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Product Development
Startup Seeks to Bioengineer War Dogs Fitted with Cybernetic Enhancements
The program is backed by tech that may have resurrected the dire wolf.
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Operations
How Vertical Lifting Strategies Enable Facilities to Grow Up—Not Out
Solving urban space limitations.
October 22, 2026
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Operations
Mitsubishi Power's $490M Investment in Georgia to Support Rising Power Generation Demand
The project will add 450,000 square feet to an existing facility.
October 23, 2026
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Product Development
Boom Unveils U.S. 'Superfactory'
"It's time to go big."
October 23, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Formic Raises $50 Million to Scale Physical AI Across U.S. Manufacturing
The company operates hundreds of robots across more than 100 facilities in over 30 states.
October 23, 2026
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Operations
Startup's New Manufacturing Approach Could Rejuvenate Nuclear Power Industry
It's relying on prefabrication at shipyards.
October 22, 2026
Popular Videos
Sonic S19 tool chest with red and black drawers, stainless steel top, and paper towel holder on casters
NEXT S13 Toolbox a Heavy-Duty, Multi-Zone Workshop on Wheels
October 22, 2026
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BMW's Six-Figure Severance Offer Causes HR Site to Crash
October 22, 2026
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PepsiCo Shuts Down Tennessee Bottling Plant
October 21, 2026
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Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Because the Seats Might Catch Fire
October 20, 2026
Scott podcast episode 290 featuring vintage car manufacturing, sponsored by Siemens
Scout Sued by Old Couple; Rivian's Ghostbusters Collab; Blue Origin's Massive Texas Project | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 290
October 19, 2026
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Roller Coaster Death Puts Safety Spotlight on Ever More Thrilling Rides
October 15, 2026
GM Defense UGV unmanned ground vehicle concept in sage green with autonomous capabilities on stormy landscape
GM's UGV Concept Kills the Cabin for Unmanned Defense
October 15, 2026
Rivian R1S electric SUV styled as Ghostbusters vehicle with roof-mounted equipment in nighttime urban setting
Rivian Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts: EV Maker Deploys Ghostbusters Themed Software Update
October 14, 2026
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Invisible Tattoo Ink Can Be Switched On and Off with Bright Light
October 13, 2026
Rayyan Shafqat, student at Brooklyn Technical High School, featured in Gen Z in Manufacturing program promotional graphic with digital technology background
Gen Z in Manufacturing: I Don’t Want to Do the Same Thing for the Next 20 Years
October 13, 2026
Scout Motors orange brand signage displayed outside showroom with tan SUV and Manufacturing Now logo
Elderly Couple Sues Automaker, Says Plant Drove Them from Their Home
October 12, 2026
Industrial robot with raised arm against textured background, branded with Today in Manufacturing Episode 289 logo and Epicor sponsorship badge
Why Robots Jumped Into Molten Steel; Drone Falls From Sky; Ford Hires Bird of Prey | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 289
October 12, 2026
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Turning KPI insights into meaningful business action.
October 1, 2026
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Operations
BAE Systems Buys 130K Sq. Ft. Facility in Colorado for Space Hardware Expansion
The site could feature 600 employees at full capacity.
October 23, 2026
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New Products
Instrument Provides Water Activity, Moisture Content Results in a Single Test
It gets results in 60 seconds.
October 23, 2026
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Software
L2L Unveils AI-Powered Shop Floor Platform for Repeatable Plant Performance
Engineered specifically for manufacturing leadership and frontline teams.
October 23, 2026
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Operations
AWS to Deploy 3M's Optical Connectivity Platform for Data Center Infrastructure
The companies expect the collaboration and related investments to support more than 500 jobs.
October 23, 2026
Driver with hands on steering wheel inside modern autonomous vehicle with digital dashboard display
Product Development
Rivian Acquires AI Startup to Accelerate Scene Simulation for Autonomous Driving
The deal could accelerate self-driving system development.
October 23, 2026
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Supply Chain
U.S. Designates Helium as Critical Material, Citing Semiconductor Importance
U.S. production of helium is constrained.
October 23, 2026
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Software
Security Breach: 247 Days Later
Reinforcing detection strategies that can help limit attack impacts and improve response.
October 22, 2026
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Supply Chain
Cutting Tool Shipments Up Over 30% in August
Shipments through the first eight months of the year were up 22%.
October 22, 2026
Aerial view of large industrial warehouse facility with white roof and blue walls in rural landscape
Operations
Hyundai's Trailer Subsidiary Doubles Down in Illinois, Adding More Jobs
Another shift will mean more than 1,000 new jobs.
October 22, 2026
Person in orange jacket interacting with holographic cybersecurity interface displaying shield and padlock security icon
Operations
Cyber Risk and Insurance Considerations for Manufacturers
Cybersecurity should be treated as an enterprise risk — not just a technology line item.
October 22, 2026
Digital blockchain network visualization showing interconnected chain links with binary code and data encryption in blue holographic style
Automation
Taking Ownership of the Connections Your Factory Depends On
A working knowledge is vital in understanding what to do if these connections are compromised.
October 22, 2026
Military MLRS launcher firing a long-range missile in a forest clearing with smoke and flames visible
Operations
L3Harris Opens Solid Rocket Motor Factory in Arkansas
The facility was designed to double current capacity.
October 22, 2026
DigiKey Standard electronic testing equipment including digital multimeter and circuit board analyzer on red background
New Products
DigiKey Expands Its Standard Product Portfolio
The product line provides tools for design, prototyping, testing and production environments.
October 22, 2026
Modern Carrier HVAC dealership facility with white exterior, blue signage, and yellow equipment canopy under blue sky
Operations
Carrier Commits $600M to Expand U.S. Manufacturing Capacity
The investment will create 1,500 manufacturing, engineering and other jobs.
October 22, 2026