite, called cyclosporiasis, is rarely deadly.
August 4, 2026
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Operations
Off-Road Vehicle Maker's New Facility Introduces Advanced CAD, 3D Printing
The company has supplied vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries across four continents.
August 4, 2026
Toyota dealership, April 30, 2026, in Nashua, N.H.
Operations
Toyota Reports Hefty Profit on Cheap Yen, Solid Car Sales
The company said demand remains strong for hybrids in various markets, including the U.S.
August 4, 2026
Joby Atoms Vertiport Render
Product Development
Joby Targets 4 U.S. Markets as Initial Vertiport Sites for Electric Air Taxis
Before commercial launch, the aircraft will need places to land and charge.
August 4, 2026
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Supply Chain
25 States Sue Over New Tariffs, Calling Them 'Pretext' to Replace Old Ones
The states’ challenge follows two other lawsuits filed by small businesses.
August 4, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
The Unseen Lever Manufacturers Must Pull to Get Ahead
Companies must turn data into immediate, decisive action.
August 3, 2026