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Ep174

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.

A man comforts a miner mourning fellow miners killed in an explosion at a coal mine on the outskirts of Quetta, in southwest Pakistan, Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Methane Explosion at Coal Mine Kills 34

Many mines in the area lack adequate ventilation and gas-monitoring systems.

July 31, 2026

The Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant is seen near Paducah, Ky., Nov. 18, 2013.

Federal Government to Turn Kentucky Uranium Plant into AI Data Center, Gas Power Complex

The Department of Energy targets another Cold War-era site.

July 31, 2026

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from pad 39A with a payload of a pair of lunar landers at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Fla., Jan. 15, 2025.

A Discarded SpaceX Rocket Is on a Collision Course With the Moon

It will be traveling at 5,400 mph when it makes impact next week.

July 31, 2026

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at an event at the General Motors Proving Ground Monday, July 27, 2026, in Milford, Mich.

Michigan Auto Jobs Lag Despite Tariff-Driven Production Push

The state lost manufacturing jobs as automakers announced new U.S. investments.

July 30, 2026

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Ohio Aerospace Plant Files for Bankruptcy

The factory makes honeycomb structures for aircraft exhaust systems and control surfaces.

July 30, 2026

Court Sides With Building Materials Maker in Discrimination Lawsuit

July 29, 2026

Seattle Cheesemaker Looks to Save Shuttered Wisconsin Facility

July 27, 2026

Invisible Drone Vanishes; Ammo Factory Fails; New Balance's Plans | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 278

July 27, 2026

Ford Plant Workers Fired for Alleged Snack Theft

July 23, 2026

A TRISO-X fuel pebble.

TRISO-X Plots Massive Advanced Nuclear Fuel Expansion in Tennessee

July 22, 2026

Ammo Factory Fails to Produce Any Shells After $469M Army Investment

July 20, 2026

Harley's 'Junk' Rating; VW Kills Models; Flex Work at Land O'Lakes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 277

July 20, 2026

Northwestern Engineers Made a 'Phantom' Drone That Vanishes in Plain Sight

July 17, 2026

New Balance May Donate Shuttered Factory to the Town it Vacated

July 16, 2026

AI-generated illustration created using OpenAI's ChatGPT image generation tools. Depicts a fictional, exaggerated Wisconsin fishing scene.

Miller High Life Seeks Mayor of 'Champagne of Beers'

July 15, 2026

Butter Maker Smooths Production Gaps with Flex Work Option That Lets Workers Pick Hours

July 14, 2026

Gen Z in Manufacturing: Lack of ‘Storytellers’ Hurting Manufacturing Interest

July 14, 2026

Practical AI Lessons and Strategies

Practical AI Lessons and Strategies

A practical roadmap to follow as your finance team scales AI usage.

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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Most Metalforming Manufacturers Expect Stable Economic Activity

Nearly half, meanwhile, expect incoming orders to be flat in the coming months.

July 31, 2026

Data Center

Microgrid to Provide 100% of Power for AI Data Center in Ohio

The project will reduce pressure on already constrained public electricity networks.

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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Factory Tour Shows How a Pagani is Made

The vehicle costs over $4 million.

July 31, 2026

Tesla

The Tesla Salvage Boom: What Happens to High-Tech Cars After a Total Loss

New findings tracked a sevenfold surge in Tesla listings since 2019.

July 31, 2026

Rivian

Rivian Makes Over 12,600 Vehicles in Q2 as New Electric SUV Reaches Customers

The company's automotive gross profit loss also shrunk.

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

Atlas Energy Autonomous Vehicle Permian Basin

Atlas Energy to Quadruple Its Frac Sand-Hauling Autonomous Truck Fleet

It also expects to have the fleet operating on public roads by early 2027.

July 31, 2026

Boxes on a conveyor belt at an Amazon warehouse in Tepotzotlan, Mexico, May 22, 2025.

Amazon to Boost Spending on AI, Other Tech by $20B

The tech and e-commerce giant now expects capital spending to total $220 billion.

July 31, 2026

An employee checks a customer's identification card before checking out alcohol at a grocery store in Arlington Heights, Ill., July 6, 2026.

Economy Grows at Sluggish Pace as Inflation Remains Stubbornly High

The Fed’s favored measure of inflation grew more slowly but remained above its target.

July 31, 2026

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Breaking Down the Coca-Cola/Fairlife Hack

Updates and takeaways from manufacturing’s most recent high-profile ransomware attack.

July 30, 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

Ducati

Historic 1972 Ducati 750 Imola Racer Headlines Rare Offerings at Monterey Auction

The second half of this Ducati offering is an original two-owner 1974 Ducati 750SS Green Frame.

July 30, 2026