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Yellow and black underwater ROV with propeller and sensor equipment mounted on tripod stand

Thales to Build Mine Hunters for the U.S. Navy

The modules can remotely detect, locate and classify undersea mines.

Military transport aircraft parked on desert runway with tan and dark green livery

Oshkosh Partners with Autonomous Aircraft Startup to Scale 'Pickup Truck of the Skies'

They will use Oshkosh's Wisconsin-based manufacturing infrastructure.

November 2, 2026

BMW's Big Severance Offer; Explosion at Quaker Oats; Boom's U.S. 'Superfactory' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 292

Also on the podcast, Halloween's spooky slow candy sales, Gen Z's problem with swing shifts and a ship sinks on purpose.

November 2, 2026

Satellite payload suspended by yellow rigging during assembly in cleanroom with technicians in protective suits

NASA Telescope Is on the Verge of Plunging Back to Earth

What went wrong?

November 2, 2026

Whirlpool branded appliance component with yellow protective packaging in manufacturing facility

Milwaukee Brewers Championship Triggers a Long Night of Hot Production

"It's an intense, time-sensitive operation where every minute counts."

October 30, 2026

GM to Pay $220M for Illegally Sharing Drivers’ Private Data

The data was reportedly used by insurance companies, in part, to set insurance rates.

October 30, 2026

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Miller Lite Brews Up ‘Clinch Cans’ to Honor Its Hometown’s World Series

October 30, 2026

Explosion, Fire Expose Illegal North Carolina Distillery

October 29, 2026

FBI Most Wanted Fraudster poster for Mary Carole McDonnell, charged with bank fraud and identity theft

Fake McDonnell Aviation Heiress Added to FBI Most Wanted List

October 28, 2026

Gen Z in Manufacturing: Inside the Swing Shift Problem

October 27, 2026

Today in Manufacturing Episode 291 sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, featuring a high-performance vehicle with exhaust flames

Tesla's Flying Car; Hyundai's Seat Fire Problem; PepsiCo Closes Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 291

October 26, 2026

Boom Supersonic engine cross-section showing internal turbine components and mechanical assembly

Boom Unveils U.S. 'Superfactory'

October 23, 2026

BMW's Six-Figure Severance Offer Causes HR Site to Crash

October 22, 2026

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PepsiCo Shuts Down Tennessee Bottling Plant

October 21, 2026

Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Because the Seats Might Catch Fire

October 20, 2026

Scott podcast episode 290 featuring vintage car manufacturing, sponsored by Siemens

Scout Sued by Old Couple; Rivian's Ghostbusters Collab; Blue Origin's Massive Texas Project | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 290

October 19, 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

Unleashing Enterprise AI Value in Finance

Unleashing Enterprise AI Value in Finance

Addressing data quality, difficulty of use, and governance concerns for AI in core finance and accounting applications.

October 28, 2026

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Canada's Carney Reports Progress in Trade Talks With U.S.

The sides have been discussing possible relief from U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and automobiles.

November 2, 2026

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Retiring SpaceX's Falcon 9 Could Leave Space Industry Vulnerable

Last year, more than half of all spaceflights to low Earth orbit were done on these rockets.

October 28, 2026

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Systems Engineer Moonlights as 'Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers'

The cybersecurity expert isn't ready to hang up his carving knives just yet.

October 27, 2026

Crowded trade show exhibition floor with multiple vendor booths, signage, and professional attendees networking in an indoor convention center.

PACK EXPO ‘26 Brings Packaging, Processing Innovations for Wide Variety of End Markets

The PMMI event brought together over 72,000 packaging and processing professionals and more than 2,700 exhibitors.

October 30, 2026

View of the cranes at the Fos-Marseille container port in Marseille, France, Oct. 30, 2026.

Dockworkers Worldwide Strike Over Arms Shipments, Working Conditions

Organizers said more than 100 ports across several countries had joined the protests.

October 30, 2026

White collaborative robotic arms assembling electronic circuit boards in a modern manufacturing facility

North American Robot Orders Increase 24.8% in Third Quarter of 2026

Automotive, semiconductors and life sciences drove the strong quarter.

October 30, 2026

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How to Select the Best Material for Gear Design and Performance

Discover which gear material maximizes performance and durability for specific application needs.

October 30, 2026

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New Data Center Industry Guide: Innovative Products for Modern Data Center Cooling & Infrastructure Applications

Highlighting the company’s wide range of automation technologies.

October 30, 2026

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Polish Auto Supplier Selects South Carolina for First U.S. Factory

The site will produce complete seating systems for Scout Motors.

October 30, 2026

Gloved hand holding a colorful semiconductor chip with orange and yellow lighting

Smart Patch Can Measure Your Pulse Without Electronics

It's a first of its kind in the world.

October 30, 2026

White autonomous taxi vehicle with blue accents driving on elevated highway with city skyline in background

Toyota, Waymo Advance Autonomous Driving Collaboration

The companies will begin initial operations to test and validate an autonomous Toyota bZ4X fleet.

October 30, 2026

The children's shoe section is seen at a Goodwill store in Roseville, Minn., Aug. 12, 2026.

Strong Growth and Inflation Paints Mixed Picture of Economy

How long can the economic growth continue?

October 30, 2026

Blue Hyundai Kona electric vehicle displayed in modern showroom with branded signage and red carpet

Hyundai Invests $500M to Support Future Vehicle Production in Alabama

The investment package includes new engine production capabilities.

October 30, 2026

Mobil gas station price sign displaying fuel prices with Synergy branding and Food Mart services

ExxonMobil, Chevron Top Q3 Estimates on Higher Prices, Strong Output

Geopolitical tensions are fueling record profits and production.

October 30, 2026