Industrial & Manufacturing

When Fiber Becomes a Sensor: Why AI Is the Missing Ingredient in Next-Generation Network Protection

September 15, 2026 9:35 AM

From fiber monitoring to fiber sensing: A value multiplier For decades, fiber optic networks have been treated as high-performance transport assets: essential, dependable, and largely measured by their ability to keep data moving. As mission-critical operators rethink resilience, security and operational intelligence, fiber is evolving from a passive communications medium into an active source of situational awareness. The shift from fiber...

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Smith-Midland Secures $2.2M Contract for Newport News Navy Project

September 15, 2026 9:15 AM

Smith-Midland Corporation (NASDAQ:SMID), a leading manufacturer of innovative precast concrete products for transportation, infrastructure, and building construction, has secured a $2.2 million contract to manufacture and supply SlenderWall® architectural precast panels, architectural precast components, and precast stair systems for a new operations and office facility at Newport News Shipbuilding in Newport News, Virginia. The award further...

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Charmin Ultra Bamboo Team Wins Sustainability Squad Award

September 15, 2026 9:00 AM

Charmin Ultra Bamboo has been recognized with a 2026 Business Intelligence Group Sustainability Award in the Sustainability Squad category. The award recognizes teams delivering measurable sustainability progress through innovation, collaboration and business impact. Recognition honors the team behind Charmin's bamboo toilet paper innovation The Charmin Ultra Bamboo team was honored for bringing to market a first-of-its-kind bamboo toilet tissue...

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Luoyang Easttec Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd Launches SH-FA2436 and SH-FA2442 Tempering Furnaces, Overcoming Key Convection Tempering Challenges

September 15, 2026 8:45 AM

Luoyang Easttec Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. announced the official launch of two new convection flat glass tempering furnace models: the SH-FA2436 and SH-FA2442. This product release represents a major achievement in Easttec's continued pursuit of breakthroughs in glass processing equipment, directly responding to the growing global demand for high-performance Low-E glass, architectural glass, furniture glass, and appliance glass. Built on...

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First Breach Secures Federal Explosives License for Attritible Drone Manufacturing

September 15, 2026 8:31 AM

First Breach Inc. (NASDAQ:FBDT) ("First Breach" or the "Company"), a U.S. based developer and manufacturer of defense technologies, today announced that it has secured a Type 23 Federal Explosives License from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The license, valid through September 1, 2029, expands the Company's regulated materials capabilities as it advances its U.S.-made attritable strike drone platforms. "We believe...

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Laser Photonics Announces Closing of $7.9 Million Public Offering

September 15, 2026 8:00 AM

Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) (the "Company"), a developer of laser systems for industrial and defense applications, today announced that it closed its previously announced public offering on September 14, 2026 of 10,500,000 shares of common stock, Series B-1 warrants to purchase up to 10,500,000 shares of common stock and Series B-2 warrants to purchase up to 10,500,000 shares of common stock, at a combined public offering price of...

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Technology Empowers Desertification Control: DEEP Robotics' Robotic Dog Brings Smart Patrols to the Tengger Desert

September 15, 2026 7:00 AM

The Tengger Desert, China's fourth-largest desert, receives less than 200 mm of precipitation annually, while evaporation exceeds 3,000 mm. Summer surface temperatures often rise above 50°C, and the region experiences more than 50 days of gale-force winds-Force 8 or higher-each year. Sand dunes can advance by around 10 meters annually, threatening to bury roads and farmland. Since 2021, the Alxa League Oasis Afforestation Center has maintained a...

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Shieldwise Introduces Defender One, an AI-Powered Concealed Weapon Detection System, and Announces $5 Million Seed Raise

September 15, 2026 6:45 AM

Shieldwise, Inc., a security technology company developing AI-powered concealed weapon detection systems, today announced a major milestone: the development of an operational prototype of Defender One, its flagship AI-powered concealed weapon detection system. With Defender One now operational, Shieldwise is entering its next stage and seeking $5 million in seed funding to advance the technology, launch real-world pilots, prepare for...

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AgilityPortal Expands Frontline Communications, Giving Hourly Workers Faster Access to Critical Workplace Updates

September 15, 2026 2:25 AM

AgilityPortal, the employee communication and digital workplace platform, today announced an expanded Frontline Communications solution designed to help employers keep hourly, deskless and shift-based workers informed, connected and able to act on important workplace updates. For organisations with employees working across sites, departments and varying shift patterns, communication is often fragmented. Important information may be sent by email...

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George Risk Industries, Inc. Current Results of Operations and Annual Dividend Announcement

September 14, 2026 3:50 PM

GEORGE RISK INDUSTRIES, INC. ("GRI"), (OTC PINK:RSKIA), a diversified and leading American manufacturer of a wide variety of products in the security and proximity sensor industries, recorded net sales of $6,850,000 for the quarter ending July 31, 2026. This is an increase of 16.14% over the same period last year. The increase in sales is a result of a resilient economy and our competitive advantage with our existing product lines. Net income...

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POLARIS Laboratories Welcomes Power Industry Expert David Koehler to Team

September 14, 2026 1:00 PM

POLARIS Laboratories®, a global leader in fluid analysis and equipment reliability, is pleased to announce that David Koehler has joined the organization as Executive Director, Reliability. Koehler brings more than 25 years of power industry experience, with deep expertise in transformer oil testing, insulating liquid diagnostics and electrical equipment reliability. A recognized subject matter expert in the power and energy industry, Koehler...

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Pleume Paris Launches the World's First Hands-Free Hair Dryer with Patented Three-Mode Convertible Design

September 14, 2026 10:22 AM

Pleume Paris announces the launch of Pleume, described by the company as the world's first hands-free hair dryer. With a convertible and detachable magnetic handle, the dryer converts between handheld, freestanding, and wall-mounted operating modes, allowing users to dry and style their hair with both hands free to multitask or relax. "Women have endured the 30-minute overhead arm workout for decades, because hair dryer designs haven't...

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The Macomb Group Opens New Branch in Wilmington, North Carolina

September 14, 2026 9:03 AM

The Macomb Group, a leading distributor of pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF), is pleased to announce the opening of its newest branch at 3940 U.S. Highway North, Suite 300, Wilmington, NC 28401. The new 22,100-square-foot facility expands the company's presence in North Carolina and strengthens its ability to serve the state's growing coastal region. The branch will serve New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Duplin counties, as well as the...

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Gridko Wins Overall 2026 NATDA TRAILmakER Trophy in Its First Year Entering the Show

September 11, 2026 9:00 PM

This year, Gridko entered the NATDA Trailer Show, one of the largest in the show's history, for the first time, and left with two awards, including the show's top honor. "We did not just show up, we showed up and took home two awards," the Gridko team said. Gridko has been named the Overall Trophy Recipient of the 2026 NATDA TRAILmakER Awards, the highest recognition given at the trailer industry's largest annual show. The distinction is decided...

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What Makes a Robot Dog Ready for Firefighting? DEEP Robotics Breaks It Down

September 11, 2026 10:30 AM

As global industrial environments grow increasingly complex and extreme weather events become more frequent, modern emergency rescue operations face unprecedented challenges. In extremely dangerous firefighting scenarios-intense heat, thick smoke, structural collapse, and power outages-using intelligent robots to scout ahead in place of humans has become a major global trend in fire safety. Among these, quadruped robots (robot dogs), with their...

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Xhorse3D Launches Xmachine WM-100, a Desktop CNC Machine with Simultaneous 5-Axis CNC Machining

September 11, 2026 4:30 AM

Advanced CNC machining has long been a key technology in modern manufacturing, enabling the production of complex components used across industries such as robotics, aerospace, and precision engineering. However, machines capable of simultaneous 5-axis machining have traditionally been limited to large industrial environments due to their high cost and operational complexity. Xhorse3D has officially launched the Xmachine WM-100 on Kickstarter,...

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Laser Photonics Announces Pricing of $7.9 Million Public Offering

September 10, 2026 8:02 PM

Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) (the "Company"), a developer of laser systems for industrial and defense applications, today announced the pricing of a public offering of 10,500,000 shares of common stock, Series B-1 warrants to purchase up to 10,500,000 shares of common stock and Series B-2 warrants to purchase up to 10,500,000 shares of common stock, at a combined public offering price of $0.75 per share and accompanying warrants....

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Articos Debuts Peer-Reviewed Synthetic User Research Platform with Live Calls Capability

September 10, 2026 10:35 AM

Articos, a peer-reviewed synthetic user research platform for SaaS marketing teams and agencies, today announced the launch of its platform and the general availability of Live Calls, a new capability for real-time voice conversations with simulated personas. The platform helps teams validate messaging, positioning, and landing pages in under 30 minutes using AI-generated personas built on peer-reviewed methodology grounded in behavioral...

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Suntex Enterprises Executes Definitive Agreement for $250 Million Royal Links Development

September 10, 2026 10:00 AM

Suntex Enterprises, Inc. (OTCID:SNTX) ("Suntex" or the "Company"), an integrated real estate development, construction and infrastructure company, today announced the execution of a definitive agreement to acquire a majority ownership interest in the real estate underlying Royal Links, a large-scale development in Leduc, Alberta, Canada. Royal Links is projected to generate approximately $250 million in development revenue over an anticipated...

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Over 45% of Asbestos Job Sites Are in Just 6 States, Sokolove Law Reports

September 9, 2026 12:45 PM

A new state-by-state analysis of the free Sokolove Law Asbestos Job Site Database finds that documented asbestos exposure sites are heavily concentrated in a handful of industrial states, with California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, New York, and Illinois together accounting for more than 45% of the nearly 100,000 locations cataloged. The mesothelioma law firm's database is free to search and requires no registration. It allows workers and their...

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