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Operations
Blue Bird to Invest $300M to Make More Buses in Georgia
The company has been based in the state since 1927.
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Advanced Mfg
SendCutSend Announces Another U.S. Factory; 309 New Jobs
This is the company that wants to be America's "anything factory."
October 21, 2026
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Food & Beverage
PepsiCo Shuts Down Tennessee Bottling Plant
The company said that it was closing the Knoxville facility “immediately.”
October 21, 2026
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Product Development
Boeing's Long-Delayed 737 Max 10 Finally Cleared for Service
The company expects to begin deliveries in 2027.
October 21, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
U.S. Sanctions on Chinese Firms Tied to Ex-Google Engineer Triggers 'Firm Opposition'
China called the sanctions "egregious."
October 21, 2026
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Product Development
America's First Flying Police Car Is on Patrol
The Jetson ONE was fast-tracked despite a three-year waiting list.
October 20, 2026
Popular Videos
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Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Because the Seats Might Catch Fire
October 20, 2026
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Scout Sued by Old Couple; Rivian's Ghostbusters Collab; Blue Origin's Massive Texas Project | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 290
October 19, 2026
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Roller Coaster Death Puts Safety Spotlight on Ever More Thrilling Rides
October 15, 2026
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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
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Gen Z in Manufacturing: I Don’t Want to Do the Same Thing for the Next 20 Years
October 13, 2026
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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
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Is the Gig Economy Coming for Manufacturing?
October 7, 2026
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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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October 1, 2026
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Safety
Pakistan's Factory Workers Swelter in Extreme Heat as Global Brands Fail on Safety Pledges
Climate change intensifies workplace hazards as global fashion brands fail to enforce safety commitments.
October 21, 2026
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Operations
SpaceX Records Big Profits as Musk Hints at Possible Tesla Merger
But the merger is no certainty.
October 21, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Boeing Introduces Dataliner, a New Aircraft Data Intelligence Platform
It could improve maintenance and operational decisions.
October 20, 2026
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New Products
Compact Floating Board-to-Board Connector for High-Heat, High-Vibration Environments
The FX36 Series is designed for automotive powertrain applications.
October 20, 2026
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Product Development
Harley's LiveWire to Debut New Electric Bikes
The electric bike maker could use a win.
October 20, 2026
A Chinese takeout container with fried rice inside is photographed in Phoenix, May 12, 2026.
Operations
A Humble Oyster Pail Turned Takeout Icon
The American story of the Chinese food carton.
October 20, 2026
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Operations
ITT Goulds Pumps Adds U.S. Manufacturing, Distribution in Tennessee
The 178-year-old company makes engineered pumps for critical applications.
October 20, 2026
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Operations
Apple Commits $100M to U.S.-Made Titanium for iPhone Production
It's working with a Pennsylvania-based producer for materials and components.
October 20, 2026
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Artificial Intelligence
Nvidia CEO Urges German Manufacturers to Adopt AI, Saying Digital Tech Won't Replace Heavy Industry
He said manufacturers must adopt AI to "re-engineer" the country's struggling business model.
October 20, 2026
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Operations
Machine Designer to Create More Than 125 New Jobs in U.S. Expansion Effort
Conair is bringing new life to a shuttered factory that sat vacant for 10 years.
October 20, 2026
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Operations
Taiwan's President Lauds Country's Hardware Resilience Amid Tariffs, Supply Chain Shifts
He reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting SMEs at the TiTE x IHT expo.
October 20, 2026
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Operations
Mass-Production Internal Gear Grinding Machine Compatible with Large Internal Gears Up to 350 mm Outer Diameter
The machine meets growing demand for high precision in large ring gears used in industrial robots and automobiles.
October 19, 2026
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Operations
Americans Want Electric Cars – They Just Can't Find Them
Americans want EVs, but federal policy and production cuts are making them impossible to find.
October 19, 2026
Two orange and silver robotic arms working together in a modern manufacturing facility with white structural elements and industrial equipment.
Operations
Siemens Cuts Engineering Effort by 85%, Time-to-Market by 40% at AI Pilot Plant
The living lab could be a blueprint for scaling these capabilities across industries.
October 19, 2026