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  July 14, 2026
 
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An industry insider reveals the major disconnects between tech companies and manufacturers.

 
The Apple logo is illuminated at a store in Munich, April 2, 2026.

The suit accuses OpenAI of seeking shortcuts on hardware.

 

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A vlogger promotes the GLC SUV at the Mercedes-Benz booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, on April 24, 2026. Major German carmakers saw sharp quarterly sales declines in China, as domestic demand weakened and competition heats up in the world’s biggest auto market.

The latest quarterly sales declines were some of the steepest seen.

 
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The site will span more than 650,000 square feet.

 

Discover how leading OEMs and suppliers are building lighthouse factories through AI-powered production and emerging technologies. Learn practical strategies for smarter, more agile manufacturing operations.

 
This photo taken with a drone shows the area where the ruptured Keystone pipeline dumped oil into a creek in Washington County, Kan., Dec. 9, 2022.

The accident was the largest onshore crude pipeline spill in the U.S. in nine years.

 
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The first phase of the 1.6 million-square-foot campus will open next year.

 

Watch the discussion between editorial director Anna Wells and Spot AI on how video AI agents can uncover production floor risks, including missing PPE, idle workstations and operational bottlenecks. 

 
L3 Harris Amdt3 Concept Graphic 1220

Both companies will make tracking satellites.

 
Gun Tube

WATCH: Its multi-injection tube can propel payloads to hypersonic speeds.

 
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The owner also operates his own tire company.

 

 
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