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Aerial view of blue roller coaster tracks winding through an amusement park surrounded by trees and landscape
Quality Control
Roller Coaster Death Puts Safety Spotlight on Ever More Thrilling Rides
Experts say roller coaster safety mechanisms are "dependable."
Featured
GM Defense UGV unmanned ground vehicle concept in sage green with autonomous capabilities on stormy landscape
Video
GM's UGV Concept Kills the Cabin for Unmanned Defense
The UGV can silently carry supplies and evacuate troops using an ICE engine.
October 15, 2026
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Operations
Non-Traditional Defense Contractor to Build Advanced Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
In two and a half years, Corvid has grown from 8,000 square feet of manufacturing space to 800,000 square feet.
October 15, 2026
Corporate event in industrial warehouse with blue banner reading 'Future Home of 24 Hadrian Machines' and yellow excavators
Operations
Lockheed Martin Expands Munitions Manufacturing in Texas
It expects to create 2,000 jobs.
October 15, 2026
TSMC logo displayed on building exterior signage with person walking past
Operations
Taiwan Chipmaker TSMC Explores Texas Investment to Expand Production in the U.S.
It is open to collaborating with Elon Musk's planned "Terafab."
October 15, 2026
Modern industrial facility with Helios Technologies signage, featuring blue and white architecture with cylindrical ventilation stacks on the roofline.
Artificial Intelligence
GlobalFoundries to Open 2 New Chip Plants in New York
They're financed by an investment of up to $21 billion from Japan.
October 14, 2026
Popular Videos
Rivian R1S electric SUV styled as Ghostbusters vehicle with roof-mounted equipment in nighttime urban setting
Rivian Ain't Afraid of No Ghosts: EV Maker Deploys Ghostbusters Themed Software Update
October 14, 2026
Tattoo comparison showing black ink under visible light and UV-reactive purple pigment under ultraviolet light on forearm
Invisible Tattoo Ink Can Be Switched On and Off with Bright Light
October 13, 2026
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
Two cybersecurity professionals monitoring computer screens displaying system hacked alerts and code in a data center environment
Security Breach: Network Security - Don't Fix the Engine While The Plane is Flying
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
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October 14, 2026
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Operations
Taiwan's Largest Hardware Show Opens With Record Number of Hosted Buyers
Over 1,000 booths cover tools, fasteners, automotive repair, smart manufacturing and automation.
October 15, 2026
Patriot Pumps campus, Wolfforth, Texas.
Operations
Oregon Pump Manufacturer Moves Headquarters to West Texas
The company also plans to add a "state-of-the-art" facility near its new campus.
October 15, 2026
Travis Barker's classic black convertible cruiser displayed in showroom with two men standing beside the vintage 1950s car
Video
Why the 1959 Chevy Impala Was a One-Year-Only Design
Also, Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker explains how he came to own the vehicle.
October 15, 2026
Rear view of light blue Rivian R1T electric truck with red horizontal tail lights and gray bumper
Operations
Rivian, Redwood Materials Expand Partnership to Span Lifecycle of Battery
End-to-end battery solutions transform waste into grid energy storage power.
October 15, 2026
A worker restocking products in a supermarket in Montreuil, France, Oct. 14, 2026.
Global
Supermarkets Scramble to Restock Amid Potentially Ongoing Cyberattack
Authorities urged stores to reconnect refrigerators to the internet only through a secure network.
October 14, 2026
Human and robotic hands exchanging an MCP microchip with circuit connections and sparkles on teal background
Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity Tool Delivers Intelligence Directly to AI Platforms
Proprietary data, news and unbiased vendor intelligence will be available via an MCP connection.
October 14, 2026
Robotic hand pointing at red warning triangle symbol against digital blue code background
Cybersecurity
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
Cybersecurity
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
Cybersecurity
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
Garage find collection featuring red bicycle, car door panel, tools, and Arai helmet box on workbench
Video
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
Operations
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
Global
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
Robot hand touching holographic AI interface with Korean text and tech symbols on digital cityscape background
Cybersecurity
AI Agents Acting at Machine Speed Inherit Blind Spots
Old data expands a threat landscape that AI has made easier to search, exfiltrate and weaponize.
October 14, 2026