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Sustainability Not Yet a Focus for Many Manufacturers

Here's why manufacturers have or have not taken the green manufacturing leap.

Critical Auto Supplier Catches Fire for Third Time in Two Months

The industry impact could be far reaching.

Be among the first to harness a breakthrough in spray drying. The SprayDry® DualDry™ nozzle features patented dual-atomization technology that produces ultra-fine droplets —enhancing drying speed, consistency, and product quality.

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Demystifying AI

Understanding AI is no longer optional—it's essential. In Demystifying AI, Glenn Hopper, CFO and author, delivers a clear, practical introduction to AI's core concepts and the technologies driving innovation. Gain the knowledge you need to navigate this transformative field.

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U.S. Transportation Department Endorses a Female Crash Test Dummy That More Closely Resembles Women

The standard crash test dummy was modeled after a 5-foot-9, 171-pound man.

The scene of a UPS plane crash in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 6, 2025.

Investigators Say UPS Plane that Crashed Had Cracks in Engine Mount

All MD-11s used by UPS, FedEx and Western Global were grounded after the crash.

Sealed Cable Glands for Panel Protection

Altech’s cable glands and cord grips provide gas‑ and watertight sealing, strain relief, and EMC/ATEX options to protect cables in industrial environments from twisting, moisture, and vibration.

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What the History Of the Printing Press Can Teach Us About AI Regulation

Research finds that the involvement of stakeholders was essential to prevent monopolization.

Who Wins & Who Loses as the U.S. Retires the Penny

Efficiency tends to reward the already efficient.

Safeguard Your Organization from Cyber Threats

Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report revealed that manufacturers reported 1,607 data breaches in 2024, a substantial increase from 2023. This video shares real data from manufacturers' environments to expand your awareness of the current cybersecurity landscape.

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Visitors listen to the introduction of NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 AI server during the Hon Hai Tech Day (HHTD 25) at the Nangang Exhibition Center in Taipei, Taiwan, Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

OpenAI, Foxconn to Partner on AI Hardware Design, Manufacturing in the U.S.

The plan is to make critical equipment for AI data centers in the U.S.

A VW bus sits among burned out homes, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, in Malibu, Calif.

Volkswagen Debuts Restored Vintage Blue Bus That Survived California Wildfire

"It melted and Volkswagen saved it."

How AI Tackles Manufacturing’s Top 5 Implementation Challenges

Generative AI (GenAI) saves time, processes data, and increases worker productivity during the implementation of new tools and technologies. Here are five key areas throughout the industrial enterprise where GenAI knocks over implementation hurdles.

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Advanced Fan Monitoring Modules for Industrial Equipment Protection

The new CFTD series includes three models.

Danish Logistics Company Selects Charlotte for North American HQ

The company expects the development to add over 500 jobs.

Moves So Much Air, EXAIR Patented It!

EXAIR’s low-cost air movers use patented airflow technology to move high volumes of room air using only a small amt of compressed air. Output airflows are 25 times air consumption rate. Ideal for exhausting smoke, drying, maintaining uniform heat.

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