Top 16 named in 2026 search for Nebraska’s ‘coolest’ manufacturing product
The top 16 finalists for the 2026 'Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska' competition have been announced. The list includes products ranging from license plates and popcorn to a miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery system. The contest recognizes manufacturing excellence and the creators of Nebraska-made goods.
LINCOLN — The top 16 products have been revealed for the 2026 “Coolest Thing Made in Nebraska” competition — ranging from license plates to popcorn and what is billed as the world’s first miniaturized robotic-assisted surgery system. “Nebraska makes some incredible products and the people who make them deserve to be celebrated,” said Joseph Young, […]
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