Topics Archives - Manufacturing Today https://manufacturing-today.com/news/category/topics/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:10:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://manufacturing-today.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/09/mt-logo-icon-150x150.png Topics Archives - Manufacturing Today https://manufacturing-today.com/news/category/topics/ 32 32 AI in manufacturing and automation surge as industry leaders pull further ahead https://manufacturing-today.com/news/ai-in-manufacturing-and-automation-surge-as-industry-leaders-pull-further-ahead/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:10:41 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57590 Industrial automation 2030 is moving from ambition to inevitability. By the end of the decade, the share of industrial manufacturers with highly automated key processes is expected to more than double, rising from 18 percent today to 50 percent.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. Industrial automation 2030 is moving from ambition to inevitability. By the end of the decade, the share of industrial manufacturers with highly automated key processes is expected to more than double, rising from 18 percent today to 50 percent. For an industry valued at 16 trillion dollars globally…

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]]> Aerospace subsidiary picks Virginia for $500M solid rocket motor factory https://manufacturing-today.com/news/aerospace-subsidiary-picks-virginia-for-500m-solid-rocket-motor-factory/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:09:02 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57587 Avio USA Inc., the American subsidiary of Italy based aerospace group Avio S.p.A., will invest approximately 500 million dollars to build a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Hurt, Virginia.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. Avio USA Inc., the American subsidiary of Italy based aerospace group Avio S.p.A., will invest approximately 500 million dollars to build a new solid rocket motor manufacturing facility in Hurt, Virginia. The 860,000 square foot plant, located within the Southern Virginia Multimodal Park…

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]]> DroneShield secures 21.7 million dollars in counter drone contracts https://manufacturing-today.com/news/droneshield-secures-21-7-million-dollars-in-counter-drone-contracts/ Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:07:28 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57581 DroneShield Limited has secured 21.7 million dollars in new counter drone contracts, reinforcing its position as a supplier of portable anti drone systems to western military customers.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. DroneShield Limited has secured 21.7 million dollars in new counter drone contracts, reinforcing its position as a supplier of portable anti drone systems to western military customers. The ASX listed company confirmed it has been awarded six standalone contracts through an in country reseller…

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]]> Italian rocket leader Avio announces $500 million rocket motor facility in Virginia https://manufacturing-today.com/news/italian-rocket-leader-aviannounces-500-million-rocket-motor-facility-in-virginia/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 09:54:07 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57553 Avio USA has finalized a $500 million investment to establish an 860,000 square foot solid rocket motor facility in Pittsylvania County, a move that directly addresses the critical need for domestic propulsion systems. By repurposing a former textile mill site, the project revitalizes regional infrastructure while adding up to 1,500 high-quality jobs to the local economy.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. The landscape of American industrial production is witnessing a significant shift as aerospace and defense sectors move to revitalize historic manufacturing corridors. In a landmark announcement, Avio USA, the American subsidiary of the Italian aerospace leader Avio S.p.A., has committed $500 million…

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]]> Who Are the Top Players in Medium Voltage Dry Type Transformer Manufacturing? https://manufacturing-today.com/news/who-are-the-top-players-in-medium-voltage-dry-type-transformer-manufacturing/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:10:58 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57531 In industrial environments, transformers link the incoming utility supply and the voltage levels required for production lines. The top manufacturers of medium voltage dry type transformers enable this transition safely within indoor electrical rooms.

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]]> In industrial environments, transformers link the incoming utility supply and the voltage levels required for production lines. The top manufacturers of medium voltage dry type transformers enable this transition safely within indoor electrical rooms. These systems protect process equipment from fluctuations that can cause costly disruptions, maintain operational continuity and support facility…

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]]> Top 8 most common AI integration mistakes in 2026 https://manufacturing-today.com/news/top-8-most-common-ai-integration-mistakes-in-2026/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:38:32 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57509 The transition toward AI factories in 2026 has reached a tipping point. With nearly 90% of manufacturers employing some form of machine learning, the technology is no longer a futuristic concept but a baseline for industrial competitiveness. However, a significant gap remains between experimentation and enterprise wide value. Many firms find themselves stuck in "pilot purgatory" where initial excitement fades into technical debt and stagnant ROI.

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]]> The transition toward AI factories in 2026 has reached a tipping point. With nearly 90% of manufacturers employing some form of machine learning, the technology is no longer a futuristic concept but a baseline for industrial competitiveness. However, a significant gap remains between experimentation and enterprise wide value. Many firms find themselves stuck in “pilot purgatory” where initial…

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]]> Circular Manufacturing Revolution https://manufacturing-today.com/news/circular-manufacturing-revolution/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:43:57 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57503 Manufacturers in the US shift to disposable models, adopting closed-loop systems that cut costs and secure resilient supply-chains.

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]]> Manufacturers in the US shift to disposable models, adopting closed-loop systems that cut costs and secure resilient supply-chains. The traditional take-make-waste industrial model is rapidly being superseded by a regenerative alternative: the circular economy. For modern manufacturers in the US, the shift is no longer merely corporate social responsibility, but a strategic imperative driven by…

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]]> How to Validate Adhesive Performance Standards Before Production Starts https://manufacturing-today.com/news/how-to-validate-adhesive-performance-standards-before-production-starts/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:59:13 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57496 Validating adhesive performance standards before full-scale production requires a multistep, strategic process. For manufacturing leaders, approving a new product line requires complete confidence in its quality control process. 

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]]> Validating adhesive performance standards before full-scale production requires a multistep, strategic process. For manufacturing leaders, approving a new product line requires complete confidence in its quality control process. Such confidence is built on a clear understanding of the core validation methods, which begins with addressing the fundamental question — how does peel testing work for…

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]]> Nissan losses double in latest quarter as automaker targets 2026 recovery https://manufacturing-today.com/news/nissan-losses-double-in-latest-quarter-as-automaker-targets-2026-recovery/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:10:58 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57472 Nissan Motor Corp. reported a deeper quarterly loss through December as restructuring expenses and softer sales weighed on the Japanese automaker performance.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. Nissan Motor Corp. reported a deeper quarterly loss through December as restructuring expenses and softer sales weighed on the Japanese automaker performance. The Yokohama based company posted a 28.3 billion yen loss for the October to December period, equivalent to about 185 million dollars.

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]]> Industrial robot orders climb in 2025 driven by general industry and collaborative systems https://manufacturing-today.com/news/industrial-robot-orders-climb-in-2025-driven-by-general-industry-and-collaborative-systems/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:10:45 +0000 https://manufacturing-today.com/?p=57478 North American manufacturers increased their investment in robotics in 2025, signaling renewed confidence in automation as a long term strategy for competitiveness and productivity. Companies ordered 36766 robots valued at 2.25 billion dollars during the year, according to new data from the Association for Advancing Automation.

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]]> Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest manufacturing news. North American manufacturers increased their investment in robotics in 2025, signaling renewed confidence in automation as a long term strategy for competitiveness and productivity. Companies ordered 36766 robots valued at 2.25 billion dollars during the year, according to new data from the…

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