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Downtime
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The Hidden Cost of Bad Communication in Manufacturing
When communication breaks down, small delays can become larger operational disruptions.
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Expedition manufacturing at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant.
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Ford Announces Another $1B U.S. Investment 2 Days After Being 'Blindsided' by DOT
CEO Farley said the funds demonstrate "commitment to American manufacturing."
September 11, 2026
B-21 Raider
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Northrop Grumman Opens New Factory as B-21 Raider Production Accelerates
The first next-gen stealth bomber is expected to arrive next year.
September 11, 2026
The Mojave Pod is a supersonic imaging system designed by KIHOMAC to solve critical limitations in legacy video capture methods.
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Veteran-Owned Mil-Aero Company Gets Tax Incentives for U.S. Expansion
The company has worked on some interesting projects, like the Mojave Pod.
September 11, 2026
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Nitradyn Wins Pentagon Contract to Build Explosives Factory in Kentucky
It's expected to produce approximately 8 million pounds of IMX-104 annually.
September 10, 2026
Factory
Safety
Manufacturers Pay Price When Factory Workers Miss Critical Updates
About 80% of workers learn about changes after they've gone into effect, research says.
September 9, 2026
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This image from Homeland Security Investigations body camera video shows federal authorities entering the Nutrition Bar Confectioners plant in Cato, N.Y., Sept. 4, 2025.
Homeland Security Sued After 57 Arrested in NY Factory Raid
September 11, 2026
Manufacturing
Surprise Shift in Global Manufacturing Forecast Leaves Key Markets Far Behind
September 9, 2026
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Philips to Expand Ultrasound Manufacturing Operations in Pennsylvania
September 9, 2026
A Northrop Grumman-built solid rocket motor powering a Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missile for the U.S. Army.
Northrop Grumman Opens Propulsion Innovation Center in Maryland to Expand Rocket Motor Design & Manufacturing Capabilities
September 9, 2026
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Limble to Unveil New State of Maintenance Research at 2026 Maintenance Hero Summit
September 9, 2026
Anthem On Display
U.S. Weapons Maker Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Texas
September 9, 2026
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Protecting Signal and Power Integrity in High-Vibration Industrial Environments
September 8, 2026
21st Century
GE Aerospace Buys Castings Supplier CPP to Expand Engine Production
September 8, 2026
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Makita Launches Industrial Tools Subsidiary
September 8, 2026
Signs promoting 5G wireless technology from Chinese technology firm Huawei are displayed at the PT Expo in Beijing on Sept. 26, 2018.
China's Huawei Faces Racketeering Trial in New York
September 8, 2026
L3Harris provides the PAC-3 MSE interceptor’s advanced two-pulse Solid Rocket Motor, Lethality Enhancer and Attitude Control Motors.
L3Harris Gets $4.7B from Lockheed for Large-Scale Rocket Motor Production
September 8, 2026
A Bombardier Global Express business jet approaches for landing in Lisbon, on June 13, 2023.
Trump Threatens to Ban Aircraft Sales from Canadian Jetmaker Bombardier
September 8, 2026
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Beyond the Dashboard
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Beyond the Dashboard
Turning KPI insights into meaningful business action.
September 8, 2026
A worker polishes a Jaguar logo on a car at a Jaguar dealer in London, Wednesday Sept. 28, 2016.
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Jaguar Land Rover Will Cut 4,000 Jobs to Reduce Costs, Compete with China
Inside the automaker's desperate bid to survive the EV revolution and Chinese competition.
September 7, 2026
Heven Aero Tech
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Hydrogen-powered Drone Maker Opens U.S. Manufacturing Facility
The company said it will provide hundreds of jobs nationwide over the coming years.
September 4, 2026
Astemo
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HEV Motor Production Increasing in Kentucky
The $112 million project will add nearly 300,000 square feet across two plants.
September 1, 2026
Ev Battery
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A $5 Billion Opportunity: The Case for Composite EV Battery Enclosures
A composite battery case can save up to 40% in weight compared with aluminum or steel.
August 31, 2026
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Shipbuilder Gulf Ship Expands U.S. Operations; Adds 120+ Jobs
A major shipbuilder is investing $43.8 million to transform its Mississippi operations.
September 3, 2026
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Boat Maker to Create Nearly 200 U.S. Jobs on East Coast
The expansion will create 179 jobs and transform a small North Carolina community.
September 4, 2026
The logo of Japanese motor-maker Nidec Corp., is seen in Kyoto, Japan, on May 15, 2026.
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Motor Maker Nidec Finds Hundreds of Cases of Quality Control Misconduct
The issues date back as far as 2012.
September 4, 2026
Coastal
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Precision Contract Manufacturer Expanding in Louisiana to Support Aerospace, Defense
The added space will increase capacity to produce large, complex precision components.
September 3, 2026
Counter Uas
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U.S. Arm of Israeli Defense Company Announces Michigan Facility
The site will include production lines for counter-UAS platforms.
September 3, 2026
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Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 More Jobs and Close 4 Plants
It's also slashing its model lineup.
September 3, 2026
Second Chance Hiring
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Auto Parts Maker Finds Skilled Workers Through Second-Chance Hiring
Having a criminal record, as an estimated 1 in 3 American adults do, creates hurdles for employment.
September 3, 2026
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Northern Tool Reshores from Mexico, ‘Insources’ to Improve Quality
The toolmaker is also re-sourcing its supply chain to move as much back to the U.S. as possible.
September 3, 2026
Jensen Huang, president and CEO of Nvidia, waits for a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of Coherent's manufacturing facility to begin on June 16, 2026, in Sherman, Texas.
Software
Nvidia to Spend $13B on AI Software Platform Hugging Face
It will remain an open source platform.
September 3, 2026
Ep597
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Stanley Black & Decker to Close Maryland Tool Factory
At one time, the factory employed 3,800 workers.
September 2, 2026