Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

Tempe, Ariz. – November 02, 2026 -- The ISM Manufacturing PMI rose to 55.5 percent in October from 54.5 percent in September, marking the 10th consecutive month of expansion in U.S. manufacturing. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that the overall economy has now expanded for 24 consecutive months.

Production Index jumps 2.3 points to 59 percent, highest since November 2021

The Production Index rose from 56.7 percent to 59 percent, its highest reading since November 2021 (60.5 percent). It has expanded for 12 months in a row, and the ratio of positive to negative comments improved to 2-to-1 from 1.6-to-1 in September.

The New Orders Index expanded for the 10th straight month after four consecutive contraction readings, registering 55.5 percent versus 55.3 percent in September. The Backlog of Orders Index fell 1.8 points to 54.6 percent. The New Export Orders Index gained 0.3 point to 51.2 percent.

DONGGUAN – November 02, 2026 -- Dongguan Taixun Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. (TaixunPOS) says its 6,000-square-meter plant in China's Guangdong province can produce about 10,000 POS terminals a month for OEM/ODM partners building their own brands.

TaixunPOS replaces plastic housings with unibody aluminum-alloy chassis

The manufacturer says plastic POS terminals are prone to poor heat dissipation and housing wear under intensive use. Its aluminum-alloy chassis is designed to improve thermal performance and durability. The fanless design removes mechanical cooling fans, which the company says can reduce dust and grease ingress, depending on enclosure design, and cut maintenance costs over time.

The terminals use industrial PCAP multi-touch screens and high-brightness, wide-viewing-angle IPS displays. TaixunPOS targets restaurants, cafes, stores and hotels.

Milwaukee – November 02, 2026 -- Milwaukee Cylinder has launched Active Barrier Chamber (ABC) technology, a cylinder design that flushes contaminants off the rod before they reach the rod seals, to extend service life and improve uptime in highly contaminated industrial environments.

Active flush chamber replaces passive wiper-only defense

The system places a sealed flush chamber directly behind the primary wiper. Continuous low-pressure fluid flow captures abrasive contaminants and removes them from the rod before they reach the rod seal area. The design also protects the piston seals and cylinder tube.

Milwaukee Cylinder says traditional passive wipers can let finer particles enter the cylinder. The company links this to rod seal degradation, piston wear, internal scoring and costly unplanned downtime.

MOLINE, Ill. – November 02, 2026 -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) expanded its board from 10 to 11 members by appointing Julie Boland, former U.S. chief executive officer and managing partner and Americas managing partner of Ernst & Young LLP (EY), as a director.

Board now includes 10 independent, non-employee directors

The addition lifts Deere's board to 11 seats, 10 of which are held by independent, non-employee directors. The company cited Boland's expertise in accounting, financial reporting, corporate governance and global finance.

Boland led EY's U.S. and Americas operations from 2022 to 2026

Boland served as EY's U.S. CEO and managing partner and Americas managing partner from 2022 to 2026. That capped more than 16 years at the firm. Earlier roles included vice chair and Central Region managing partner, as well as Cleveland office managing partner.

DUBAI – – November 02, 2026 -- Robo.ai Inc. (Nasdaq: AIIO) has appointed Ralph R. Debbas, founder of supercar maker W Motors, as Group President, effective immediately. He will focus on industrial strategy, international partnerships and coordination across the Dubai-headquartered group's AI and advanced manufacturing businesses.

Debbas brings a record of building UAE automotive production

Debbas founded W Motors in 2012 and led development of the Lykan HyperSport, which gained international recognition after appearing in the film "Furious 7." He later expanded W Motors into an integrated automotive company spanning design, R&D, engineering and manufacturing.

He also led development of an integrated automotive manufacturing facility in Dubai. In addition, he spearheaded the GHIATH smart patrol vehicle program with Dubai Police, taking the vehicle into local production and delivery.

Tulsa – October 30, 2026 -- AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON), operating as The Aaon Group, will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. EST to discuss its third quarter 2026 financial results.

Results to be released after the market close on November 9

The company will publish its third quarter figures after U.S. market close. The call follows at 5:00 p.m. EST the same day.

Dial-in line offers Q&A, while the webcast is listen-only

Participants who want to ask questions must join by dial-in. Other listeners can attend through a listen-only webcast, which requires prior registration.

Two brands, AAON and BASX, serve commercial, industrial and data center customers

The Aaon Group supplies high-performance HVAC and thermal management equipment for commercial, industrial and data center environments. It sells under the AAON and BASX brands.

WASHINGTON – October 31, 2026 -- The Alliance for Chemical Distribution (ACD) and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) raised $100,000 at the third annual Swings for STEM golf tournament, bringing their three-year fundraising total to nearly $300,000.

Proceeds fund two STEM education programs

The money supports the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) and Creating Exciting Futures in STEM (CEFinSTEM). Both programs work to expand access to STEM education. The tournament drew participants from industry, government and academia.

FOSSI has funded more than 900 scholarships

ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn said FOSSI was launched to create new pathways into STEM careers and strengthen the chemical industry's talent pipeline. More than 900 scholarships have been funded through the initiative so far.

Global – October 31, 2026 -- Industrial fabrication consumed 657.4 million ounces of silver in 2025, down 3% from the 2024 record of 680.5 million ounces, according to the World Silver Survey 2026. Metals Focus forecasts a further decline of roughly 3% in 2026, to 639.6 million ounces.

Industrial use remains the largest broad component of silver demand. It accounted for well over half of the approximately 1.13 billion ounces of total demand in 2025, so shifts in industrial consumption can alter the wider supply-demand balance.

Solar thrifting drives the decline as installations keep growing

Photovoltaic demand reached a record 197.6 million ounces in 2024, about 29% of industrial silver demand, up from roughly 11% a decade earlier. The World Silver Survey 2026 attributes much of the 2025 reversal to changing silver use within solar manufacturing, not to weakness in electrification or electronics.

Stockholm – October 31, 2026 -- Sandvik lifted third-quarter adjusted EBITA to SEK 8,477 million from SEK 5,539 million a year earlier, a gain of about 53%, as revenues rose to SEK 37,728 million from SEK 29,218 million.

Revenue grows 25% organically while margins widen

At fixed exchange rates, revenue growth reached 26%, of which 25% was organic. The adjusted EBITA margin improved to 22.5% from 19.0%. Adjusted EBIT rose to SEK 7,997 million from SEK 5,103 million, lifting the adjusted EBIT margin to 21.2% from 17.5%.

Order intake climbs 17% organically to SEK 36,948 million

Order intake increased to SEK 36,948 million from SEK 30,769 million. At fixed exchange rates it grew 17%, and the organic increase was also 17%. Order intake was slightly below quarterly revenues of SEK 37,728 million.

Kuala Lumpur – October 31, 2026 -- Malaysian electrical accessories brand reTOUCH has recorded SIRIM-verified results for its BS 1363 13A double-pole socket of 69,400 plug cycles against a 15,000-cycle standard, the highest margin of three tests in which it exceeded requirements. ASEAN Records recognised Broadlink Marketing Sdn Bhd, the company behind the brand, for the results.

Socket exceeds standard thresholds in fire, voltage and endurance tests

In the glow-wire test, the socket reached 960°C against the 850°C standard, a 110°C margin.

For electrical strength, it withstood 4kV a.c. dielectric strength for one minute, twice the 2kV requirement.

In plug endurance testing, it completed 69,400 cycles, about 4.6 times the 15,000-cycle benchmark. ASEAN Records describes the product as the first BS 1363 13A double-pole socket verified beyond standard in all three areas.