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Ep581
Operations
117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory
Launched during the Great Depression, the Pearson’s Nut Roll’s future is uncertain.
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A water tower is seen Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth's, earlier this week, state officials said.
Software
FBI Investigates as Michigan Joins Minnesota in Reporting Cyberattacks on Water Systems
The attacks are targeting operational technology.
August 3, 2026
A worker drives a forklift at the Phoenix Tailings refinery Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Exeter, N.H.
Operations
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
Ep279
Today in Manufacturing Podcast
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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Artificial Intelligence
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
Tesla
Automotive
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
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Ep174
Security Breach: The Continuing Evolution of Ransomware
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Ohio Aerospace Plant Files for Bankruptcy
July 30, 2026
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Court Sides With Building Materials Maker in Discrimination Lawsuit
July 29, 2026
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Seattle Cheesemaker Looks to Save Shuttered Wisconsin Facility
July 27, 2026
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July 27, 2026
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Ford Plant Workers Fired for Alleged Snack Theft
July 23, 2026
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TRISO-X Plots Massive Advanced Nuclear Fuel Expansion in Tennessee
July 22, 2026
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Ammo Factory Fails to Produce Any Shells After $469M Army Investment
July 20, 2026
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Harley's 'Junk' Rating; VW Kills Models; Flex Work at Land O'Lakes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 277
July 20, 2026
Ep579
Northwestern Engineers Made a 'Phantom' Drone That Vanishes in Plain Sight
July 17, 2026
Ep578
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
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Unleashing Enterprise AI Value in Finance
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Unleashing Enterprise AI Value in Finance
Addressing data quality, difficulty of use, and governance concerns for AI in core finance and accounting applications.
July 31, 2026
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Software
The Unseen Lever Manufacturers Must Pull to Get Ahead
Companies must turn data into immediate, decisive action.
August 3, 2026
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Automotive
Driving a 1993 Fox Body Mustang With Fewer Than 500 Original Miles
The vehicle is nearly 100% factory fresh.
August 3, 2026
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Octapharma Picks U.S. Site for $1.5B Manufacturing Facility
It's expected to create 1,500 jobs.
August 3, 2026
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Supply Chain
Oil Prices Drop After Trump Orders U.S. Forces to Hold Off on New Strikes Against Iran
The price of U.S. crude oil fell 5% Sunday night.
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
Sign carrying the corporate logo stands outside a Nissan dealership Monday, July 27, 2026, in Highlands Ranch, Colo.
Automotive
Nissan Returns to Profit but Warns of Middle East, China Woes
After two years in the red, Nissan's comeback hits speed bumps.
August 3, 2026
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Software
When Expressive Humanoid Robots Are Awkward, People Become Wary, Study Says
What happens when an expressive robot violates social norms?
August 3, 2026
Ritron
Operations
Rugged HR Series 2-Way Portable Radios
They feature color displays and an IP68 environmental rating.
July 31, 2026
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Supply Chain
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
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Artificial Intelligence
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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Automotive
Factory Tour Shows How a Pagani is Made
The vehicle costs over $4 million.
July 31, 2026
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Automotive
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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Energy
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