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Chicago Manufacturing News
Across Chicago, coverage here takes in factory output, industrial production, supply chain movements and automation. It follows how these factors shape the regional economy and change the landscape of local production.
Recent news
October 28, 2026
Machine Tool Bids to Host Industrial Auction October 28The upcoming online auction will feature 61 lots of industrial machining and fabrication equipment for bidders.
October 22, 2026
DIAMETAL Showcases Micro Gear Tooling at IMTS 2026The manufacturer introduced its specialized micro gear cutting solutions for the North American market in September 2026.
October 9, 2026
Chicago Hosted International Manufacturing ShowThe 2026 event at McCormick Place drew over 91,000 registrants focused on industrial automation.
October 2, 2026
EuropTec USA Will Exhibit at Chicago Rail ExpoThe glass manufacturer will showcase its rail glazing components in Chicago from October 4-7, 2026.
September 30, 2026
EOS Unveiled M4 ONYX at IMTS 2026The metal additive manufacturing system debuted in Chicago with high-speed production capabilities.
September 30, 2026
UCAM Displayed CNC Tables at IMTS 2026The Indian manufacturer presented its latest rotary table technology alongside partner Ekaras Inc. in Chicago.
September 28, 2026
Zimmermann Displayed New Portal Milling MachineThe manufacturer showcased its latest 5-axis milling technology for light-weight structures at the recent trade show.
September 24, 2026
Mate Precision Technologies Will Unveil DynoGrip AirThe manufacturer will debut its new pneumatic workholding vise line in Chicago in September 2026.
September 23, 2026
Shibaura Machine Showcased Tech at IMTS 2026The manufacturer presented its latest precision machining systems and IIoT platforms in Chicago.
September 22, 2026
Polysense Opened New Corporate Office in ChicagoThe Belgian automation firm launched its first U.S. hub to serve the North American food processing market.
Coverage takes in factory openings and closures, supply chain bottlenecks, employment shifts tied to automation and industrial production reports. It reaches across the city and the communities around it where manufacturing operations are centered. Industrial production is sensitive to logistics corridors and the availability of large, zoned spaces for facility development. Automation and the drive to reshore production are the two most recurring themes in local industry reports.