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Real-Life AI Part III: Where AI Is Overhyped and Falling Short

Breaking down where AI tools fail operational reality.

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Gen Z in Manufacturing: What Makes a Factory Feel Outdated to Gen Z

Also, discover how to bridge disconnect between IT and manufacturing teams.

August 10, 2026

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Mouser's AI, Power Management Hubs Help Engineers Deliver Industrial Edge AI

The hubs provide practical guidance on workload characterization, energy harvesting and production-grade power architecture.

August 10, 2026

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Rotted Fish Sauce Removed; Magellan's Odd Bankruptcy; Pearson's Closes Candy Factory | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 280

Also on the podcast, John Deere and UAW "half a billion" apart, the Tesla salvage boom and the passwords most likely to be breached.

August 10, 2026

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Kimberly-Clark Picks Arizona for $100M Pilot Project

This low-water plant could be transformative.

August 7, 2026

Eaton has been awarded an Air Force project to apply quantum computing to strengthen electric grid resilience and security.

Eaton Wins $7M Air Force Contract to Use Quantum Computing to Protect Power Grid

The project will address a key security challenge in electrical grid management known.

August 6, 2026

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SpaceX Aims to Use Rockets for Superfast Cargo Transport Across the Earth

August 6, 2026

A now hiring sign is seen in front of an auto body shop in Chicago, June 25, 2026.

U.S. Layoffs Remain Historically Low

August 6, 2026

John Deere, UAW ‘Half a Billion Dollars’ Apart in Contract Extension Clash

August 5, 2026

Company Reverses Decision to Close Ohio Glass Plant

August 5, 2026

Manufacturers Voice Support, Growth Objectives as America Turns 250

August 4, 2026

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Why This Engineering Prof. Claims Manufacturing Skills Gap Starts in Classroom

August 4, 2026

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The SBA's 2026 Transformation: More Capital for Manufacturers and Rural America, Tighter U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Rules

August 4, 2026

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From Chaos to Control

August 4, 2026

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Defense Manufacturer's New Michigan Factory to Support Ground Combat Vehicle Programs

August 3, 2026

The hidden signals behind every part.

The Unseen Lever Manufacturers Must Pull to Get Ahead

August 3, 2026

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Octapharma Picks U.S. Site for $1.5B Manufacturing Facility

August 3, 2026

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Fanuc's Michigan Expansion to Meet Domestic Robot Demand Gets Big Boost from State

August 3, 2026

The Security Breach Podcast

The Security Breach Podcast

Security Breach from Manufacturing.net offers the insight needed to ready your company's defenses against hackers.

August 11, 2026

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U.S. Faces New Pressure to Build Weapons Without China's Rare Earth Magnets

Most new U.S. mines are years away from reality.

August 3, 2026

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Ford's Snack Firings; Mars Closes NJ Hub; Cheesemaker Saves Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 279

Also on the podcast, the new Alliance for America's Skilled Trades, U.S. bans foreign robots and 400-year-old bell foundry gets upgrade.

August 3, 2026

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Wisconsin Cheese Maker to Acquire California Dip Company

The deal would expand Sargento into grocery deli cases.

July 31, 2026

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What FCC Ruling on ‘Advanced Robotic Devices’ Means for Mobile Robot Market

What vendors and operators need to know.

July 31, 2026

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Hellbender Doubles Pittsburgh Footprint to Meet Demand for Physical AI Hardware, Software

The new facility will expand production of integrated perception systems and edge-computing boards.

July 31, 2026

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Linde to Invest $1B to Support U.S. Semiconductor Facility Expansion

It's one of the company's largest investments for an electronics customer.

July 31, 2026

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Security Breach: The Continuing Evolution of Ransomware

Legacy tactics are combining with specialized skill sets and AI to elevate the size and scale of attacks.

July 31, 2026

Executive Director of THTMA & GM of Organizer Precision Tools Co., Ltd., David Hsieh (center), GM of Lanza International, Andrew Liu (right), and Factory Director of Re-Dai Precision Tools Co., Ltd.'s Dapumei Smart Factory, Oscar Yu (left), gathered at the 'Taiwan Flagship Showcase' during the EISENWARENMESSE in Cologne this March. Together, they promoted Taiwan’s hardware and tool industry strength to global buyers, driving significant momentum for the upcoming October expo in Taichung.

TiTE x IHT Launches Global Buyer Invitation Program to Build Asia’s Premier Hardware Supply Chain Cooperation Hub

Global supply chain restructuring opens new opportunities for Taiwan’s smart manufacturing.

July 30, 2026

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Lockheed Martin's Interceptor Missile Contract Up to Nearly $60B

The company intends to triple production capacity by the end of 2030.

July 30, 2026

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Rotten Fish Sauce at Long-Shuttered Plant Will Finally Be Removed

The Atlantic Seafood Sauce Company was abandoned more than 20 years ago.

July 30, 2026

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Indiana Defense Hub Expands to 1,500 Acres With Aerospace, Machinery Tenants

The companies will work to transition new hardware from advanced R&D to scaled production.

July 30, 2026

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Security Risks Used to Reinforce Foreign Robotics Block

It's a risk that deserves action, but some feel this is more about 'market protectionism' than security.

July 29, 2026

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How Incomplete Equipment Records Turn Quick Fixes Into Extended Shutdowns

The missing details are usually basic.

July 29, 2026

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Court Sides With Building Materials Maker in Discrimination Lawsuit

A former process engineering technician challenged his termination.

July 29, 2026