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Large agricultural drone with orange payload container hovering above dry field under clear blue sky
Operations
'StarGate' Aerial Medical Evacuation Drone Could Transform Battlefield
WATCH: It could reach critically wounded soldiers trapped deep inside the "kill zone."
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Hitachi corporate manufacturing facility with modern architecture, surrounded by landscaping and parking lot
Operations
Hitachi Picks North American Site for Transformer Insulation Factory
It's expected to be completed by 2028.
October 16, 2026
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Operations
Seven Automotive Suppliers to Spend $82M in South Carolina
The suppliers will make components for Scout Motors vehicles.
October 16, 2026
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Material Handling
New Startup Aims to Bring AI and Robotics to Material Manufacturing
A longtime Los Alamos National Laboratory scientist founded the company.
October 16, 2026
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.
October 15, 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
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Roller Coaster Death Puts Safety Spotlight on Ever More Thrilling Rides
October 15, 2026
GM Defense UGV unmanned ground vehicle concept in sage green with autonomous capabilities on stormy landscape
GM's UGV Concept Kills the Cabin for Unmanned Defense
October 15, 2026
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
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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
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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
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'Beef Bandits' Steal Cargo as Driver Sleeps
October 8, 2026
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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
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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 glass and steel office building with company signage on facade under blue sky
Operations
Hewlett Packard Boosts AI, High-Performance Computing Efforts in Wisconsin
The company will expand its testing, warehousing and manufacturing capabilities in Chippewa Falls.
October 16, 2026
Two dirt-covered hands showing calluses and wear from manual labor in a workshop setting
Maintenance
One Wipe Does Not Fit All: Choosing the Right Wipe for the Job
Why one industrial wipe simply cannot handle every facility challenge effectively.
October 16, 2026
Stainless steel pneumatic push-to-connect fittings and tube connectors with brass accents on reflective surface
Products
NITRA Stainless Steel Push-to-Connect Fittings
The expanded offering accommodates a wide variety of pneumatic system layouts.
October 16, 2026
Two yellow and black IO-Link Safety light curtain sensors displayed against gradient background
Material Handling
Safety Light Curtain for OSSD and IO-Link Safety
Featuring customizable protected fields and high shock resistance up to 50 g.
October 16, 2026
Two Walther soldering irons with black handles, gold tips, and red accents displayed side by side
Products
WB Solid Carbide Mini Boring Bars and Adaptors for Swiss Turning
The carbide miniature boring bars and adaptors maximize precision for the smallest components.
October 16, 2026
Three Isuzu delivery trucks with white cargo boxes driving on a highway, illustrating Thai delivery services in daily operation
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Exploring Thailand's Unique Delivery Truck Culture
See a delivery truck designed to work and race.
October 16, 2026
CORSAIR gaming device with white and red design on dark background
Operations
Tesla's New Roadster Can Thrust Itself in the Air
WATCH: But don't expect to drive it anytime soon.
October 16, 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
EIRE600 conduction cooled 600W AC/DC power supply with low profile design and medical rating specifications
Products
Compact, 600W Open-Frame AC-DC with Ultra-Low Profile
It measures just 5 × 3 inches with an ultra-low 1.1-inch profile.
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