Manufacturing Social Media and Updates

Warp Nacelle Print Collapse Leaves Me with Spaghetti
SocialMar 4, 2026

Warp Nacelle Print Collapse Leaves Me with Spaghetti

Well dang. Bound to happen. Enterprise’s warp nacelle pylon’s fell during printing and I got spaghetti.

By Michael Rennick
Future Drive Success Demands Broader, Deeper Technical Knowledge
SocialMar 4, 2026

Future Drive Success Demands Broader, Deeper Technical Knowledge

Drives are becoming more complex. And knowledge is turning into a key success factor. 🚀 Today we had an intensive exchange at GROLLMUS with Danfoss about training and future skill requirements. Marco de Jong and Mieslinger Christian joined us to...

By Michael Grollmus
Kwinana Lithium Refinery Deemed High Health Risk, Controls Tightened
SocialMar 4, 2026

Kwinana Lithium Refinery Deemed High Health Risk, Controls Tightened

Tianqi and IGO’s Kwinana lithium refinery was a ‘high’ health risk says DWER, with controls now tightened https://t.co/JeO6Zmmi3x

By Haplo
First Symphony Engine Prototype Enters Production with 3,000lb Aluminum Frame
SocialMar 4, 2026

First Symphony Engine Prototype Enters Production with 3,000lb Aluminum Frame

As the first prototype Symphony engine approaches assembly, we've launched manufacturing for the first production unit. Here is 3,000lbm of cast aluminum, which will be HIP'd and then machined into an inlet frame. https://t.co/8yiGkixeJ6

By Blake Scholl
Digital Twins Turn Real Factories Into Optimized Virtual Models
SocialMar 3, 2026

Digital Twins Turn Real Factories Into Optimized Virtual Models

🤖 Imagine a video game version of your factory—except it’s real data. That’s a digital twin. Digital twins replicate real factories in virtual models for optimization, predictive maintenance, and efficiency. #DigitalTwin #SmartManufacturing #Innovation #FutureOfWork https://t.co/AXe1XCU7Sz

By Arthur Field
Networks, Not AI, Remain the True Competitive Moat
SocialMar 3, 2026

Networks, Not AI, Remain the True Competitive Moat

AI May Disrupt Software, But Networks Are the Real Moat - https://t.co/LqKYpiRYXJ @joinindago @ManhAssocBNL @Appian #SCON #supplychain #logistics #businessnetworks #AI

By Adrian Gonzalez
Accelerating Green Transition to Boost Industrial Resilience
SocialMar 3, 2026

Accelerating Green Transition to Boost Industrial Resilience

Such a pleasure joining @EIB for this year's #EIBForum. Together with EIB's VP Ambroise Fayolle, @AfDBPresident and @bertrandpiccard, we discussed how to accelerate the green transition thus reinforcing industrial resilience, driving innovation and ensuring sustainable growth. https://t.co/MsNKt7m58K

By Damilola Ogunbiyi
California Regulations Block New Semiconductor, Battery, Steel Plants
SocialMar 3, 2026

California Regulations Block New Semiconductor, Battery, Steel Plants

"Banned in California" https://t.co/fqcEbwqWML? "The regulatory environment makes it effectively impossible to build new semiconductor fabs, automotive paint shops, battery gigafactories, or steel foundries." https://t.co/IWKL3dFowf

By Scott Lincicome
Manufacturing Rebounds, but Core PPI Surges Unexpectedly
SocialMar 3, 2026

Manufacturing Rebounds, but Core PPI Surges Unexpectedly

Manufacturing is finally reviving, but core PPI just jumped 0.8% in a month when economists expected 0.3%. Services inflation refuses to budge. 🔒 Members-Only https://t.co/4QiEXL6LgZ

By Ed Yardeni
Automation Streamlines Sweet Potato Packaging, Boosting Predictability
SocialMar 3, 2026

Automation Streamlines Sweet Potato Packaging, Boosting Predictability

#WhosNext? Sweet Potato packers? Thanks to #Automation the packaging of Sweet Potatoes has become a lot easier and a lot more predictable. (Eshet Eilon) #Robotics https://t.co/i11AbtXK0Y

By James Gingerich
Tariffs Drive U.S. Equipment Production Overseas, Cutting Jobs
SocialMar 3, 2026

Tariffs Drive U.S. Equipment Production Overseas, Cutting Jobs

"Tariffs Force Down Heavy Equipment Sales and Jobs" https://t.co/gAxfFeOvbe "it is more economical to build a forklift overseas, import it and pay the tariff" "multiple layers of tariffs on inputs have made it even more expensive to build machinery on American soil"...

By Scott Lincicome
RoboCup 2026 Launches Unified Smart Manufacturing League
SocialMar 2, 2026

RoboCup 2026 Launches Unified Smart Manufacturing League

RoboCup 2026 introduces the Smart Manufacturing League (SML): a new unified league combining logistics, mobile manipulation, and intelligent industrial automation. 📝 TDP and a performance video ⏳ Deadline: March 20, 2026 🔗 https://t.co/oSq94PUdVO #RoboCup2026 #SML #Robotics https://t.co/pYWpgRMSpf

By RoboCup Federation
Hundred Container Ships Stuck at Hormuz Spike Freight Rates
SocialMar 2, 2026

Hundred Container Ships Stuck at Hormuz Spike Freight Rates

The ships around the Strait of Hormuz include container ships. What does this do to global supply and freight rates?

By Tom Craig
Nvidia Backs Coherent with $2B, Fuels Optical AI Race
SocialMar 2, 2026

Nvidia Backs Coherent with $2B, Fuels Optical AI Race

$COHR just landed a $2B equity investment from @NVIDIA plus a multi-year, multi-product supply agreement with a multibillion-dollar purchase commitment. The framework runs through 2030, with revenue contribution starting in CY27. 5 things that matter: 1.This is about co-packaged optics and advanced...

By Patrick Moorhead
Robotic Arms Deliver Unmatched Consistency in Motor Coil Winding
SocialMar 2, 2026

Robotic Arms Deliver Unmatched Consistency in Motor Coil Winding

Robotic arms winding coils for motor manufacturing. Have you ever watched a robotic arm wind a coil? It's one of those processes most people never think about, but it's at the heart of every electric motor on the planet. Coil...

By Ilir Aliu
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Halts Traffic, Tankers Brace
SocialMar 2, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Halts Traffic, Tankers Brace

Strait of Hormuz Enters Active Crisis: Five Ships Hit, Traffic Collapses, Tanker Markets Brace for Historic Shock https://t.co/QozOvFyHte

By Tom Craig
Hybrid Bonding Crucial for Multi-Die Assemblies, Needs Refinement
SocialMar 2, 2026

Hybrid Bonding Crucial for Multi-Die Assemblies, Needs Refinement

Why this technology is so essential for multi-die assemblies, and how it can be improved. https://t.co/dYLFJAgBBD #hybridbonding #semiconductor #HBM #3DDRAM #advancedpackaging #3DNAND

By Ed Sperling
US Manufacturing Grows, Input Costs Surge to 2022 Levels
SocialMar 2, 2026

US Manufacturing Grows, Input Costs Surge to 2022 Levels

"US manufacturing expanded in February but input prices soared at the fastest pace since 2022, stoking fears of an inflation resurgence even before this weekend’s attacks on Iran." https://t.co/eB5YwfWkhb https://t.co/qeDvw5frvv

By Scott Lincicome
ISM Manufacturing Prices Misleading; Soft CPI Ahead
SocialMar 2, 2026

ISM Manufacturing Prices Misleading; Soft CPI Ahead

Some focus given to ISM Manufacturing Prices back in 70. In my opinion very misleading for now (and solely based on energy). But the jury is obviously out. I expect a couple of incredibly soft CPI reports coming up.

By Andreas Steno Larsen
Trump's Iran Attack Sparks Trade Uncertainty and Logistical Disruption
SocialMar 2, 2026

Trump's Iran Attack Sparks Trade Uncertainty and Logistical Disruption

Trump. Uncertainty. Disruption. No equilibrium. What would that mean to trade, supply chains, and logistics?

By Tom Craig
Russian Rail Freight Plummets, Flagging Economy Amid War
SocialMar 2, 2026

Russian Rail Freight Plummets, Flagging Economy Amid War

Russian rail freight. Drops. Sign of economy. Exports. Russian Railway. Large employer. What comes next? For economy. For Ukraine war.

By Tom Craig
ISM Prices Hit 70.5, Steel and Aluminum Costs Surge
SocialMar 2, 2026

ISM Prices Hit 70.5, Steel and Aluminum Costs Surge

ISM prices surged by 11.5 pts to 70.5, highest since Jun 2022. ISM said higher px for steel & alumin drove px index. That is unsurprising & has been evident in PPI data since Liberation Day. For manufacturers, the cost...

By Omair Sharif
Asia's Tanker Demand Spikes Amid Middle East Conflict
SocialMar 2, 2026

Asia's Tanker Demand Spikes Amid Middle East Conflict

Tanker demand. To rise for alternative suppliers for Asia. Tanker rates were high before the war. And now…

By Tom Craig
Memory Shortage Persists in ISM Manufacturing Survey
SocialMar 2, 2026

Memory Shortage Persists in ISM Manufacturing Survey

Memory shortage reported back to back months in the ISM Manufacturing Survey. I suspect this will be with us for a while.... https://t.co/RUpjKtiOJ6

By Skanda Amarnath
Flatbed Truckloads Surge 61% on Manufacturing Demand
SocialMar 2, 2026

Flatbed Truckloads Surge 61% on Manufacturing Demand

YoY truckload volumes, by mode: Flatbed +61% Reefer +17% Van +3% Flatbed volumes are at all time highs, led by manufacturing and heavy industry, not housing https://t.co/qst2cb1rhu

By Craig Fuller
Suez Canal Transits Slip 7% Amid Middle East Tensions
SocialMar 2, 2026

Suez Canal Transits Slip 7% Amid Middle East Tensions

Suez Canal transits. By vessel types. Will the next one show the impact of the US-Iran war?

By Tom Craig
ISM Miss Could Cool Yields, Boost Growth Stocks
SocialMar 2, 2026

ISM Miss Could Cool Yields, Boost Growth Stocks

March 2, 2026 Economic Events : 0945 – S&P Global Manufacturing PMI (Feb): Exp 51.2 | Prior 51.2 1000 – ISM Manufacturing PMI (Feb): Exp 51.7 | Prior 52.6 1000 – ISM Manufacturing Prices: Exp 60.6 | Prior 59.0 1130 – ATL Fed GDPNow (Q1):...

By Shawn Catena (TraderTV Shawn)
Leadership Emphasizes Real Constraints Over Hype in Chipmaking
SocialMar 2, 2026

Leadership Emphasizes Real Constraints Over Hype in Chipmaking

Had the opportunity last week to share my perspective with the top 200 leaders at $AMAT as they plan the next phase of chipmaking. These are the discussions that matter to me: real technology constraints, hard tradeoffs, and long-term industry impact,...

By Patrick Moorhead
500K Views: Sharing Practical Automation Knowledge
SocialMar 2, 2026

500K Views: Sharing Practical Automation Knowledge

500.000 views 🎉 and I am truly overwhelmed. Thank you for every single view, comment and message 🙌 You can find the channel here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_isrBGj I am incredibly happy that my videos reach so many people and help you...

By Michael Grollmus
EGA Expands Hanover Facility, Doubling Scrap Processing by 2028
SocialMar 2, 2026

EGA Expands Hanover Facility, Doubling Scrap Processing by 2028

EGA expands Leichtmetall in Hanover, boosting sorting and melting capacity for post-consumer scrap by 2028. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/ega-leichtmetall-recycling-expansion.html

By The Metalnomist
Trimet Adds Scrap Hall, Boosts Aluminium Recycling by 16,000 T/Yr
SocialMar 2, 2026

Trimet Adds Scrap Hall, Boosts Aluminium Recycling by 16,000 T/Yr

Trimet expands Essen with a new scrap hall, lifting Trimet aluminium recycling capacity by about 16,000 t/yr. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/03/trimet-aluminium-recycling-capacity.html

By The Metalnomist
Chiplet Architecture Redefines Semiconductor Manufacturing Landscape
SocialMar 2, 2026

Chiplet Architecture Redefines Semiconductor Manufacturing Landscape

#Technology #Newsletter #Semiconductor #Manufacturing #Chiplet NLOG-293 | Semiconductor And Beyond Newsletter | The Semiconductor State Of Chiplet: https://newsletter.chetanpatil.in/p/semiconductor-and-beyond-newsletter-293/

By Chetan Arvind Patil
Six‑axis Robots Enable True 3D Printing
SocialMar 1, 2026

Six‑axis Robots Enable True 3D Printing

Print in 3D space. That is a fascinating look at non-planar 3D printing, specifically using a 6-axis motion system. Instead of the traditional "layer-by-layer" approach where the printer head only moves on a flat 2D plane X and Y before...

By Ilir Aliu
Mike Payne Discusses Reviving U.S. Manufacturing Amid Skills Gap
SocialMar 1, 2026

Mike Payne Discusses Reviving U.S. Manufacturing Amid Skills Gap

Join our conversation on revitalizing the US manufacturing industry with 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐧𝐞! Stream now: 🔗 https://t.co/aAuD37nCVV 📽️ https://t.co/vDhYvaPyHB 🔗 https://t.co/DmYp21NDA3 #SkillsGap #ProductivityGap #ManufacturingJobs #WorkforceDevelopment #Reshoring https://t.co/xZtbtIeUYz

By Arthur Field
Supply Chain Turmoil Continues: Tariff Wave Drives Uncertainty
SocialMar 1, 2026

Supply Chain Turmoil Continues: Tariff Wave Drives Uncertainty

Being a Demand Planner, I am trained to notice patterns, seasonality and cycles. To notice the root cause of those disrupting signals and what causes them, so I can get my forecasting model right and predict future events. Since January 20, 2025,...

By Dr. Muddassir Ahmed
Nextpower to Provide Steel Frames for JinkoSolar's Florida Plant
SocialMar 1, 2026

Nextpower to Provide Steel Frames for JinkoSolar's Florida Plant

Nextpower to supply steel frames for JinkoSolar’s Florida factory #energysky -- via pv magazine global: https://t.co/aFKhKfYdkM

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
BMW Deploys Humanoid Robots for Real Car Production
SocialMar 1, 2026

BMW Deploys Humanoid Robots for Real Car Production

BMW Brings Humanoid Robots Into Real Car Production – Physical AI Is Here https://t.co/30rtWebkvi via @YouTube #BMW #car #manufacturing #humanoidtech #humanoid #robot #Robotics #AI #TechRevolution #TechInnovation #ArtificialInteligence @AlbertoEMachado @Eli_Krumova @postoff25 @Khulood_Almani @anand_narang @NutritiousMind @baski_LA @TanyaSinha_ @devaang @AlAmadi1 @jeancayeux @enilev @efipm @mvollmer1...

By Amitav Bhattacharjee
Factory Construction Outspends Data Centers Fivefold
SocialMar 1, 2026

Factory Construction Outspends Data Centers Fivefold

Construction Spending on Data Centers, Factories, Powerplants, and Office Buildings: Boom, Bust, and in Between. Despite the hoopla about data centers, spending on factory construction was five times larger https://t.co/rBJr9DUgSX https://t.co/OyvbCGaHrk

By Wolf Richter
Defense Manufacturing Tiny; Truckers Thriving Today
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Defense Manufacturing Tiny; Truckers Thriving Today

5% of US maufacturing is related to defense production. Today is a good day for truckers.

By Craig Fuller
Hormuz Closure Turns Oil Crisis Into Prolonged Risk Game
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Hormuz Closure Turns Oil Crisis Into Prolonged Risk Game

Strait of Hormuz. Closed. The ‘crisis’ will be defined by the length of the war and by risk. Oil supply. Maritime and cargo insurance. Houthis. Freight rates.

By Tom Craig
Tata Steel Adopts Heat Battery to Slash Emissions
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Tata Steel Adopts Heat Battery to Slash Emissions

Global giant Tata Steel is using a heat battery to curb emissions #energysky -- via Canary Media: https://t.co/2fnqQgr8Lq

By Tor “SolarFred” Valenza
AI ERP Revives Lost Brands Through Demand Forecasting
SocialFeb 28, 2026

AI ERP Revives Lost Brands Through Demand Forecasting

Brands disappear due to supply chain or data blind spots. We use Priority aiERP to revive missed brands with AI demand prediction and manufacturing optimization. Follow our Page for updates. Book a meeting: https://t.co/ZsEwnG4p2n https://t.co/ZJquSTPaww

By David Strausser
Ask More “Why” To Drive Real Process Improvements
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Ask More “Why” To Drive Real Process Improvements

The most meaningful improvements I’ve seen didn’t come from massive investments or shiny new tools. They came from someone brave enough to keep asking why. 👇 Curious—what’s a process in your world that could use a few more “why’s”? #MachineShopTechTalk #Manufacturing https://t.co/usCUdPqyJ8

By Arthur Field
Navy Admits Limited Gulf Protection; 21M Barrels at Risk
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Navy Admits Limited Gulf Protection; 21M Barrels at Risk

US Navy says it can't protect all merchant ships in Persian Gulf. Oil majors just suspended shipments through Hormuz, 21M barrels/day at risk. Maritime risk. https://t.co/TylGxcJUhz

By Tom Craig
Germany's Factories Run Below Average Amid Green Sanctions Pressure
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Germany's Factories Run Below Average Amid Green Sanctions Pressure

Germany’s manufacturing capacity utilization is only running at 77.5% in January. Its long-term average since 1991 is 83.2%. GERMANY’S GREEN MADNESS & SANCTIONS AGAINST RUSSIA ARE A DEADLY ONE - TWO PUNCH. https://t.co/S87Xs4GTJY

By Steve Hanke
EU Targets Pre‑consumer Scrap in CBAM to Stop Evasion
SocialFeb 28, 2026

EU Targets Pre‑consumer Scrap in CBAM to Stop Evasion

EU proposes CBAM treatment for pre-consumer aluminium and steel scrap to curb circumvention and boost traceability. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/02/eu-cbam-pre-consumer-scrap-proposal.html

By The Metalnomist
Factory Construction Down 13%—Trump Misreads the Data
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Factory Construction Down 13%—Trump Misreads the Data

Trump has to stop reading charts upside down. Factory construction is down around 13% after adjusting for inflation. https://t.co/YNFjjiLWfV That's only a boom in Trump's skull.

By Dean Baker
UPS Cuts 78,000 Jobs: Strategic Restructuring or Survival?
SocialFeb 27, 2026

UPS Cuts 78,000 Jobs: Strategic Restructuring or Survival?

UPS . Layoff of 78,000 employees. There had better be more to this. Is it strategic? Stave off a dark cloud? A significant restructuring? Redefining itself? To? Why—the back story?

By Tom Craig
Maersk Reroutes Around Cape, Pushing Rates Higher
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Maersk Reroutes Around Cape, Pushing Rates Higher

Red Sea Comeback Falters as Maersk Diverts Ships Back Around Cape. Throw in the chance of a US war with Iran. Their Houthi friends. And staying with the longer transit and what that means to container line rates and excess...

By Tom Craig