Design and Development Today

Ep597

Stanley Black & Decker to Close Maryland Tool Factory

At one time, the factory employed 3,800 workers.

Eaton is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Eaton to Build $242M Manufacturing Facility in Arkansas to Expand Newly Acquired Custom Electrical Enclosure Business

The company plans to create 1,200 jobs and make modular electrical enclosures for next-gen critical infrastructure projects, including data centers.

September 2, 2026

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GE Appliances Plans $1B Expansion at Kentucky Plant

Appliance Park will be America’s largest home appliance manufacturing site.

September 2, 2026

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Chobani Announces $1.2B Pennsylvania Dairy Plant

It will be able to process about 30% of the milk produced in the state.

September 1, 2026

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How 12-Year-Old's Artwork Became NASCAR Race Car Design

The car will debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

September 1, 2026

Ep596 V2

Deadly THC Facility Explosion Leads to Murder Charge for Owner

The unlicensed facility recently failed an inspection.

September 1, 2026

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40,000 Pounds of Beer Swiped From California Distribution Center

August 31, 2026

Illegal Cookie Factory; Starr Sues Over Google Review; Freedom & Glory Makes Flags | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 283

August 31, 2026

Hyundai Announces Plans to Launch 100 New Vehicles

August 28, 2026

IEM Announces Huge $200M, 3,000 Job Texas Expansion

August 26, 2026

Gen Z in Manufacturing: Gen Z Likes to Job Hop; Here’s How to Keep Them in Your Plant

August 25, 2026

Ohio Manufacturer Files Defamation Lawsuit Over 1-Star Google Review

August 25, 2026

Robots are prepared ahead the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.

Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Human Records in Sprint, High Jump

August 24, 2026

These 3D-Printed Concrete Shelters Can Save People During Tornadoes

August 21, 2026

Illegal Cookie Factory Caught Substituting Charcoal for Cocoa

August 20, 2026

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Made in America: Freedom and Glory

August 20, 2026

Meat Processor Accused of Dumping Animal Blood, Waste Into Nearby Waters

August 18, 2026

Yamaha Cuts Production; SpaceX's Terafab in Texas; GM Ends Samsung Venture | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 281

August 17, 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.

August 31, 2026

Ev Battery

A $5 Billion Opportunity: The Case for Composite EV Battery Enclosures

A composite battery case can save up to 40% in weight compared with aluminum or steel.

August 31, 2026

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Coxreels Expands Reel Accessories With SMK-702 Series Swivel Mounting Brackets

Designed for full 360-degree reel rotation and automatic hose payout tracking.

September 2, 2026

Niagara Power Transformer's liquid-filled transformers use a dielectric fluid contained within to insulate the transformer’s internal components.

Century-Old Transformer Maker Plans $71M Expansion in New York

The expansion is expected to increase transformer production by some 50%.

September 2, 2026

Packaging

Robots Expanding Reach on Factory Floor

One sector looks to be worth $800 million by 2031.

September 1, 2026

Cambridge, Ohio

Contract Manufacturer Opening Ohio Factory to Meet Data Center Demand

The new plant will consolidate three sites under one roof.

September 1, 2026

The 'Recliner Runway at a La-Z-Boy showroom in Chicago.

La-Z-Boy Expands, Adds Jobs in Missouri

No time to put their feet up; the work has just begun.

September 1, 2026

A portion of the Quickparts fleet in Seattle.

Quickparts Invests to Expand Deep-Space, National Security Capabilities

It's the company’s second major capacity investment in 18 months and will modernize production across several facilities.

September 1, 2026

A pedestrian walks past a mural featuring oil wells in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Aug 29, 2026, a day after President Donald Trump announced a deal giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s oil reserves.

U.S. Takes Stake in Venezuela Oil Venture With $100B Investment Plan

Analysts say it could take years to turn around the country's dilapidated energy sector.

September 1, 2026

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Third-Generation Contract Manufacturer Expands in Kentucky

The company is building a new 130,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center on the company’s existing campus in Independence, Kentucky.

September 1, 2026

An Amazon facility in Schoenefeld, Germany, March 18, 2022.

FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Inflated Advertising Prices

The lawsuit claims that Amazon overcharged 1.2 million advertising customers.

September 1, 2026

AIR’s Cargo-Heavy Lift UAS.

AIR Partners with Elmo Motion Control on Uncrewed Cargo Aircraft Tech

Cutting-edge servo drives eliminate complexity in next-generation delivery drones.

August 31, 2026

Boeing

Open-Die Forging at Center of Aerospace’s Production Push

The aerospace open-die forging market is projected to surpass $9.3 billion by 2034.

August 31, 2026

The RSio Remote Safe I/O Block from Banner Engineering.

Mouser Adds Banner's RSio Remote Safe I/O Block for Machine Safety Applications

The block includes six inputs, each supporting up to 32 ISD-enabled devices and up to 192 devices per block.

August 31, 2026

Raytheon

Raytheon Expanding Production of Electronic Attack System in Mississippi

The project will support the U.S. Navy.

August 31, 2026