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Inventory Management
Pentagon Backs $615M Deal to Scale California Drone Manufacturing
The company expects the funding to help it produce 1 million drones annually.
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Scale model of stealth fighter jet displayed in hangar with runway markings and overhead lighting
Operations
Shield AI Completes X-BAT Autonomous Strike Fighter Prototype
WATCH: It could enter production in 2029 after extensive testing.
November 4, 2026
Police officers in riot gear confront civilians during street protest with onlookers and buildings in background
Safety
Bangladesh Garment Factories Close as Workers Clash With Police in Pay Protests
Violence was reported in several industrial areas.
November 4, 2026
Dashcam footage of a major explosion and fire on a street during daytime with overcast sky and utility poles
Safety
Fatal Learjet Crash Triggers Probe Into Maintenance, In-Flight Breakup
Pieces of a key part of the tail were found more than a mile away from the main crater.
November 4, 2026
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Products
Boston Dynamics Launches New Stretch Robot That Unloads 1,000 Cases Per Hour
The next-generation Stretch robot eliminates downtime with durability engineering breakthroughs.
November 4, 2026
Mercedes-Benz digital display technology for rear and side windows showing safety warnings and personalized information on a highway scene
Operations
Mercedes-Benz Working on Technology That Uses the Rear Window to Talk to the Car Behind You
Invisible rear window technology that alerts following drivers to danger before it's too late.
November 3, 2026
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BMW logo on wet surface with Today in Manufacturing Episode 292 podcast branding and Siemens sponsorship
BMW's Big Severance Offer; Explosion at Quaker Oats; Boom's U.S. 'Superfactory' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 292
November 2, 2026
Whirlpool branded appliance component with yellow protective packaging in manufacturing facility
Milwaukee Brewers Championship Triggers a Long Night of Hot Production
October 30, 2026
Hand holding blue Miller Lite beer can above industrial manufacturing equipment
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
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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
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Inventory Planning – A Quick Guide for Manufacturers
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Inventory Planning – A Quick Guide for Manufacturers
Inventory planning is a decision-making process: what stock to carry, how much to keep on hand, and when to reorder.
November 1, 2026
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Inventory Management
How the Cadillac F1 Team Meticulously Tracks Thousands of Parts
WATCH: Down to each individual nut and bolt.
November 4, 2026
Forklift operator lifting connected delivery container in warehouse with wireless connectivity indicators
Inventory Management
How BLE-Based Tracking Transforms Automotive Load Carrier Management
See how to move from manual inventory checks to automated monitoring across a load carrier network.
November 4, 2026
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Operations
Trane Technologies to Acquire Canadian Maker of Heat-Transfer Products
Cancoil designs and manufactures custom coolers, condensers and coils.
November 4, 2026
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Products
Medical Grade Epoxy Withstands 550°F and Repeated Sterilization
This single component material requires no mixing prior to use, and offers an unlimited working life at room temperature.
November 3, 2026
Precision metal gears and sprockets with threaded shafts on black background
Products
Duplex Worm Gears for Precision Backlash Adjustment
Revolutionary duplex worm design simplifies gearbox assembly and maintenance.
November 3, 2026
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Products
Linear Actuators Provide Versatile Solutions for Packaging, Material Handling, Food and Beverage, Medical and General Automation Applications
Made-in-USA actuators engineered for demanding packaging, medical, and food processing.
November 3, 2026
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Operations
Northrop Grumman Increases Production of Electronic Bomb Fuze
It can now produce as many as 85,000 fuzes annually.
November 3, 2026
Industrial manufacturing facility with large blue machinery, white cylindrical equipment, overhead yellow crane, and American flag displayed on white wall.
Inventory Management
Lockheed Martin Announces Another Significant U.S. Expansion Effort
The $420 million project will create 650 new jobs.
November 3, 2026
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Safety
UK Will Face AI Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure by 2028, Official Says
Attacks on European refrigeration systems showed how easily bad actors could exploit infrastructure.
November 3, 2026
Yellow SeaTrac autonomous marine vessel with solar panels and communication antennas floating on water
Safety
NTSB Urges Autonomous Boat Maker to Modify Design After Collision
The agency said the uncrewed surface vessel is too hard to see.
November 3, 2026
Abandoned industrial factory building with destroyed metal framework and rubble, showing extensive damage and deterioration
Safety
Missile Strikes Shutter Major Steel Complex in Ukraine as U.S. Aid Stalls
Strikes impact 25% of national steel output while export attacks strand grain in silos.
November 3, 2026
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Operations
U.S. Steel Breaks Ground on $1.9B Facility in Arkansas
WATCH: Looking to link iron ore production in Minnesota to EAF-driven steelmaking in Arkansas.
November 2, 2026
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Inventory Management
Wisconsin Cheesemaker Announces Significant Expansion Effort
Sartori Company is adding equipment, capacity and jobs.
November 2, 2026
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Products
Standardized Heat Pump to Turn Waste Heat into Energy Savings
The FRICK HeatPAC Reciprocating Ammonia Heat Pump can be up to seven times more energy efficient.
November 2, 2026