Manufacturing

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Is the Gig Economy Coming for Manufacturing?
How AI training is creating lucrative new revenue streams for manufacturing experts.
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Manufacturing
Leaders From GM, Corning Join Manufacturing Leadership Council Board of Governors
The MLC is the digital transformation division of the National Association of Manufacturers.
October 6, 2026
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Spokbee Builds 3D Product Configurators for Any Company That Makes Complex Products
Selling complex heavy equipment doesn't have to mean weeks of back-and-forth emails, manual quoting and engineering bottlenecks.
October 6, 2026
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Manufacturing
7 Ways Nonlinear Loads Are Stressing Your Electrical System
Excessive heating and accelerated component failure can follow.
October 5, 2026
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Manufacturing
Okuma America Debuts New Machines, Controls and Automation Systems
Next-generation CNC technology meets AI.
October 5, 2026
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Figure Trained Its Humanoid Robots to Jump Into Molten Steel
The decommissioning stunt was suggested by the Terminator himself.
October 5, 2026
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Today in Manufacturing Episode 288 promotional graphic featuring military aircraft, Chinese flag, Pentagon building, and GAINS sponsor logo
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
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Attalon Invests Nearly $13M to Expand U.S. Sapphire Manufacturing Capacity
September 29, 2026
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Pandora Opens $150 Million Jewelry Factory Powered by Renewable Energy
October 1, 2026
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U.S. Manufacturing Sector Expanded in September
October 2, 2026
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Why Some Supply Chains Recover Faster Than Others
October 2, 2026
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How One Shop Filled 150 Idle Machine Hours in Two Weeks
October 2, 2026
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Shield AI Picks U.S. Production Site for X-BAT, Its AI-Piloted Fighter Jet
October 2, 2026
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$15B Iowa Steel Plant in Question with Tax Laws, Site Selection Still Unresolved
October 2, 2026
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New Technology Must Tackle Old Problems
October 1, 2026
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The Best Cobot Is the One for the Job
October 1, 2026
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OEM v. Third-Party: Why Selecting the Right Service Provider Matters
October 1, 2026
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When Water Runs Short, Cooling Becomes the Constraint
October 1, 2026
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Each week, our editors discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing and their implications for the industry. 
October 6, 2026
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Manufacturing
Hormel to Acquire Chicken Processor Brakebush in $1B Deal
The company expects the move to bolster its protein portfolio and foodservice operations.
October 1, 2026
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Manufacturing
Millwork Company to Make Processed Pine Products in New U.S. Factory
The $216 million factory will create 217 new jobs.
October 1, 2026
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IoT
LG's New U.S. Factory Will Produce Chillers for AI Data Centers
Production is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2027.
October 1, 2026
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Manufacturing
ABM Launches Technical Training Center in Idaho to Meet Demand for Semiconductor Talent
The company expects the center to offer an annual capacity for 500 participants at launch.
September 30, 2026
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Manufacturing
Startup Giving Legacy Industry Robots Ability to 'See'
The company works across multiple industries, including automotive, electronics and data centers.
September 30, 2026
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Manufacturing
3 Execs Outline Strategy for AI Data Center Hardware Boom
Manufacturers and infrastructure suppliers wonder how long demand can realistically remain strong.
September 30, 2026
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Manufacturing
Report: Manufacturing Remains Most Targeted Industry for Cyberattacks
But they are coming for logistics, food and beverage and automotive.
September 30, 2026
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Manufacturing
Caterpillar Commits $1B to Expand Compact Machine Manufacturing
The investment includes plans for a new modern manufacturing facility.
September 30, 2026
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It Took At Least 16 Fire Departments and 2 Million Gallons of Water to Put Out Plastics Plant Blaze in Michigan
The smoke could be seen for 40 miles.
September 29, 2026
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Gen Z in Manufacturing: The Young Worker's Psychological Tug-of-War
Gen Z will say, "I want to care about my work, and I want you to care about me."
September 29, 2026
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Manufacturing
Indian-Owned Mining Company Plans $15B Steel Factory in Iowa
It is expected to produce 10 million tons annually.
September 29, 2026
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Manufacturing
Green Steel Maker's New Facility Will Produce 10,000 Tons of High-Purity Iron
Hertha Metals raised $134 million to support its construction.
September 29, 2026
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Manufacturing
Which 2026 Tariffs Can Manufacturers Recover?
Manufacturers could recover millions in 2026 tariff costs through duty drawback, but most never file.
September 28, 2026
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Manufacturing
TiTE x IHT 2026 Brings 100+ International Buyers to Taiwan's Hardware Heartland
The country's largest hardware and tools trade show runs Oct. 20–22.
September 28, 2026