https://stampandpress.com/2026-08-21https://stampandpress.com/share-home.svg https://stampandpress.com/news/north-american-trade-crucial/2026-08-21https://stampandpress.com/share-north-american-trade-crucial.svgA woman in a white hard hat and blue work jacket standing in a warehouse or factory setting.The National Association of Manufacturers emphasizes the importance of North American trade for US manufacturing, citing the USMCA agreement and the need for cooperation with Canada and Mexico. https://stampandpress.com/news/atdev-advances-autonomous-wheelchair/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-atdev-advances-autonomous-wheelchair.svgA brass control panel with a black glass window and copper tubing attached to it, situated on a...Assistive Technology Development Inc. is working on a modern power wheelchair with a coordinated robotic arm to give users more independence and freedom (Source: The Robot Report) https://stampandpress.com/news/agtonomy-enhances-autonomous-farm/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-agtonomy-enhances-autonomous-farm.svgA person is using a power tool to grind metal in a car's interior.Agtonomy has released new autonomous multi-point turning features for farm equipment, enabling complex maneuvers in tight spaces without human intervention. (Source: The Robot Report) https://stampandpress.com/news/robots-need-natural-communication/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-robots-need-natural-communication.svgA robotic arm with a square base and a long, thin arm with a claw-like end, situated in a room...According to Treble, robots that cannot communicate naturally with humans will not be adopted, and the key to natural communication is advanced audio and voice technologies. https://stampandpress.com/news/unichem-acquires-loomia-accelerate/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-unichem-acquires-loomia-accelerate.svgA close-up view of a black, textured, woven material, possibly a type of fabric or mesh, with a...Materials company Unichem Co. has acquired Loomia Technologies Inc. to enter the market for 'electronic skin' for humanoids, as well as the market for interior materials for smart mobility. https://stampandpress.com/news/fort-robotics-go-public/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-fort-robotics-go-public.svgA large industrial facility with a tall metal structure, pipes, and a building with an open doorway.FORT Robotics, a company specializing in safety technology for robots, is merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to go public. The combined company will be valued at over $500... https://stampandpress.com/news/optimizing-motion-systems-high/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-optimizing-motion-systems-high.svgA large industrial room with a high ceiling, featuring a complex system of pipes, machinery, and...Motion system designers face the challenge of creating effective systems for high-voltage environments without introducing unnecessary complexity. Kollmorgen suggests that not every axis within a... https://stampandpress.com/news/us-delays-tariffs-canadian/2026-08-20https://stampandpress.com/share-us-delays-tariffs-canadian.svgA metal object is being machined by a milling machine, with metal shavings visible around the...President Trump delays implementation of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, citing progress in trade talks. (Source: Supply Chain Dive) https://stampandpress.com/news/serve-robotics-expands-autonomous/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-serve-robotics-expands-autonomous.svgThree people are seated around a table, with two of them wearing glasses and one using a laptop...Serve Robotics partners with Grubhub to launch autonomous delivery services in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Alexandria, Va., while expanding into Washington, D.C., and San Jose. The company also... https://stampandpress.com/news/unitree-robotics-ipo-marks/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-unitree-robotics-ipo-marks.svgA person's hand is visible on a sewing machine, with a piece of fabric being sewn.Unitree Robotics' successful IPO on Shanghai's STAR Market raises questions about the future of humanoid robotics in industrial settings and the potential for other companies to follow suit. https://stampandpress.com/news/pudu-robotics-introduces-mp2000/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-pudu-robotics-introduces-mp2000.svgA warehouse with shelving units, a forklift, and a conveyor belt.Pudu Robotics has launched the MP2000, an AI-driven autonomous forklift designed for rapid, heavy-duty pallet transport in manufacturing and logistics environments. The robot features advanced... https://stampandpress.com/news/kollmorgen-address-humanoid-motion/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-kollmorgen-address-humanoid-motion.svgA person's hands holding dental tools and a set of dentures.Kollmorgen will present a joint-by-joint approach to humanoid robot motion at RoboBusiness 2026, highlighting the challenges of scaling from prototype to production. (Source: The Robot Report) https://stampandpress.com/news/amazon-invest-distribution-center/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-amazon-invest-distribution-center.svgAn industrial warehouse with a high ceiling, featuring a brick floor and a staircase leading to...Amazon is planning a 1 million-square-foot retail distribution facility in Norwich, Connecticut, as part of its network growth strategy (Source: Supply Chain Dive) https://stampandpress.com/news/raytheon-awarded-9b-navy/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-raytheon-awarded-9b-navy.svgA large metal machine with a funnel-shaped component in a factory setting.The U.S. Navy has granted Raytheon a $22.9 billion contract to increase Tomahawk missile production, aiming to expand workforce, shorten production time, and stabilize supply chains. This follows... https://stampandpress.com/news/kimberly-clark-tech-driven/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-kimberly-clark-tech-driven.svgA large industrial warehouse with various machinery and equipment, including a crane, conveyor...Kimberly-Clark is advancing its supply chain efficiency through three key technology initiatives: a global procurement software platform, AI-powered manufacturing agents, and an IT Digital... https://stampandpress.com/news/panama-canal-draft-restrictions/2026-08-19https://stampandpress.com/share-panama-canal-draft-restrictions.svgA large industrial complex with numerous buildings, smokestacks, and other structures, set...The Panama Canal has implemented water-saving measures to prepare for potential weather impacts from the looming El Niño climate pattern, leading to draft restrictions and increased fees for ocean... https://stampandpress.com/news/experts-call-fcc-block/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-experts-call-fcc-block.svgA large industrial machine with a control panel and various wires and cables attached to it...The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) recent block on the sale of advanced industrial robots from countries outside the United States has sparked mixed reactions from experts. While some... https://stampandpress.com/news/manufacturers-navigate-evolving-background/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-manufacturers-navigate-evolving-background.svgA long, white, industrial machine with yellow and black hoses and wires running along its...As the demand for skilled labor in manufacturing continues to grow, employers are facing increasingly complex background screening challenges. New technologies, changing regulations, and shifting... https://stampandpress.com/news/materials-key-manufacturing-innovation/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-materials-key-manufacturing-innovation.svgA large, blue metal machine with a black motor and a silver pulley system.Z-Polymers CEO Mike Zimmerman emphasizes the importance of new materials in driving manufacturing innovation, citing the challenges of developing and commercializing innovative materials. https://stampandpress.com/news/honeywell-aerospace-targets-supplier/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-honeywell-aerospace-targets-supplier.svgA 3D printer in operation, with a nozzle extruding a stream of molten plastic onto a build plate.Honeywell Aerospace is working to address supply chain issues that have hindered its ability to meet customer demand. The company has identified a small number of underperforming suppliers and is... https://stampandpress.com/news/us-navy-allow-foreign/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-us-navy-allow-foreign.svgA person in a blue uniform and cap standing in a factory setting, surrounded by machinery and...President Trump signs MOU allowing foreign companies to construct up to two vessels in their parent countries' shipyards to increase US Navy's shipbuilding and repair capacity. https://stampandpress.com/news/diligent-robotics-rolls-out/2026-08-18https://stampandpress.com/share-diligent-robotics-rolls-out.svgA large metal tank and a smaller metal tank in a factory setting.Diligent Robotics has started rolling out Moxi 2.0, its next-generation platform, to health system customers across the U.S. The company claims that its five years of operation in over 25... https://stampandpress.com/news/robotics-revolutionizes-stroke-rehabilitation-0e4c202d/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-robotics-revolutionizes-stroke-rehabilitation-0e4c202d.svgA technician's gloved hands carefully calibrate a robotic arm's mechanical fingers as it gently...A new generation of technology is transforming the way stroke survivors recover from their injuries, with robotic rehabilitation systems becoming increasingly practical clinical tools. https://stampandpress.com/news/gravis-robotics-secures-200m-7f03af11/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-gravis-robotics-secures-200m-7f03af11.svgA close-up of a robotic arm's gloved hand, set against a blurred factory backdrop, as it...Gravis Robotics, a Zurich-based company, has announced a $200 million investment from SoftBank for its Series A round, marking the largest in construction robotics history. (Source: The Robot Report) https://stampandpress.com/news/us-commerce-department-faces-e0a7ac/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-us-commerce-department-faces-e0a7ac.svgA green circuit board with various components, including resistors, capacitors, and integrated...The US Commerce Department has been accused of failing to implement key requirements for promoting chip and microelectronics manufacturing, according to a recent report by the Government... https://stampandpress.com/news/stanley-black-decker-commits-859bfb/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-stanley-black-decker-commits-859bfb.svgA laser cutting machine in operation, with a beam of light visible on the work surface.Stanley Black & Decker announces a $1 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research and development, and workforce training through 2028. The company aims to strengthen domestic production... https://stampandpress.com/news/us-steel-explosion-investigation-a2534b/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-us-steel-explosion-investigation-a2534b.svgA person is wearing protective gear and welding metal pipes in a factory setting.A recent investigation by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found that an explosion at U.S. Steel's Clairton, Pennsylvania facility was caused by poor safety practices and a... https://stampandpress.com/news/samsung-sdi-takes-full-ca1129/2026-08-17https://stampandpress.com/share-samsung-sdi-takes-full-ca1129.svgA large industrial building with multiple silos and a parking lot in front.Samsung SDI has bought General Motors' 49.99% stake in the SynergyCells joint venture, turning the New Carlisle, Indiana facility into its first wholly owned battery factory in North America. The... https://stampandpress.com/news/reality-show-cast-steel-1f23e6/2026-08-16https://stampandpress.com/share-reality-show-cast-steel-1f23e6.svgA person welding in a factory setting.A Department of Defense contract has brought a metal casting competition to the worldwide stage, aiming to spread awareness of the skill trade and inspire a new workforce. https://stampandpress.com/news/ford-shift-lincoln-production-9e954d/2026-08-16https://stampandpress.com/share-ford-shift-lincoln-production-9e954d.svgA man in a factory setting, standing next to a large machine with a blue light on its side.Ford Motor Co. plans to increase domestic production of its Lincoln luxury vehicles starting in 2030, ending imports from China due to high tariffs and security concerns. The move aligns with... https://stampandpress.com/news/trump-imposes-sweeping-tariffs-ff3397/2026-08-16https://stampandpress.com/share-trump-imposes-sweeping-tariffs-ff3397.svgA large industrial complex with two tall metal silos, a metal tower, and a building.President Trump has signed a proclamation imposing 100% tariffs on certain drones and their components, citing national security threats. The move aims to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains... https://stampandpress.com/news/veolia-seeks-cost-recovery-a214a2/2026-08-16https://stampandpress.com/share-veolia-seeks-cost-recovery-a214a2.svgA large industrial complex with various structures, including pipes, tanks, and buildings, set...Veolia has filed a lawsuit against six manufacturers upstream of its Stanton Water Treatment Plant in Delaware, alleging they contaminated water with PFAS chemicals. The company seeks to recover... https://stampandpress.com/news/century-aluminum-oklahoma-smelter-d40b4b/2026-08-16https://stampandpress.com/share-century-aluminum-oklahoma-smelter-d40b4b.svgA furnace with a glowing orange interior, featuring a metal object being heated by a flame.Century Aluminum's Oklahoma smelter project is on track to break ground this year and begin producing hot metal by the end of 2029, despite local concerns and a lawsuit filed by Oklahoma Attorney... https://stampandpress.com/sectors/2026-08-20 https://stampandpress.com/automation/2026-08-20 https://stampandpress.com/workforce/2026-08-19 https://stampandpress.com/policy/2026-08-21 https://stampandpress.com/topics/sec-automation/2026-08-20 https://stampandpress.com/topics/sec-policy/2026-08-21 https://stampandpress.com/topics/sec-workforce/2026-08-19 https://stampandpress.com/about/ https://stampandpress.com/sources-and-methods/ https://stampandpress.com/corrections/