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June 08, 2026
 
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Also, how a stamp factory fixed its rubber waste problem and six ways AI is being used right now.

 

 
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The government owes some $166 billion to companies.

 
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No matter how you slice it, this potato man doesn’t play by anyone else’s potato rules.

 

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The Almagard Vari-Purpose Lubricant is designed for cool-running, long-lasting and water-resistant performance and can be used in on- and off-road equipment, construction machinery and in-plant industrial assets.

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Also, a manufacturer's survival guide for 2026 and Walmart and Amazon battle over rural America.

 
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during an engine-firing test on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.

Accidents happen, but this one will have a big impact on NASA.

 
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It's like "shaking up a bottle of coke and then uncapping the lid."

 
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WATCH: The incident occurred while the Dreamliner was parked at the gate.

 

The ESS 076-3P measures three-phase AC current through integrated transformers—no direct wiring. Output data via IO-Link or 4–20 mA for integration into new or existing systems.

 
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CEO says, "We will fly again before the end of this year."

 
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The complaint alleges damages exceeding $5 million.

 
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The company expects the project to eventually create over 2,000 jobs.

 
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The wheels alone cost $60,000 to build.

 

Sometimes the best solution is the one that arrives fast. The Mobile Access Platform Rental Program from Sam Carbis Solutions Group allows terminals and processing facilities to rent a mobile access platform when they need it most. 

 
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It took over a year to make.

 
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They say the global transition to renewable energy exposed current battery technologies' limitations.

 
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This is our only real hope to grow U.S. manufacturing.

 
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The process took seven years.

 

Configured with both an active and a passive component, O’Keefe Controls Flow Controls provide a tamperproof solution to maintain optimum process flow. Three types, each with specific performance characteristics, cover a wide range of applications.

 
A farmer harvests seed corn on July 29, 2025 near Albany, Ga.

The changes go into effect Monday.

 
igus' manufacturing facility in East Providence, Rhode Island.

A new series skips the marketing noise to identify true AI value.

 
A350 1000 Ulr Msn707 Qantas First Flight Landing Ai Pho 0383 08 04

WATCH: Are you taking that flight?

 
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So, what do we do?

 

Gorbel® introduces the GS Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Electric Chain Hoist for precision, safety, and durability. Smooth starts, accurate positioning, and enhanced control improve efficiency. H4‑rated and fully compatible with Gorbel crane systems.

 
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Nearly 1,000 workers walked off the job at a key supplier.

 
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The whole thing was built in six months.

 
(Left to right) Indian Head Mayor Brandon Paulin, ETC President and CEO Will Durant, ACMI Properties CEO David Dowell, U.S. Representative Steny Hoyer (MD-05), Commander Robert Lusk from NSA South Potomac, NSWC Indian Head Commanding Officer Captain Stephen Duba

Can this facility modernize military production?

 
Patrick Bauman, Colter Backcountry founder and CEO (left) and brother Daniel Bauman, chief fishing officer.

A few things fell into place to make the move a perfect fit.

 
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Also, new robot has 20 legs and eyes, Blue Origin's expansion and Slate Auto expands in Michigan.

 

 
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