Industrial & Manufacturing

Building a World-Class Employee Experience | Cisco FY25 Purpose Report

June 18, 2026 9:35 AM

The following is an excerpt from Cisco's FY25 Purpose Report. Explore the full report to learn more about how we Power an Inclusive Future for All. Read on Cisco's Blog The world of work is changing faster than ever, but our greatest strength remains our Cisconians. They are the heart of our culture, the driving force behind our innovations, and a critical part of how we make a positive impact around the world. Whether it's AI upskilling or...

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Laser Photonics and Fonon Technologies Unveil Advanced Laser Wire Processing Solution for Avionics and Military

June 18, 2026 8:31 AM

Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) ("Laser Photonics" or the "Company"), a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, along with Fonon Technologies, an affiliated company within the LASE Group of Companies, today introduced a fully automated laser processing solution for the avionics and military electronics sectors, delivering high-precision stripping, marking, and cutting of wires and busbars. The...

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Laifual Drive to Exhibit Precision Motion Control Solutions at Automate 2026, North America's Largest Robotics Event

June 18, 2026 2:15 AM

Laifual Drive, the world's third-largest and China's second-largest manufacturer of harmonic drive reducers, will take part in Automate 2026, North America's largest robotics and automation event. From June 22 to 25, the company will exhibit at Booth 32018 in McCormick Place, Chicago, presenting its precision motion control products and the harmonic drives behind them. Production at Laifual Drive is vertically integrated. Critical CRB...

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Luxurious Glass Slashes Custom Glass Turnaround Times to 5-7 Days Across Southwest Florida

June 17, 2026 3:30 PM

Luxurious Glass, a premier full-service glass contractor based in Naples, has officially shattered the regional industry bottleneck by announcing a guaranteed 5-to-7-business-day average turnaround time for custom glass and mirror installations across Southwest Florida. While the standard timeline for custom glass fabrication among competitors typically stretches from three to six weeks, Luxurious Glass utilizes a streamlined, hyper-local...

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Carbitex Launches the Center for Better Flex, an Educational Hub Dedicated to Performance Footwear

June 17, 2026 12:00 PM

Carbitex, the leading innovator of flexible carbon fiber materials used in performance footwear, announces the launch of the Center for Better Flex, an educational hub dedicated to one of footwear's most overlooked properties. A shared, open resource for footwear designers, engineers, brands, researchers, and consumers seeking a deeper understanding of how footwear flexes and why it matters. CenterforBetterFlex.org draws on developments in...

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WK Kellogg Co Joins First-of-Its-Kind Good Food Coalition With Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)

June 17, 2026 9:33 AM

Last week, Partnership for a Healthier America announced the launch of the Good Food Coalition, designed to expand access to nutritious food across the United States. Starting this August, families who purchase select better-for-you products (designated as "GOOD GOOD" and validated by registered dietitians), will help provide nutritious meals to families experiencing food insecurity. Each qualifying purchase contributes to PHA's hunger relief...

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Aehr Receives Follow-On Order From Major Silicon Photonics Customer for Fully Automated Wafer-Level Burn-In System for Hyperscale Data Center Optical Interconnect

June 17, 2026 7:30 AM

Aehr Test Systems (NASDAQ:AEHR), a leading provider of test and burn-in solutions for semiconductor devices used in artificial intelligence (AI), silicon photonics, data center, automotive, and industrial applications, today announced it has received a follow-on production order for a fully automated FOX-XP™ wafer-level burn-in (WLBI) system. The system is configured to test nine wafers in parallel, and includes a fully integrated WaferPak™ Auto...

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Sigma Node to Launch Decentralized Bandwidth Infrastructure for AI Data Access

June 17, 2026 6:10 AM

Sigma Node Technologies, Inc. is preparing to launch ΣNode-Network, a decentralized AI infrastructure platform designed to connect underutilized bandwidth resources with the growing demand for distributed data access, data verification, and trusted computing in the AI era. As artificial intelligence models and AI agents continue to evolve, the need for real-time, diverse, and reliable data infrastructure is increasing rapidly. However,...

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Crestone Air Partners, an Air T Business, Completes Acquisition of Arena Aviation Capital, Surpassing $3.6 Billion in Assets Under Management

June 16, 2026 5:10 PM

Air T, Inc. (NASDAQ:AIRT) today announced that its majority owned business Crestone Air Partners, a global aviation asset management platform, has completed its acquisition of Arena Aviation Capital - a well-established aviation asset manager with a diversified portfolio and deep airline relationships. The transaction, first disclosed on March 8, 2026, has now closed following the satisfaction of all customary closing conditions and required...

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MSC Industrial Supply Co. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

June 16, 2026 5:00 PM

MSC Industrial Supply Co. (NYSE:MSM) ("MSC," "MSC Industrial," the "Company," "we," "us," or "our"), a leading North American distributor of a broad range of metalworking and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products and services, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.87 per share. The $0.87 dividend is payable on July 22, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2026. #...

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Hamilton by Gunnebo Marks Expansion into Luxury Jewelry Security Market at JCK Las Vegas 2026

June 16, 2026 12:40 PM

Hamilton by Gunnebo announced a successful debut at JCK Las Vegas 2026, marking a strategic expansion into the luxury jewelry security market and reinforcing its position as a provider of high-security safes and secure storage solutions for jewelry retailers. Exhibiting at the Venetian Expo, Hamilton by Gunnebo engaged with jewelry store owners, retail security decision-makers, and industry professionals. The event highlighted increased...

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Why P&G, Maker of Bounty and Charmin, Hired a Forester

June 16, 2026 10:30 AM

By Heather Clancy Key Takeaways: Chris Reeves' official title is director of scientific communications. He was a working forester for 12 years before moving to the corporate world in 2017. Ikea and Kimberly-Clark also employ foresters, but the practice is still rare among consumer products companies. When Procter & Gamble adopted an ambitious new pulp and paper pledge in early 2021, it hired a forester to convince suppliers to get on board....

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Kenvue, Maker of Neutrogena(R), Aveeno(R), OGX(R), and Zyrtec(R), Beats 2025 Packaging Goal, Demonstrates Continued Progress With More Sustainable Innovation

June 16, 2026 10:30 AM

Kenvue released its 2025 Healthy Lives Mission Report today, the Company's third annual report, with an update on its sustainability strategy, goals, and commitments. With its Healthy Lives Mission designed to put the extraordinary power of everyday care into action, the consumer health company reported progress across its focus on healthy people, healthy planet, and healthy products. Through targeted efforts across product innovation, packaging...

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Wesco Cares and WIN BRG Advance Opportunities for Women Through EmpowerHer Scholarship Program

June 16, 2026 10:00 AM

Wesco, through its Wesco Cares program and in partnership with its Women's Impact Network (WIN) Business Resource Group, is proud to support the next generation of women pursuing careers in the electrical and skilled trades through the IEC Foundation EmpowerHer Scholarship program. This year, 15 scholarships were awarded helping expand access to education and training opportunities across the industry. The scholarships will support students...

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Laser Photonics Enters Data Center Supply Chain with Delivery of First Robotic Laser Cleaning Cell to Vander-Bend Manufacturing

June 16, 2026 8:31 AM

Laser Photonics Corporation (NASDAQ:LASE) ("Laser Photonics" or the "Company"), a global leader in laser systems for industrial and defense applications, today announced it has delivered its first robotic laser cleaning cell to Vander-Bend Manufacturing, a U.S.-based precision sheet metal manufacturer that produces infrastructure components for the data center supply chain serving the nation's largest hyperscale operators. The order, valued at...

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What Happens When Materials Are Given Another Use?

June 16, 2026 8:02 AM

It starts with used garments and fabric offcuts - materials that have already served their original purpose. In this example, a maker takes them apart and reshapes them into a new item: a functional bag. The process highlights a practical approach to reuse, showing how materials may remain usable beyond their first application, depending on how they are handled. See how existing materials can be reworked into new forms and what this might mean...

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Beat the Heat: How Proper Insulation Lowers Summer Energy Bills in the Pacific Northwest

June 15, 2026 4:35 PM

While Pacific Northwest homeowners may not experience the prolonged triple-digit temperatures seen elsewhere in the country, rising summer temperatures and increasingly frequent heat waves are putting added strain on home cooling systems and household budgets. According to the experts at Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation, one of the most effective ways homeowners can improve comfort and reduce energy costs isn't replacing an air...

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iFLYTEK Unveils AI Recorders: P1 and P1 Pro - Redefining Smart Voice Capture for Work and Study

June 15, 2026 11:00 AM

iFLYTEK, a global leader in intelligent speech and AI technologies, recently launched its latest voice recording solutions - the iFLYTEK AI Recorder P1 (available now) and the upcoming P1 Pro. Designed for students, early‑career professionals and field workers, both devices bring advanced AI capabilities to voice capture, while the P1 emphasizes lightweight wearability and the P1 Pro focuses on high‑fidelity audio and a premium touchscreen...

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EcoModular Appoints E.F. Hutton & Co. as its Exclusive Financial Advisor Ahead of Planned Nasdaq Direct Listing

June 15, 2026 7:45 AM

EcoModular (operating entity: Ascotway Limited), a next-generation volumetric modular construction technology and manufacturing platform, today announced the appointment of E.F. Hutton & Co. as its exclusive financial advisor in connection with the Company's planned direct listing on the Nasdaq Stock Market. E.F. Hutton & Co., a U.S. based investment banking firm, will act as exclusive financial advisor to EcoModular in the run-up to its...

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Ge-Shen Shareholders Endorse Resolutions at 23rd AGM as Group Advances High-Value Manufacturing Transformation

June 14, 2026 9:50 AM

Ge-Shen Corporation Berhad ("Ge-Shen" or the "Group"), an established service provider of precision engineering and manufacturing solutions, specialising in high-quality plastic, printed circuit board assembly ("PCBA"), liquid silicone rubber, medical devices and complete assembly for diverse industries, today concluded its 23rd Annual General Meeting ("AGM"), with shareholders approving all resolutions tabled at the meeting. During the AGM,...

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