Design and Development Today

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GM Invests Millions to Honor, Upskill U.S. Veterans

One of the automaker's programs helps veterans transition into high-paying automotive jobs.

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NASA Announces X-70 Experimental Aircraft to Advance Flight Research

It's designed to cruise at Mach .75.

November 11, 2026

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Industry 5.0 Is Already Here, Says Google Cloud — and It Runs on Agent Swarms

From Honeywell to GE Appliances, manufacturers are deploying hundreds of AI agents aimed at executing whole missions, not just tasks.

November 11, 2026

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Airbus Commercial Jet Sets Guinness World Record for Longest Flight

The crew witnessed two sunsets and two sunrises.

November 10, 2026

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Union Furious as Stellantis to Sell Canadian Plant to Defense Contractor

The move is in line with the automaker's strategy to essentially save the company.

November 10, 2026

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How Titans of CNC Cuts Through the Noise to Recruit Young Machinists

A playbook for turning ad-fatigued Gen Zers into skilled shop floor machinists.

November 10, 2026

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How World Series Shirts Are Made; Mercedes Redesigns Rear Window; Chocolate Factory Missing 'Running Man' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 293

November 9, 2026

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Tesla Cybertruck Will Die So Cybercab Can Live

November 6, 2026

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Chocolate Factory Fined Over Missing ‘Running Man’

November 5, 2026

Mercedes-Benz digital display technology for rear and side windows showing safety warnings and personalized information on a highway scene

Mercedes-Benz Working on Technology That Uses the Rear Window to Talk to the Car Behind You

November 3, 2026

BMW's Big Severance Offer; Explosion at Quaker Oats; Boom's U.S. 'Superfactory' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 292

November 2, 2026

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Milwaukee Brewers Championship Triggers a Long Night of Hot Production

October 30, 2026

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Miller Lite Brews Up ‘Clinch Cans’ to Honor Its Hometown’s World Series

October 30, 2026

Explosion, Fire Expose Illegal North Carolina Distillery

October 29, 2026

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Fake McDonnell Aviation Heiress Added to FBI Most Wanted List

October 28, 2026

Gen Z in Manufacturing: Inside the Swing Shift Problem

October 27, 2026

Today in Manufacturing Episode 291 sponsored by Mitsubishi Electric, featuring a high-performance vehicle with exhaust flames

Tesla's Flying Car; Hyundai's Seat Fire Problem; PepsiCo Closes Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 291

October 26, 2026

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Boom Unveils U.S. 'Superfactory'

October 23, 2026

Digital Twins in Improving Production Processes

Digital Twins in Improving Production Processes

You can test new concepts on production lines and uncover issues before they become real problems.

November 11, 2026

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Avanade to Acquire Robiquity, Bringing AI-First Automation to More UK Businesses

The acquisition combines Avanade's global reach with Robiquity's deep Microsoft expertise.

November 11, 2026

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U.S. Arm of Italian Auto Supplier Picks South Carolina for Distribution Facility

The company designs and makes thermoplastic tubing, hose assemblies, fittings and molded components.

November 11, 2026

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Intel, Altera Partner on Sensor Integration for Edge and Physical AI

They hope to address the growing complexity of connecting, processing and acting on real-world data across increasingly sensor-rich edge environments.

November 11, 2026

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Nelipak Healthcare Packaging Acquires Technipaq

Technipaq’s operating footprint includes two production sites in Illinois.

November 11, 2026

Kopin Clears Plant Space in Massachusetts for Defense, AI Hardware Production

The development looks to strengthen domestic manufacturing of MicroLED and optical technologies.

November 11, 2026

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China’s Passenger Car Exports Surge in October as Domestic Demand Remains Weak

Chinese automakers, however, face growing export challenges.

November 11, 2026

Nissan Reduces Red Ink, Vows to Return to Profit for Full Year

U.S. and Japanese markets did well, while the situation remained challenging in China.

November 11, 2026

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What We Know — and Don't Know — as Nvidia Investigates Alleged Spy Plot Involving Its CEO

Explore how the scandal could impact AI chip exports and national security.

November 10, 2026

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Toyota to Assemble Scion KEI-01 in Indiana Starting Next Year

The company also showcased two additional concept vehicles.

November 10, 2026

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China's Trade Surplus Surpasses $1T for 2nd Straight Year

Supported by high-tech goods like semiconductors and autos.

November 10, 2026

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What Makes AI Recommend One Manufacturer Over Another?

It really isn't about what you say. It's about what you can demonstrate.

November 10, 2026

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Honda Reports Robust Results on Back of Healthy Motorcycle Sales

The automaker said EV-related losses erased nearly $3 billion from its operating profits.

November 10, 2026

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Nvidia, Jensen Huang Face Lawsuit Alleging Investors Were Misled About Spy Affair

The controversy has raised concerns that Beijing is trying to smuggle Nvidia products into China.

November 10, 2026

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Ultra-Small Tuning Fork Crystal Ideal for Space-Constrained Wearable Designs

It frees PCB space for larger batteries, additional sensors or slimmer form factors.

November 10, 2026