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AI’s Power Bottleneck Won’t End With Turbines

SpaceX's moves show how quickly AI infrastructure demand is colliding with industrial supply chains.

Workers Hospitalized After Chemical Leak at Purina Dog Food Plant

The incident involved two chemicals that "don't go together."

The Easiest Way to Find Your Perfect Connector

Harwin’s new Connector Selector lets you visually explore and choose the right product in just a few clicks. Refine your product criteria, get 3D models and much more.

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Case Study: Designing Manufacturing Equipment

R&D CFD, an engineering firm in Italy, designs equipment for manufacturers across many industries—from automotive to food and beverage. To meet unique needs, the company simulates hundreds of designs and scenarios, saving time and reducing costs as it helps the firm create the optimal equipment design.

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Nearly 150-Year-Old Cable and Wire Maker Invests $400M in U.S. Manufacturing

Early customers included Samuel Morse and Thomas Edison.

The Next Phase of Industrial AI Isn't Prediction. It's Action

The next stage of industrial AI will be defined by how multiple AI systems work together.

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Aurora Outlines 2030 Vision to Scale to 30,000 Driverless Trucks

The company nearly doubled its driverless customers in 2026.

High Visibility Electrical Oil Level Indicators

Elesa’s electric oil level indicators are available with MAX and MIN level temperature sensors. Made of transparent materials to ensure visibility and accurate temperature readings. Bundle and save up to 20% off products online.

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SpaceX's mega rocket Starship makes a test flight from Starbase, Texas, Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

SpaceX's Supersized Starship Launches Into Orbit for the First Time

It almost didn't take off due to engine problems.

OT Security Market Quadruples as Critical Infrastructure Threats Grow

More frequent attacks, easily scaled by AI, are converging with a need to replace OT infrastructure.

Rr Invests Pound 300 Million In Uk Ct Img

Rolls-Royce Invests $398M to Expand Aircraft Engine Manufacturing

The works are expected to be completed in 2028.

Introducing LEADERS, Your New Resource from DDT

Design & Development Today's new LEADERS page showcases the top products, technologies, and solutions serving industrial design engineers. Explore LEADERS for more information on how these offerings provide critical advantages for engineers.

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Walmart Says It's Not Using Personal Information to Set Prices as It Expands Digital Shelf Labels

The retail giant is aiming to assuage customers' fears about its new pricing technology.

A federal agent wears an Immigration and Customs Enforcement badge in New York, June 10, 2025.

Meatpacking Groups Say Arrests Could Lead to Higher Prices, Revenue Loss

Beef prices have soared to record highs in the past year.

A vendor waits for customers near Santa costumes for sale at the Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, eastern China's Zhejiang province on April 10, 2025.

U.S., China Release $30B Product Lists for Tariff Cuts After Trump-Xi Meeting

The lists included 1,619 items of U.S. goods entering China.