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Ep582
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Kawasaki Settles Multi-Million Dollar Suit Over Stolen Semiconductor Tech
Putting to rest a four-year dispute.
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Elon Musk attends the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2026.
Aerospace
Musk Likely to Be Grilled During SpaceX's First Earnings Call as Public Company
SpaceX is losing money fast.
August 4, 2026
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Supply Chain
25 States Sue Over New Tariffs, Calling Them 'Pretext' to Replace Old Ones
The states’ challenge follows two other lawsuits filed by small businesses.
August 4, 2026
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Aerospace
FAA Certifies Boeing's New 737 Max 7 Jetliner for Flight After Years of Delays
But safety inspectors will remain at its facilities to monitor manufacturing.
August 3, 2026
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Defense Manufacturer's New Michigan Factory to Support Ground Combat Vehicle Programs
The two-story, 200,000-square-foot facility looks to scale advanced machining operations.
August 3, 2026
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Fanuc's Michigan Expansion to Meet Domestic Robot Demand Gets Big Boost from State
While the U.S. auto industry buys the most robots, the food industry is experiencing surging demand.
August 3, 2026
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When the Network Becomes the Bottleneck
An increasing number of production slowdowns are not being caused by failing equipment.
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MetraSCAN BLACK2 to Enhance Flexibility for Shop-Floor Dimensional Inspection
Designed for total inspection flexibility across diverse part sizes and shop-floor conditions.
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Manufacturers Voice Support, Growth Objectives as America Turns 250
As NAM recently pointed out, "The American story has always belonged to the makers."
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Why This Engineering Prof. Claims Manufacturing Skills Gap Starts in Classroom
The disconnect between what the industry requires and what is being taught is wider than ever.
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The SBA's 2026 Transformation: More Capital for Manufacturers and Rural America, Tighter U.S. Citizenship Eligibility Rules
Manufacturing has become a major SBA priority.
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The EcoSmartCure straight-through oven reduces energy consumption through demand-based temperature control.
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Dürr Implementing CO2-Efficient Paint Shop With Cross-Plant System Integration
The turnkey shop will combine three separate paint shops in a single system.
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How one manufacturer managed outgrowing spreadsheets.
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Manufacturing Index Reaches Highest Level in Over Four Years
The employment index also returned to expansion for the first time in nearly three years.
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Exploring the Hennessey Blackbird Hypercar
Featuring a trip to the Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Center.
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Off-Road Vehicle Maker's New Facility Introduces Advanced CAD, 3D Printing
The company has supplied vehicles to customers in more than 20 countries across four continents.
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Toyota Reports Hefty Profit on Cheap Yen, Solid Car Sales
The company said demand remains strong for hybrids in various markets, including the U.S.
August 4, 2026
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Trump Administration Pushes Tougher English Rules for Mexican Train Crews Crossing into the U.S.
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