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Ford's Snack Firings; Mars Closes NJ Hub; Cheesemaker Saves Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 279

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Fanuc's Michigan Expansion to Meet Domestic Robot Demand Gets Big Boost from State

While the U.S. auto industry buys the most robots, the food industry is experiencing surging demand.

117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory

Launched during the Great Depression, the Pearson’s Nut Roll’s future is uncertain.

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Rivian Makes Over 12,600 Vehicles in Q2 as New Electric SUV Reaches Customers

The company's automotive gross profit loss also shrunk.

A worker drives a forklift at the Phoenix Tailings refinery Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Exeter, N.H.

U.S. Faces New Pressure to Build Weapons Without China's Rare Earth Magnets

Most new U.S. mines are years away from reality.

Executive Director of THTMA & GM of Organizer Precision Tools Co., Ltd., David Hsieh (center), GM of Lanza International, Andrew Liu (right), and Factory Director of Re-Dai Precision Tools Co., Ltd.'s Dapumei Smart Factory, Oscar Yu (left), gathered at the 'Taiwan Flagship Showcase' during the EISENWARENMESSE in Cologne this March. Together, they promoted Taiwan’s hardware and tool industry strength to global buyers, driving significant momentum for the upcoming October expo in Taichung.

TiTE x IHT Launches Global Buyer Invitation Program to Build Asia’s Premier Hardware Supply Chain Cooperation Hub

Global supply chain restructuring opens new opportunities for Taiwan’s smart manufacturing.

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Boxes on a conveyor belt at an Amazon warehouse in Tepotzotlan, Mexico, May 22, 2025.

Amazon to Boost Spending on AI, Other Tech by $20B

The tech and e-commerce giant now expects capital spending to total $220 billion.

Nissan Returns to Profit but Warns of Middle East, China Woes

After two years in the red, Nissan's comeback hits speed bumps.

A water tower is seen Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Plymouth, Minn. A cyberattack targeted the operating technology at over 30 water systems in Minnesota, including Plymouth's, earlier this week, state officials said.

FBI Investigates as Michigan Joins Minnesota in Reporting Cyberattacks on Water Systems

The attacks are targeting operational technology.

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