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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

The UGV can silently carry supplies and evacuate troops using an ICE engine.

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Non-Traditional Defense Contractor to Build Advanced Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina

In two and a half years, Corvid has grown from 8,000 square feet of manufacturing space to 800,000 square feet.

October 15, 2026

Corporate event in industrial warehouse with blue banner reading 'Future Home of 24 Hadrian Machines' and yellow excavators

Lockheed Martin Expands Munitions Manufacturing in Texas

It expects to create 2,000 jobs.

October 15, 2026

Taiwan Chipmaker TSMC Explores Texas Investment to Expand Production in the U.S.

It is open to collaborating with Elon Musk's planned "Terafab."

October 15, 2026

Modern industrial facility with Helios Technologies signage, featuring blue and white architecture with cylindrical ventilation stacks on the roofline.

GlobalFoundries to Open 2 New Chip Plants in New York

They're financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan.

October 14, 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

The Ecto-R1 honors the 1984 classic while staying true to Rivian's design.

October 14, 2026

Tattoo comparison showing black ink under visible light and UV-reactive purple pigment under ultraviolet light on forearm

Invisible Tattoo Ink Can Be Switched On and Off with Bright Light

October 13, 2026

Rayyan Shafqat, student at Brooklyn Technical High School, featured in Gen Z in Manufacturing program promotional graphic with digital technology background

Gen Z in Manufacturing: I Don’t Want to Do the Same Thing for the Next 20 Years

October 13, 2026

Elderly Couple Sues Automaker, Says Plant Drove Them from Their Home

October 12, 2026

Why Robots Jumped Into Molten Steel; Drone Falls From Sky; Ford Hires Bird of Prey | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 289

October 12, 2026

Smiling man wearing PRIMARY branded black jacket at indoor event or trade show

Is the Gig Economy Coming for Manufacturing?

October 7, 2026

Manufacturing Now branded meme featuring a cartoon character with sunglasses and 'Operation Beef Bandit' text overlaid on packaged red meat display

'Beef Bandits' Steal Cargo as Driver Sleeps

October 8, 2026

Configurator Bridges Gap Between Sales, Engineering to Shrink Time to Start Manufacturing

October 8, 2026

Five VinFast electric vehicles displayed on a rooftop with city skyline backdrop and Manufacturing Now branding

EV Maker Emphasizes 'Commitment' to U.S. Market Despite Cratering Sales

October 7, 2026

Man wearing Sparkbee branded black polo shirt at promotional event with gold and black backdrop

Spokbee Builds 3D Product Configurators for Any Company That Makes Complex Products

October 6, 2026

Broken eggshell on wooden surface revealing manufacturing-related graphic inside

Powdered Eggshells Used to Make High-Quality Metal

October 6, 2026

Figure Trained Its Humanoid Robots to Jump Into Molten Steel

October 5, 2026

How F-35 Parts Got Shipped to China; Plastics Fire Aftermath in Michigan; Chemical Leak at Purina Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 288

October 5, 2026

Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor

Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor

A six-step framework for building AI business cases that survive audit scrutiny, board review, and hindsight.

October 1, 2026

Architectural rendering of modern industrial facility with white buildings, green landscaping, and curved driveway

M.C. Dean's $412M Virginia Expansion to Add Two Factories, 1,950 Jobs

The plans include a 442,000-square-foot building and a 1.5 million-square-foot building.

October 15, 2026

Modern white multi-story commercial building with glass windows and flags on rooftop, surrounded by landscaping and parked vehicles

Dutch Manufacturer Investing $77M to Expand Georgia Semiconductor Equipment Plant

The company expects the project to create about 120 jobs.

October 15, 2026

Trade show booth demonstration with staff and visitors examining tools and equipment at an industrial exhibition

Taiwan's Largest Hardware Show Opens With Record Number of Hosted Buyers

Over 1,000 booths cover tools, fasteners, automotive repair, smart manufacturing and automation.

October 15, 2026

Compact, 600W Open-Frame AC-DC with Ultra-Low Profile

It measures just 5 × 3 inches with an ultra-low 1.1-inch profile.

October 15, 2026

Aerial view of blue roller coaster tracks winding through an amusement park surrounded by trees and landscape

Roller Coaster Death Puts Safety Spotlight on Ever More Thrilling Rides

Experts say roller coaster safety mechanisms are "dependable."

October 15, 2026

Crowded trade show floor with attendees wearing lanyards and ID badges networking among exhibition booths

Why Packaging Leaders Are Redefining Productivity, Workforce Strategy, and Resilience

A PMMI leader weighs in on why the modern manufacturing floor is struggling.

October 15, 2026

Robotic hand pointing at red warning triangle symbol against digital blue code background

The EU Cyber Resilience Act: Why Early Visibility Supports Compliance

Unfortunately, most industrial systems and networks were built for control, not for visibility.

October 14, 2026

White Peterbilt dump truck traveling on a multi-lane highway with grassy hillside in background

Trucking Equipment Manufacturer Expanding in Kentucky

The company began in 1968 as a small local job shop catering to the coal industry.

October 14, 2026

Orange and blue industrial warehouse racking system with metal shelving and structural beams

Nucor's $105M Indiana Expansion to Increase Production of Engineered Utility Structures

The project will support several electrification initiatives.

October 14, 2026

ASKAWA industrial robotic arm with tool changer mounted in manufacturing enclosure

Startup to Accelerate Manufacturing for 'Condom of the Future'

The technology grew out of research supported by Bill and Melinda Gates.

October 14, 2026

Electronics factory workers assembling and inspecting green circuit boards on an industrial production line

Hirose President Mark Kojak’s Plan for Tariffs, AI and New Priorities After Joining Manufacturer Council

How suppliers can grow in an increasingly complex market environment.

October 14, 2026

Fighter jet in flight with afterburners creating orange flame trail against blue sky

Airbus Valkyrie Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Takes Off for First Test Flight

It reached speeds up to Mach 0.8.

October 14, 2026

Tactical operator in full combat gear with rifle and night vision equipment in blue-toned lighting

L3Harris to Provide Night-Vision Goggles to the U.S. Army

It will move directly into full-rate production of the goggles.

October 14, 2026

Futuristic silver aircraft with streamlined design flying over desert landscape and distant mountains

Air Force, Northrop Grumman Break Ground on B-21 Production Facility

One million new square feet of facilities will support the new bomber.

October 14, 2026