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New Data Center Industry Guide: Innovative Products for Modern Data Center Cooling & Infrastructure Applications

Highlighting the company’s wide range of automation technologies.

FBI Most Wanted Fraudster poster for Mary Carole McDonnell, charged with bank fraud and identity theft

Fake McDonnell Aviation Heiress Added to FBI Most Wanted List

And she still has access to the family's secret trust.

October 28, 2026

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Systems Engineer Moonlights as 'Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers'

The cybersecurity expert isn't ready to hang up his carving knives just yet.

October 27, 2026

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The SS United States Scheduled for Sinking to Become World's Largest Artificial Reef

The ship will be sunk about 22 nautical miles southwest of Destin.

October 27, 2026

In this photo provided by the Transnet Freight Rail, a freight train that claims to be the longest in the world is seen in Saldanha Bay, South Africa, Oct. 17, 2026.

The World's Longest Freight Train Makes a Test Run

It required electric and diesel locomotives positioned throughout the train to power it.

October 27, 2026

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DigiKey Expands Its Standard Product Portfolio

The product line provides tools for design, prototyping, testing and production environments.

October 22, 2026

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How a Genetics Firm Is Preserving Cannabis History

November 3, 2026

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Anheuser-Busch CEO Leaving Company at the End of the Month

November 3, 2026

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Canada's Carney Reports Progress in Trade Talks With U.S.

November 2, 2026

View of the cranes at the Fos-Marseille container port in Marseille, France, Oct. 30, 2026.

Dockworkers Worldwide Strike Over Arms Shipments, Working Conditions

October 30, 2026

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North American Robot Orders Increase 24.8% in Third Quarter of 2026

October 30, 2026

The children's shoe section is seen at a Goodwill store in Roseville, Minn., Aug. 12, 2026.

Strong Growth and Inflation Paints Mixed Picture of Economy

October 30, 2026

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U.S. Designates Helium as Critical Material, Citing Semiconductor Importance

October 23, 2026

A plume of smokes rises from MC Tank Transport Inc., Toledo, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2026.

Chemical Tank Leak in Ohio Forces Evacuations

October 21, 2026

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PepsiCo Shuts Down Tennessee Bottling Plant

October 21, 2026

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U.S. Sanctions on Chinese Firms Tied to Ex-Google Engineer Triggers 'Firm Opposition'

October 21, 2026

A Coco Delivery Robot in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, April 22, 2026.

Delivery Robots Accused of Scanning Customers’ Faces, Sharing Biometric Data

October 20, 2026

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U.S. Tractor, Combine Sales Decline in September

October 13, 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.

October 16, 2026

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Roller Coaster Death Puts Safety Spotlight on Ever More Thrilling Rides

Experts say roller coaster safety mechanisms are "dependable."

October 15, 2026

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Honeywell Spin-off Expands U.S. R&D Hub

The company makes high-performance specialty materials for critical industries.

October 13, 2026

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Trump Administration is Suspending Microsoft from Green Card Program

Microsoft suggests its use of the program is being mischaracterized.

October 9, 2026

White PVC pipes being unloaded from a dump truck at an industrial yard with green buildings in background

Flooded Factory's PVC Pipes Still Clogging River Two Years After Hurricane Helene

A cleanup nonprofit estimated its crews have pulled hundreds of thousands of pipes from the river.

October 8, 2026

Two green recycling bins with white circular emblems on a paved outdoor surface

Solar-Powered Garbage Can Stops the Stink

The lid insert efficiently breaks down acetic acid.

October 5, 2026

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$28 Billion Hemp THC Industry Fights to Survive Looming Federal Ban

Congress targets unregulated THC products threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs.

October 5, 2026

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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Seasats' Unmanned Boats Are Supporting U.S. Maritime Border Security Operations

Each Lightfish is roughly 11 feet long and 340 pounds.

October 2, 2026

Amazon Investing $1B Into Data Center Communities Amid Backlash

The gamble looks to win back those wary of data centers.

October 2, 2026

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100 Years Ago, Schrödinger’s Equation Shed Light on Quantum Physics

A century-old equation still unlocks quantum secrets shaping tomorrow's technology.

October 1, 2026

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Congress Votes to End Production of Penny After 234 Years

The Mint says ceasing to make them would generate immediate savings of $56 million annually.

September 30, 2026

Aerial view of a steel roller coaster with red tracks winding through desert landscape and mountains in background

Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires X2 Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits

The ride has been closed since the evening of July 12.

September 29, 2026

Christmas market stall displaying red Santa costumes, white fur trim, and holiday decorations with a young shopper browsing merchandise.

U.S., China Release Reciprocal $30B Product Lists for Tariff Cuts After Trump-Xi Meeting

The lists included 1,619 items of U.S. goods entering China.

September 28, 2026

USDA Department of Agriculture seal mounted on wooden plaque featuring wheat sheaf emblem

167,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled Over Falsified Inspection Stickers

The recall includes over 83 tons of raw pork, beef and goat nationwide.

September 24, 2026