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Deadly THC Facility Explosion Leads to Murder Charge for Owner
The unlicensed facility recently failed an inspection.
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AIR’s Cargo-Heavy Lift UAS.
Operations
AIR Partners with Elmo Motion Control on Uncrewed Cargo Aircraft Tech
Cutting-edge servo drives eliminate complexity in next-generation delivery drones.
August 31, 2026
This image provided by SpaceX on Aug. 27, 2026, shows engineers inspecting Starship off the coast of Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, following its launch on a test flight back in July.
Operations
SpaceX Pulls Off Biggest Salvage Operation Yet
Now they just need to get it back to Texas.
August 31, 2026
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Inventory Management
40,000 Pounds of Beer Swiped From California Distribution Center
The perps have been extended no-questions-asked amnesty if they return the stolen cargo.
August 31, 2026
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Illegal Cookie Factory; Starr Sues Over Google Review; Freedom & Glory Makes Flags | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 283
Also on the podcast, SpaceX to build world's largest spaceport, humanoid robots smash records, yellow school bus faces new reality and a conversation with Michael J. DeVoney from OptiCrib.
August 31, 2026
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LG Energy Agrees to Buy $1.5 Billion in Lithium Carbonate from Arkansas Project
The massive deal could seal the fate of the state’s ambitious development.
August 31, 2026
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Robots Expanding Reach on Factory Floor
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Contract Manufacturer Opening Ohio Factory to Meet Data Center Demand
The new plant will consolidate three sites under one roof.
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The new collection combines comfort, mobility, modern design, and a women’s line.
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Making a Car Undetectable to AI Surveillance Cameras
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