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Screenshot of Dynamic Creatures co-founder and CEO Marc Theermann alongside a fluffy purple robot dog.
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'Living Character' Startup Spins Out of Boston Dynamics to Bring the World Fluffy Purple Robot Dogs
The company emerged from stealth to use AI and advanced robotics to usher in a new era of human-robot interactions.
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Military
Nitradyn Wins Pentagon Contract to Build Explosives Factory in Kentucky
It's expected to produce approximately 8 million pounds of IMX-104 annually.
September 10, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron, right, speaks as French European Space Agency astronaut Thomas Pesquet listens during the International Space Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
Aerospace
What to Know About Europe’s Push to Compete in Space
European leaders are trying to build up domestic space launch.
September 10, 2026
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Manufacturing
$1.2B Rare Earth Metal and Magnet Facility Breaks Ground in South Carolina
The 800,000-square-foot site expects commissioning to begin in 2028.
September 9, 2026
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Medical
Philips to Expand Ultrasound Manufacturing Operations in Pennsylvania
It's adding another production line.
September 9, 2026
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Military
U.S. Weapons Maker Opens New Manufacturing Facility in Texas
It's scaling production of its heavy-payload, long-range system.
September 9, 2026
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Ohio Resin Maker Pleads Guilty in Fatal Explosion Case
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An Amazon cargo plane sits at the Miami International Airport (MIA) Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, after it overshot the runway on Sunday, in Miami.
Investigators Probe Deadly Amazon Cargo Jet Crash in Miami
September 7, 2026
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Northern Tool Reshores from Mexico, ‘Insources’ to Improve Quality
September 3, 2026
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Stanley Black & Decker to Close Maryland Tool Factory
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40,000 Pounds of Beer Swiped From California Distribution Center
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August 31, 2026
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Hyundai Announces Plans to Launch 100 New Vehicles
August 28, 2026
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IEM Announces Huge $200M, 3,000 Job Texas Expansion
August 26, 2026
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Gen Z in Manufacturing: Gen Z Likes to Job Hop; Here’s How to Keep Them in Your Plant
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The Hidden Costs of Standing Still
Why delaying ERP modernization is riskier than you think.
September 8, 2026
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Manufacturing
Manufacturers Pay Price When Factory Workers Miss Critical Updates
About 80% of workers learn about changes after they've gone into effect, research says.
September 9, 2026
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Manufacturing
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
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Italian Pasta Giant to Acquire Mac and Cheese Brand Goodles
The California boxed macaroni and cheese company hit retail shelves just over four years ago.
September 9, 2026
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Automotive
How GM Validates Autonomous Driving at Scale
The automaker is working to build trust in eyes-off driving.
September 9, 2026
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Automotive
Toyota, Rivian Adopt Stratasys' F870 to Accelerate Factory-Floor Manufacturing Applications
Designed for reducing lead times for large fixtures and tooling and lowering total cost of ownership.
September 9, 2026
A Northrop Grumman-built solid rocket motor powering a Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) missile for the U.S. Army.
Military
Northrop Grumman Opens Propulsion Innovation Center in Maryland to Expand Rocket Motor Design & Manufacturing Capabilities
The new facility will accelerate the delivery of survivable, solid and air-breathing hypersonic and tactical missile propulsion solutions.
September 9, 2026
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Limble to Unveil New State of Maintenance Research at 2026 Maintenance Hero Summit
74% of maintenance teams risk losing critical knowledge when experienced workers retire
September 9, 2026
Workers in the manufacturing plant of Ideal Roofing, Ottawa, Aug. 25, 2026.
News
Trump Widens Trade War With Canada Beyond Tariffs
The U.S. banned some products after Canada's retaliatory tariffs took effect.
September 9, 2026
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Energy
U.S. Regulators Award $1.9B Loan to Revive Iowa's Only Nuclear Plant
Google will purchase a big portion of the plant's output.
September 8, 2026
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Manufacturing
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
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Aerospace
GE Aerospace Buys Castings Supplier CPP to Expand Engine Production
It's one of the world's largest producers of precision sand castings.
September 8, 2026
Hexagon Robotics' multipurpose humanoid AEON at Schaeffler's Humanoid Gym in Germany, where robots are trained, tested and validated before factory deployment.
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Humanoid Gym Trains, Validates Robots for Real-World Manufacturing Tasks
The initial plan is to deploy at least 1,000 humanoids across operations.
September 8, 2026
Signs promoting 5G wireless technology from Chinese technology firm Huawei are displayed at the PT Expo in Beijing on Sept. 26, 2018.
IoT
China's Huawei Faces Racketeering Trial in New York
Inside the criminal indictment, including trade secret theft, ignored Iran sanctions and espionage.
September 8, 2026
A view of a pedestrian traffic sign near to the Volkswagen brand skyscraper, in Wolfsburg, Germany, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.
Automotive
Pressure in China Helps Convince Volkswagen It's Time to Change
The automaker has also been hit by higher U.S. tariffs on cars imported from Europe.
September 8, 2026