HINCKLEY, England — Crane Electronics has launched the WrenchStar Multi Plus, a digital torque wrench designed for assembly and quality teams working in demanding manufacturing environments.
WASHINGTON—General Motors and Rheem Manufacturing Co. recently received top honors in the 2026 Manufacturing Leadership Awards Competition sponsored by the Manufacturing Leadership Council.
NEW YORK — AI-enabled digital twins are moving deeper into high-volume manufacturing as producers look for faster ways to reduce waste, improve quality and adjust production processes in real time.
OSHKOSH, Wis. – Oshkosh Defense is working with Marine Depot Maintenance Command to support the Digital Manufacturing Exchange, a platform designed to accelerate production through advanced manufacturing. The system allows validated technical data from original equipment manufacturers to be transmitted securely so components can be produced at the point of need while maintaining configuration control and protecting intellectual property.
Topics include AI, 5G, automation, robotics, smart factories and mixed-model production.
February 17, 2026
NASHVILLE, TN—The Manufacturing & Automation eXchange (MAX) has announced details of its MAX eXperience educational program, featuring a comprehensive lineup of six immersive workshops, a keynote presentation, and targeted education sessions designed to equip manufacturing professionals with practical strategies for today’s rapidly evolving production environment.
NEW YORK—The integration of artificial intelligence into robotics is poised for significant expansion in the near future, according to a new report by ABI Research.
In January, the World Economic Forum added 17 manufacturing facilities to its Global Lighthouse Network. Two of the new Lighthouse facilities are in the United States: the Novelis aluminum factory in Uhrichsville, OH, and Nucor Corp.’s steel mill in Sedalia, MO.
SAN FRANCISCO—Pico MES, a software company that is enabling digital transformation for small to medium-sized American factories, has received $12.35 million in investment from multiple venture capital firms, including Bosch Ventures, Counterpart Ventures and Momenta.