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The Domino Effect of Procurement Delays in Manufacturing
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June 25, 2026
Lego's new manufacturing hub includes a 25‑tonne red 2x4 LEGO brick installation.
Lego Opens Global Manufacturing & Innovation Hub in Denmark
June 29, 2026
The MR-X from Mantis Robotics is a biomimetic dual-arm robot.
Mantis Robotics Debuts MR-X Dual-Arm Fenceless Robot at Automate 2026
June 26, 2026
The W56 Electric Step Van from Workhorse.
The Floor Doesn't Lie: Applying Lean Manufacturing Principles in a Real-World Plant
June 27, 2026
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