Manufacturing Business Technology
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  September 2, 2026
 
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At one time, the factory employed 3,800 workers.

 

 
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Appliance Park will be America’s largest home appliance manufacturing site.

 
A pedestrian walks past a mural featuring oil wells in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Aug 29, 2026, a day after President Donald Trump announced a deal giving the United States a stake in Venezuela’s oil reserves.

Analysts say it could take years to turn around the country's dilapidated energy sector.

 

The "SUCCES" framework transforms forgettable presentations into compelling stories that drive actual business decisions. See what "SUCCES" looks like, and how to incorporate it into financial presentations using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.

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Pressured by constant disruption, workforce challenges, and increasing operational complexity, manufacturing frontlines must operate like a Formula 1 pit crew to win — moving with speed, precision, and consistency.

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Frequent flip-flops, sudden delays and shifting tariff rates have created severe unpredictability.

 
Eaton is expanding its U.S. manufacturing footprint with a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

Data center business is booming.

 

In this new whitepaper recap, IEN Editors David Mantey and Anna Wells help manufacturing SMBs understand where their priorities should lie when assessing the best path towards a digital transformation win.

 
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Moving past negative technology integration experiences.

 
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The new plant will consolidate three sites under one roof.

 

As more files, devices, suppliers, and OT data flows become connected, cyber risk expands in an industry already targeted more than any other. Learn how to protect critical operations in the age of AI.

 
A portion of the Quickparts fleet in Seattle.

The company’s second major investment in 18 months will modernize production across several sites.

 
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The company is adding a new warehouse and distribution center.

 
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A group tests car invisibility against monitoring systems.

 

 
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