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PepsiCo to End Manufacturing at Longtime D.C. Area Plant
The food and beverage giant plans to lay off over 140 workers.
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Hyundai Preps Atlas Humanoids for U.S. Assembly
Meanwhile, Toyota foresees a $6.4B automation push.
September 21, 2026
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6 Manufacturers Get Aid for Expansion Efforts in Iowa
They could create 346 new jobs and attract nearly $246.5 million in new investment.
September 21, 2026
People visit the booth for Chinese AI-computing chip start up Dongfang Suanxin during the World AI Conference in Shanghai, July 17, 2026.
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The U.S. and China Are Competing for AI Dominance But Have Shared Concerns Over Safety
The AI rivals have found an unexpected common ground.
September 21, 2026
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Ford's $1B U.S. Investment; New Flying Car Factory; Cyborg Cockroach Paramedics | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 286
Also on the podcast, why young engineers don't trust AI, scientists turn dairy waste into fuel and students to transform 1976 Ford F-350.
September 21, 2026
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Toyota Supplier Betting $41M on Kentucky Factory
The project looks to impact nearly 640 jobs.
September 18, 2026
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Kikkoman Opens New $560 Million Production Facility in Wisconsin
This is the soy sauce giant's third U.S. plant.
September 21, 2026
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Climate change is "driving up food prices and wider inflation."
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GE Aerospace Investing $225M to Modernize New York Research Center
It's expected to create 75 new full-time jobs over five years.
September 21, 2026
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Will AI Models Achieve the Ability to Improve Autonomously?
Leading labs say the scenario is near.
September 21, 2026
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Industrial Scientific Redefines Connected Worker Safety with the Launch of Tectra
The integrates personal gas monitors, docking, low-power connectivity and an option for indoor location awareness.
September 21, 2026
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Wisconsin Cheese Packaging Company to Expand Mississippi Facility
The project is expected to add nearly 40 jobs.
September 16, 2026
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Exploring a Future Where Fabric Itself Becomes the Robot
An engineer imagines automotive, medical and more applications.
September 18, 2026
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Feds Direct $30M to Help Small Manufacturers Deploy AI, Automation
Funding will support MEP centers in 11 states and Puerto Rico.
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The Automation Trap Manufacturers Keep Falling Into
Why jumping to automation too quickly can backfire.
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Power Part Maker Vicor Buys 120 Acres in New Hampshire to Boost U.S. Supply Chain
The company has also ramped IP protection efforts.
September 18, 2026
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