Design and Development Today

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IEM Announces Huge $200M, 3,000 Job Texas Expansion

The company has been making custom power distribution systems for more than 75 years.

BlackVe yesterday celebrated the opening of its new satellite manufacturing facility at MaxQ@Kirtland in New Mexico.

Space Company Opens Satellite Manufacturing Facility in New Mexico

The company uses advanced production technologies to accelerate how satellites are designed, built and operated.

August 26, 2026

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UAW Rejects Deere Contract Extension, Prepares for 2027 Showdown

The two sides remain "half a billion dollars" apart.

August 25, 2026

To accommodate these needs, engineers need processors like those offered by NXP to balance computing power, connectivity and energy efficiency.

Industrial SBCs for Prototypes to Production

Why manufacturers are ditching conventional computers for industrial SBCs.

August 25, 2026

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SpaceX to Build World's Largest Spaceport in Louisiana

WATCH: The $100 billion project will create more than 11,000 U.S. jobs.

August 25, 2026

Ursa Major recently held the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility in Longmont, Colorado.

Hypersonics and Critical Munitions Company Ursa Major to Go Public

The company expects to raise $350 million to rapidly scale production for its defense industrial base.

August 25, 2026

Gen Z in Manufacturing: Gen Z Likes to Job Hop; Here’s How to Keep Them in Your Plant

August 25, 2026

Ohio Manufacturer Files Defamation Lawsuit Over 1-Star Google Review

August 25, 2026

Robots are prepared ahead the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.

Chinese Humanoid Robots Smash Human Records in Sprint, High Jump

August 24, 2026

These 3D-Printed Concrete Shelters Can Save People During Tornadoes

August 21, 2026

Illegal Cookie Factory Caught Substituting Charcoal for Cocoa

August 20, 2026

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Made in America: Freedom and Glory

August 20, 2026

Meat Processor Accused of Dumping Animal Blood, Waste Into Nearby Waters

August 18, 2026

Yamaha Cuts Production; SpaceX's Terafab in Texas; GM Ends Samsung Venture | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 281

August 17, 2026

GM Reveals $4.5B Supply Chain Shield for Emergencies

August 14, 2026

Nearly 150-Year-Old Beef Plant Set for Closure Will Remain Open

August 13, 2026

GM Exits Joint Venture for $3.5B EV Battery Plant

August 11, 2026

Gen Z in Manufacturing: What Makes a Factory Feel Outdated to Gen Z

August 10, 2026

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net

Each week, our editors discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing and their implications for the industry.

August 19, 2026

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How Imperial Japan Turned to the Sardine to Help Build a War Machine

The small fish became a primary raw material for the empire’s chemical industry.

August 25, 2026

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Security Breach: AI is Fueling, Killing Ransomware

Cybersecurity's biggest topics are converging in interesting ways.

August 26, 2026

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5 Things Manufacturers Need to Know About Physical AI as Adoption Climbs

See how the technology provides real-world value and improves safety in high-risk environments.

August 26, 2026

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Mouser Electronics Stocks Connectivity Solutions from Nordic Semiconductor

Since 2011, the partnership has served engineers across industrial, medical and consumer wireless applications.

August 26, 2026

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General Mills Eliminates Synthetic Colors in Its U.S. Cereals

The company expects to phase those colors out across its U.S. lineup by the end of next year.

August 26, 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited Oshkosh, Wisconsin, as part of the administration's nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Visits Oshkosh Corporation

The Wisconsin visit was part of the administration's nationwide “Arsenal of Freedom” tour.

August 26, 2026

A hybrid manufacturing process combines 3D printing, electroforming and hot isostatic pressing to produce critical components for advanced nuclear reactors and other energy and defense applications.

Hybrid Process Looks to Reshape Nuclear Energy Production Capabilities

The method combines 3D printing and electroforming.

August 26, 2026

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Trump Moves Toward Levying New Tariff on China

The move appears to be a calibrated effort to work around a Supreme Court decision.

August 26, 2026

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Hyundai Translead Strengthens Commercial Vehicle Network With Range Zero Emissions

Furthering the company's effort to advance hydrogen mobility in North America.

August 25, 2026

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Mitsubishi Motors to Expand U.S. Lineup to Six Vehicles in 2027

The automaker also announced the return of the Pajero (Montero) nameplate.

August 25, 2026

Chrysler Pacificas are driven off the lot at Windsor Assembly Plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.

Canada Strikes Back at U.S. With Retaliatory Tariffs

They extend well beyond industrial goods.

August 25, 2026

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Most Manufacturers Could Withstand Supply Chain Disruptions for Just Three Weeks

New research reveals manufacturing CEOs' biggest concerns.

August 25, 2026

Signs at a rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, March 9, 2025.

Trade War Between Canada and the U.S. Further Ruptures a Once-Close Alliance

Canada is looking beyond the U.S., because "things will never be the same."

August 25, 2026

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How WayKen Uses 5-Axis Machining to Support Complex Industrial Parts

How WayKen uses 5-axis machining to manufacture complex industrial parts with fewer setups, reduced errors and superior surface quality for automation equipment.

August 24, 2026