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Precision Contract Manufacturer Expanding in Louisiana to Support Aerospace, Defense

The added space will increase capacity to produce large, complex precision components.

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Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 More Jobs and Close 4 Plants

It's also slashing its model lineup.

September 3, 2026

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Seaglider Prototype Completes First Human-Crewed Flight

Watch: A short first trip could lead to long-term success.

September 3, 2026

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Shipbuilder Gulf Ship Expands U.S. Operations; Adds 120+ Jobs

A major shipbuilder is investing $43.8 million to transform its Mississippi operations.

September 3, 2026

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Kraft Heinz to Invest $30M in Indiana Plant

The factory makes marshmallow and caramel products.

September 3, 2026

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Pabst Blue Ribbon Offers $20,000 Reward to Help Find Its Missing Beer

More than 1,600 cases went missing over two weeks ago.

September 3, 2026

Northern Tool Reshores from Mexico, ‘Insources’ to Improve Quality

September 3, 2026

Stanley Black & Decker to Close Maryland Tool Factory

September 2, 2026

Deadly THC Facility Explosion Leads to Murder Charge for Owner

September 1, 2026

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40,000 Pounds of Beer Swiped From California Distribution Center

August 31, 2026

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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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Practical AI Lessons and Strategies

A practical roadmap to follow as your finance team scales AI usage.

September 3, 2026

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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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Auto Parts Maker Finds Skilled Workers Through Second-Chance Hiring

Having a criminal record, as an estimated 1 in 3 American adults do, creates hurdles for employment.

September 3, 2026

A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining digs for rare earth elements including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium, which are essential for the production of permanent magnets, in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, July 28, 2025.

Brazil’s Senate Passes Rare Earth Minerals Regulation, Challenging China's Domination

Boosting exploration of rare earth elements for a wide range of products, including EVs.

September 3, 2026

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Komatsu to Help Develop Key Components of F1 Cars

The machinery maker will become an official hydraulic innovation partner.

September 3, 2026

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A Pair of Spacecraft Draw Closer to Mercury After Nearly Decade-long Voyage

BepiColombo already has traveled more than 6 billion miles.

September 3, 2026

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How Worms Navigate Narrow Paths Faster Than Wide Ones Is Informing Future Robot Design

Narrow passages accelerate worm movement, reshaping how engineers design flexible robots.

September 3, 2026

An Uber driver has his hands ready for intervention as he sits in an autonomous car in London, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026 as Uber officially launches the first hailable autonomous cabs in London.

Robotaxi Service Debuts on London's Busy Streets as Europe Weighs More Self-Driving Vehicles

Compared with the U.S. and China, Europe has been taking a more cautious approach.

September 3, 2026

Jensen Huang, president and CEO of Nvidia, waits for a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of Coherent's manufacturing facility to begin on June 16, 2026, in Sherman, Texas.

Nvidia to Spend $13B on AI Software Platform Hugging Face

It will remain an open source platform.

September 3, 2026

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Hackers Posing as IT Support on Microsoft Teams

Analysts at Palo Alto's Unit 42 team uncovered 26 distinct attacker identities.

September 3, 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

A woman walks near of a oil storage tank of Venezuela's state-run oil company, PDVSA in Cabimas, Venezuela, Tuesday, Sep. 1, 2026.

Chevron Investing $7B in Venezuela Days After U.S. Takes Stake in Oil Venture

It's the only U.S. oil company with a major presence in the country.

September 2, 2026

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Lab-Grown Heart Provides Promising Way to Develop Treatments

A diabetes medicine could also improve some heart failure symptoms.

September 2, 2026

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