Machine Industries

Research Reveals Mexico Has One of the Highest Concentrations of Heavy Truck Manufacturing in the World By [Editorial Team, American Industrial Magazine]Published: February 19, 2026 New analysis of global commercial vehicle production data reveals that Mexico is one of the highest-concentration heavy truck manufacturing countries in the world, producing approximately 40% of all Class 8 trucks assembled in North America and ranking among the top five global producers. The research, compiled from ANPACT, OICA, and industry analyst reports, shows that Mexico's heavy truck industry now employs more than 30,000 direct workers and supports an additional 150,000 jobs in the supplier network. Top 10 Countries by Heavy Truck...

Research Reveals Mexico Is One of the Largest Steel Consumers in Latin America—And Domestic Production Can't Keep Up By [Editorial Team, American Industrial Magazine]Published: February 19, 2026 New analysis of steel consumption data reveals that Mexico is one of the largest steel consumers in Latin America, with apparent consumption reaching 25.2 million metric tons in 2025—yet domestic production supplied only 18.2 million tons, creating a significant import gap. The research, compiled from Canacero and World Steel Association data, shows that Mexico's steel deficit is being filled primarily by the United States, Canada, and increasingly, Asian suppliers despite new tariff barriers. Top 10 Latin American Steel...

Research Reveals Mexico Has One of the Highest Concentrations of Heavy Industrial Parks in North America By [Editorial Team, American Industrial Magazine]Published: February 19, 2026 New analysis of industrial real estate data reveals that Mexico now hosts one of the highest concentrations of heavy industrial parks in North America, with the Bajío region alone accounting for more than 35 major industrial parks dedicated to automotive, aerospace, and metalworking industries. The research, compiled from CBRE Mexico and industry association data, shows that Mexico's industrial park density now rivals traditional manufacturing corridors in the U.S. Midwest and Southeast. Top 10 Mexican States by Heavy Industrial...

China's Kung Fu Robots Are Viral—But What They Mean for American Manufacturing Is No Joke By [Editorial Team, American Industrial Magazine]Published: February 19, 2026 If you've been on social media this week, you've seen the videos. Two dozen humanoid robots, dressed in shimmering gold and red costumes, performing martial arts in perfect unison. Punching. Kicking. Back-flipping. Wielding nunchucks. Running at nine miles per hour . The performance aired on China's Spring Festival Gala—the country's biggest television event, watched by hundreds of millions on Lunar New Year's Eve. The robots, developed by Unitree Robotics alongside three other companies, were described by...

igus® Develops One-Piece, Space-Saving Energy Chain for Compact Applications igus® Develops One-Piece, Space-Saving Energy Chain for Compact Applications |  igus® has designed a one-piece, injection-molded energy chain in its E1 series, offering a simplified and more reliable cable management solution for highly compact spaces.Designers often skip cable guides in small installations — such as in food vending machines, laboratory equipment or electric doors — risking cable damage and increasing maintenance costs. This new, compact energy chain is engineered to close that gap.Made from a single piece of high-performance plastic, the E1 chain is more cost-effective than traditional assembled chains. Its unique easy-chain...