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Ford Factory Hires Hawk to Fight Off Pigeons

"El Charro" has become a celebrity at the plant.

Amazon Investing $1B Into Data Center Communities Amid Backlash

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

October 2, 2026

Three large metallic sail-shaped sculptures stand in a desert landscape under a blue sky with clouds

Shield AI Picks U.S. Production Site for X-BAT, Its AI-Piloted Fighter Jet

It's planned to begin production in 2029.

October 2, 2026

Iowa state flag waving on a flagpole against a blue sky with white clouds

$15B Iowa Steel Plant in Question with Tax Laws, Site Selection Still Unresolved

The project has encountered some skepticism in rural Iowa.

October 2, 2026

Hormel Foods storefront sign with red text and green decorative border featuring parsley leaf icon

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

Autonomous solar-powered sailboat with white sails on blue water near waterfront buildings

New Drone Falls From Sky Like Maple Seed, Then Sails Like Boat

They call it the Albatross.

October 1, 2026

Aerial view of Ultium Cells manufacturing facility with branded signage and loading docks under blue sky

GM Joint Venture Retooling Tennessee Plant for ‘World-First’ Battery Production

September 30, 2026

Emergency responders and firefighters assess damage at industrial warehouse with collapsed roof and debris

It Took At Least 16 Fire Departments and 2 Million Gallons of Water to Put Out Plastics Plant Blaze in Michigan

September 29, 2026

Professional portrait of Nick Knotts from Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research Center promoting Gen Z in Manufacturing initiative

Gen Z in Manufacturing: The Young Worker's Psychological Tug-of-War

September 29, 2026

Your Plant's Electrical System Is Like Your Blood

September 28, 2026

Workers Hospitalized After Chemical Leak at Purina Dog Food Plant

September 28, 2026

Underground Vinyl Plant Busted; F-150's Gas Tank Problem; America's Transformer Crisis | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 287

September 28, 2026

Iowa Cooperative to Build the World’s Largest Honey Bottling Plant

September 25, 2026

Professional man in glasses smiling at corporate event with ServiceNow branding

Manufacturers Are Moving Past Pilots and Scaling AI Deployments

September 24, 2026

Manufacturing Now branded LEGO brick display with red plastic pieces in blue storage bin

Lego Invests $400 Million to Boost Brick Production in Mexico

September 24, 2026

Worker in protective gloves operating industrial metal stamping or pressing equipment in manufacturing facility

Police Bust $3.5M Underground Plant With 70-Year-Old Vinyl Presses

September 23, 2026

South Korean Company Announces $2.2B U.S. Munitions Manufacturing Campus

September 22, 2026

Gold Ford F-150 Raptor truck with red taillights featured in Today in Manufacturing Episode 286, sponsored by Siemens

Ford's $1B U.S. Investment; New Flying Car Factory; Cyborg Cockroach Paramedics | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 286

September 21, 2026

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Attalon Invests Nearly $13M to Expand U.S. Sapphire Manufacturing Capacity

The material is used across electro-optical and infrared defense applications.

September 29, 2026

Electronics factory workers in maroon uniforms assembling components at industrial workstations in a bright manufacturing facility.

Pandora Opens $150 Million Jewelry Factory Powered by Renewable Energy

It will produce up to 60 million pieces of jewelry a year.

October 1, 2026

Two warehouse workers in safety gear reviewing inventory data on laptop in storage facility

Why Some Supply Chains Recover Faster Than Others

Why resilience strategies fail and how standardized processes fix it.

October 2, 2026

Industrial manufacturing facility with CNC machines, blue workbenches, and overhead yellow crane system in warehouse space

How One Shop Filled 150 Idle Machine Hours in Two Weeks

Without hiring additional sales or estimating staff.

October 2, 2026

Rugged military-grade laptop displaying global positioning and surveillance mapping software with tactical interface

Dell Pro Rugged Laptops Deliver Field-Grade Durability

The platform adds AI-ready performance and advanced connectivity for large-scale field deployments.

October 2, 2026

Long Sleeve Pullover with ANSI A6 Cut Protection

A 100% polyester back panel reduces weight and enhances airflow.

October 2, 2026

Two men stand between a white and yellow modified Baja Bug vehicles in a garage workshop setting.

The Origins of the Baja Bug

See how the vehicle got its name.

October 2, 2026

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General Mills Names New CEO

The company’s chief operating officer will take over the top job at the beginning of next year.

October 2, 2026

Green and blue fuel pump nozzles labeled Petrol and Diesel at a gas station dispenser

G7 Nations Agree to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil, Including Diesel

Fuel recently hit record high prices in the U.S.

October 2, 2026

Aerial view of a pontoon boat on clear turquoise water with white canopy

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

Each Lightfish is roughly 11 feet long and 340 pounds.

October 2, 2026

Manufacturing worker wearing safety helmet and glasses examines digital AI interface overlay in industrial facility, sponsored by Epicor

AI in Manufacturing: Handle with Care

When perceptions don't align with reality, it's easy to make mistakes.

October 2, 2026

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SpaceX Flight to International Space Station Sets U.S. Speed Record

This was the 13th crew launched by SpaceX for NASA.

October 2, 2026

Two professionals observe a large industrial manufacturing facility from an elevated platform with expansive windows.

New Technology Must Tackle Old Problems

The latest-and-greatest at IMTS drills down to legacy manufacturing challenges.

October 1, 2026

Collaborative robotic arm with orange control unit on linear rail system for industrial automation

The Best Cobot Is the One for the Job

The hard part is no longer whether a robot can do the job, it's choosing the one that best fits your application.

October 1, 2026

Female technician in safety glasses working on electrical panel with orange and blue wiring in industrial facility

OEM v. Third-Party: Why Selecting the Right Service Provider Matters

It's risky to view the relationship with your OEM as strictly transactional.

October 1, 2026