Inside China’s robotics revolution The long read: How close are we to the sci-fi vision of autonomous humanoid robots? I visited 11 companies in five Chinese cities to find out

Under successive administrations, we have heard that the US is committed to decoupling from China, but the reality is more complicated. It is not just American businesses that need China; the reverse is also true.

#Robotics #AI #Manufacturing #econsky

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Ransom! Cox Design & Metal Fabrication (MAR-2026) Threat actor Akira claims to target Cox Design & Metal Fabrication, Inc. in the United States and will upload 20 GB of corporate data soon. The data reportedly includes employee personal documents, financials, projects, contracts and agreements, NDAs, and other sensitive files. #UnitedStates

Cox Design & Metal Fabrication, a US manufacturing firm specializing in aluminum fabrication, architectural steel design, and custom food trucks, faced a ransomware incident linked to the hacker group Akira. #Manufacturing #Ransomware #USA

HARTING Celebrates 40 Years in the U.S. with Manufacturing Expansion and Innovation Push HARTING marks 40 years in the U.S. with a considerable expansion in manufacturing and R&D, strengthening its regional supply chain capabilities.

HARTING Celebrates 40 Years in the U.S. with Manufacturing Expansion and Innovation Push #United_States #Manufacturing #Chicago #Connectivity #HARTING

Michelle Rempel Garner at NGEN's N3 #manufacturing conference:
"We need to ensure that big OEMs aren't gatekeeping government contracts."

In my experience Fed contracts tend to go with what (and who) they know. New people & companies find it hard to get a look in.
#cdnpoli

North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit 2026 Indeavor is excited to be the premier vendor for shift scheduling, absence management, and workforce optimization at NAMES in Houston, Texas!

Join us at the North American Manufacturing Excellence Summit! 🏭 NAMES brings industry leaders together to explore trends, strategies, and best practices shaping modern manufacturing. 📅 April 20-22, 2026. Connect with our team: info.indeavor.com/names-26 #NAMES #Manufacturing #WorkforceManagement

Join TSM & Withim Sales Corporation at Converters Expo 2026! 🚀

We're here to elevate the converting & web handling industries.

Stop by Booths 802, 803 & 804 and discover how we can enhance your operations!

#PlasticsIndustry #Manufacturing #ConvertersExpo #Innovation

The Future of CAD: Smarter, Faster, More Collaborative 🚀
Stay ahead of the curve! Check out our latest insights on CAD evolution here:
🔗 www.cadservicesindia.com/blog/the-imp...

#CAD #IndustrialDesign #BIM #Manufacturing #AI #FutureOfTech #DigitalTwin #Engineering #CloudCollaboration

War doesn’t just stay on borders.
It shows up in your costs.

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#aoddpump #aodd #war #middleeast #manufacturing

CIBC: The #Canadianeconomy advanced by 0.1% m/m to start the year, a tick above the consensus expectation & advance estimate, driven by strength in #goods-producing #sectors, namely #oilandgas extraction, #mining/quarrying, and #construction, which masked a decline in #manufacturing #cdnecon #GDP

‘From raw material to “Number, please?”’
‘Western Electric - A Unit of the Bell System Since 1882’
*Collier’s*, March 29, 1952
#illustrationart #illustrationartists #RobertBenney #WesternElectric #BellTelephone #telecommunications #manufacturing #wires #cables

Viscosity Index Improvers Market Size, Share & Industry Report 2035 The Viscosity Index Improvers Market will grow from USD 0.17 billion in 2024 to USD 0.35 billion by 2035, CAGR 6.80%.

The Viscosity Index Improvers Market is on the move! 📈 Valued at $0.17B in 2024, it's set to hit $0.35B by 2035 (6.8% CAGR). 🚀

Key drivers: Manufacturing & Construction. 🛠️🦾

Report: www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/visc...

#Lubricants #Manufacturing #Construction #MarketResearch

China's factory activity just snapped 2 months of contraction, PMI hits 50.4 in March, strongest in a year. New orders surged. But cost pressures are building fast. Global supply chains, watch closely.
#GlobalEconomy #Manufacturing #China #PMI

🎥 The New Frontier has officially premiered.

This new documentary takes you inside the effort to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the United States, featuring the workers and factories leading the way.

Watch:
www.americanmanufacturing.org/blog/the-new...

#Manufacturing #Semiconductors

AODD pumps are essential for Brazil's growing industrial sectors. Learn about the applications driving demand in mining, chemicals, and manufacturing. #AODD #IndustrialPumps #BrazilIndustry #Manufacturing www.marketresearchfuture.com/reports/braz...

Understanding contracts of employment and what clauses that will actually protect your business

#hr
#humanresources
#training
#SmallBusiness
#SupportSmallBusiness
#SmallBiz
#westmidlands
#manufacturing
#devon
#cornwall
#worcester
#birmingham

Sheffield AI: Made to Measure Industrial-strength AI talks at Hideaway. Two lightning talks plus a deep dive into AI for manufacturing with Jim Carroll from Digica.

Sheffield AI: Made to Measure is the next event on 16th April, with industrial-strength AI lightning talks at Hideaway. Learn about AI in manufacturing, vibe coding, AI voice and data at this relaxed meetup. buff.ly/HFbuEmZ #SheffEvents #AI #Manufacturing

Manufacturing marketing isn’t B2C.

You sell to buying teams. Longer cycles. Higher risk.

If your strategy ignores that complexity, qualified leads suffer.

Full breakdown 👉 www.aiminternet.co.uk/2026/01/05/manufacturing...

#B2B #Manufacturing #IndustrialGrowth

The Quiet Cost in Industrial Operations

Not all inefficiencies are visible.
Small inaccuracies in weighing can influence margins more than expected over time.

Share this with someone handling plant or supply chain decisions.
www.essaedig.com

#Precision #Manufacturing #IndustrialSystems

China PMI Returns to Growth at 50.4 in March China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.4 in March 2026 and services to 50.1 (NBS, Mar 31, 2026), signaling stabilization after February's sub-50 print.

China PMI Returns to Growth at 50.4 in March: China's manufacturing PMI rose to 50.4 in March 2026 and services to 50.1 (NBS, Mar 31, 2026), signaling stabilization after February's sub-50 print. 👈 Read full analysis #ChinaPMI #Manufacturing #EconomicGrowth #PMI #MarketTrends

Introducing SHALUCK: A Cost-Effective Solution to Manufacturing Information Fragmentation The newly launched SHALUCK series by Benefacis aims to address the issue of information fragmentation in manufacturing, promoting efficiency and transparency.

Introducing SHALUCK: A Cost-Effective Solution to Manufacturing Information Fragmentation #Japan #Manufacturing #Tokyo #SHALUCK #Benefacis

EIT Manufacturing releases 2026 industrial innovation report Europe’s manufacturing sector is under pressure. Geopolitical instability, fragile supply chains, rising structural costs and critical skills shortages are testing its resilience and…

sn-news: #eu #industry #manufacturing #strategy #policy #rdi EIT Manufacturing releases 2026 industrial innovation report sciencebusiness.net/network-upda...

China Manufacturing PMI Hits 51.0 in March 2026 China's official PMI rose to 51.0 in March 2026, beating 50.5 forecasts; Caixin printed 51.3 — important for commodities, exporters and regional markets (NBS, Caixin, Mar 31, 2026).

China Manufacturing PMI Hits 51.0 in March 2026: China's official PMI rose to 51.0 in March 2026, beating 50.5 forecasts; Caixin printed 51.3 — important for commodities, exporters and regional markets (NBS, Caixin, Mar 31, 2026). 👈 Read full analysis #China #Manufacturing #PMI #Economy #Exports

China PMI Rises to 51.2 in March China's official manufacturing PMI rose to 51.2 in March 2026—up from 49.6 in February—marking the fastest monthly expansion in 12 months (NBS/CNBC, Mar 31, 2026).

China PMI Rises to 51.2 in March: China's official manufacturing PMI rose to 51.2 in March 2026—up from 49.6 in February—marking the fastest monthly expansion in 12 months (NBS/CNBC, Mar 31, 2026). 👈 Read full analysis #ChinaPMI #Manufacturing #EconomicGrowth #BusinessNews #MarketTrends

China PMIs March: Manufacturing 50.4, Composite 50.5 China's official PMIs returned to expansion on Mar 31, 2026: manufacturing 50.4 (+1.4 pts MoM), non-manufacturing 50.1, composite 50.5 (NBS/InvestingLive).

China PMIs March: Manufacturing 50.4, Composite 50.5: China's official PMIs returned to expansion on Mar 31, 2026: manufacturing 50.4 (+1.4 pts MoM), non-manufacturing 50.1, composite 50.5… 👈 Read full analysis #ChinaPMI #Manufacturing #EconomicGrowth #MarketInsights #CompositeIndex

😅 Welp, I was wrong, it's a lot worse than I thought. That's about 20% of our imported Aluminum that will no longer be available.
#manufacturing

A big chunk of very carefully shaped, milled, drilled, and welded steel, hoisted across the room.

#FusionEnergy #Manufacturing

Ransom! Dow (MAR-2026) A ransomware claim targets Dow in the United States and is attributed to the threat actor qilin. Ransom notes, encryption details, and other indicators are listed as N/A. #UnitedStates

Ransomware group Qilin claims an attack on Dow's US manufacturing operations. Details on ransom notes and encryption remain undisclosed. Incident discovered March 30, 2026. #RansomwareAttack #Manufacturing #UnitedStates

Minnesota Rendering Plant Fined $3M for Air Violations Central Bi-Products hit with a $3M MPCA fine after 900+ hydrogen sulfide violations at Long Prairie -- and it's not the company's first run-in with regulators.

Latest News: Minnesota Rendering Plant Fined $3M for Air Violations: Central Bi-Products hit with a $3M MPCA fine after 900+ hydrogen sulfide violations at Long Prairie -- and it's not the company's first run-in with regulators. #NorthAmerica #FacilitiesManagement #Manufacturing Read More