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Black air compressor with mounted drone displayed against American flag background

Pentagon Backs $615M Deal to Scale California Drone Manufacturing

The company expects the funding to help it produce 1 million drones annually.

Scale model of stealth fighter jet displayed in hangar with runway markings and overhead lighting

Shield AI Completes X-BAT Autonomous Strike Fighter Prototype

WATCH: It could enter production in 2029 after extensive testing.

November 4, 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

Invisible rear window technology that alerts following drivers to danger before it's too late.

November 3, 2026

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Northrop Grumman Increases Production of Electronic Bomb Fuze

It can now produce as many as 85,000 fuzes annually.

November 3, 2026

Industrial manufacturing facility with large blue machinery, white cylindrical equipment, overhead yellow crane, and American flag displayed on white wall.

Lockheed Martin Announces Another Significant U.S. Expansion Effort

The $420 million project will create 650 new jobs.

November 3, 2026

Yellow SeaTrac autonomous marine vessel with solar panels and communication antennas floating on water

NTSB Urges Autonomous Boat Maker to Modify Design After Collision

The agency said the uncrewed surface vessel is too hard to see.

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

FBI Most Wanted Fraudster poster for Mary Carole McDonnell, charged with bank fraud and identity theft

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

Boom Supersonic engine cross-section showing internal turbine components and mechanical assembly

Boom Unveils U.S. 'Superfactory'

October 23, 2026

BMW's Six-Figure Severance Offer Causes HR Site to Crash

October 22, 2026

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PepsiCo Shuts Down Tennessee Bottling Plant

October 21, 2026

Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Because the Seats Might Catch Fire

October 20, 2026

Scott podcast episode 290 featuring vintage car manufacturing, sponsored by Siemens

Scout Sued by Old Couple; Rivian's Ghostbusters Collab; Blue Origin's Massive Texas Project | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 290

October 19, 2026

Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor

Modeling AI ROI Like a CFO, Not a Vendor

A six-step framework for building AI business cases that survive audit scrutiny, board review, and hindsight.

October 28, 2026

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How the Cadillac F1 Team Meticulously Tracks Thousands of Parts

WATCH: Down to each individual nut and bolt.

November 4, 2026

Classic white Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with red racing stripes and dual headlights

World's Only Production '67 Carbon-Fiber Shelby GT500 Appears at SEMA

Combining the presence of the original Shelby Mustang with modern materials and performance hardware.

November 4, 2026

Forklift operator lifting connected delivery container in warehouse with wireless connectivity indicators

How BLE-Based Tracking Transforms Automotive Load Carrier Management

See how to move from manual inventory checks to automated monitoring across a load carrier network.

November 4, 2026

Trane industrial chiller or HVAC unit with beige casing, compressor assembly, and control panel

Trane Technologies to Acquire Canadian Maker of Heat-Transfer Products

Cancoil designs and manufactures custom coolers, condensers and coils.

November 4, 2026

Police officers in riot gear confront civilians during street protest with onlookers and buildings in background

Bangladesh Garment Factories Close as Workers Clash With Police in Pay Protests

Violence was reported in several industrial areas.

November 4, 2026

Dashcam footage of a major explosion and fire on a street during daytime with overcast sky and utility poles

Fatal Learjet Crash Triggers Probe Into Maintenance, In-Flight Breakup

Pieces of a key part of the tail were found more than a mile away from the main crater.

November 4, 2026

Industrial collaborative robotic arm with gripper mounted on mobile base platform

Boston Dynamics Launches New Stretch Robot That Unloads 1,000 Cases Per Hour

The next-generation Stretch robot eliminates downtime with durability engineering breakthroughs.

November 4, 2026

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UChicago, Toyota Collaborate to Advance Quantum Technologies for Future Mobility

The partnership looks to advance quantum sensing, vehicle security and energy storage innovation.

November 3, 2026

Orange AMPSTAR truck and green AMPSTAR bus parked on wet urban street at night with city skyline

JSW Greentech Scales Commercial EV Development With Siemens Xcelerator

The initiative will support the company as it builds capabilities for electric buses and trucks.

November 3, 2026

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How a Genetics Firm Is Preserving Cannabis History

NorCal Seeds & Genetics said it's about keeping possibilities open for the future.

November 3, 2026

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From Art to Science: Achieving Reliable, Sustainable Heat Seals in Modern Packaging

The economic and quality stakes associated with each seal are only going to rise.

November 3, 2026

Precision metal gears and sprockets with threaded shafts on black background

Duplex Worm Gears for Precision Backlash Adjustment

Revolutionary duplex worm design simplifies gearbox assembly and maintenance.

November 3, 2026

Two black DIP switch components with cream-colored toggle switches and gold pins on technical schematic background

Piano DIP Switches Boast Compact Footprints

They feature 1.27 mm or 2.54 mm pitches.

November 3, 2026

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GM Brings One of Its Earliest Electric Milestones to Test Track at EPCOT

Guests can see the technology that sparked the automaker's electrification efforts.

November 3, 2026