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Product Development
Oshkosh Partners with Autonomous Aircraft Startup to Scale 'Pickup Truck of the Skies'
They will use Oshkosh's Wisconsin-based manufacturing infrastructure.
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BMW logo on wet surface with Today in Manufacturing Episode 292 podcast branding and Siemens sponsorship
Today in Manufacturing Podcast
BMW's Big Severance Offer; Explosion at Quaker Oats; Boom's U.S. 'Superfactory' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 292
Also on the podcast, Halloween's spooky slow candy sales, Gen Z's problem with swing shifts and a ship sinks on purpose.
November 2, 2026
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Product Development
Retiring SpaceX's Falcon 9 Could Leave Space Industry Vulnerable
Last year, more than half of all spaceflights to low Earth orbit were done on these rockets.
October 28, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Buildings Full of Machines (Data Centers) Tied to Modest Local Job Growth
We studied 1,584 data centers.
October 28, 2026
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Product Development
Systems Engineer Moonlights as 'Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers'
The cybersecurity expert isn't ready to hang up his carving knives just yet.
October 27, 2026
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Operations
Milwaukee Brewers Championship Triggers a Long Night of Hot Production
"It's an intense, time-sensitive operation where every minute counts."
October 30, 2026
Popular Videos
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Miller Lite Brews Up ‘Clinch Cans’ to Honor Its Hometown’s World Series
October 30, 2026
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Explosion, Fire Expose Illegal North Carolina Distillery
October 29, 2026
FBI Most Wanted Fraudster poster for Mary Carole McDonnell, charged with bank fraud and identity theft
​Fake McDonnell Aviation Heiress Added to FBI Most Wanted List
October 28, 2026
Justin Baerwald, Operations Lead in Manufacturing and Logistics Inland Packaging, featured in Gen Z in Manufacturing profile
Gen Z in Manufacturing: Inside the Swing Shift Problem
October 27, 2026
Today in Manufacturing Episode 291 sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, featuring a high-performance vehicle with exhaust flames
Tesla's Flying Car; Hyundai's Seat Fire Problem; PepsiCo Closes Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 291
October 26, 2026
Boom Supersonic engine cross-section showing internal turbine components and mechanical assembly
Boom Unveils U.S. 'Superfactory'
October 23, 2026
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
BMW logo mounted on modern building with cylindrical towers and blue sky background
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
Aerial view of blue roller coaster tracks winding through an amusement park surrounded by trees and landscape
Roller Coaster Death Puts Safety Spotlight on Ever More Thrilling Rides
October 15, 2026
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Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor
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Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor
A six-step framework for building AI business cases that survive audit scrutiny, board review, and hindsight.
October 28, 2026
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Software
Freezers at Supermarkets in Several European Countries Hit by Apparent Cyberattacks
Freezers and fridges were targeted by the attacks.
November 2, 2026
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Product Development
Thales to Build Mine Hunters for the U.S. Navy
The modules can remotely detect, locate and classify undersea mines.
November 2, 2026
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Supply Chain
Canada's Carney Reports Progress in Trade Talks With U.S.
The sides have been discussing possible relief from U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles.
November 2, 2026
Satellite payload suspended by yellow rigging during assembly in cleanroom with technicians in protective suits
Product Development
NASA Telescope Is on the Verge of Plunging Back to Earth
What went wrong?
November 2, 2026
Crowded trade show exhibition floor with multiple vendor booths, signage, and professional attendees networking in an indoor convention center.
Operations
PACK EXPO ‘26 Brings Packaging, Processing Innovations for Wide Variety of End Markets
The PMMI event brought together over 72,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,700 exhibitors.
October 30, 2026
View of the cranes at the Fos-Marseille container port in Marseille, France, Oct. 30, 2026.
Supply Chain
Dockworkers Worldwide Strike Over Arms Shipments, Working Conditions
Organizers said more than 100 ports across several countries had joined the protests.
October 30, 2026
White collaborative robotic arms assembling electronic circuit boards in a modern manufacturing facility
Supply Chain
North American Robot Orders Increase 24.8% in Third Quarter of 2026
Automotive, semiconductors and life sciences drove the strong quarter.
October 30, 2026
Brass gear ring with external teeth on white background
Operations
How to Select the Best Material for Gear Design and Performance
Discover which gear material maximizes performance and durability for specific application needs.
October 30, 2026
Modern data center server room with red cabinets, neon signage, and blue ambient lighting
Operations
New Data Center Industry Guide: Innovative Products for Modern Data Center Cooling & Infrastructure Applications
Highlighting the company’s wide range of automation technologies.
October 30, 2026
Luxury car interior with quilted leather seats in light gray and black tones, center console visible
Supply Chain
Polish Auto Supplier Selects South Carolina for First U.S. Factory
The site will produce complete seating systems for Scout Motors.
October 30, 2026
White autonomous taxi vehicle with blue accents driving on elevated highway with city skyline in background
Product Development
Toyota, Waymo Advance Autonomous Driving Collaboration
The companies will begin initial operations to test and validate an autonomous Toyota bZ4X fleet.
October 30, 2026
General Motors corporate headquarters building with blue glass windows and GM logo signage
Safety
GM to Pay $220M for Illegally Sharing Drivers’ Private Data
The data was reportedly used by insurance companies, in part, to set insurance rates.
October 30, 2026
The children's shoe section is seen at a Goodwill store in Roseville, Minn., Aug. 12, 2026.
Supply Chain
Strong Growth and Inflation Paints Mixed Picture of Economy
How long can the economic growth continue?
October 30, 2026
Blue Hyundai Kona electric vehicle displayed in modern showroom with branded signage and red carpet
Operations
Hyundai Invests $500M to Support Future Vehicle Production in Alabama
The investment package includes new engine production capabilities.
October 30, 2026