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Cyberattack hits Hasbro, impacting orders and shipping

Hasbro has disclosed a cyberattack that is actively disrupting its order management and shipping operations. The toymaker is still in the assessment phase, working to determine whether proprietary company data was exfiltrated during the breach. The incident adds to a growing list of consumer goods manufacturers facing operational disruption from cyber intrusions.

Engineering.comSupply Chain

iAutomation authorized to sell Festo in Eastern U.S.

iAutomation has been authorized as a regional distributor for Festo, covering the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast United States. The agreement expands iAutomation's product portfolio to include Festo's pneumatic and electric automation components. This extends Festo's distribution reach in the eastern U.S. through an established regional automation distributor.

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How FedEx, UPS shippers can limit fuel surcharge pressures

Shippers using FedEx and UPS are facing mounting pressure from fuel surcharges, which can add significant cost to outbound freight budgets. Experts recommend a combination of negotiating volume discounts, reducing dimensional weight penalties, and diversifying carrier relationships to include regional and alternative carriers. The goal is to create structural cost relief rather than absorbing surcharges as a fixed line item.

Engineering.comTechnology

Roland DGA launches 64-inch UV flatbed printer

Roland DGA has introduced the LO-640-F3, a 64-inch UV flatbed printer capable of handling substrates up to 9.5 inches thick across a range of materials including glass, metal, plastic, wood, and leather. The system is designed for wide-format direct-to-substrate printing applications in industrial and commercial environments. UV flatbed technology cures ink on-contact with UV light, eliminating solvent off-gassing and reducing drying time relative to conventional inkjet processes.

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Getac named to CRN Edge Computing 100 list

Getac has been recognized on CRN's Edge Computing 100 list for its rugged Copilot+ PCs designed to run AI workloads locally without reliance on cloud connectivity. The devices target deployment in defense, utilities, and field service environments where network access is intermittent or unavailable. The recognition highlights growing vendor focus on hardened edge hardware capable of handling inference and AI-assisted tasks at the point of work.

Chemical EngineeringTechnology

Use this ultrasonic flowmeter in low-flow bioprocessing operations

SONOFLOW CO.55 SD V3.0 is a non-contact ultrasonic flowmeter from SONOTEC designed for single-use bioprocessing applications, with particular emphasis on low-flow process development and fill-and-finish operations. The instrument features a touchscreen interface for real-time flow monitoring and on-the-spot parameter adjustment without process interruption. The V3.0 series targets pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturers running disposable fluid path systems where contamination risk from wetted sensors is a concern.

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Datakit 2026.2 adds format and interoperability updates

Datakit has released version 2026.2 of its CAD translation and interoperability software, introducing SOLIDWORKS configuration reading, glTF metadata support, and ARM architecture support for the Solid Edge reader. These updates expand the software's ability to handle multi-configuration CAD assemblies and modern 3D web formats. The release targets engineering and manufacturing organizations that rely on cross-platform CAD data exchange across their design and production workflows.

Supply Chain DivePolicy & Trade

Trump slaps steep tariffs on patented drug imports

The Trump administration is imposing 100% tariffs on patented pharmaceutical drug imports, with initial implementation targeting several major pharmaceutical companies on July 31 and full-scale rollout beginning in September. The measure is designed to pressure drug manufacturers to shift production to U.S.-based facilities. The scope and timeline suggest significant near-term disruption across pharmaceutical supply chains.