Material Handling

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Material Handling
Commercial EV Maker Receives $300M Order From FedEx
The deal includes 2,000 trucks that will serve as one-for-one replacements for conventional vehicles.
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Inventory Management
Startup Giving Legacy Industry Robots Ability to 'See'
The company works across multiple industries, including automotive, electronics and data centers.
September 30, 2026
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Inventory Management
Cooking Oil Conspiracy Shows How Trash Can Become Treasure
The interstate criminal enterprise showed all the trappings of organized crime.
September 30, 2026
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Material Handling
Caterpillar Commits $1B to Expand Compact Machine Manufacturing
The investment includes plans for a new modern manufacturing facility.
September 30, 2026
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Products
Beckett Packaging Expands MB MultiBox Line for Cutting Tools Industry
Designed for providing reusable contaminant and moisture-resistant tool protection.
September 28, 2026
Manufacturing Now branded LEGO brick display with red plastic pieces in blue storage bin
Material Handling
Lego Invests $400 Million to Boost Brick Production in Mexico
The new project will include a mysterious new design element.
September 24, 2026
Top Headlines
Robotic automation system with mechanical arms operating above yellow storage racks in an industrial warehouse facility
Amazon Picks U.S. Site for New Plant Producing Robotics Components
September 24, 2026
F-35 Lightning II fighter jet in flight with afterburners engaged against clear blue sky
Pentagon Investigates 'Shipment Issue' After China Obtains Parts From F-35 Stealth Fighter Jet
September 24, 2026
GMC truck on automotive assembly line with production equipment and workers
Battery Recycling Pilot Uses 100% Recycled Critical Minerals to Power New GM EVs
September 22, 2026
Row of Toyota RAV4 trucks in white and red colors parked at a dealership lot under sunny skies
Toyota Supplier Connects Plant Floor, ERP Data to Better Track Capacity
September 22, 2026
Humanoid robots in an industrial laboratory with equipment, shelving, and blue machinery in background
Hyundai Preps Atlas Humanoids for U.S. Assembly
September 21, 2026
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Cutting Tool Shipments Set New Record in July
September 17, 2026
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Consumer Product Giants Join Forces on Packaging R&D
September 17, 2026
Row of new Volkswagen vehicles lined up at a dealership lot under clear sky
Auto Parts Maker Invests $93M to Move Manufacturing From Korea to Michigan
September 17, 2026
Amazon logo on exterior building sign with blue smile arrow symbol
Amazon Increases Minimum Starting Hourly Wage for Full-Time Core Operations Employees
September 17, 2026
High-voltage electrical transmission tower silhouetted against a dramatic sunset sky with clear power lines extending outward
America's Transformer Crisis Is a Sign of What's Coming
September 16, 2026
Abbott corporate monument sign with white logo and text on dark gray stone exterior
Abbott Agrees to Settlement Over Closure of Largest Baby Formula Plant in the U.S.
September 14, 2026
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Hermeus Unveils Low-Cost Test Vehicle for Mach-Speed Flight
September 11, 2026
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October 1, 2026
Prime Minister Mark Carney at a news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Aug. 22, 2026.
Inventory Management
Alcohol, Whey and Motorcycles in the Crosshairs of the U.S. Ban on Canadian Products
Eight different types of whey, including protein concentrates, are included in the ban.
September 10, 2026
Aerial view of organized parking lot with hundreds of white, black, and gray vehicles arranged in rows
Material Handling
China’s Car Exports in First 8 Months Surpass 2025 Total as EV Sales Soar
Chinese automakers are also setting up more factories overseas.
September 10, 2026
An Amazon logo on the facade of a building in Schoenefeld, Germany, March 18, 2022.
Inventory Management
Amazon Sued Over Alleged Discrimination Against Pregnant Warehouse Workers
Four plaintiffs filed a proposed nationwide class action in a Brooklyn federal court.
September 9, 2026
Two workers in hard hats discussing plans at an industrial manufacturing workstation with heavy machinery and equipment
Inventory Management
Surprise Shift in Global Manufacturing Forecast Leaves Key Markets Far Behind
Global factories are poised for growth, but consumer uncertainty threatens the recovery's stability.
September 9, 2026
Workers in the manufacturing plant of Ideal Roofing, Ottawa, Aug. 25, 2026.
Inventory Management
Trump Widens Trade War With Canada Beyond Tariffs
The U.S. banned some products after Canada's retaliatory tariffs took effect.
September 9, 2026
Three yellow robotic arms on an industrial assembly line in a modern manufacturing facility with blue support columns and bright overhead lighting.
Maintenance
Protecting Signal and Power Integrity in High-Vibration Industrial Environments
Understanding the interplay between vibration, EMI and material selection enables more resilient system design.
September 8, 2026
Industrial facility parking lot cordoned with yellow caution tape reading 'Sheriff Line Do Not Cross'
Safety
Fatal Pulp Mill Disaster Followed Years of Neglect, Unchecked Hazards
Inspectors had planned to interview workers about two safety complaints the week of the tragedy.
September 8, 2026
Welder in protective gear performing metal welding with bright sparks flying from the joint
Safety
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
Guinness pint glass with creamy head at a bar counter
Inventory Management
Police Looking for $155K Worth of Stolen Guinness Stout
Drivers pulled up to an industrial park and hauled away trailers containing about 800 barrels.
September 4, 2026
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Inventory Management
Pabst Blue Ribbon Offers $20,000 Reward to Help Find Its Missing Beer
More than 1,600 cases went missing over two weeks ago.
September 3, 2026
Factory worker assembling red engines on assembly line in industrial manufacturing facility
Material Handling
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
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Material Handling
Ferguson Completes $1.6B FloWorks Acquisition
FloWorks will gain access to Ferguson’s “scale, supply chain capabilities and product depth.”
September 2, 2026
Yellow robotic arms on manufacturing assembly line processing cardboard boxes
Inventory Management
Robots Expanding Reach on Factory Floor
One sector looks to be worth $800 million by 2031.
September 1, 2026
Downtown street scene with brick buildings, parked cars, and sidewalk storefronts on an overcast day
Inventory Management
Contract Manufacturer Opening Ohio Factory to Meet Data Center Demand
The new plant will consolidate three sites under one roof.
September 1, 2026