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Architectural rendering of modern industrial facility with white buildings, green landscaping, and curved driveway
Operations
M.C. Dean's $412M Virginia Expansion to Add Two Factories, 1,950 Jobs
The plans include a 442,000-square-foot building and a 1.5 million-square-foot building.
Featured
Aerial view of blue roller coaster tracks winding through an amusement park surrounded by trees and landscape
Safety
Roller Coaster Death Puts Safety Spotlight on Ever More Thrilling Rides
Experts say roller coaster safety mechanisms are "dependable."
October 15, 2026
GM Defense UGV unmanned ground vehicle concept in sage green with autonomous capabilities on stormy landscape
Operations
GM's UGV Concept Kills the Cabin for Unmanned Defense
The UGV can silently carry supplies and evacuate troops using an ICE engine.
October 15, 2026
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Operations
Non-Traditional Defense Contractor to Build Advanced Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
In two and a half years, Corvid has grown from 8,000 square feet of manufacturing space to 800,000 square feet.
October 15, 2026
Corporate event in industrial warehouse with blue banner reading 'Future Home of 24 Hadrian Machines' and yellow excavators
Operations
Lockheed Martin Expands Munitions Manufacturing in Texas
It expects to create 2,000 jobs.
October 15, 2026
TSMC logo displayed on building exterior signage with person walking past
Operations
Taiwan Chipmaker TSMC Explores Texas Investment to Expand Production in the U.S.
It is open to collaborating with Elon Musk's planned "Terafab."
October 15, 2026
Popular Videos
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
Tattoo comparison showing black ink under visible light and UV-reactive purple pigment under ultraviolet light on forearm
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
Smiling man wearing PRIMARY branded black jacket at indoor event or trade show
Is the Gig Economy Coming for Manufacturing?
October 7, 2026
Worker operating blue industrial drum lifter with safety equipment for material handling
Power-Propelled Drum Handlers Help Operators Move, Lift, Position, Weigh and Pour Drums
October 8, 2026
Manufacturing Now branded meme featuring a cartoon character with sunglasses and 'Operation Beef Bandit' text overlaid on packaged red meat display
'Beef Bandits' Steal Cargo as Driver Sleeps
October 8, 2026
Man speaking at Spokbee corporate event with branded backdrop and logo watermark
Configurator Bridges Gap Between Sales, Engineering to Shrink Time to Start Manufacturing
October 8, 2026
Five VinFast electric vehicles displayed on a rooftop with city skyline backdrop and Manufacturing Now branding
EV Maker Emphasizes 'Commitment' to U.S. Market Despite Cratering Sales
October 7, 2026
Broken eggshell on wooden surface revealing manufacturing-related graphic inside
Powdered Eggshells Used to Make High-Quality Metal
October 6, 2026
Silhouette of person jumping over hurdle against glowing sun with ManufacturingNow logo
Figure Trained Its Humanoid Robots to Jump Into Molten Steel
October 5, 2026
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Green combine harvesters and tractors harvesting grain in a dusty field with trees in background
Inventory Management
U.S. Tractor, Combine Sales Decline in September
John Deere cited weaker equipment demand when offering a contract extension to UAW workers.
October 13, 2026
Modern white multi-story commercial building with glass windows and flags on rooftop, surrounded by landscaping and parked vehicles
Material Handling
Dutch Manufacturer Investing $77M to Expand Georgia Semiconductor Equipment Plant
The company expects the project to create about 120 jobs.
October 15, 2026
Silver linear position transducer sensor with ball joint mounts on blue background
Products
Measure Linear Position in Harsh Environments
IP67-rated transducers use pressure compensation to support reliable operation in mobile equipment and industrial machinery.
October 15, 2026
Trade show booth demonstration with staff and visitors examining tools and equipment at an industrial exhibition
Operations
Taiwan's Largest Hardware Show Opens With Record Number of Hosted Buyers
Over 1,000 booths cover tools, fasteners, automotive repair, smart manufacturing and automation.
October 15, 2026
Patriot Pumps campus, Wolfforth, Texas.
Operations
Oregon Pump Manufacturer Moves Headquarters to West Texas
The company also plans to add a "state-of-the-art" facility near its new campus.
October 15, 2026
Travis Barker's classic black convertible cruiser displayed in showroom with two men standing beside the vintage 1950s car
Video
Why the 1959 Chevy Impala Was a One-Year-Only Design
Also, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker explains how he came to own the vehicle.
October 15, 2026
Rear view of light blue Rivian R1T electric truck with red horizontal tail lights and gray bumper
Operations
Rivian, Redwood Materials Expand Partnership to Span Lifecycle of Battery
End-to-end battery solutions transform waste into grid energy storage power.
October 15, 2026
Crowded trade show floor with attendees wearing lanyards and ID badges networking among exhibition booths
Material Handling
Why Packaging Leaders Are Redefining Productivity, Workforce Strategy, and Resilience
A PMMI leader weighs in on why the modern manufacturing floor is struggling.
October 15, 2026
Modern industrial facility with Helios Technologies signage, featuring blue and white architecture with cylindrical ventilation stacks on the roofline.
Inventory Management
GlobalFoundries to Open 2 New Chip Plants in New York
They're financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan.
October 14, 2026
Robotic hand pointing at red warning triangle symbol against digital blue code background
Maintenance
The EU Cyber Resilience Act: Why Early Visibility Supports Compliance
Unfortunately, most industrial systems and networks were built for control, not for visibility.
October 14, 2026
Businessman selecting a highlighted candidate from a row of professional profile icons in a digital recruitment interface
Inventory Management
OT Zero-Day Can Take Down a Database Without You Knowing It's There
'This is a one-packet, no-password kill switch on a database that quietly runs a lot of critical infrastructure.'
October 14, 2026
Malware warning alert with red triangle icon and neon glow on dark blue digital security background
Safety
Anthropic Warns of Self-Replicating AI Worm Threat
These worms would be incredibly difficult to shut down because there is no central point of control.
October 14, 2026
Interconnected gears and cogs with overlaid business and technology keywords representing automation and industrial innovation
Operations
Change … But for the Better This Time
Constructing a blueprint that accommodates your unique people, processes and technology needs.
October 14, 2026
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Inventory Management
Maryland Distributor Partners With Private Equity Firm
N.H. Yates provides plumbing and HVAC supplies across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
October 14, 2026
Garage find collection featuring red bicycle, car door panel, tools, and Arai helmet box on workbench
Maintenance
Getting a 1966 Pontiac GTO Back on the Road
It sat for 25 years.
October 14, 2026