Nike is starting 2026 with another round of layoffs, this time targeting 775 positions at its US distribution centers. This marks the third consecutive year the sportswear giant has cut jobs, signaling a deep and ongoing operational shift.
John Deere just pulled the wraps off its next-generation P-Tier midsize excavators. The focus is squarely on turning the cab into a high-tech, comfortable command center for marathon workdays, packed with features from heated seats to automated grading.
Pretium Packaging, owned by Clearlake Capital, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The deal will cut its debt by over $900 million and provide $175 million in new liquidity to the plastic container maker.
Caterpillar just smashed Wall Street estimates, and it’s all about power. The AI data center boom is driving a massive surge in demand for their generators and turbines, making their energy segment the company’s new star.
FORT Robotics has launched the Wireless E-Stop Pro, a wearable safety device for industrial machines. It allows operators to send a certified stop command from up to 200 meters away in dense radio environments.
A team from the University of Michigan has set a new benchmark for 2DEG density in gallium nitride semiconductors. Using a thin aluminium nitride barrier, they’ve unlocked potential for more powerful and efficient RF amplifiers. This breakthrough hinges on meticulous control of strain at the atomic
A team from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan has built a robot measuring just 200 x 300 x 50 micrometers. It operates completely on its own, senses its environment, and swims using a novel electric propulsion system.
According to Reuters, Chinese firm Wingtech has initiated a massive $8 billion arbitration claim against the Dutch state. The move follows the Netherlands’ controversial seizure of chipmaker Nexperia in September 2024, a decision that has disrupted global automotive supply chains.
The agencies have formalized their partnership to develop a Fission Surface Power system. A key change shifts launch responsibilities from private companies to NASA’s Human Landing System program.
United Manufacturing Hub just landed €5 million to tackle the messy data problems holding back factories. Their open-source platform aims to be the universal translator for industrial machines, unlocking AI and digitalization. It’s a big bet on fixing manufacturing’s foundational tech layer.
