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Inventory Management
GlobalFoundries to Open 2 New Chip Plants in New York
They're financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan.
Featured
Rivian R1S electric SUV styled as Ghostbusters vehicle with roof-mounted equipment in nighttime urban setting
Operations
Rivian Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts: EV Maker Deploys Ghostbusters Themed Software Update
The Ecto-R1 honors the 1984 classic while staying true to Rivian's design.
October 14, 2026
Orange and blue industrial warehouse racking system with metal shelving and structural beams
Operations
Nucor's $105M Indiana Expansion to Increase Production of Engineered Utility Structures
The project will support several electrification initiatives.
October 14, 2026
Futuristic silver aircraft with streamlined design flying over desert landscape and distant mountains
Operations
Air Force, Northrop Grumman Break Ground on B-21 Production Facility
One million new square feet of facilities will support the new bomber.
October 14, 2026
Glycolic acid bottle with dropper in laboratory setting with petri dish and test tubes
Operations
India's Avid Organics to Build First U.S. Specialty Chemicals Facility
It's part of a $50 million investment in the company's U.S. operations.
October 13, 2026
Tattoo comparison showing black ink under visible light and UV-reactive purple pigment under ultraviolet light on forearm
Operations
Invisible Tattoo Ink Can Be Switched On and Off with Bright Light
Is the ancient art ready for an upgrade?
October 13, 2026
Popular Videos
Rayyan Shafqat, student at Brooklyn Technical High School, featured in Gen Z in Manufacturing program promotional graphic with digital technology background
Gen Z in Manufacturing: I Don’t Want to Do the Same Thing for the Next 20 Years
October 13, 2026
Scout Motors orange brand signage displayed outside showroom with tan SUV and Manufacturing Now logo
Elderly Couple Sues Automaker, Says Plant Drove Them from Their Home
October 12, 2026
Industrial robot with raised arm against textured background, branded with Today in Manufacturing Episode 289 logo and Epicor sponsorship badge
Why Robots Jumped Into Molten Steel; Drone Falls From Sky; Ford Hires Bird of Prey | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 289
October 12, 2026
Smiling man wearing PRIMARY branded black jacket at indoor event or trade show
Is the Gig Economy Coming for Manufacturing?
October 7, 2026
Worker operating blue industrial drum lifter with safety equipment for material handling
Power-Propelled Drum Handlers Help Operators Move, Lift, Position, Weigh and Pour Drums
October 8, 2026
Manufacturing Now branded meme featuring a cartoon character with sunglasses and 'Operation Beef Bandit' text overlaid on packaged red meat display
'Beef Bandits' Steal Cargo as Driver Sleeps
October 8, 2026
Man speaking at Spokbee corporate event with branded backdrop and logo watermark
Configurator Bridges Gap Between Sales, Engineering to Shrink Time to Start Manufacturing
October 8, 2026
Five VinFast electric vehicles displayed on a rooftop with city skyline backdrop and Manufacturing Now branding
EV Maker Emphasizes 'Commitment' to U.S. Market Despite Cratering Sales
October 7, 2026
Broken eggshell on wooden surface revealing manufacturing-related graphic inside
Powdered Eggshells Used to Make High-Quality Metal
October 6, 2026
Silhouette of person jumping over hurdle against glowing sun with ManufacturingNow logo
Figure Trained Its Humanoid Robots to Jump Into Molten Steel
October 5, 2026
Today in Manufacturing Episode 288 promotional graphic featuring military aircraft, Chinese flag, Pentagon building, and GAINS sponsor logo
How F-35 Parts Got Shipped to China; Plastics Fire Aftermath in Michigan; Chemical Leak at Purina Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 288
October 5, 2026
Close-up of a hawk with yellow eye-ring and beak against Ford blue logo background, labeled 'El Charro'
Ford Factory Hires Hawk to Fight Off Pigeons
October 2, 2026
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Green combine harvesters and tractors harvesting grain in a dusty field with trees in background
Inventory Management
U.S. Tractor, Combine Sales Decline in September
John Deere cited weaker equipment demand when offering a contract extension to UAW workers.
October 13, 2026
Robotic hand pointing at red warning triangle symbol against digital blue code background
Maintenance
The EU Cyber Resilience Act: Why Early Visibility Supports Compliance
Unfortunately, most industrial systems and networks were built for control, not for visibility.
October 14, 2026
Businessman selecting a highlighted candidate from a row of professional profile icons in a digital recruitment interface
Inventory Management
OT Zero-Day Can Take Down a Database Without You Knowing It's There
'This is a one-packet, no-password kill switch on a database that quietly runs a lot of critical infrastructure.'
October 14, 2026
Malware warning alert with red triangle icon and neon glow on dark blue digital security background
Safety
Anthropic Warns of Self-Replicating AI Worm Threat
These worms would be incredibly difficult to shut down because there is no central point of control.
October 14, 2026
Interconnected gears and cogs with overlaid business and technology keywords representing automation and industrial innovation
Operations
Change … But for the Better This Time
Constructing a blueprint that accommodates your unique people, processes and technology needs.
October 14, 2026
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Inventory Management
Maryland Distributor Partners With Private Equity Firm
N.H. Yates provides plumbing and HVAC supplies across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.
October 14, 2026
Garage find collection featuring red bicycle, car door panel, tools, and Arai helmet box on workbench
Maintenance
Getting a 1966 Pontiac GTO Back on the Road
It sat for 25 years.
October 14, 2026
White Peterbilt dump truck traveling on a multi-lane highway with grassy hillside in background
Material Handling
Trucking Equipment Manufacturer Expanding in Kentucky
The company began in 1968 as a small local job shop catering to the coal industry.
October 14, 2026
Arctic coastal settlement with red church, snow-covered buildings, and icebreaker ship in Greenlandic waters
Operations
Trump Says Greenland Mineral and Energy Exploration Set to Begin, but Hurdles Remain
A harsh climate and lack of infrastructure have foiled attempts to extract rare earth minerals.
October 14, 2026
ASKAWA industrial robotic arm with tool changer mounted in manufacturing enclosure
Operations
Startup to Accelerate Manufacturing for 'Condom of the Future'
The technology grew out of research supported by Bill and Melinda Gates.
October 14, 2026
Electronics factory workers assembling and inspecting green circuit boards on an industrial production line
Inventory Management
Hirose President Mark Kojak’s Plan for Tariffs, AI and New Priorities After Joining Manufacturer Council
How suppliers can grow in an increasingly complex market environment.
October 14, 2026
Fighter jet in flight with afterburners creating orange flame trail against blue sky
Operations
Airbus Valkyrie Uncrewed Combat Aircraft Takes Off for First Test Flight
It reached speeds up to Mach 0.8.
October 14, 2026
Tactical operator in full combat gear with rifle and night vision equipment in blue-toned lighting
Operations
L3Harris to Provide Night-Vision Goggles to the U.S. Army
It will move directly into full-rate production of the goggles.
October 14, 2026
Automotive fuse box with organized yellow and red fuses, relays, and electrical components in black housing
Products
Sustainable Compounds for E&E, Automotive Applications
Designed for electromagnetic shielding, high-tracking resistance and more.
October 13, 2026
Smurfit Westrock industrial manufacturing facility with blue logo on corrugated metal building and storage tanks
Training & Development
How North Carolina Manufacturers Are Solving the Skills Gap
See how a packaging manufacturer is reshaping careers.
October 13, 2026