the factory floor
noun
: the part of a factory among the ordinary workers where products are made
There's talk on the factory floor about a possible strike.
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Technology and Ownership Trends Are Influencing Risk Modern cars are coming off the factory floor with technological advancements that are affecting ownership trends and insurance costs.
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Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
That's when Hana's mother went into labor on the factory floor.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
German startup Agile Robots has previewed a new humanoid robot designed for real-world industrial environments, bringing advanced Physical AI to the factory floor.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s also abundant engine protection that comes standard from the factory floor.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater, IndyStar, 17 Feb. 2026
That's when Hana's mother went into labor on the factory floor.
—Lesley Stahl, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
German startup Agile Robots has previewed a new humanoid robot designed for real-world industrial environments, bringing advanced Physical AI to the factory floor.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s also abundant engine protection that comes standard from the factory floor.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
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“The factory floor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20factory%20floor. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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