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Artificial Intelligence
AI Agent Flies Fighter Jet Using On-Board Sensors
It consumed classified data feeds and executed combat maneuvers in real time.
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Product Development
Airbus Launches New Flight Test Program for 'Wing of Tomorrow'
It will replicate a folding wing in the fully extended position during a flight.
August 5, 2026
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Operations
Company Reverses Decision to Close Ohio Glass Plant
Officials will instead expand the factory.
August 5, 2026
A worker reacts near a line of humanoid robots displayed at the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Friday, July 17, 2026.
Operations
China Announces Countermeasures Against Washington, Including Controls on Drone Exports to U.S.
The Commerce Ministry also issued a ban on dealings with six American entities.
August 5, 2026
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship lifts off for a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Friday, July 24, 2026.
Operations
SpaceX Posts Loss in First Report as Public Company But Less Than Expected
The company lost more than half a billion dollars in its first quarterly report.
August 4, 2026
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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.
August 4, 2026
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Kawasaki Settles Multi-Million Dollar Suit Over Stolen Semiconductor Tech
August 4, 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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Bringing the Power of Video AI Tools to the Plant Floor
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Bringing the Power of Video AI Tools to the Plant Floor
Video AI agents uncover production floor risks, including missing PPE, idle workstations and operational bottlenecks.
July 29, 2026
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Rescuing a 1955 Chevy Wagon After Decades of Neglect
The vehicle has been sitting since 1982.
August 5, 2026
Visitors examine a Honda Super-One EV during the Indonesia International Auto Show organized by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO) in Tangerang, Indonesia, Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Operations
Honda Reports Robust Results After First Ever Annual Loss
Quarterly sales rose as vehicles sold well in the U.S. and India.
August 5, 2026
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Food & Beverage
Chipotle Pulls Jalapeños as Officials Investigate Salmonella Outbreak
Jalapeños are the suspected source of an outbreak tied to several restaurants in Minnesota.
August 5, 2026
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Additive Manufacturing
3D-Printed Wall Uses Centuries-Old Principles to Combat Urban Heat
Researchers produced complex geometries that are adept at evaporative cooling.
August 5, 2026
A worker prepares aluminum panels for coating at a factory of Kam Pin Industrial (HK) Ltd., Dongguan, China, April 17, 2025.
Operations
China’s Factory Activity Unexpectedly Slips into Contraction
China’s economy has been under pressure from sluggishness in domestic spending and investment.
August 5, 2026
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Automation
When the Network Becomes the Bottleneck
An increasing number of production slowdowns are not being caused by failing equipment.
August 4, 2026
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New Products
MetraSCAN BLACK2 to Enhance Flexibility for Shop-Floor Dimensional Inspection
Designed for total inspection flexibility across diverse part sizes and shop-floor conditions.
August 4, 2026
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Video Marketing
The LEADERS Directory Explained: Smarter B2B Visibility in 2026
Complete your 2026 marketing with this year-round, multi-channel program.
August 4, 2026
Food
Food & Beverage
The Food Manufacturing Workforce Is Growing. Can Expertise Keep Up?
Manufacturers will have to do two things at once.
August 4, 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