Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

Tualatin, Ore. – September 07, 2026 -- API International has launched CleanLine, a new line of stainless steel flanges certified to NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 for drinking-water and clean-water applications.

New Line Adds NSF Certification to Existing Waterworks Flange Range

CleanLine expands API International's waterworks and sanitary process components to serve projects that specifically require NSF-certified parts. The line was developed in response to customer demand for stainless steel components in drinking-water systems that mandate NSF certification. Ric Henderson, VP of Sales, said the certification lets the company support more drinking-water infrastructure projects using the same manufacturing and service base as its existing AWWA and ANSI/ASME flange offering.

Tiffin, Ohio – September 07, 2026 -- Nickolas Asset Management and Kreate will invest $100 million in a 542,000-square-foot advanced manufacturing facility at 458 Second Avenue in Tiffin, Ohio, creating approximately 120 jobs. Production is scheduled to begin October 1, 2026, with the first machines already delivered to the site.

Facility deploys 32 ENGEL molding machines with AI-driven quality control

The plant will operate 32 new ENGEL injection-molding machines equipped with iQ weight-control technology, integrated with pick-and-place robots, FANUC collaborative robots, autonomous guided vehicles and automated packaging. Krevera's read-write computer-vision AI platform will connect production equipment, quality systems and factory operations, inspecting output and enabling machines to make autonomous real-time corrections.

Tempe, Ariz. – – September 07, 2026 -- U.S. manufacturing activity expanded for an eighth straight month in August, but the pace cooled as the ISM Manufacturing PMI fell to 54.6%, down 1 percentage point from July's 55.6%, according to the Institute for Supply Management (ISM). The reading marks the sector's recovery from a 10-month contraction and corresponds to an estimated 2.4% annualized increase in real GDP, ISM said. The broader U.S. economy has now expanded for 22 consecutive months.

New orders and backlogs lose momentum as demand sentiment softens

The New Orders Index dropped 3 points to 53.7% from 56.7% in July, while the Backlog of Orders Index fell 3.2 points to 51.8%. The positive-to-negative comment ratio on demand narrowed to 2-to-1 in August from 3.5-to-1 the prior month. New Export Orders bucked the trend, edging up 0.2 point to 53.2%.

Nashville, Tenn. – September 06, 2026 -- AgriCapture has partnered with Google and the Bonneville Environmental Foundation to replenish 5.4 billion gallons of water in Southeast Texas by converting 6,000 acres of rice farmland to water-saving irrigation systems.

Google finances irrigation overhaul across Trinity River Basin farmland

The program targets the Trinity River Basin, where roughly 140,000 rice acres are flood irrigated annually amid pressure from agricultural demand, urban growth and recurring drought. AgriCapture is working directly with Texas rice farmers to install irrigation infrastructure that replaces continuous flooding, measuring results through flow meters, field sensors and geospatial monitoring to quantify verified water savings against prior flood-irrigation baselines.

Amsterdam – September 06, 2026 -- Canopy International B.V. has acquired Aviotec S.r.l., a Turin-based supplier of multi-layer insulation blankets and electrical harnesses for satellites, in a move to expand its footprint in Europe's space supply chain.

Aviotec brings 15 years of thermal-protection expertise to Canopy's European platform

Founded in 2008, Aviotec has built more than 15 years of experience designing and manufacturing flight-qualified MLI blankets and high-reliability electrical harnesses for satellites and spacecraft. The Turin-based company also provides in-house satellite design, integration and test services, supporting institutional space programs and a growing base of commercial customers across Europe's space economy.

Boone, Iowa – September 06, 2026 -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AGCO) launched the Fendt 1100 Vario MT Gen2 Track Tractor and the Fendt Momentum 80-Foot Planter globally at the 2026 Farm Progress Show, marking Fendt's first-ever global tractor debut staged in the United States. The company also unveiled the North American debut of the Fendt 300 Vario Gen5 line, expanding its full-line portfolio across high-horsepower, planting and compact-tractor segments.

Fendt stages global tractor launch in U.S. for the first time

Stefan Caspari, Senior Vice President of Customer Success & North American Ag at AGCO, said hosting the launch in the U.S. reflects the company's regional investment strategy, noting that North American farmers prioritize power, productivity, efficiency and total cost of ownership.

Delray Beach, Fla. – September 06, 2026 -- The global automotive test equipment market is projected to grow from $4.47 billion in 2026 to $5.92 billion by 2033, expanding at a compound annual growth rate of 4.1%, according to MarketsandMarkets.

Hamburg, Germany – September 06, 2026 -- Körber AG has achieved Platinum status in the 2026 EcoVadis sustainability rating, moving up from Gold a year earlier and placing the global technology company in the top 1 percent of all firms assessed worldwide.

The result marks Körber's fourth consecutive EcoVadis assessment and the first time it has reached the top tier across all four rated categories: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

HONG KONG – September 06, 2026 -- Global professional buyer pre-registration for the October 2026 Global Sources Hong Kong Shows is running 25% ahead of the same period last year, with North America and Europe driving the sharpest gains, organizers said.

Over 4,200 suppliers to fill 8,000 booths across two phases

The event runs October 11-21 at AsiaWorld-Expo under the theme "Connecting Global Innovation, Enabling Sustainable Sourcing." More than 4,200 Asia-based suppliers will occupy over 8,000 booths, presenting upwards of 330,000 new products spanning consumer electronics, gaming, mobile electronics, smart home, security & appliances, lifestyle electronics, and sports & outdoor. John Kao, Vice President of Global Sources Hong Kong and Overseas Shows, said the format lets buyers validate trends, inspect samples, place orders and secure suppliers in a single visit.

Cypress, Calif. – September 06, 2026 -- SKYWORTH USA has debuted the C2 Canvas Art® TV, extending its flagship 'True QD-Mini LED Technology' and OmniView Matte ScreenTM from the premium Canvas EliteTM line into its standard Art TV portfolio for the first time.

The C2, available in 55-, 65-, and 75-inch models, features over 400 local dimming zones, 1,000 nits of peak brightness, and a 144Hz refresh rate. The television supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, and includes a built-in subwoofer with Dolby Atmos, removing the need for an external soundbar.