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As automakers continue to develop and test autonomous vehicle technology, is it safe to assume they’re fully committed to a diligent and safe rollout?

We’d like to think so, however one industry insid…

Manufacturing on earth has found countless ways to adapt to the environment. But in those rare cases where materials or components need extraordinary circumstances to get made, there’s always outer s…

Robots can serve so many useful functions and with some hard work and a whole lot of money, unicorn riding could soon join the list of things that robots can provide.

Xpeng Robotics, a division of Chi…

Employees at an Armorock Polymer Concrete manufacturing plant in Boulder City, Nevada were forced to evacuate following an explosion that injured six people.

The explosion caused a fire at the plant a…

Boeing’s 737 Max passenger jets have caused serious problems–including two deadly crashes that grounded the planes worldwide for a year and a half. Now there’s a chance the company’s latest jet won’t…

Big patio umbrellas are great. They provide shade on a sunny day and will even protect you from some light rain if you’re not ready to head in yet. But they can’t really do any of that if they're eng…

In April, the Guiness Book of World Records recognized Walter Orthmann. Orthmann didn't have the longest nails or mustache, but what he did have was the longest tenure working for the same company. 

A…

The Century Aluminum plant in Hawesville, Kentucky is shutting down production due to rising energy costs. 

In a statement, the company says the plant idling is the "direct result of skyrocketing ener…

It’s been nearly six years since Domino’s pushed drone technology to its logical peak by delivering a pizza but now the dream is getting closer to becoming reality.

SkyDrop, the pizza maker’s partner …

During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, New York churned out tons of greenish hand sanitizer that was bottled up and placed in public buildings throughout the state. But now, with the worst of it…

We know that both shortages and inflation are hitting Americans in the pocketbook, and recently published data confirms that the auto industry is still running hotter than ever – at the expense of th…

Elon Musk was recently interviewed in a three-part series by the Tesla Owners Silicon Valley Club. Thus far, only the first two segments have been released. While the interview is far-reaching, Musk …

Littering seems like an easy thing not to do but still, the problem persists. It’s right up there with not picking up your dog’s poop or not putting your shopping cart in the corral when you’re done.…

Consumer goods continue to face supply chain issues. By now, nearly everyone has heard of the baby formula shortages. But another group of products is experiencing a significant shortage and a Time a…

Industrial accidents should always be avoided if possible. But every once in a while, something goes wrong at the factory and it’s actually kind of sweet.

That was the case this week when two people f…

Walmart has become the latest major retailer to drop a coconut milk brand after allegations of forced monkey labor surfaced.

According to Axios, Walmart no longer sells Chaokoh products in stores and …

Deere & Co. has had enough of the labor market struggles in the U.S. and is moving some production to Mexico. 

Last Thursday, the ag equipment manufacturer said it is relocating cab production from Wa…

Vegemite. You may have heard of it thanks to the Men At Work song, but it’s possible you’ve never tried it. It’s a dark, thick and salty yeast extract spread and a famous Australian delicacy. And it …

In February, DeLorean Motor Company teased a comeback during Super Bowl LVI with a 15-second spot. But, in the spirit of teasing, it revealed very little. 

The commercial showed text that reads, “The …

Last week, Dyson pulled back the curtain on robot prototypes currently in development as part of a presentation at the International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Philadelphia. And while i…