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The Prime and Combi lines of telescopic ladders from W.steps.
Safety
Reinventing the Ladder
How W.steps reimagined the ladder, got professionals to trust a telescopic design and the potential impact tariffs will have on the business.
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New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu shoots during a competition against Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry at the NBA basketball All-Star weekend, Feb. 17, 2024, in Indianapolis.
Product Development
German Company Wants to Replace Basketball's Wood Courts With Glass
The company manufactures floors made of fused-together layers of safety glass over LED panels.
April 2, 2025
The 2024 Ford F-150 truck is assembled at the Dearborn Truck Plant, April 11, 2024, in Dearborn, Mich.
Operations
Automakers Report Stellar Sales Ahead of Trump's Tariffs Taking Effect
What future months hold for the automakers is uncertain.
April 2, 2025
Stretch forming involves stretching materials like steel and aluminum beyond their yield point over shaped dies.
Operations
ACE Celebrates 150 Years
The origins date back to 1875, when Ajax Manufacturing entered the forging industry.
April 2, 2025
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How Mesh Networks Get the Most Out of Predictive Maintenance
Developers can use mesh networking to supercharge industrial predictive maintenance.
April 1, 2025
Steve Rad, CEO of toy maker Abacus Brands Inc.
Supply Chain
U.S. Businesses Look for Ways to Offset Tariffs
No batteries? Thinner packaging?
April 1, 2025
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8 AI-Driven Advantages for Manufacturers Impacted by Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Companies can proactively manage risks, optimize supply chains and stay ahead of policy shifts.
April 2, 2025
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Food & Beverage
Should We Cancel Peeps? Easter's Most Controversial Treat
The Easter staple faces a broader debate over food colorings.
April 2, 2025
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Food & Beverage
Dutch Chocolate Company Says Its Chocolate Bars Could Contain 'Small Stones'
The company received a dozen complaints from consumers.
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Mars is a very dusty place.
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The Tariff Remedy Manufacturers Aren’t Talking About
While uncertainty abounds, a legacy tax credit could help weather the storm.
April 1, 2025
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The fully automated 360,000-square-foot facility represents a $220 million investment.
April 1, 2025
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Product Development
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April 1, 2025
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