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Mariana Minerals raises $310 million and bets autonomous trucks can make stranded copper mines viable

Mariana Minerals closed a $310M round built around autonomous mining and domestic copper recycling, as industrial automation hits critical minerals, robotics, a

Industrial manufacturing M&A hit $173B and automation capex is accelerating, operators need to move now

PwC reports record $173B in industrial M&A, up 28%, as Roland Berger forecasts 6–9% annual automation growth through 2030.

What features should Custom Coaters consider if looking for a new finishing system?

Choosing a new finishing system is a significant capital decision for any custom coater. The range of parts, the pace of production, and the unpredictability of future contracts all create pressure to get the specification right the first time. Industry practitioners who have gone through that proce

Industrial manufacturing M&A hits $173 billion as convergence deals crowd out single-theme bets

PwC's 2026 midyear outlook finds industrial M&A up 28% year-over-year, with mega-deals and strategic buyers driving the surge.

Venture capital floods industrial automation as Honeywell restructures into standalone units

Billions are flowing into AI robotics startups while industrial giants like Honeywell spin off major divisions, reshaping how manufacturers source automation.

Industrial automation accelerates in 2026 as AI, humanoids, and facility investments converge

AI robots, AMRs, and facility buildouts are reshaping industrial manufacturing in 2026, but operational readiness may be the real bottleneck.

FANUC America Announces $90 Million Investment to Create Production-Ready Capacity for Robot Manufacturing in the U.S.

FANUC America is investing $90 million in a new 840,000 sq. ft. Michigan facility set to open in late 2027, adding 225 jobs to expand U.S. robot manufacturing capacity. The company has invested nearly $300 million across multiple facilities since 2019, and is opening an expanded FANUC Academy in Auburn Hills to address manufacturing skills gaps.

What Are The Cybersecurity Threats With Work-From-Home?

If you’ve noticed more young faces around your office, it’s because the future of the workforce is young… millennials are projected to make up 75% of American workers by 2025. And this group has never known life without modern technology and mobile apps. It’s no surprise, then that companies are investing in more devices and technologies,…

Where Blockchain is Breaking Out of Decentralized Finance

From video games to NFT art collectibles, tech companies are pushing the promise of block chain and leveraging its technology to build industry trust and community. I wanted to get the perspectives of a couple tech experts on how broader media industry use cases could set the tone for future blockchain applications. Lary Pang, the…

How to Power Innovation and Efficiency with Attention to the Little Things

On There’s More to IT, host Jason Claybrook and guests will explore some foundational questions about the technology that’s driving us all forward. Why do we build the stuff we build? What’s behind the scenes? Where are we falling short or putting revenue first? The days of post-trade show drinks and conversation are far from over….

The NFT Bubble Has Popped. Should Businesses Care?

What is the future of NFTs? After a major boom over the first half of 2021, new research shows that the bubble has popped. At its height, crypto-collectible sales peaked at $100 million in a single day but have since dropped nearly 90%. To discuss the ups and downs of NFT markets, Larry Pang, Head…

Pandemic Accelerated Demand for Semiconductor Chips, Says Intel VP

The global chip supply chain is in crisis mode after a mass shortage and the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch or read below as Gregory Bryant, Intel executive VP of client computing, talks about the demand for semiconductor chips.   — Host: Let’s talk first, Greg, about the demand, is this just a snap back from covid,…

The Case for Environmental Monitoring Software

Keeping up with all your fuel equipment, particularly across many locations, is a tall order. That’s why Titan Cloud Software has developed industry-leading advanced monitoring software. With it you can streamline your process, lower costs, mitigate risk and boost your ROI with a solution that’s easy to implement and even simpler to use. Let’s take…

The Price of Privacy: What Really Goes into Safeguarding From Cyber Attack

There’s no escaping the spread of technology in our everyday lives. Whether we’re using our phones, cars, or credit cards, digital information is all around us. That information, just like physical possessions, is prone to theft. Privacy and security of invisible data are just as important as protecting a home, and yet, many schools and…

Variable Power is Bringing Manufacturers Maximum Efficiency, with Mike Darrol of Advanced Industrial Devices

The power of a Variable Frequency Drive, or VFD, cannot be understated in all industries that thrive off of efficient manufacturing. To recap, a VFD adjusts the frequency or voltage of power by variating the frequency of what’s driving the power, i.e., the motor. This is helpful for a couple of reasons: it allows…