NED Week in Review - Feb 1st, 2026
Plus, watch a drone that makes humans faster than sharks
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February 1, 2026
IN THE
SPOTLIGHT
Fed Holds Rates Steady as Capacity Pressures Keep Manufacturers Investing
The Fed kept rates unchanged as machinery output and capacity utilization point to continued equipment demand into 2026.
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TOP
STORIES
RobCo Raises $100M to Pursue 'Dominant AI Robotics' Role in U.S. Manufacturing
RobCo secured $100M in Series C funding to scale its physical AI robotics platform and expand enterprise deployments across U.S. factories.
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Watch: Engineering the Fastest Underwater Human
In this video, CPSdrone, a duo that builds underwater drones, builds a 25-hp underwater vehicle to achieve record swimming speeds.
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EDITOR'S
PRODUCT PICKS
Redesigned Electric Tugger With Drift Control
MasterMover’s MasterHandler electric tugger adds a stabilizing leg and compact design for precise control of swivel-caster loads.
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Spray Mop for Easy Cleaning
Hospeco Brands Group's Mopster 2.0 spray mop features a bucketless design with precise solution dosing for unobtrusive cleaning.
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All-in-One Motion Vibration Analysis System
RDI Technologies' Iris aiOne platform combines camera hardware, AI-based analysis, and accelerometer data in a single motion vibration diagnostics system.
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High Current, Low Noise Power Inductor
Sumida's 0615CDMCC/DS power inductor series provides EMI shielding and thermal stability in compact footprints for dense electronics.
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