Today in Manufacturing: Recent Episodes

David Mantey, Jeff Reinke, Anna Wells

Today in Manufacturing is hosted by the editors from some of the most recognized websites in the manufacturing industry, including Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Every week, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

Have you ever tried changing your tires at 100 MPH? This week's episode is brought to you by Epicor and a new podcast about how to win a manufacturing race that never stops.

Pressured by constant disruption, workforce challenges, and increasing operational complexity, manufacturing frontlines must operate like a Formula 1 pit crew to win — moving with speed, precision, and consistency.

In this new podcast, Epicor’s Thom Smith offers practical strategies and real examples of how high performers persevere through intense change and competition.

Watch and listen to "Changing Tires at 100 MPH" right now.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • 117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory

  • Ohio Aerospace Plant Files for Bankruptcy

  • Rotten Fish Sauce That Has Long Stunk Up a Small Canadian Town Is Finally Being Removed

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  • The Passwords Most Likely to be Breached

  • John Deere, UAW ‘Half a Billion Dollars’ Apart in Contract Extension Clash

  • The Tesla Salvage Boom: What Happens to High-Tech Cars After a Total Loss

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This episode is brought to you by Oracle NetSuite. For many businesses today, waiting to modernize your ERP may seem like the safe choice—but hidden costs can quickly add up. Every delay brings more inefficiencies and missed opportunities for innovation, while competitors who modernize gain an ever-growing advantage.

In this guide, you’ll discover:

  • The real price of waiting: How outdated systems lead to hidden costs and limit your growth potential.
  • The risk of falling behind: What’s lost by delaying ERP modernization, and how early adopters gain a competitive edge.
  • The modern ERP advantage: How NetSuite’s AI-powered features streamline operations and enable smarter, faster business decisions.

Download, "The Hidden Costs of Standing Still," to learn how timely ERP modernization drives faster growth, sharper insights, and long-term competitive success.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Seattle Cheesemaker Looks to Save Shuttered Wisconsin Facility

  • Mars to Shutter U.S. Headquarters, Cut Over 300 Jobs

  • Ford Plant Workers Fired for Alleged Snack Theft

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  • Ford Helps Establish Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades

  • U.S. Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots

  • 400-Year-Old Bell Foundry Adds Modern Tech to Keep Casting Process Alive

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Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

New Balance May Donate Shuttered Factory to the Town it Vacated

About two years ago, New Balance announced plans to close its plant in Norridgewock, Maine. The move surprised pretty much everyone because the shoemaker is known for its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint.

Ammo Factory Fails to Produce Any Shells After $469M Army Investment

After sending many, many shells to Ukraine, the Army tasked General Dynamics and its existing ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, with manufacturing 30,000 M795 High Explosive 155 mm shells each month by October 2025. But a new report said the plant hasn't produced a single shell in two years of operation.

Northwestern Engineers Made a ‘Phantom’ Drone That Vanishes in Plain Sight

Engineers at Northwestern University have created a drone that appears to vanish in plain sight after it takes flight. The Phantom Twist is a drone that uses a concept called "motion blur" — the effect that makes it seemingly impossible to see fast-spinning blades on fans or Road Runner's legs.

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Pairs of Glasses Are Boosting Productivity in Some Garment Factories

Operators who received reading glasses also made fewer errors.

3D-Printed, Patient-Specific Contact Lenses in Just 20 Minutes

It uses a newly developed silicone material.

TRISO-X Plots Massive Advanced Nuclear Fuel Expansion in Tennessee

Last week, TRISO-X announced tentative plans to create some 1,140 new jobs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Fortinet, and the new point of view, Modern Manufacturing Needs a Clearer View of Cyber Risk.

Modern manufacturing runs on connectivity, but that same connectivity means a cyber incident rarely stays contained to one system or site. It can move across IT, OT, suppliers, and operational processes, putting physical production at risk.

This Fortinet POV breaks down the four barriers (competency, capability, capacity, and complexity) keeping manufacturers from truly understanding their risk, and shows why operational visibility, not just investment, is the key to turning awareness into action.

With manufacturing representing the world's most-targeted industry for cyberattacks, and only 14 percent of organizations reporting full OT visibility, downloading this POV will empower your organization with a clearer view of your environment and help you prioritize, protect, and build resilience on the plant floor.

Download, "Modern Manufacturing Needs a Clearer View of Cyber Risk," right now.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Butter Maker Smooths Production Gaps with Flex Work Option That Lets Workers Pick Hours

  • Volkswagen Plans to Kill Off Half of Its Models

  • Harley-Davidson's Credit Rating Downgraded to Junk Status by S&P

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  • Toyota-Backed Robotics Startup to Take On 'Hard-to-Automate' Tasks in Factories

  • Fujitsu, Leading Robotics Companies to Use Nvidia Tech in 'Physical AI'

  • Sony Retraining Workers After Scrapping PlayStation Discs

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by QAD Redzone. Did you know that only 5% of manufacturers are winning with AI? Well, here's how they're doing it.

Recently, IEN's Executive Editor Anna Wells and QAD's Stephen Dombroski discussed how winning businesses approached AI implementation.

In this new webinar, "From Reactive to Ready," now available on demand, you'll learn.

  • Where AI and agentic AI are delivering real operational value today
  • A practical framework for AI modernization in industrial manufacturing
  • How ERP is evolving into a real-time system of action

Download "From Reactive to Ready," right now.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Missing Cargo Plane Sparks Massive Sea Search

  • Major Ford Recall Causes Two Alleged 'Emotional Injuries'

  • Polestar Banned from Selling Vehicles in the U.S.

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  • Agentic Ransomware Registers First Major Hit

  • Apple Partners With Broadcom to Produce Over 15 Billion U.S.-Made Chips

  • Toyota Says $3.6B Investment Will Add 2,000 Jobs at Texas Plant

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This episode is brought to you by Oracle NetSuite. Most organizations have more dashboards, reports, and data than ever before, yet decisions still get made on gut feel or anecdote. The gap is not data, it’s action.

In this practical field guide, Bernie Smith, Director of Made to Measure KPIs and KPI Academy, shares his approach to connecting KPIs to real decisions and measurable improvement.

Learn how to:

• Make dashboards useful instead of “wallpaper”

• Choose measures people actually trust and act on

• Define clear responses when a KPI moves • Design targets that encourage the right behaviors

• Connect strategy, measurement, and action

Download "Beyond the Dashboard" right now. https://www.manufacturing.net/formstack/beyond_the_dashboard?utm_source=podcast

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

This week: U.S. Steel Commits $475M to Install New Quench & Tempering Line https://www.ien.com/22969501

U.S. Steel just announced plans to invest some $475 million for the installation of a new quench & tempering (Q&T) line at its Fairfield Tubular Operations in Alabama.

'World's First' Fusion Power Plant Given Regulatory Clearance https://www.ien.com/22969244

Helion is a Washington-based fusion energy company. Last week, the company claimed to become the first company in the world to secure the regulatory licenses needed for a fusion power plant.

Ford Motor Sues to Shut Down Lemon Law Fraud

https://www.ien.com/22969305

Last week, Ford Motor filed a lawsuit against Quill & Arrow. The lawsuit alleges rampant lawsuit abuse. Yes, it is a lawsuit over lawsuits, but this one comes after Quill & Arrow filed thousands of Lemon Law cases every year against Ford and other automakers.

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LA Mayor Bass Declares Emergency to Secure Resources to Help Fight Warehouse Fire

https://foodmanufacturing.com/22969301/

Authorities said the cold-storage warehouse has "85 million pounds of frozen food inside."

Quantum Sensors Could Spot Hidden Damage

https://www.ien.com/safety/article/22969249/quantum-sensors-could-spot-hidden-damage-in-the-thousands-of-structurally-deficient-us-bridges

These sensors could help engineers pinpoint problems before they get worse.

Boston Dynamics Announces $100 Million U.S. Expansion Effort

https://www.ien.com/automation/news/22969587/boston-dynamics-announces-100-million-us-expansion-effort

Boston Dynamics yesterday announced plans to transform a 323,000 square foot facility in Waltham, Massachusetts, into an advanced robotics and AI center. The company will invest $100 million in the project and anticipates creating 1,250 new jobs by 2033.

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Oracle NetSuite. As AI becomes increasingly embedded, the focus for business leaders is now shifting to, “How can we use it responsibly and profitably?”

Based on what other businesses have experienced with the new tools, we are starting to see what works and what doesn’t. This new business guide, "Practical AI Lessons and Strategies," discusses financial analysis applications of AI, including prompt engineering, presenting results with certainty, and securing confidential data.

Download the business guide now for lessons and strategies for using AI in finance analysis. Included is a practical roadmap to follow as your finance team scales AI usage.

https://www.manufacturing.net/formstack/practical_ai_lessons_and_strategies?utm_source=podcast

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

Strike to End at GM Supplier; Workers Win Significant Increases and Workers at GM Supplier Plant Ratify New Deal, Ending Strike

Workers could see a host of new benefits.

https://www.ien.com/operations/video/22968847/strike-to-end-at-gm-supplier-workers-win-significant-increases

https://www.ien.com/operations/news/22968986/workers-at-gm-supplier-plant-ratify-new-deal-ending-strike

JBS Shutting Down Multiple Plants, Eliminating Over 2,000 Jobs

The move comes amid a cattle supply squeeze.

https://www.ien.com/operations/video/22968956/jbs-shutting-down-multiple-plants-eliminating-over-2000-jobs

Ford Tearing Down One Engine Every Day After Record-Breaking Year of Recalls

The automaker recalled 12.9 million vehicles over 153 separate campaigns last year.

https://www.ien.com/operations/video/22969051/ford-tearing-down-one-engine-every-day-after-recordbreaking-year-of-recalls

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In a World's First, Researchers Turn Cow Poop Into Jet Fuel

Not to toot its own horn, but the company said its SAF costs a lot less to make.

https://www.ien.com/product-development/news/22968881/in-a-worlds-first-researchers-turn-cow-poop-into-jet-fuel

8 Killed in B-52 Bomber Crash in Southern California

The aircraft went down during a routine test mission.

https://www.manufacturing.net/aerospace/news/22969001/8-killed-in-b52-bomber-crash-in-southern-california

New Firm Emerges from Stealth; Using AI to Democratize Custom Chip Design and Birth 'Designless Semiconductor Industry'

One of the co-founders skipped high school to enroll in college at 15 and went to work on custom chips at Apple and Tesla.

https://www.ien.com/artificial-intelligence/news/22969153/architect-labs-emerges-from-stealth-using-ai-to-democratize-custom-chip-design-and-birth-designless-semiconductor-industry

Manufacturing #ManufacturingNews #LaborStrike #GM #GeneralMotors #Ford #JBS #Layoffs #SupplyChain #FactoryJobs #QualityControl #AutomotiveManufacturing #Industry40 #ArtificialIntelligence #Semiconductors

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Outsystems. AI has moved past the "experimentation" phase. Today, 96% of organizations are already using AI agents, but 94% of leaders admit that "AI sprawl" is creating massive security risks and technical debt.

The State of AI Development 2026 tells you how the world’s most successful companies are moving from simple chatbots to complex agentic systems without losing control of their governance or architecture.

Here's what you'll learn:

  • The Maturity Benchmark: Where your organization stands compared to 1,900 global IT leaders in the transition to agentic AI.
  • The Governance Gap: Why only 12% of enterprises have a centralized strategy and how to avoid the "fragmentation trap."
  • Proven ROI: Real-world data on how leaders are achieving a 40% increase in productivity by embedding AI directly into the software lifecycle.
  • The 2026 CIO Roadmap: A practical 6-step framework to scale AI safely, modernize legacy data, and maintain "human-in-the-loop" accountability.

Download "The State of AI Development 2026" right now.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • AI Biffs Design in RAM T-Shirt Gaffe

  • 'Spud King' Fined for Illegal Potato Chip Factory

  • Employees Injured After Boeing 787's Nose Landing Gear Collapses at Airport

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  • Why the Brothers Bauman Moved Their Boutique Flyfishing Firm from California to Colorado

  • Siemens Gets $6.9M to Boost Medical Device Cybersecurity

  • Artificial Eyes Could Bring Human-like Sight to Self-driving Cars, Robots

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This week's episode is brought to you by Spot.AI. Transform your plant floor with AI that understands the physical world.

Imagine if your existing security cameras could do more than just record—what if they could actively protect your team and optimize your entire production line?

In a new video, Anna Wells dives into how Spot.AI is revolutionizing manufacturing with intelligent video AI agents. You will discover how to leverage the camera infrastructure you already own to uncover hidden risks and streamline your daily operations.

Watch the video to learn how to:

  • Enhance safety, like automatically detecting missing PPE and hazardous conditions before accidents happen.
  • Crush operational bottlenecks by identifying idle workstations.
  • And maximize your tech ROI by seamlessly integrating advanced AI with your current camera setup.

From basic security deterrence to full-scale manufacturing optimization, this informative session offers a practical blueprint for implementing video AI on your plant floor.

Watch the video, right now.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Wisconsin Castings Supplier Suffers 'Significant Fire Event'

  • U.S. Army Testing First New Hand Grenade in Nearly 60 Years

  • Boiler-Related Explosion at International Paper's NC Plant Injures Multiple Workers

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  • How a Stamp Factory Reddit-Sourced Its Rubber Waste Problem

  • Real-Life AI Part I: 6 Use Cases That Reclaimed Hours of Wasted Time

  • Which Shocks Pose the Biggest Risks to Global Food Systems

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Scientific Cutting Tools (SCT).

Working with customers that include NASA, Caterpillar and Johns Hopkins demands a combination of proven and new-age strategies and processes. SCT recently offered a look behind the curtain in detailing how listening to their customers and paying attention to key industry trends has established a legacy of innovative problem-solving and an undeniable focus on cutting edge production and product technologies.

These same principles have kept the company competitive for more than 60 years in an increasingly crowded marketplace, and led to internal practices focused on attracting new talent while simultaneously retaining vital experience.

To learn more about their secrets to long-term success, download this behind-the-scenes report, "Built on Precision, Grounded in Integrity," right now.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Missing Sticker Triggers Recall for Thousands of Teslas

  • North Carolina Sues Vietnamese EV Maker After Ongoing Delays

  • SendCutSend Raises $110 Million to Build 'Anything Factories'

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  • Robot With 20 Legs and Eyes Built to Move, See in Any Direction Instantly

  • Blue Origin’s $600 Million Expansion Project to Boost Upper-Stage Production in Florida

  • Slate Auto Nabs Michigan Grant to Expand EV HQ

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by QAD | Redzone. Industrial manufacturers are facing a convergence of pressures that legacy systems were never built to handle: supply chain instability, labor shortages, margin pressure, faster decision-making.

At the same time, AI is shifting from experimentation to operational necessity, enabling manufacturers to turn data into action and build more adaptive, resilient operations.

An upcoming live webinar, hosted by Today in Manufacturing's very own Anna Wells, will explore what AI modernization means in practice and where it is already delivering measurable impact across manufacturing operations.

Join Anna live at 10:00 am Central on Wednesday, June 17th for a lively discussion and question and answer session.

Register now to attend "How Industrial Manufacturers Are Building AI-Powered Operations and Systems That Win."

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Why Ford, Stellantis Are Propping Up This Bankrupt Supplier

  • Schlitz Owner to End Production of Famed Beer

  • Jaguar Land Rover’s Profit Dropped About 99.44% Last Year

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  • Kansas Farmers Hit Hard by Weather, Growing Costs

  • Tariff Refunds and ‘Dumb’ Price Increases: A Manufacturer’s Survival Guide for 2026

  • Walmart, Amazon Race to Win Over Rural America with Speedier Deliveries

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This week's episode is brought to you by OutSystems. Stop letting legacy tech drain your budget. In the high-stakes world of Industry 4.0, the "cost of doing nothing" is often higher than the cost of innovation.

This eBook, "Maximizing ROI in Industry 4.0," explores how manufacturing leaders are ditching outdated systems and talent bottlenecks to reclaim their competitive edge. Learn how to transform your IT department into a high-speed digital delivery powerhouse using AI-powered app dev.

Download "Maximizing ROI in Industry 4.0," right now.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • 420,000 Peach Trees on Chopping Block After Cannery Closures

  • Worker Killed by 50,000-Gallon Tar Spill at Asphalt Plant

  • Musk Plans $119B Terafab in Texas to Build Chips for 'Galactic Civilization'

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  • Canada Is Kicking Its U.S. Booze Habit as Trade Tensions Persist

  • Why Automakers Can’t Easily Pivot to Weapons Production

  • Foxconn Confirms Cyberattack

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Spraying Systems. Far too often, manufacturers use way more utilities than needed for production.

In a new video, Spraying Systems shares how one small adjustment on the plant floor drastically reduces water and energy consumption, saving manufacturers hundreds of thousands of dollars – and in some cases, millions. Watch it now.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Bot Auto Delivers First Fully Humanless Commercial Truckload

  • Hyundai Is Getting Tired of Waiting for Its Robots

  • Bridgestone Abruptly Closing Georgia Golf Ball Plant, Outsourcing Amid 'Increasing Volatility'

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  • Corning to Build Three Factories, Create 3,000 Jobs in Massive AI Deal With Nvidia

  • Sugar Titan to 'Modernize' Historic Louisiana Refinery

  • FDA Warns Healthcare Providers of Neurosurgical Supply Shortages

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by UnDesked. How much is digitizing your frontline business worth?

Paper creates cost long before anyone calculates it. Time spent filling out forms, chasing signatures, re-entering inspection data, and following up on audits adds up quickly across shifts.

UnDesked’s ROI Calculator turns those everyday activities into real cost — and shows what changes when work is executed digitally instead of documented after the fact.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Refrigerator Factory Lays Off 1,500 Ahead of Switch to Washers

  • Why This New Factory Looks Like Rolling Hills

  • Rocket-Powered Concept Car Goes 0-60 mph in Less Than a Second

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  • Why Some Workers Are Embracing AI While Others Won't Use It, According to a New Gallup Poll

  • Sub-Zero to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Capacity at a Factory That Isn't Open Yet

  • Kellogg is Putting Toys Back into Some Cereal Boxes as a Toy Story 5 Tie-In

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This week's episode is brought to you by Parsec. The current capabilities of AI only hint at what’s to come.

While manufacturers explore large language models, chatbots, and demand forecasting tools to improve operations, data scientists and mathematicians are looking further ahead.

See what’s in development and potential implications for the manufacturing sector in this new guide from Parsec. Download "Analyzing AI: Experts Weigh In on Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing" right now.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Tornado Damages Rivian R2 Factory as Critical Launch Nears

  • Ford to Refresh 80% of North American Lineup in Major Restructuring

  • GM, Ford Asked to Support U.S. Weapons Supply Chain as Wars Drain Inventory

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  • Plastic Texturing Kills Viruses When They Land

  • Researchers Have Spent Decades Breeding Better Potatoes for Chips

  • Anheuser‑Busch Invests Another $300 Million to Upskill U.S. Workforce

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This week's episode is brought to you by Loadsmart. Manufacturers are losing time and money managing freight modes in silos. Full truck load decisions happen in one workflow, less-than-truckload in another, and intermodal somewhere else entirely. The result is disconnected planning and hidden or obvious costs that quietly compound over time

Manufacturers who unify their mode management under a single platform don’t simply save money. They gain a strategic advantage over competitors. Download "The Manufacturer's Guide to Multi-Mode Freight," right now.

If you download "The Manufacturer's Guide to Multi-Mode Freight," we are offering podcast listeners a special where you can ask us any question and we will answer it on the next show.

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • VW Sales Fell Off a Cliff in Q1

  • Secret Mustard Waste Pipe Lands Factory Owner in Prison

  • Kimberly-Clark Products Burn After Suspected Arson Destroys Warehouse

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  • Rivian Taps 'Second-Life' Batteries to Power Illinois Plant

  • Despite Escalating Cyber Attacks, CISA Faces Funding Cut

  • AI-Powered Welding Robot Designed for Shipbuilding, Heavy Construction

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Interpower. Why pay more for power cords when you don’t have to? Made in the U.S.A., our cords are made from the best raw materials—and undergo rigorous testing. Need reliable power cords? Get them with no minimum orders. Why play cord roulette with imports?

We’re on a roll—tariff-free cords by Interpower®. More here: https://go.interpower.com/quality-tested-north-american-and-international-cords-fast

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Lawmaker Seeks Stronger Ban on Chinese Cars

  • Tyson Loses Flesh-Eating Bacteria Case

  • Why INFINITI's New Paint Materials Are Transported by Armored Vehicle

In Case You Missed It

  • Johnnie Walker's Bold Fiber Bottle Experiment

  • John Deere to Pay $99M to Settle Right to Repair Lawsuit

  • This AI-Generated 3D-Printed Steel Resists Rust While Cutting Costs and Processing Time

Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Interpower. Why pay more for power cords when you don’t have to? Made in the U.S.A., our cords are made from the best raw materials—and undergo rigorous testing. Need reliable power cords? Get them with no minimum orders. Why play cord roulette with imports?

We’re on a roll—tariff-free cords by Interpower®. More here: https://go.interpower.com/quality-tested-north-american-and-international-cords-fast

Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Makita to Acquire Panasonic's Power Tool Business

  • 12 Tons of KitKats Stolen in Cross-Border Heist

Here's a link to the cargo theft report we discuss: https://tapaemea.org/news/iumi-and-tapa-emea-warn-of-escalating-cargo-theft-and-freight-fraud/

  • 'Suicide Cords' Pulled from Major E-Commerce Platforms

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This week's episode is brought to you by the fintech pioneers at Klear. When demand outpaces the funding needed to sustain growth, manufacturers run into what is known as the “success trap."

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This week's episode is brought to you by the fintech pioneers at Klear. When demand outpaces the funding needed to sustain growth, manufacturers run into what is known as the “success trap."

The success trap is all too common. Enterprises invest heavily to fill orders while waiting weeks for payment. This dynamic can create a deficit in working capital that forces many to make decisions that lead to delivery delays and frustrated customers.

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  • It's 'Do or Die' for EV Maker Rivian

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  • Stellantis Pulls Plug on Hydrogen Vehicles

  • One of the Largest EV Battery Plants in North America Has Officially Opened

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  • Nutella Maker Ferrero Plans to Buy Century-Old Cereal Maker WK Kellogg for $3.1 Billion

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  • EV Maker’s Factory Tour So Popular It Needs a Lottery

  • Nike Soars On Production Shift Away from China, But it Warns of $1B Tariff Hit

  • Musk's Top Lieutenant Departs Tesla Unexpectedly

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  • Yaskawa Moving Headquarters from Illinois to Wisconsin

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  • Haribo Recalls Candy After Traces of Cannabis Found

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  • U.S. Mint Moves Forward with Plans to Kill the Penny - @21:04

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  • Boeing Is Having a Pretty Good Week

  • Honda Pulls Back on EV Strategy, Will Push Hybrid Sales

  • Company Decides Not to Rebuild Chlorine Plant with History of Fires, Explosions, Toxic Clouds

  • EV Maker Lost $44M in Q1 After Delivering Just Two Vehicles

  • Tesla Starts Accepting Cybertruck Trade-Ins with Staggering Depreciation

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  • Walmart, Alquist Complete 3D-Printed Expansion of Alabama Supercenter

  • Ammunition Manufacturer Announces $300M New Factory

  • Nissan Closing 7 Plants; Slashing 20,000 Jobs

  • Ford Worker Accused of Stealing Millions of Dollars Worth of Parts from Plants

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  • Cleveland-Cliffs to Idle 3 Steel Plants in Pennsylvania, Illinois

  • Will This Carmaker's 'Secret Stockpile' Save It From Tariffs?

  • Volonaut Airbike Takes to the Sky for the First Time

  • VW’s Electric Bus Recalled for Too Much Seating Room

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  • Speedboat Goes Airborne Trying to Break Speed Record

  • Musk Damaged Tesla's Brand in Just a Few Months

  • Intel CEO Lays Out Plans to Cut Staff, Costs and Bureaucracy to 'Reinvent an Industry Icon'

  • The American-Made Slate Truck EV Arrives Priced at $20K with No Frills

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  • Young People Prefer Mass Customization Over Mass Production

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  • FDA Hiring Contractors to Replace Fired Staff Who Supported Safety Inspections

  • L3Harris Expands Indiana Facility to Support America’s 'Golden Dome'

  • Trump's Tariffs Threaten Survival of Centuries-Old Kashmiri Carpet Industry

  • 125-Year-Old Truck Maker to Lay Off Up to 450, Cites Tariffs

  • Tesla Accused of Fudging Odometers to Avoid Warranty Repairs

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  • Illinois Pipe Plant Destroyed by Fire

  • Trump Administration Moves to Gut Program that Helps Small Manufacturers

  • 132-Year-Old Pyrex Plant Closes for Good After Four Shutdown Delays

  • Bezos-Backed Startup Building $25K Electric Truck

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  • GM Envisions a Future with a 3D-Printed Corvette

  • Kentucky Flood Forces Pappy Van Winkle Maker to Temporarily Close

  • Texas Instruments Cuts Jobs After Getting $1.6B in CHIPS Funding

  • Demand for Viral 'Torpedo' Baseball Bats Sends Pennsylvania Factory into Overdrive

  • Whirlpool Layoffs Rock Rural Iowa

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  • Trump's Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through Sporting Goods Industry

  • Boomers and GenX Business Leaders Are Making a Big Mistake

  • Flooring Manufacturer Raided for Alleged Labor Trafficking

  • Trump Pardons Nikola Founder

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Trump Announces Boeing Wins Contract for Secretive Future Fighter Jet
  • 8 New Corvettes Were Stolen from a GM Plant in Kentucky
  • Fuel Savings of 7% After Company Literally Reinvents the Wheel
  • Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled After Shedding Pieces on the Road
  • New EV Company Trolls Elon Musk with Ultra-Light 'Roadster'

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China's BYD Launches EV Charging System, Says It's Fast as a Fill-up - @3:12

BYD wants to "completely solve users' anxiety over charging." Can its competitors keep up?

SPS Technologies Laying Off Half its Workforce After Fire - @12:36

Airplane makers like Boeing have long relied on this supplier of critical fasteners. What's next?

Canadian Manufacturer Closes Plant, Moves Production to North Carolina - @19:33

While the company cites “an altered economic environment” in its decision, it insists it is unrelated to tariffs.

World's Largest Tire Manufacturer Turns to Recycled Materials - @25:55

For nearly 20 years, LEGO has made 306 million rubber tires annually. Now, sustainability goals are top of mind.

Ford Shows Off Treasure Trove of Rarely Seen Vehicles - @35:14

Ford's Heritage Fleet recently had some 50 cars and trucks on display in Dearborn, and the automaker says there is a business purpose behind it.

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A recent survey of 254 senior manufacturing and supply chain leaders shows 96% are concerned over the impact of current trade policies.

Danes Boycott U.S. Goods as Movement Spreads in Europe - @50:23

Is anti-American-made sentiment spreading?

The Push to Restore Semiconductor Manufacturing Faces a Labor Crisis - @55:02

Can the U.S. train enough workers in time to take advantage of this growing domestic industry?

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Canadian Brewery Selling ‘Presidential Pack’ with 4-Year’s Worth of Beer
  • Fancy Luxury Seats Are Holding Up Airplane Deliveries
  • Lawsuit Targets Ford Mustang Mach-E’s Unconventional
  • Jack Daniel’s Producer Claims Canada’s Empty Shelves ‘Worse Than Tariffs’
  • Honda Moving Civic Production to Indiana Due to Tariffs

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Micro-Factories Could Build a New Home Every 12 Hours

  • Volvo Buyers Claim New Vehicles Came with Counterfeit Parts

  • Boeing Closes First Shadow Factory

  • The Impact of Tariffs on Industrial Manufacturing

  • Ford Mustangs Recalled to Fix Issue Caused by Previous Recall

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • RBW Opening U.S. Factory to Make Handmade Sports Cars Based on Iconic British Designs
  • Passenger Jet Design Helped Passengers, Crew Survive Plane Crash
  • Trump Considering Buying Used Planes to Serve As Air Force One Amid Boeing Delays
  • Fatal Fire Happened Because Someone Bought the Wrong Valve
  • Ford Will Pay You If Your F-150 Gets Stolen

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  • U.S. Dockworkers Approve 6-Year Contract, Averting a Strike

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Toyota's Best-Selling Trucks Have a Mud Problem

  • Boeing Aims to Shut Down ‘Shadow Factories’

  • Isuzu's $280 Million South Carolina Factory Will Make Trucks in a Whole New Way

  • Massive Fire Breaks Out at Pennsylvania Aerospace Manufacturer

  • GM Kills Latest Effort to Revive Camaro

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  • Small 3D-Printed Piece Could Save Air Force Millions in Fuel Costs

  • Battery Firm Abandons Plan for a $2.6 Billion Plant in Georgia

  • Adhesives Manufacturer to Ax 72 Facilities in Cost-Cutting Blitz

  • Air Force ‘Frankensteins’ Two Wrecked Aircraft Into Working F-35

  • Boeing Expects to Lay Off 400 Workers from Moon Project

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  • 86% of Manufacturers Look to Increase AI Investments Amid Tariff Threats

  • Report Shows Surging Automotive Cyber Threats

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • South Carolina Law Would Prevent Purchases from In-State Auto Plant

  • Company to Relocate Operations One Year After Acquiring Facility

  • Porsche, Audi Look for U.S. Manufacturing Answers to Impending Tariff Troubles

  • As Tariffs Loom, Cosmetics Giant Eyes 7,000 Job Cuts

  • Technology Has Increased Lockout Accountability

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  • Mexican Startup Tackles Plastic Waste by Converting It to Fuel

  • Candy Maker Turns to AI to Amplify Valentine's Day Experience

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Master Lock Closing Headquarters, Leaving Wisconsin After More Than 100 Years in State

  • GM Debuts the Quickest Cadillac Ever

  • Bridgestone Closing Tire Plant in Tennessee, 700 Workers Face Layoffs

  • Steelmaker's Skeleton to Save Historic Ship From Crumbling

  • Space Tourism Co. Furloughs Most Workers After Eviction Notice

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  • Beer Helps Grocery Stores Tap Sales in Other Categories

  • Baxter's Hurricane-Hit IV Fluid Factory Has Restarted All Manufacturing Lines

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  • Molson Coors Rejects Leinenkugel Family's Attempt to Save Brewery
  • Fire at One of the World's Largest Battery Plants in California Forces Evacuations
  • FTC Sues John Deere for Unfair Corporate Tactics, High Repair Costs
  • Tech Founder Pledges to Give Away Half His Wealth to Make the American Dream More Possible
  • Emergency Braking Systems May Have Troubling Blind Spots

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • The 'Worst in Show'
  • Shortage Leaves Dunkin' Stores Without Any Doughnuts Across Multiple States
  • Anheuser-Busch to Make Pabst Beer After Molson Coors Partnership Ends
  • A New Rival Bid for U.S. Steel Is Emerging as the U.S. Extends Deadline
  • Nearly Evicted EV-Maker Plots Return with Super Cheap Minivan

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Single Worker Blamed for Recall of 23K Kias
  • Manufacturing Exec Gets 3 Years for Chill Can Factory Fraud Scheme
  • Fruit Juice Exec Pleads Guilty for Selling Tainted Beverages to School Programs
  • Q&A: Why DEI Matters in Manufacturing
  • Toyota Opening Experimental Futuristic City This Fall

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- IoT Security is MIA

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • U.S.’s Tallest Skyscraper Would Be a 'Hazard' to Air Travel
  • Anduril, Archer to Make New Military Aircraft for Critical Defense Applications
  • What Really Happened with Orion's Heat Shield During 2022 Reentry Incident
  • Tongue Implant Could Treat Sleep Apnea Without a CPAP
  • Stellantis Fined After Fatal Assembly Line Accident

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- Trump Says Ports Shouldn’t Install More Automated Systems
- Engineers Rally to Make Custom Toys Just Before Christmas

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Stoli Faces Bankruptcy Following Cyberattack
  • Famed Workwear Maker Moving from Texas to California
  • Anheuser-Busch to Invest $10M in Florida Brewery
  • Electric Bus Co. Suspends Production at Brand New Plant
  • Amazon Tests 15 Minute Delivery

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- GM Sounds Robotaxi Retreat, Stops Funding Cruise Unit
- Daimler Company to Expand Manufacturing Footprint in Michigan

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Explosion at GM Site Causes Damage to Homes
  • Cargill to Cut 8,000 Jobs
  • Biden Admin Will Loan $6.6B to Rivian to Build GA Factory that Automaker Paused
  • Emergency Vehicle Lights Are Giving Driverless Cars 'Digital Seizures'
  • Shuttered Kraft Heinz Factory to Become Cannabis Growing Facility

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Ford to Cut Bronco Production
  • Big Potato Accused of Fixing Prices
  • 'Sewage' Beer Highlights Water Scarcity, Innovation
  • Radical Jaguar Rebrand, New Logo Spark Ire Online
  • FDA Accuses Toothpaste Maker of Bacteria-Tainted Water Supply, Mold

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  • Commercial Jet Flies Nearly 300 Hours with Tool Stuck in its Engine
  • Stanley Black and Decker Expects $200M Hit from Tariff Hikes
  • Hackers Steal MLB Player's Lamborghini By Rerouting Delivery
  • Local Government Won't Help 4,000 Illegal Miners Trapped in Closed Mine
  • Celebrity Tequila Stolen in Wild $1 Million Heist

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- Homeland Security Releases Framework or AI in Critical Infrastructure

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Molson Coors Shutting Down 157-Year-Old Wisconsin Brewery
  • Mattel 'Deeply' Regrets Packaging Problem on 'Wicked' Dolls
  • Japanese Automaker Nissan Cuts 9,000 Jobs as its Vehicles Fail to Sell
  • Natilus Concept Could Compete with Popular Boeing 737, Airbus A320 Aircraft
  • Deadly Factory Explosion in Kentucky

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  • Rare Cars Found in Secret ‘Junkyard’ Sold for Millions
  • Butcher Harvests Invasive Raccoons to Make Meatballs
  • 1.3 Million Chickens Killed After Poultry Processor Goes Belly Up
  • Boeing Marked Up Air Force Soap Dispensers by 8,000%
  • PepsiCo Closing 4 Bottling Plants

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Report Details Cracked Skulls, Amputations at Rivian's Illinois Plant
  • Elon Musk Says Making a $25,000 EV Is ‘Silly’ and ‘Pointless'
  • eVTOL Aircraft Maker Runs Out of Money, Stopping Operations
  • Con Artist Steals 22 Metric Tons of Award-Winning Cheddar
  • Jury Hands $5.2 Billion Verdict in Bottled Water Liver Damage Lawsuit

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- Boeing Could Sell Space Business to Blue Origin
- Federal Government Hands Out $24B For Railroad Projects

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • GM Just Tested the Fastest Car Ever Built by a U.S. Automaker
  • Stellantis to Shutter, Sell Arizona Facility
  • Boeing Starts Selling Off Pieces
  • PepsiCo to Reverse ‘Shrinkflation’ Following Consumer Complaints
  • Hybrid-Electric Plane Maker Announces First U.S. Factory

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  • Machine Learning Reveals Large Lithium Potential in Smackover Formation
  • Handmade Instrument With 600-Year History Invaded by Machinery, Mass Manufacturing

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • First Tesla Police Cybertruck Won't Be Used as Patrol Car
  • Barge Crash Caused by Sleeping Deckhand Results in $6M in Damages
  • Swiss Court Upholds Watchmaker's Odd Bathroom Break Rule
  • Boeing to Lay Off 17,000 Employees
  • Ford Unveils Bronco Inspired by Off-Road Racing Champion from 1960s

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- Amazon, Google Make Dueling Nuclear Investments to Power Data Centers
- GM Ventures Invests $10M in Forge Nano to Pursue Better Batteries

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Bankrupt EV Maker Leaves Abandoned HQ in Shambles
  • Toilet Paper Panic Buying Returns Amid Dockworkers’ Strike
  • Toyota Pumps Brakes on EV Production in the U.S.
  • Home Depot to Force Corporate Staff to Work Shifts in Stores
  • Milwaukee Tool Opens Mississippi Manufacturing Facility

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- America's Largest French Fry Producer Closes Facility Amid Fading Demand
- Oldest Operating Toyota Forklift Found in Burlington, Ontario

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Baxter Closes its Biggest Factory Amid Hurricane Helene Flooding in North Carolina
  • Disgraced Ex-Nissan CEO Ordered to Return Luxury Yacht
  • Auto Industry's Oldest Test Site Turns 100
  • Over 90,000 Georgia Residents Sheltering After Chemical Plant Fire
  • Rolls-Royce Spends Year Developing Rainbow Paint for Single Client

**In Case You Missed It

-** Startup Makes Construction Materials Out of Beer Waste
- Britain's Last Coal-Fired Electricity Plant Is Closing
- Blue Polymers Breaks Ground on Recycled Plastics Plant

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Ford Patent Could Protect You from Accidentally Smuggling Drugs
  • Proposed Bill in Brazil Would Require Automakers to Sell Amphibious Cars
  • UAW Workers Near Strike at Ford Factory
  • Three Mile Island Could Soon Reopen to Power Microsoft Data Centers
  • 3D-Printed Shark Pipes Beat Out Tesla Valves in One Direction Flow

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- Andruril, Microsoft Partner to Help Soldiers See Realtime Threats
- Flexiv's Robot Fish Fillet Shaping Solution Automates Cod Production

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • The Fastest and Slowest Selling Vehicles in America
  • Screw Thread Solves 173-Year-Old Mystery
  • It Took 50,000 Gallons of Water to Put Out Tesla Semi Fire in California, U.S. Agency Says
  • The 163-Year-Old Shipmaker that Built the Titanic is Broke
  • LEGO Just Tested a Lifesize McLaren Supercar

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- New Crocs Made from 25% Old Crocs
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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Kawasaki Heavy Plant Raided for Ship Engine Tampering
  • Possibly the Largest Injection Molding Machine in the World Was Just Delivered
  • 150-Year-Old Steel Pipe Maker Closing Illinois Plant
  • Former iPhone Mastermind Jony Ive Has Reinvented the Button
  • Fake Engineer Gets Prison for Forged Qualifications

**In Case You Missed It

-** NY Selected for High Speed Rail Factory
- Apple Adds New Health Features to Apple Watch, AirPods
- SEC Settles with Manufacturer, Chairman Over False Offer for U.S. Steel

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

GM Facing Class Action Suit Over 'Defective' Transmissions - @6:53

The carmaker said the harsh shifting was normal.

Mini Fridge Maker Announces $21.4M Expansion in Michigan - @17:28

The investment will create up to 200 new jobs.

Volkswagen Aims to Cancel No-Layoffs Pledge, Won't Rule Out Closing Plants - @27:08

The company said early retirements and buyouts might not be enough.

Lax FAA Oversight Blamed for Deadly Military Helicopter Crash - @38:08

A failed engine component went unnoticed.

Boar's Head Plant Linked to Deadly Outbreak Broke Food Safety Rules - @47:47

The violations include instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment.

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Electric RV Maker Pebble Opens 60,000-Square-Foot Factory in U.S. - @1:01:33

The company's Pebble Flow Was developed by veterans from Apple, Tesla, Zoox, Rivian and SpaceX.

AI May Not Steal Many Jobs After All - @1:06:45

It may just make workers more efficient instead.

Morphing Wheels Can Easily Drive Up Stairs - @1:11:37

They were inspired by a drop of liquid.

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Boeing Workers Angry as NASA Switches to SpaceX
  • 2 Former Union Presidents Among 7 Indicted in Boilermaker Scheme
  • Explosion at Pharmaceutical Plant in India Kills at Least 18 Workers
  • Troubled Cruise Ship Maker Getting Bailed Out in Germany
  • Vehicles Keep Catching Fire in Death Valley

**In Case You Missed It

-** Why Your Employees Aren't Showing Up—And How to Fix It
- Autofluorescence Imaging Could Light Up 'Invisible' Bacteria in Chronic Wounds
- BinMaster Rebuilds After Tornado Ravages Factory in Nebraska

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • $3M Hypercar Prototype Crashes on Space Shuttle Runway During Test
  • Ominous Smoke Ring in Sky Likely Has Easy Explanation
  • Harley-Davidson Walks Back DEI Policies
  • Toyota Could Be First Automaker to Fully Ditch Gas-Only Cars
  • UAW Threatens Strike as Stellantis Delays Belvidere Plant Plans

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- 3D Printed Breast Implants Could Be the Future of Plastic Surgery -** NTSB Reviews Vehicle-to-Everything Plan from Transportation Department
- New Tests Created to Find Fake Honey

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • The U.S. Navy's Warship Production Is in Its Worst State in 25 Years
  • Stellantis Warns Union of 2,000 or More Potential Job Cuts at Auto Plant Outside Detroit
  • Jaguar to Take a Year Off from Selling Vehicles
  • Logistics Company Faces Injunction After Hiding Workers from OSHA in Nearby Restaurant
  • Thousands of Toyotas Recalled Over a Sticker

**In Case You Missed It

-** Indians Want Their Money Back for Undelivered Teslas
- Stihl Invests $60 Million to Improve Battery Manufacturing in Virginia
- Mars to Buy Kellanova for Nearly $30B

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • America's First Approved Gen IV Nuclear Reactor Is Under Construction
  • Boeing 737 Factory Suffered from Severe Morale and Turnover Problems Prior to Blowout
  • Futuristic Desert City to Hold Renewable Energy Soccer Stadium 1,150 Feet Above Ground
  • Engine Design Flaw Caused Fire Aboard Staten Island Ferry
  • Ford Patent Details Vehicles That Detect, Photograph Speeders

**In Case You Missed It

-** New York City Deploys Weather Drones
- Software Upgrades Have Cut Hyundai, Kia Thefts
- Growing Chances That Astronauts Will Need to Switch from Boeing to SpaceX to Get Back to Earth

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Tesla Quietly Pushes Back Humanoid Robot Timeline
  • Manufacturing Defect Caused Wind Turbine Blade to Break Apart
  • 3-Row Ram Pickup May Be More Than Just a Concept
  • Stellantis May Kill Money-Losing Vehicle Brands
  • Ford F-150 Lightning Almost Pays for Itself Through Grid Deal

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-** Extortion and Gang Violence Are Hitting Big Corporations in Mexico
- The Empire State Building Would Fit Inside DigiKey’s Massive, Highly Automated New Warehouse
- Congress Says American Flags Should Be Made in USA

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • GM’s Weird Robotaxi Is Going on the Shelf
  • John Deere Ends Support of 'Social or Cultural Awareness' Events
  • Missed Rock on Chart Causes $1.4M in Damages to Barge
  • Aircraft Prototype Can Now Fly at Unlimited Speeds
  • Widespread Technology Outage Disrupts Companies Around the World

**In Case You Missed It

-** Cybersecurity Startup Wiz Reportedly Rejects $23B Offer from Google
- Manufacturing Workers Found to be Among the Most Satisfied With Their Jobs
- Airbus Racer Shatters Speed Goals

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Canada Goes Submarine Shopping to Secure Shipping’s Future
  • The Sonic Impact of Converting Power Plants to Bitcoin Mining Facilities
  • White House Awards $1.7B to Boost Electric Vehicle Manufacturing, Assembly in Eight States
  • Startups Creating Robot Army to Fight Russia
  • OSHA Finds Flooring Manufacturer Required Workers to Stand on Forklift Tines

**In Case You Missed It

-** World's First Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Ferry
- FDA, FTC Continue Joint Effort to Protect Consumers from Copycat THC Food Products
- NASCAR Unveils First Electric Race Car

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Sale of U.S. Steel Kicks Up Political Storm, But Pittsburgh Isn't Steeltown USA Anymore
  • Another Fatal Accident at Troubled Tank Cleaning Business
  • Sony Layoffs Signal the Death of Recordable Blu-Ray
  • Southwest Jet in 'Dutch Roll' Incident Was Parked Outside During Severe Storm
  • Automatic Ammo Vending Machines with AI Begin Operating at Grocery Stores

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  • Demand for Rare Elements Could Help Clean Up Abandoned mines
  • Angry Birds Fight Drones Patrolling for Sharks and Struggling Swimmers on NYC Beaches

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Boeing Buying Spirit for $4.7 Billion
  • SpaceX Lands $843 Million Contract to Take Space Station Out Of Orbit
  • Mitsubishi Robot Solves Rubik's Cube in Less Than Half a Second
  • Wilson Doubles Football Factory Footprint in Ohio
  • Living Skin Looks to Become the Face of Robotics

**In Case You Missed It

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- Rivian Shares Soar on Massive Cash Injection from VW
- Biden Administration Provides $504 Million to Support 12 Tech Hubs Nationwide

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Fake Medical Implant CEO Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
  • 112-Year-Old Minnesota Manufacturer Tries to Recruit Workers from Florida, Puerto Rico
  • Ford's Electric SuperTruck Wins Grueling Pikes Peak Race
  • Investigators Search Battery Factory Ruins After Fire Killed 23
  • Koenigsegg Issues Stop-Drive After $3 Million Car Bursts into Flames

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- Northrop Grumman's New X-Plane Gets Official Name
- LEGO Bricks Are Helping Scientists Build Astronaut Shelters on the Moon

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Fisker Files for Bankruptcy Protection
  • Ford Quietly Building Low-Cost EV Team with Rival Talent
  • Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Major EV Maker’s Secrets
  • A Southwest Airlines Plane That Did a 'Dutch Roll' Suffered Structural Damage
  • NASA Causes Panic By Accidentally Airing Space Station Emergency Drill

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- Training Program to Prepare Students to Help Keep Astronauts Healthy in Space
-** CISA Warns of Impersonation Scam
- FDA Clears Video Game for Treating Adults with ADHD

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

-Military-Grade e-Bike Can Go 80 MPH
Hi Power Cycles claimed its new e-bike can produce up to 10,500 watts.

-Two-Story Home Built in Eight Hours
Can offsite manufacturing solve the housing crisis?

-John Deere Reveals More Jobs Cuts, Plans for Mexico Plant
The company had already axed 600+ positions since January.

-JCB Begins Work on $500 Million Factory in Texas
It is the biggest investment in the equipment maker's history.

-Toyota Subsidiary to Close its Largest U.S. Plant, Cut 1,300 Jobs
The decision affects more than two-thirds of the company’s U.S. workforce.

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Kikkoman Starts Work on Huge $800 Million Soy Sauce Empire Expansion in Wisconsin
The state-of-the-art food manufacturing plant will grow the company's Midwestern footprint.

Rising Coffee Prices a Rude Awakening for U.S. Consumers
Poor growing conditions and increasing demand are driving prices higher.

Mexico Drought Impacts Chemical Plants, Manufacturing
There are concerns that industries like medical device, electronics and automotive may be impacted.

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • California Testing Surveillance Method to Tax EV Drivers - @2:57
  • $25,000 Jeep EV to Hit U.S. Market 'Very Soon' - @13:32
  • Orange Juice Makers May Switch to a Different Fruit - @22:09
  • Boat Manufacturer Lays Off Nearly 300 at Wisconsin Facility - @35:20
  • F-35 Crashes After Leaving Lockheed Martin Factory - @45:18

**In Case You Missed It

-** Chobani Founder Buys Famed San Francisco Craft Brewer - @53:16
- Toyota Apologizes for Cheating on Vehicle Testing - @58:04
- How Drinking Coffee Can Help Solve Manufacturing's Labor Crisis - @1:01:34

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Hershey Sued Over Deceptive Carvings on Reese's Products
  • Stanley Black & Decker Faces $222,000 in Fines After Maintenance Worker Severely Injured
  • Campbell's to Close Plant, Cut 415 Jobs
  • Toyota Shows 'an Engine Reborn' with Green Fuel Despite Global Push for EVs
  • Boeing Subsidiary's New X-Plane Sprints to Next Design Phase

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-** Ford Teases Electric Supertruck That Will Attempt to Scale Pikes Peak
- Worker Rights Violations at Huge VW Plant in Mexico
- Crash Test Dummy Factory Celebrates 30th Anniversary

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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Alabama Mercedes Employees Overwhelmingly Vote Against Joining Union
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  • First-of-a-Kind Nuclear Project is Terminated
  • Folks Lining Up for Elon Musk's Brain Implants
  • The Abandonment of Cities and Towns in the Heartland

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  • Shipping Giant Maersk to Slash 10,000 Jobs
  • Failed U.S. Mint Dime Heist Lands Thieves in Hot Water
  • Tesla May Soon Build a Much More Affordable EV
  • Pfizer to Cut $3.5B in Costs, Close NJ Plant

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  • Baby Products Startup Founded by Actors Files for Bankruptcy
  • Michelin to Wind Down Okla. Tire Production, Cut 1,400 Jobs
  • UAW Says Strike 'Won Things No One Thought Possible

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  • UAW Big 3 Update: Some Wonder if UAW President has Reached Too Far & Autoworkers Strike at Stellantis Plant, Shut Down Big Profit Center
  • Robots Make Slackers Out of Their Human Colleagues, Report Suggests
  • Bottle of 'Most-Sought After Scotch Whisky' to Be Auctioned
  • Electric Truck Maker Rivian Says Construction on Georgia Factory Will Proceed in 2024

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  • Fourth Generation Shop to Close If Buyer Falls Through
  • Lordstown’s Former CEO Buys Company’s Remains in Bankruptcy Bid
  • Auto Workers Walk Out at Ford's Largest Factory & Ford Reaches Spending Limit for New Contract with Striking Autoworkers
  • U.S. Solar Co. Who Filed Bankruptcy in '18 to Reopen Idled Factory

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  • 94-Year-Old Toilet Maker Closing Up Shop
  • Price Cuts Mean Tesla Model 3 Cost on Par with Toyota Corolla
  • Failure of Single Component Caused Seaplane Crash that Killed 10
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  • Texas Plane Crashed Due to Jammed Tail Parts
  • Apocalypse Manufacturing Turned a Rivian into an 850-HP, Kevlar-Coated Monster
  • Porsche Scuttles Resellers with New 911 Leasing Requirement

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  • Golf Ball Maker Fined after Fatal Fire for Storing 30 Times Limit for Hazardous Material
  • 5 Workers Picketing in UAW Strike Hit by Vehicle Outside Plant

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  • Space Factory Denied Re-Entry to Earth
  • UAW Justifies Wage Demands by Pointing to CEO Pay Raises

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  • Cybertruck Loses Wheel Cover on Freeway
  • Root Cause Found in Plane That Suffered Wheel Collapse
  • Lack of Maintenance Sunk $6M Barge

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  • Tesla Faces Investigations over Mysterious Project
  • Lockheed Martin’s Rocket Flies Nearly Twice as Far as Current Munitions
  • Toyota Reveals Cause of Factory Shutdown
  • Engineers Hack Voice Recognition with PVC
  • Nissan is Making Portable Power Sources from Old Leaf Batteries

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  • All Assembly Lines at Toyota's Auto Plants in Japan Have Been Shut Down
  • Seat Belt Warnings Are About to Get a Lot More Annoying
  • Heineken Sells Russian Operations for 1 Euro
  • Tile Maker Faces Another Half Million in Fines After 14th Worker Injured
  • Whirlpool Out $11.5M Due to Stoves that Turn On by Themselves

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  • Ford CEO’s Road Trip Shows Challenges of EV Travel
  • Last Sub-$20K Vehicle Reportedly Dead
  • EV Startup Valued Higher Than Ford or GM
  • These Cars Will Be Gone After 2023
  • Air Force Gives Startup $235M to Build Sleek New Plane

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  • Fatal Explosion in Ohio Foundry Linked to Safety Procedure Failures
  • American Industrial Icon U.S. Steel on Verge of Being Absorbed
  • Kimchi Factory Gets Green Light Despite Odor Concerns
  • Deere Picks New U.S. Battery Hub

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- Largest Ever Investment in Carbon Removal

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  • Tyson Foods Closing 4 Chicken Processing Plants in Cost-Cutting Move
  • Volvo Begins Ditching Sedans and Wagons
  • Crossing Design Blamed for Fatal Train Collision
  • U.S. Autoworkers May Wage a Historic Strike Against Detroit's 3 Biggest Automakers
  • FAA Warns of Engine Housings Overheating on Boeing Max Jets During Anti-Icing

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- Anheuser-Busch to Sell 8 Beverage Brands to Cannabis Company
- Shape-Shifting Robot Swarms, Self-Assembles, Adapts to the Unfamiliar

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  • Truck Parts Maker Fined $1M for Selling 'Rolling Coal' Devices
  • Crane Collapse Linked to Company, Operator with History of Safety Violations
  • Roller Coaster with Big Crack Has a Second Structural Issue, Inspectors Say
  • Family Faces Prison after Recycling Scheme Defrauds Program of $7.6M

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  • Supersonic X-59 Nears First Flight
  • Tornado Damages Pfizer Plant in North Carolina
  • Apple Chip Supplier Delays U.S. Plant Due to Lack of Skilled Labor
  • Solar Panels on Water Canals Seem Like a No-Brainer

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- After Decades of Delays and Broken Promises, Coal Miners Hail Rule to Slow Rise of Black Lung
- Cobots Take on Dull, Dirty & Dangerous Jobs

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  • E-bike Manufacturer VanMoof Declares Bankruptcy
  • Tesla's 1st Electric Pickup Rolls Off Assembly Line
  • Sawmill Owner Refuses Safety Fixes After Young Worker Perishes in Accident
  • Gas Leaked from Bad Fitting in Pennsylvania Chocolate Factory Explosion

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  • Roller Coaster Crack May Have Formed 6-10 Days Before Closure
  • Anchor Brewing Halts Operations After 127 Years
  • Explosion Destroys Offshore Gas Platform
  • Loose Pin Forced Emergency FedEx Landing

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  • Aerospace Startup Drops Suggestive Name for Hypersonic Vehicle
  • Historic Experimental Chrysler Jet Car Gets Feature-Length Documentary
  • Insider Q&A: Ford Product Chief Wants to Turn Car Sensors Into Features Customers Will Buy
  • Striking Workers at Key Boeing Supplier Approve New Contract

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  • Titan Submersible Disaster Underscores Dangers of Deep-Sea Exploration
  • Baby Shark Toy Recalled After Fin Impales Kids
  • Lordstown Files for Bankruptcy, Sues Foxconn
  • Threatened By Shortages, EV Makers Race for Lithium Supplies

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  • Pizza Maker Nets $2.8M in Penalties after Preventable Death
  • Boss Who Paid Worker in Pennies Now Owes $40K
  • Oily Rags Sink Million-Dollar Yacht
  • Ford Built a 200-mph 'Rolling' Wind Tunnel

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This week's episode is sponsored by BigCommerce, which provides modern ecommerce technology that works with existing systems. ERP, OMS, CRM — no problem. Whatever existing business tools and technologies you use today, BigCommerce can integrate using pre-built, one-click integrations or customize your automation with its APIs. Make the move to BigCommerce today.

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  • Biden-Harris Administration Announces $192M to Advance Battery Recycling Technology
  • Toyota Pursues EV Battery with 900-Mile Range
  • Bugatti is Recalling One Car
  • Boeing Unveils Newest X-Plane

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In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Ford Recalls Broncos, Drivers Could Be 'Discouraged' by Seatbelts
  • Iron-Air Battery Factory Breaks Ground in West Virginia
  • Brewery Founders Buy Their Company Back from Anheuser-Busch
  • Engineer Warned of Imminent Risk Days Before Iowa Building Collapse
  • Military Vehicle Built to Be Blown Up

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  • 112-Year-Old Ship Falls Over in Drydock
  • Closure of Master Lock Milwaukee Factory to Affect 330 Jobs
  • Neuralink Gets FDA Approval to Begin Brain Implant Trials in People
  • Impossible Foods Accused of Spying on Plant-Based Meat Rival

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This week's episode is sponsored by Adobe. Changing customer expectations and increasing cost and competitive pressures are forcing industrial manufacturers to rethink how they engage with buyers to grow revenue, improve profitability and gain operational efficiencies. Jon Burdette from Adobe and David Mantey recently sat down to talk about what industrial manufacturers should consider with their commerce initiatives, and how they should tie into their digital customer experience. Watch it now.

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  • World's Largest Airplane Successfully Releases Hypersonic Test Vehicle
  • 100-Year-Old 'Lingotto' Factory Inspires Latest Fiat Design
  • Tesla Bot Can Walk, Navigate and Pick Up Items
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In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Seafood Processor’s Distribution Stopped over Vile Conditions
  • Accounting Manager Steals $2.5M from Washington Manufacturer
  • Protesters Throw Cake at VW Chair During Shareholders' Meeting
  • Paper Box Maker to Pay $13K to Mistakenly Fired Worker
  • Coca-Cola Plans $650M New York Dairy Plant

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This week's episode is brought to you by Swagelok. Hose failures are unfortunately a very common source of equipment downtime and can create significant safety risks. Join us on Tuesday, May 23 at 1:00 PM for "Mastering Hose Selection in Your Facility," a new live video podcast. Register now.

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Gen Z in Manufacturing: Gen Z Just Wants to Work Differently
  • Elon Musk Calls Ford's EV Strategy 'Smart'
  • Boeing Fronts Spirit Cash for Fuselage Fix
  • Generac to Pay $15.8M Penalty for Amputations
  • Public Outcry Gets Packaging Plant Proposal Withdrawn

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Swagelok. Hose failures are unfortunately a very common source of equipment downtime and can create significant safety risks. Join us on Tuesday, May 23 at 1:00 PM for "Mastering Hose Selection in Your Facility," a new live video podcast. Register now.

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Stellantis Buyout Offer 'Disgusting', Says UAW President
  • Hyundai's Crab-Walking Car Changes Parallel Parking Game
  • Mercedes Makes Drivers Pay to Go Faster
  • Ford Experiments with Super Duty Truck Line
  • Lordstown Warns It May Fail as Foxconn Gets Jumpy

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Swagelok. Hose failures are unfortunately a very common source of equipment downtime and can create significant safety risks. Join us on Tuesday, May 23 at 1:00 PM for "Mastering Hose Selection in Your Facility," a new live video podcast. Register now.

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • SpaceX Giant Rocket Explodes Minutes After Launch from Texas
  • GM Ending Production of Chevy Bolt EVs
  • Ford Mustang Adds Remote Rev Feature
  • 3M to Lay Off 6,000 Workers
  • World's Largest Tower Crane Rolls Off Production Line

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Swagelok. Hose failures are unfortunately a very common source of equipment downtime and can create significant safety risks. Join us on Tuesday, May 23 at 1:00 PM for "Mastering Hose Selection in Your Facility," a new live video podcast. Register now.

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Dairy Farm Explosion Kills 18,000 Cows
  • Polestar EV Skips Rear Window
  • Boeing Max Production Could Be Slowed Over Part Problem
  • Paper Mill Shuts Down to Fight Fungal Infection
  • Brewer Unveils ‘Beer that Made Itself’

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In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Manufacturer Ensnared in Jig Grinder Smuggling Scheme
  • Thieves Going Through Headlights to Steal Cars
  • Family Gets Prison in Billion-Dollar Fake Biodiesel Scheme
  • Guinness’ 1st U.S. Brewery in Decades Shutting Down
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This week's episode is brought to you by BigCommerce. BigCommerce provides modern ecommerce technology that works with your existing systems. ERP, OMS, CRM — no problem. Whatever existing business tools and technologies you use today, BigCommerce can integrate using pre-built, one-click integrations or customize your automation with its APIs. Make the move to BigCommerce today.

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Motorcycle Maker Debuts Foldable Mini Bike for Short Trips
  • Factory Explosion Survivor, on Fire, Fell into Chocolate Vat
  • About 5K GM Salaried Workers Take Buyouts, Avoiding Layoffs
  • Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit Slashing 85% of Its Workforce
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In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Rivian Tells Remote Workers to Relocate
  • EVs Not As Sustainable As Advertised
  • GM to Stop Making the Camaro
  • Cultivated Meat Maker Cooks Up Woolly Mammoth
  • Safety Device, Human Error Derailed Wash. Train

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Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the podcast.This week's episode is brought to you by BigCommerce. BigCommerce provides modern ecommerce technology that works with your existing systems. ERP, OMS, CRM — no problem. Whatever existing business tools and technologies you use today, BigCommerce can integrate using pre-built, one-click integrations or customize your automation with its APIs. Make the move to BigCommerce today.

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Dodge Unveils Last Super-Fast Gasoline Muscle Car
  • 25 Injured After Docked Ship Tips Over
  • Elvis Presley's Private Jet Will Be Converted Into an RV
  • Samsung U.S. Chip Plant Will Now Cost $25B
  • Stanley Black & Decker to Close 2 Plants

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by BigCommerce. BigCommerce provides modern ecommerce technology that works with your existing systems. ERP, OMS, CRM — no problem. Whatever existing business tools and technologies you use today, BigCommerce can integrate using pre-built, one-click integrations or customize your automation with its APIs. Make the move to BigCommerce today.

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • GM Offers Buyouts to Most U.S. Salaried Workers to Trim Costs
  • Honda Patents Motorcycle Airbag That Detaches with Rider in a Crash
  • Oshkosh Challenges $231M Army Contract
  • Commercial EV Maker Arrival Burning Through Cash
  • Boeing Receives Order for Up to 121 Planes

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This week's episode is sponsored by Bright Machines. Bright Machines is a manufacturing technology company pioneering intelligent, software-defined automation for electronics assembly. It leverages a full-stack approach to fundamentally change the flexibility, scalability, and economics of production. Bright Machines is reimagining how products can be designed and produced to address the realities of today and the future ahead. To learn more visit: https://www.brightmachines.com/contact-us/

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Jack Daniel’s Ordered to Halt Project Over ‘Whiskey Fungus’
  • Beer Recalled for 'Excessive Alcohol'
  • Musk's Fully Electric Transportation Future Has One Exception
  • Rolls-Royce Testing B-52 Replacement Engines
  • Scout Motors Has $2 Billion Plan for Nextgen EV Trucks, SUVs

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- FAA Says Technology Will Help Avoid Some Dangerous Landings
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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • GM to Idle Truck Plant — But Not Due to Supply Issues
  • Ford Vehicles Could Soon Repossess Themselves
  • Justices OK Overtime Pay for $200,000-a-Year Oil Rig Worker
  • Boeing Plans to End Production of 'Top Gun' Plane in 2025
  • Stellantis Idles U.S. Plant

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Seafood Processor Shut Down for ‘Disgusting and Dangerous’ Conditions Aboard Vessel
  • Luxury Boeing 747 Junked After Only 16 Flights
  • Ford Stops F-150 Lightning Production After Battery Fire
  • TI Announces Massive U.S. Chip Factory Expansion
  • Tesla Recalls 'Full Self-Driving'

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Virgin Orbit Failure Caused by $100 Part
  • U.S. Blacklists 6 Chinese Entities Over Balloon Program
  • Boeing Nets 3rd Largest Sale of All Time
  • Factory Fined After Workers Fell in Chocolate Tank
  • Steel Makers Abandon $460M Deal for Louisiana Plant

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-** Gaize Launches Real-Time Cannabis Impairment Test
- Group: Tesla Workers Fired After Launching Union Efforts
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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Concept Superyacht Could ‘Fly’ at Unprecedented Speeds
  • 50-Car Train Derailment Causes Big Fire, Evacuations
  • Ford 4Q Profit Drops 90%
  • SpaceX Launched a Tesla Into Space Five Years Ago
  • Another Solar EV Startup on Life Support

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Driving a Gas Car Now Cheaper Than an EV, Study Suggests
  • Lightyear Declares Bankruptcy
  • OSHA Finds Duct-Taped Machine Guards Following Worker Fatality
  • Tiny Radioactive Capsule Sets Off Major Health Scare
  • Manufacturer Sells Workers with Toledo Plant

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • $3.5B Ford Plant Rejected Over China Ties
  • Shuttered McDonalds Restaurants Reopen with Very Generic Names
  • How a Company Recycles Seldom Used World’s Largest Passenger Plane
  • Union: Energizer to Close Two Wis Plants, 'Deport' Jobs
  • 3M to Cut About 2,500 Manufacturing Jobs Globally

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • CEO Suffers Massive Hit Following 'Solid Gold' Beer Can Controversy
  • Wyoming Lawmakers Seek to Ban EVs by 2035
  • Bearings Giant to Close Longtime Plant
  • Terminated Worker Ordered to Pay Back Employer for 'Time Theft'
  • U.S. Official Warns of Risks Posed by Heavy Electric Vehicles

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- Home Depot to Eliminate Controversial Pay 'Rounding' Practice
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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • 86-Year-Old Man Nearly Done Building 400-mph Car
  • CNH Workers Reject 'Last, Best and Final' Offer
  • 666 Workers Laid Off After Construction Contract Falls Apart
  • John Deere Finally Grants Farmers the Right to Repair
  • Amazon, Salesforce Cut Jobs in Latest Tech Worker Purge

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Rolls-Royce Ready to Test Massive Jet Engine
  • 1,100 Horsepower Hypercar Runs on Plastic Waste
  • Unannounced Rocket Launch Causes UFO Scare
  • Musical Instrument Manufacturing Unit Raided for Illegal Reptile Skins
  • Top Vehicles to Look Out for in 2023

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Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Ford Mustang Loses Spot as Most American-Made Car
  • Stellantis Idles Illinois Plant Indefinitely
  • Lifting Magnet Problems Lead to Severe Accident at Fab Company
  • United Places Huge Order with Boeing to Replace Aging Planes
  • Ford Debuts GT Mk IV Supercar

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Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.This episode is sponsored by Bright Machines, a manufacturing technology company pioneering intelligent, software-defined automation for electronics assembly. It leverages a full-stack approach to fundamentally change the flexibility, scalability, and economics of production. Bright Machines is reimagining how products can be designed and produced to address the realities of today and the future ahead. To learn more visit: https://www.brightmachines.com/contact-us/

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • The Vehicle Models that Won’t Return for 2023
  • The Man Who Invented the Rubik's Cube Celebrates Lasting Puzzle
  • Lawmaker Calls for Saving the Car Radio
  • Pentagon Debuts Its New Stealth Bomber, the B-21 Raider
  • Tesla Delivers Electric Semis to PepsiCo at Nevada Factory

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Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This week:

  • Plant Fires Thousands of Workers in Late Night Text
  • Ford Suggests Turning Off the Heat in Your F-150 Lightning This Winter
  • Boring is Bailing on U.S. Projects
  • Caterpillar Successfully Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck
  • Automaker Floats Minimalist Convertible Concept

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- SF Will Allow Police to Deploy Lethal Robots
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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Haribo Gifts Man Candy After He Finds Company's $4M Lost Check
  • Investigation Blames Factory Blast on Errors, 'Alarm Fatigue'
  • Tesla Gigafactory Construction Workers Allege Unsafe Conditions, Wage Theft
  • There's a New World's Fastest Production EV
  • Automaker Aims to Capitalize on Tech Layoffs

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This week's episode is sponsored by Dassault Systems. Make sure to register for our live video podcast: How to Attract New Talent with AR. This new live podcast will tell you how augmented reality is helping manufacturers reach operational excellence and attract young, qualified workers in a competitive landscape. Register Here.Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • World's Largest Plane to Be Rebuilt
  • How An Engineer Turned His Car Into a Motorcycle to Save His Life
  • Magnet Maker Arrested for Sending DOD Drawings to China
  • 'Alien' Metal Could Curb Need for Vital Minerals
  • Ammunition Maker to Invest $60M in Georgia Plant, Hiring 600

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Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • World's Largest Plane to Be Rebuilt
  • How An Engineer Turned His Car Into a Motorcycle to Save His Life
  • Magnet Maker Arrested for Sending DOD Drawings to China
  • 'Alien' Metal Could Curb Need for Vital Minerals
  • Ammunition Maker to Invest $60M in Georgia Plant, Hiring 600

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Subaru Won't Invest in U.S. Plant, Blames McDonald's
  • U.S. Takes Down Nationwide Catalytic Converter Theft Ring
  • Hyperloop Prototype Turned Into Parking Lot
  • Bakery Manufacturing Facility Worker Locked in Freezer Overnight
  • The Best Places to Work in Manufacturing in 2022

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-** PG&E Backs Law That Would Ban Electricity-Conducting Mylar Balloons
- Destitute Small Town Means Dangerous Tap Water
- Staffing Agency Ordered to Pay Damages for Intimidation, Retaliation

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Owners Reacquire EDM Company Nearly 10 Years After Selling
  • Suspension Bridge Collapse Kills at Least 133 in India
  • Flying Car Can Drive on Streets, Take Off and Land Vertically
  • OSHA Proposes Steep Penalties After 7th Worker Severely Injured
  • DeLorean's Daughter to Build New Model in Detroit

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • The Last Pontiac Ever Built Met a Cruel Fate
  • Why Are Street Lights Turning Purple?
  • Workers Could Get $1.75 Million Over Meat Plant Raid
  • Georgia-Pacific Abruptly Closes Wis. Plant
  • Former Plant Manager Pleads Guilty Over Cereal Outbreak

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Manufacturer Unveils World's Largest Cast Iron Skillet
  • SpaceX Worker Hospitalized in Coma After Rocket Part Test
  • Student-Built Electric Vehicle Breaks Acceleration Record
  • Military Counterfeiter Gets Prison
  • Lafarge Pleads Guilty, Will Pay $778M in Penalties

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • GM Owes $100M+ After Jury Finds it Hid Defect
  • Activists Acquitted in Smithfield Pig Heist
  • Rancher Gets 11 Years in 'Ghost Cattle' Scheme
  • Amazon Shuts Down Autonomous Delivery Robots
  • ExxonMobil Ordered to Reinstate Workers Accused of Leaking Information

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Closed Cement Factory Named Top Haunted House
  • Detroit Demolishing Blighted Packard Car Plant
  • Tesla Robot Walks, Waves, But Doesn't Impress
  • Worker Lockout Could Cost Exxon Tens of Millions
  • Amazon Suspends at Least 50 Workers After Fire Protest

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • The First Two-Story 3D Printed Home in U.S.
  • Ford Running Low on Blue Ovals
  • Unsolicited Letter to Warren Buffett Nets $500M Industrial Park
  • Volkswagen's Driverless Car Prototype Will Put You to Sleep
  • Prototype Electric Airplane Takes First Flight

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- Failed Relay Causes $6M in Damages

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Honda Asks Workers to Repay Miscalculated Bonuses
  • Foxconn Workers Put in 3 Months of Work Per Year
  • Northrop Grumman to Unveil the B-21 Raider
  • The Industries That Still Use Floppy Disks
  • 7 States Back Hydrogen as Clean Energy Source

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Railway Averts Strike After Labor Deal Reached
  • Manufacturing Defect Caused Pipeline Explosion
  • World’s Largest Silicon Carbide Materials Facility Planned for U.S.
  • Personal Submarines Become More Affordable
  • Bezos Rocket Crashes After Liftoff, Only Experiments Aboard

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- Gates: Tech Innovation Would Help Solve Hunger
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-** Magline, Inc. Celebrates 75 Years
- Bernard Celebrates 75th Anniversary

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • TransPod’s FluxJet Can Eclipse 620 mph
  • Ford's Battery Costs Prompt $8K Price Hike on Popular EV
  • Electric Boat Shatters Speed Record
  • Labor Board Rules Tesla Can't Require Black Shirts
  • First Solar Announces $1B Panel Factory in U.S.

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Five Cars That Won't Be Around for 2023
  • Father Uses Son to Test Tesla Self-Driving
  • High-Altitude Military Drone Crashes After More than Two Months of Flight
  • Federal Injunction Forces Pharmaceutical Manufacturer to Close Doors
  • Second Hyundai Supplier Accused of Violating Child Labor Laws

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • EV Battery Factory on 'Life Support'
  • Court Sides with Mfg Worker Who Called in Sick via Facebook
  • 3M Could Face 'Bankruptcy' Over Defective Earplugs
  • 1 Dead, 9 Injured After Autonomous Test Car Veers Into Traffic
  • What Takes Years and Costs $20K? A San Francisco Trash Can

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- Business Giving $55M in Bonuses to Frontline Workers
- Duke Energy Tests F-150 Lightning as a Power Grid Backup

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Most Electric Vehicles Won’t Quality for Federal Tax Credits
  • USF Student Invents Lumber Alternative Using Recycled Plastic
  • Airline Calls on Execs to Work as Baggage Handlers
  • Eerie Red Glow on Pacific Gets Fishy Explanation
  • U.S. Lands Another Multi-Million Dollar EV Plant

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- Lordstown Expecting Endurance Deliveries This Year
- Rise of Precision Ag Exposes Food System to New Threats

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Plant-Based Meat Company is Spoiling
  • Rivian Sounds Alarm on EV Rebate Changes
  • Hershey Warns it Can't Meet Halloween Demand
  • Jeep Closes Only Chinese Plant
  • GM to Punish 'Exorbitant' Car Flipping

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- NLRB Orders Miners to Pay More Than $13M

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Trashfence Catches a Garbage Tsunami Heading Downriver
  • Hyundai Subsidiary in Alabama Accused of Employing Children
  • Chipotle Enlists Hidden Robot Army to Build Burritos
  • Ukraine Deploys Home-Grown Machine Gun-Mounted Robot
  • Samsung Could Build 11 Chip Plants in Texas

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- State's $800M Panasonic Deal Doesn't Require New Jobs
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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • The Most Stolen Cars of 2021
  • Ford to Cut 8,000 Jobs
  • Amy's Kitchen to Close 11-Month-Old Plant
  • Chinese-Made GPS Tracker Highly Vulnerable
  • Nissan to Pull the Plug on Pioneering EV

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- Space Factory to Build Materials 'Impossible to Manufacture on Earth'
- Trucker Protest Shuts Down Operations at California Port

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Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Boeing Might Lose Billions If It Cancels 737 Max 10
  • Rivian's Deliveries Ramp Up Four-Fold
  • Panasonic Picks U.S. Site for Multi-Billion EV Battery Plant
  • Sysco Accuses 4 Largest Beef Processors of Price Fixing
  • Dutch Won't Break Bridge for Bezos Super Yacht After All

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-** Heatwave Forces Toyota to Limit Production
- Walmart to Purchase 4500 Canoo Electric Delivery Vehicles
- BMW Begins Charging for Heated Seats

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). We typically discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward, but this week we're sticking to the top three:
- Tesla's Sales Drop Amid Supply Chain, Pandemic Problems
- Chip Shortage Leaves 95K GM Vehicles Unfinished in Storage
- Man Sets Record for Longest Tenure at a Company

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
- Tesla Lays Off 200 Autopilot Employees
- Regulators Say Phillips 66 Unlawfully Processed Renewable Fuel
- Manufacturers Struggle to Keep Pace with Vinyl Record Demand
- Solar Patio Umbrellas Recalled After Bursting Into Flames
- Major Aluminum Manufacturer Shuts Down

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Kellogg to Split into 3; Snacks, Cereals, Plant-Based Food
  • Solar-Powered Electric RV Promises 'Endless Water Supply'
  • Engineer Sues Amazon for Work-From-Home Costs
  • Stellantis to Begin Indefinite Layoff at Stamping Plant
  • Musk Says Rivian, Lucid in 'Deep Trouble'

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- Toyota Recalls Electric Car for Faulty Wheel
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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

LEGO to Build $1 Billion Factory in Virginia

The company is building a 1.7 million-square-foot facility that will employ more than 1,760 people who will mold, process and pack LEGO products.

'No One Is Talking About' Latest Shortage

Supply chain problems with cotton, rayon, pulp and plastic are having a serious impact on tampons.

Ford Tells Dealers to Stop Selling Mustang Mach-E

A possible safety risk with Mustang Mach-E crossovers could render the vehicles immobile.

Tesla Won't Stop Catching Fire Weeks After Crash

Three weeks after the accident, the Sacramento Fire Department was called to the yard after the car burst into flames.

Caterpillar to Move Headquarters to Texas

The company had been based in Peoria, Illinois, for more than 90 years before moving to Deerfield in 2017.

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Renewell Energy is a new startup that created a mechatronic conversion system called Artemis Prime that takes inactive gas wells and turns them into mechanical energy conversion systems.

Senator Pushes DoD to Convert to EVs

This could help get EV tech up to scale and become more reliable.

Court Says Amazon Customers Can Sue Over Lack of Toxic Warnings

Big and necessary implications for marketplaces like Amazon who need to be pressured to enforce guidelines for the safety of their customers.

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
- Target is Canceling Orders from Suppliers
- 3 U.S. Companies Sanctioned for Sending Blueprints to China
- Deere Moves Production to Mexico Amid Tight Labor Market
- Jeep Tips Over for Second Time in Crash Test
- Walmart Pulls Coconut Milk Amid Forced Monkey Labor Allegations

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- Pink Slips Hit All-Time Low
- Senators Urge CNH Industrial to Offer Striking Workers More

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Ammo Manufacturer Sentenced for Failing to Pay Taxes
  • DeLorean Reveals Alpha5 EV
  • Defective Battery Pack Sparks Fire Inside Rivian Plant
  • Ford CEO Sees Electric Vehicle Price War as EV Costs Decline
  • World's Largest Bottle of Whisky Sells for $1.4M

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- Disabled Student Drives Mind-Controlled Race Car
- Wall of Wind Blows Away Buildings

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Man Escapes Burning Tesla After Electronic Shutdown
  • World’s Most Expensive Car Sold
  • Company Fined After Production Manager Dies in Thermoforming Machine
  • U.S. Train with Deadliest Record to Get Faster
  • Union Leaders Blast GM for Remote Work 'Double Standard'

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

  • Bug Shuts Down 168-Year-Old Company
  • Harley-Davidson Suspends Production
  • Jeep Plant Prepares for Next Round of Layoffs
  • Convicted Killer the Tech Whiz Behind Startup
  • Plane Crash May Have Been Intentional

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  • The World is Running Out of the Color Blue
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  • Factories Linked to Billionaire’s Ponzi Scheme
  • 16 Killed in Russian Gunpowder Factory Blast

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  • Navy Probe Finds Major Failures in Fire that Destroyed Ship
  • As Gun Plant Downsizes, Nearby Manufacturers Vie for its Workers
  • Auto Supplier Wants to Be Paid Amid Production Slowdowns
  • Toyota to Build $1.29B U.S. Battery Plant

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  • Amazon Shopper Faces Prison, Fine for Fraudulent Returns
  • Bad Butterfly Valves Cost Company $4.5M
  • Most Deere Workers Reject Contract Offer
  • Cement Factory Engulfed by Lava

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NAM: China 'Remains a Hub of Bad Behaviors'

On Monday, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai took a shot at China’s trade practices. In response, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released a statement. In it he said, “China is not following through on important commitments made in the 2020 U.S.–China ‘Phase One’ agreement."

Taiwan's Foxconn Has Deal to Buy Lordstown Plant in Ohio

Foxconn Technology Group has reportedly reached a deal to buy an auto assembly plant in Ohio from Lordstown Motors.

Hypersonic Missile Passes Crucial Flight Test

A few weeks ago, an elite team finished the first free-flight test of the HAWC, the Hypersonic Air-breathing Weapon Concept missile. Raytheon worked with Northrop Grumman to build the prototype for DARPA and the test was a success.

Chinese Automaker Sells SUV Under Dodge Brand

Chinese automaker GAC Group is making its first significant vehicle exports to Mexico. What is interesting is that the SUVs will carry the Dodge brand name.

Workers at All of Kellogg's U.S. Cereal Plants Go on Strike

Kellogg's cereal plants in Omaha, Nebraska, Battle Creek, Michigan, Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Memphis, Tennessee came to a halt on Tuesday when some 1,400 workers went on strike. Kellogg’s says its employees made an average of $120,000 last year. However, workers say it took a lot to get there, including 74- to 84-hour weeks.

In Case You Missed It:Toymakers Race to Get Products on Shelves Amid Supply Clogs

The Basic Fun toy company did something crazy this week. It decided to ditch one-third of its Tonka Mighty Dump Trucks in China.

New Kellogg Breakfast Cereal Inspired by Wendy's Favorite

Dubbed "Wendy's Frosty Chocolatey Cereal," the limited edition item will feature chocolate marshmallow pieces and “cocoa-coated round cereal bites."

William Shatner Will Fly to Space Aboard Blue Origin Rocket

Blue Origin will blast “Star Trek” actor William Shatner into space on Oct. 12.

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Amazon Unveils 'Jetsons'-Like Roaming Robot for the Home

This week, Amazon unveiled Astro, a robot dog designed for your home.

An Autonomous Robot May Have Already Killed People

According to a recent United Nations Security Council report, autonomous weapon systems may have killed human beings for the first time ever last year.

Lonely Lover Triggers Plant Evacuation with Bomb Threats

Last week, a woman in Maine called in a pair of bomb threats at Puritan Medical Products because she wanted to spend more time with her boyfriend, a company employee.

Cracks Found on International Space Station

Cracks have been spotted on the International Space Station and no one knows how they got there.

Airline Exec Calls Boeing Pricing 'Delusional'

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary says talks broke down because Boeing was “delusional” and had "unjustified and inexplicable" demands.

In Case You Missed ItToilet Troubles Triggered Alarm on SpaceX Mission

In September, SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission sent four civilians into orbit. It was inspiring, but it also meant that, if any problems arose, the amateurs would be on their own to fix it. And a problem came up, with the toilet.

California 1st to Require Hourly Wages in Garment Industry

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday approved what he termed a “nation-leading” law requiring the garment industry to pay workers by the hour instead of for each piece of clothing they produce.

Electric Van Maker Issues Recall, Halts Deliveries

Workhorse Group has recalled its newly released van and suspended further deliveries.

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Colt Poised for U.S. Comeback

In May, Ceska Zbrojovka Group bought Colt Holding Company for $222 million. The gun maker is based in the Czech Republic and wants to parlay the Colt name into more market share around the world and contend for some U.S. military contracts.

Toyota Scraps V8 in Pickup Redesign

Toyota is voiding the V8 engine that got only 13 miles per gallon in the city and 17 on the highway.

Lucid Unseats Tesla as Electric Vehicle Range King

Tesla’s reign atop electric vehicle driving range is over.

Harley-Davidson Launches E-bike

Harley-Davidson’s Serial 1 has launched the S1 MOSH/TRIBUTE e-bike based on its oldest known motorcycle.

39-Year-Old Wins Candy Factory in Scavenger Hunt

On Aug. 29, a year-long treasure hunt inspired by Willy Wonka came to an end. 39-year-old Andrew Maas found a golden ticket buried under the Vermont Covered Bridge in Kokomo, Indiana and won a 4,000-square-foot Florida candy factory.

In Case You Missed ItMore People Are Eating Bugs

Insect farming, also called "mini-livestock," is a rapidly growing industry with hundreds of companies worldwide rearing insects at industrial scales. The industry is expected to be valued at US$1.18 billion by 2023.

Walmart Labeling ‘Better’ Products

Walmart's “Built for Better” program is an attempt to make it easier for shoppers to identify products that “are good for their families, the people who made them and the planet.”

Aluminum Wrap Used to Protect Homes

They are pricey and difficult to install, but these flexible aluminum sheets could save a lot of homes.

McDonald's Phasing Plastic Toys Out of Happy Meals

By 2025, McDonald’s is going to "drastically” reduce the plastic in its Happy Meal toys.

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Engineer Gets Prison in Corporate Spying Case

A 47-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison for spying for Russia.

Tesla Builds 1st Store on Tribal Land to Dodge State Car Laws

Tesla recently opened a store and repair shop in Nambé Pueblo, New Mexico. The electric car company took a defunct casino and turned it into a sales, service and delivery center near Santa Fe.

GM Wants LG to "Clean Up" Battery Plants

GM is helping LG “clean up the manufacturing process” at its battery plants.

$400,000 Helmet Can See Through Walls

The helmet needs a precise fit to work, which means that pilots can't put on too much weight or change their haircut.

Meat Plant Workers Found Dead in Hazmat Incident & Maintenance Worker Dies at Pork Plant

On September 12, two maintenance workers were found dead at a Valley Proteins meat processing plant in North Carolina. On September 10th, a 57-year-old maintenance worker died at a Prestage Foods pork processing plant in Iowa.

In Case You Missed ItIsraeli Firm Unveils Armed Robot to Patrol Volatile Borders

The four-wheel-drive robot can be equipped with two machine guns, cameras and sensors.

Researchers Attempt Toilet Training Cows to Reduce Pollution

Research teams in New Zealand and Germany are taking an unorthodox approach to limiting pollutants like methane and nitrates from cattle. They’re trying to “potty train” young calves with a "MooLoo."

Police Probe Balloon That Caused Blackout

The metal foil balloon caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation.

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UPS to Hire 100,000, Many in 30 Minutes or Less

On Thursday, the delivery company announced plans to hire more than 100,000 people within 30 minutes of applying.

Craft Brewery CEO Sued for Misappropriating $100M

Based in Wisconsin, New Glarus Brewery is best known for the brand Spotted Cow. Brewery shareholders are suing company CEO Deb Carey, accusing her of malfeasance with the company’s financials.

Elon Musk’s Tesla Bot Raises Serious Concerns

The Tesla Bot is a humanoid robot designed and developed by Tesla to ease the burden of manual labor and repetitive tasks. Some people are concerned.

Driving Could Be Outlawed by 2050

A new report from IDTechEx suggests that advances in technology could make driving a car obsolete by 2050.

Coleman Closing Plant, 175 Jobs Lost

According to a report in the Star Tribune, Newell Brands is closing the Coleman plant in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota by the end of 2021. As a result, 175 workers will be out of a job.

In Case You Missed It:Amazon Appealing to Marijuana Users to Fill Positions

Amazon needs delivery drivers and the company is tweaking the vetting process. The company recently advised its delivery partners to tell job-seekers that they will not be screening for cannabis use.

Bike Backpack Offers Protection with Airbag

EVOC Sports introduced a bicycle commuting backpack with the ability to deploy an airbag in the event of an accident.

Parts Shortage Keeps Auto Prices Sky-High

Record-high prices for vehicles might not fall back toward earth until 2023.
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Opel Unveils Tiny Entry-Level EV

Opel recently unveiled a new small electric vehicle: the Rocks-e SUM. The two-seater has a limited range of slightly less than 47 miles per charge and tops out at less than 30 mph.

1 in 4 Execs Fired Workers Over Zoom Blunders

A recent Bloomberg report found that 25% of executives at large companies have had to fire someone over a Zoom call slip-up.

Tesla on Part-Automated Drive System Slams into Police Car

On Saturday August 28, a Tesla on Autopilot slammed into a Florida Highway Patrol cruiser Saturday on the interstate.

The Dumbest Tech Thieves Ever

On July 6, 2021, thieves broke into a major shipping company’s overnight drop box. The high-tech gear they stole was manufactured by Roambee, a provider of global supply chain visibility products.

Train T-bones Truck Carrying Wind Turbine Blade

On Sunday August 29th, a train crashed into a semi-truck carrying a wind turbine blade in Luling, Texas.

In Case You Missed ItManufacturer Raises Wages to Compete for Employees

Gear Motions manufactures custom cut and precision ground gears for everything from oil pumps and cars to medical devices.

Poisonous Leaded Gasoline Phased Out Worldwide

It's the end of the road for leaded gas.

Fallen Tech Star Prepares to Go on Trial

Theranos Founder Elizabeth Holmes is facing felony fraud charges. The company's technology was supposed to perform medical tests using a single drop of blood, but may never have worked at all.

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CEO: Ford Absentee Rates Are 20% at Some Plants

Ford CEO Jim Farley says keeping his factories operational is a challenge. In any given week, up to one-fifth of Ford workers fail to show up.

New Sinking Halts Repair of Tilting San Francisco High-Rise

The Millennium Tower in San Francisco was undergoing a $100 million fix to stop it from sinking and then engineers watched it sink again during the repair.

Cell Phone Catches Fire on Airplane

Last week, after an Alaska Airlines jet landed in Seattle, a passenger's cell phone caught fire.

Say Goodbye to Five Discontinued Vehicles for 2022

Edmunds recently highlighted five vehicles that will be gone after the 2021 model year.

Sikorsky Plant to Close

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky helicopters division plant in Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania will close in March 2022 and 240 employees are expected to lose their jobs.

In Case You Missed ItWorkers to Split $650,000 After One-Day Layoff Notice

Merrill, Wisconsin based Semco recently reached a settlement with the Wisconsin Department of Justice to pay employees more than $650,000 after shutting down operations after a one-day notice.

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Tech ‘Not Great’

In a rare moment of humility, Tesla CEO Elon Musk admitted that the company's full self-driving technology could use some work.

Tech Companies Pledge Billions in Cybersecurity Investments

Leading technology companies will invest billions of dollars to improve cybersecurity defenses and train skilled workers.

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Natural Gas Blaze Blamed on Operator Error

On February 6, 2019, an excavator operator working for Kilford Engineering was digging a trench to install fiber optic conduit in San Francisco. The mini excavator's bucket struck a PG&E gas pipe - causing a leak and igniting the natural gas main.

Pet Food Factory Reeks of 'Rotting, Dog Food-Like Excrement'

Residents in Neptune City, New Jersey are complaining about a Nylabone plant on the Jersey Shore. One resident described the odor coming from the plant as “rotting, dog food-like excrement.”

Glass Factories Close, 400 Jobs Lost

Apogee Enterprises, which manufactures architectural products used on commercial buildings, recently announced a reorganization that will close plants in Georgia and Texas. The cuts include 400 layoffs.

Ford Asks Patent Office to Rescind GM's Trademarks

According to the Detroit Free Press, Ford has filed a request with the US Trademark & Patent office, asking the agency to rescind some trademarks owned by GM, including “Cruise” and “Super Cruise.”

Prototype Military Plane Crashes Outside Moscow

A prototype of a Russian military transport plane crashed while performing a test flight, killing all three crew members on board.

In Case You Missed ItMondelez Workers Striking at Several U.S. Nabisco Plants

At least 200 workers at a Nabisco factory in Portland, OR are on strike following a failed deal with Mondelez. Additional strikes have formed at a plant in Richmond, VA, a sales center in Aurora, CO and a Nabisco bakery in Chicago.

Facebook VR Meetings App

Facebook is trying to pull in workplace users with a new virtual-reality meetings app called Horizon Workrooms for Facebook's $300 headset that weighs a pound.

Lordstown Poised to Begin Limited Production

Lordstown Motors expects to begin limited production of its electric pickup truck next month, yet the future of the Ohio start-up remains hazy.

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Air Force Funds Hypersonic Aircraft Startup

Hermeus is developing the world’s fastest reusable aircraft. Last week, Hermeus announced a $60 million agreement with the U.S. Air Force to test its first aircraft.

Protesters Block Raytheon Plant Entrances

Activists blocked the entrance to a Raytheon plant in Rhode Island on Thursday morning. They are protesting what they call the company's role in the “killing civilians" and “other human rights abuses."

VW Halts Sales on Vehicles that Can Unexpectedly Shut Down

Volkswagen has asked dealerships to stop selling the Taos, the company's new subcompact SUV. Reports have surfaced of engines unexpectedly shutting down when the car comes to a stop.

Factory Raises Wages to Combat Labor Shortage

Custom Rubber Corp is an Ohio rubber parts factory. The company recently received an $879,000 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. President Charlie Braun used the money for an interesting experiment, he raised wages in an effort to help solve staffing problems.

LA Deputies Shot in Ambush Sue 'Ghost Gun' Kit Maker

A pair of Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies were badly wounded in an ambush shooting last year. On Monday, the deputies sued Nevada-based Polymer80 for making the parts for a “ghost gun” used in the attack.

In Case You Missed ItWant to Pretend to Live on Mars?

On Friday, NASA began taking applications for four people to live for a year in Mars Dune Alpha. It's a 1,700-square-foot Martian habitat, created by a 3D-printer, inside a building at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Samsung Slashes Prices on Foldable Phones

Will a cheaper, more durable foldable phone solve Samsung's problems?

New Postal Trucks Delayed Due to Lawsuit

Workhorse Group has challenged the fairness of the contract, which went to Oshkosh Defense in June.

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Anti-Drunk Driving Tech Featured in Infrastructure Bill

The infrastructure bill contains language that would require U.S. regulators to mandate technology that would prevent drunk drivers from starting vehicles.

Ford Is Going Build-to-Order

Ford might be moving away from the traditional sales model. Instead of relying on the more than 3,000 dealerships in the U.S. the company's CEO Jim Farley said Ford is “committed to going to an order-based system.”

The U.S.’s Cheapest Electric Vehicle

Nissan has slashed the starting price of the newest Leaf model by thousands of dollars.

Electric Vehicle Startup Plans $5B Second Factory

Rivian Automotive is an electric vehicle startup backed by Amazon. The company is based in California, but has plans to build a second U.S. assembly plant for some $5 billion.

Lightning Strike Sets Off Massive Blaze at Railroad Tie Recycling Facility

On Sunday, August 1, a lightning strike set off a massive fire at National Salvage and Services' Selma Grinding and Sorting Operation in Burnsville, Alabama.

In Case You Missed ItManufacturer Offers Workers Up to $3,000 to Get Vaccine

An Ohio-based steelmaker has unveiled what it’s calling “the most generous vaccine incentive program in the world."

Crisis Averted as Oil Rig Decommissioning Goes Bad

On July 5, 2021, three workers were nearly crushed to death by a 200-metric-ton platform while they were dismantling an oil rig.

Molson Coors to Retire 11 Economy Brands

Molson Coors is cutting 11 of the company's economy brands. Goodbye old friends.

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Nikola Founder Faces Fraud Charges

Trevor Milton resigned from Nikola in September amid allegations of fraud. For example, he knew the prototype was inoperable.

Glenfiddich Fueling Trucks With Leftover Whiskey

Typically, Glenfiddich would sell off spent grains from the malting process to be used in cattle feed, but now the company has found a new use for it.

1 Dead, 4 Missing in German Chemical Explosion

An explosion shook an industrial park for chemical companies in Germany. As of Friday, five workers were found dead at the chemical manufacturing site with a couple still missing and more than 30 injured.

GM is Suing Ford Over 'BlueCruise'

General Motors thinks that Ford’s “BlueCruise” driver assist technology infringes on the patent it holds for its own hands-free driving technology, “Super Cruise.”

Toyota Lobbies Against Electric Vehicles

Toyota has been exposed for opposing stricter emissions limits and electric vehicle initiatives around the world.

In Case You Missed ItBusiness Sues Couple Who Left One-Star Google Review

A Washington couple is getting sued for leaving a one-star Google review for Executive Roof Services and filing a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.

'As Seen on TV' Pioneer Ron Popeil Dead at 86

America has always been smitten by both high-spirited inventors and yarn-spinning salesmen.

Hedge Fund May Invest Up to $400M in Lordstown Motors

The struggling electric truck maker continues to push toward production of its new pickup this fall.

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Bezos Wants to Move Heavy Industry to Space

Current richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos, spent about 11 minutes in space on Tuesday. Now, he has a new proposition, he wants to take all heavy industry and move it into space.

Workers Strike at Frito-Lay Plant

Members of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers Local 218 went on strike at the Frito-Lay plant in Topeka, Kansas over unreasonable working conditions.

3-Robot Pile-Up Leads to Warehouse Fire

Ocado Technology is a division of UK-based Ocado, a developer of software, robotics and automation. Last week, some of the company’s robots in a London warehouse got their signals crossed, and caused a three-bot pileup.

McCormick Seeks 'Director of Taco Relations'

Spice maker McCormick recently announced a new job at the company: Director of Taco Relations. The short term position will pay $25,000 a month for four months, for what mostly amounts to remote work of about 20 hours per week.

Beefed Up Inspections After Horrific Fair Ride Accident

In 2017, an accident on a carnival ride at the Ohio State Fair killed 18-year-old Tyler Jarrell and left four others with life-changing injuries. A corroded steel arm snapped on the Fire Ball ride and the passengers were thrown from it. The incident caused the state to tighten amusement ride oversight.

In Case You Missed ItAmazon Wants a 'Key' to Your Place

Amazon wants landlords to give its drivers the ability to open apartment-building doors with an app.

Stolen Water Sustains Illegal Marijuana Crops

Water supplies are an increasingly appealing target for thieves in California. A new report suggests that most of the water stolen in the state is destined for a single market: illegal marijuana growing operations.

Crocs Sues Over Blatant Knockoffs

Crocs sued multiple retailers, like Walmart and Hobby Lobby for infringing upon the company's trademark.

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Fire at VW Plant Halts Production

The Volkswagen assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee experienced a fire on Tuesday. The fire appears to have started in the body shop at the plant.

6,000 False Eyelashes Seized

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents seized three thousand pairs of false eyelashes in New Orleans. There's no way to tell whether the eyelashes had been exposed to disease or stored in insect-infested areas.

Lego Tells Company to Stop Making Lego-Style Gun

Lego asked Utah-based gun company, Culper Precision, to stop making the Block19, a pistol that looks like it is covered with or made with multi-colored Lego bricks.

Manufacturer Took Federal COVID Relief, Moved to Mexico

Railroad car manufacturer FreightCar America received a $10 million Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan only to shut down its last U.S. factory a few months later, cutting more than 500 jobs, and moving to Mexico.

Mysterious Bowling Balls Discovered Under Home's Foundation

On July 1, David Olson started a little demo on the back steps of his house; he wanted to build a new deck. The project took a turn when Olson found 158 bowling balls buried beneath the foundation. The balls were traced back to the 1950s.

In Case You Missed It:UAW Factory Workers Ratify Deal, Will End Volvo Truck Strike

Workers at a Volvo heavy truck plant in Virginia narrowly ratified the company's final offer in a long-running labor dispute. They voted 1,147 to 1,130.

Musk Defends SolarCity, Calls Lawyer 'Bad Human'

Tesla founder Elon Musk was in court last week. He had to testify and defend his company’s 2016 acquisition of SolarCity, a failed solar panel manufacturer. Controversy aside, let's just say that Musk wasn't afraid to be himself in court.

Biden Administration Drops Trump Showerhead Rule

President Joe Biden's administration is reversing a Trump-era rule on water flow limits from showerheads.

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Tesla Delivers More than 200,000 Vehicles in 2nd Quarter

Tesla says it delivered 201,250 electric vehicles while battling a global computer chip shortage that has hit nearly every automaker. The company is on pace to double last year's nearly 500,000 deliveries and could hit 900,000 in annual sales this year.

Amtrak to Pay $7.3B to Replace Aging Trains

Amtrak wants to replace 83 passenger trains, and some of them are nearly 50 years old. Last week, the company announced $7.3 billion to overhaul part of its fleet.

2nd Chemical Fire at Bangkok Factory Highlights Health Risks

Last Monday, a massive explosion at the Ming Dih Chemical factory in Bangkok killed one person and injured many. The fire started around 3 a.m. at a foam and plastic pellet manufacturing factory.

Pentagon Cancels Disputed Cloud Contract

Last week, the Pentagon canceled its $10 billion cloud-computing contract with Microsoft. When Microsoft received the initial reward, Amazon fought back with legal challenges saying the award was tainted by politics.

Lawsuit Accuses Amazon of Price-Gouging Throughout Pandemic

A new class-action lawsuit accuses Amazon of price-gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Hagens Berman, the law firm behind the suit, some of the gouging included toilet paper that cost $200, and black beans selling for $21.99.

In Case You Missed It:Desktop Waterjet Cuts Cow Out of Beef

Before the Fourth of July, engineers at Wazer made some tweaks to the company's desktop waterjet. While the machine is typically used to cut metal and glass, Wazer used it to cut meat.

Panasonic Unloads Tesla Stake

Panasonic announced the sale of its stake in Tesla. The move netted the conglomerate around $3.61 billion.

Gov't Sues Paper Maker that Fired Whistleblower

The US Department of Labor said June 28 that it is suing Pennsylvania-based paper products maker, Midvale Paper Box, and its owner, after they fired a worker who raised safety concerns there.

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Amazon Reportedly Firing Drivers with Algorithm

Amazon has turned to algorithms for hiring and firing Flex delivery drivers. The algorithm powers a system that monitors performances and can even terminate employees.

Navy Ditches Futuristic Railgun

Last week, the U.S. Navy killed the electric railgun project. The futuristic weapon could fire projectiles at up to seven times the speed of sound (about 5,370 MPH) using electricity.

U.S. Navy Creates Blast Size of Earthquake to Test Ship

On June 18, 2021, the U.S. Navy detonated a 20-ton explosive charge in a "shock trial" for its new aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford. The blast was so massive that it registered as a 3.9 on the Richter scale.

Engineers: Building Needed $9M+ in Repairs Before Collapse

Morabito Consultants is a structural engineering firm with offices in Maryland and Florida. The company was hired by the Champlain Towers South Condominium Association in Surfside, FL to prepare the 40-year recertification of the condo building. The report detailed significant cracks and breaks in the concrete, which required more than $9 million in repairs to ensure the safety of the residents and the public.

Gas Stations Running Out of Fuel as 4th of July Nears

This year, the Fourth of July was met with gas shortages and rising fuel prices. Fuel outages hit California, Colorado and Iowa and the number of stations experiencing shortages is expected to grow. The cause of the shortages isn't demand or production, but the shortage of oil tank truck drivers.

In Case You Missed It:Shipping Error Sends Machine Cross-Country

Little Brother Chinese Food sells frozen dumplings in Portland, Maine. Demand was up, so the company ordered a custom dumpling machine from China in March that could increase production by 3,000 dumplings per week. It was delivered in May, but the problem was that it was headed for Portland, Oregon.

Mexico's Richest Man to Rebuild, Pay for Collapsed Subway

Mexico’s richest man will rebuild and pay for a segment of a Mexico City subway line that collapsed on May, killing 26 people. It sounds generous until you realize that it was one of his companies that built it.

Branson Plans to Beat Bezos to Space

Virgin Galactic’s Richard Branson wants to beat Amazon's Jeff Bezos into space by nine days.

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Peloton Flaw Allows Hackers to Watch Users

The Peloton Bike+ is vulnerable and users were recently warned of a security threat that allows hackers to control the touchscreen, steal information and even watch riders as they sit and spin.

40 Cows Escape Slaughterhouse

A gate at a meat packing facility was accidentally left open and 40 cows made a run for it into the L.A. suburbs. Oddly enough, this isn't the first great cow escape and it could save at least one from slaughter.

SpaceX Warned About Breaking Laws in Texas

In South Texas, SpaceX was warned that it could be violating state laws by shutting down public beaches and using unlicensed security guards to clear roads.

Union Leader Killed by Truck Driving Through Picket Line

The leader of a labor union was killed in northern Italy after he was hit by a truck that broke through a picket line outside a warehouse facility.

Shocking Development in Weed-Killing Business

Small Robot Company has three new robots: Tom, Dick and Harry. The robots eliminate weeds with fewer chemicals and improve soil quality by zapping weeds to death.

In Case You Missed ItSmart Thermostats Manipulated on Unknowing Customers

After ERCOT asked residents to take it easy on the AC, many didn't listen. That's when residents noticed that their "smart" thermostats were turned up without their knowledge.

Some Used Vehicles Now Cost More than Original Sticker Price

The pandemic and a global chip shortage have pushed car prices to record levels.

Lego Makes Experimental Brick from Recycled Plastic Bottles

Lego revealed prototype bricks made out of recycled bottles.

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Reshoring Surges to Record High

The number of U.S. manufacturing jobs created by reshoring activities and foreign direct investment increased in 2020 – hitting a total of 160,649 – according to the Reshoring Initiative’s 2020 Data Report.

Stellantis Brands Charged with Fraud

Two divisions of Stellantis face fraud charges in a sweeping investigation into the manipulation of diesel vehicles in emissions testing.

Explosion Rocks Illinois Plant, May Burn for Days

On Monday, June 14, an explosion at Chemtool’s northern Illinois chemical plant sparked massive fires that sent flames and huge plumes of thick black smoke high into the air and debris raining onto the ground, prompting the evacuation of about 1,000 local residents.

Scientist from '50s Predicted 'Elon' Would Lead Humans to Mars

A 1953 book entitled Mars Project: A Technical Tale by a German American astronautical engineer named Wernher Von Braun describes an elected official carrying the title of Elon would lead humans to Mars.

Recall Urged After Carcinogens Found in 40 Sunscreens

A recent investigation by the online pharmacy and laboratory, Valisure, has identified the chemical benzene in sunscreen lotions and sprays from popular brands including Neutrogena and Banana Boat.

In Case You Missed It:Insider Trading at Amazon and Eastman Kodak

Viky Bohra, the husband of a former Amazon employee, was sentenced to 26 months in prison after pleading guilty in November to insider trading. And the CEO and general counsel of Eastman Kodak must both testify under oath as part of an investigation into possible insider trading.

Volvo Building Polestar SUV in South Carolina

Volvo Cars will invest $118 million into its plant in Ridgeville to build Polestar 3 electric vehicles.

The German Military’s Beer Logistics Battle

There is a surplus of 340 bottles of wine and 65,000 cans of beer at a German base.

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IBM Says Semiconductor Maker Owes it $2.5B

Tech giant IBM wants GlobalFoundries, a major semiconductor manufacturer, to pay $2.5 billion for violating the terms of a 2014 deal. Six years ago, GlobalFoundries bought IBM’s chip business for $1.5 billion. IBM says GlobalFoundries agreed to continue making chips for them as part of the deal, but in 2018 GlobalFoundries abandoned advanced chipmaking technology due to outrageous R&D costs.

'Smelly Nuisance' Chicken Plant Blocked

A court has blocked the construction of a Pilgrim’s Pride plant in Gadsden, Alabama that would render dead chickens and chicken parts into animal feed. The plant has received a lot of “vocal community opposition” because the plant will be “a smelly, dangerous nuisance" located near homes, schools and a church.

Why Walmart Is Giving 740K Workers Free Smartphones

Walmart has announced plans to provide 740,000 workers with their own smartphones. The Samsung Galaxy XCover Pro retails for $499 and Walmart says workers can use them as their personal mobile device. But there is a caveat, a new app called Me@Walmart.

Lordstown Motors Warns it May Not Stay in Business

Lordstown Motors said it may not be in business a year from now. Apparently the $587 million it had on hand as of March 31 isn't enough to start commercial production and begin selling the full-size pickup, called the Endurance.

Widow Receives $222M After Husband Killed in Plant Accident

In June 2018, 45-year-old Jesse Henson was killed while working at the Westar Energy’s Jeffrey Energy Center near St. Marys, Kansas. Henson was on the 14th floor of the power plant, investigating a loss of steam with another worker, Damien Burchett. When the elevator door opened on the floor, they were engulfed in superheated steam and sustained fatal burn injuries.

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Onstar Isn’t Just for GM Drivers Anymore

10 of the Worst Cyberattacks Against Manufacturers

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The Highest-Paid CEOs by State

The Associated Press and data firm Equilar recently announced the top-paid CEOs by state for 2020. Median pay was $12.7 million last year.

Sri Lanka Braces for Environmental Disaster as Ship Sinks

Two weeks ago the ship was on fire. Last week, after burning for 12 days, the MV X-Press Pearl started sinking off the coast of Sri Lanka and local authorities fear that it could become an environmental disaster.

Ford Cutting F-150, Mustang, Bronco Production

Ford recently announced plans to temporarily close eight factories in June, some closures will last into July. The closures stem from the global semiconductor chip shortage and it means production cuts for three iconic vehicles: the F-150, the Bronco Sport SUV and the Mustang.

US Soldiers Accidentally Invade Factory

On May 11, a group of U.S. soldiers were on a Nato training exercise in Bulgaria when a mistake sent them off course. The soldiers stormed an operating sunflower oil factory with weapons drawn, seizing and clearing the premises, including the workers.

Report: Rogue Drone Hunted Human

According to a report from New Scientist, there is evidence that a weaponized drone went on a rogue mission last year, and it hunted a human target.

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Stories that weren't the most popular on the sites last week, but still stand to make a significant impact on the industry.

Smithfield Workers Consider Strike

Workers at a South Dakota meatpacking plant are considering a strike after contract negotiations stalled. The proposed contract starts employees off at $18 an hour and cuts a 15-minute break period. The union wants $19 an hour and no increases to health insurance premiums.

Bill Gates Builds Reactor at Coal Plant

A next-generation nuclear plant will be built in Wyoming. The plant features a sodium reactor and molten salt energy storage system.

United Airlines Sees a Supersonic Future

On Thursday, United Airlines announced plans to buy 15 jets from startup Boom Supersonic with an option for 35 more. The deal was worth $3 billion, or $200 million per plane.

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US Orders Water Recall After Illness, Death

Last week, federal authorities ordered a complete recall and ordered the Las Vegas-based brand Real Water to surrender records, stop production and distribution and require the company to recall and destroy all the product produced before May 26. The company also has to turn over records about processing, bottling and distribution; and to submit to unannounced FDA inspections of company facilities.

Factory Boss Defiant as Sanctions Bite in China's Xinjiang

Reports of forced labor and other abuses of the largely Muslim Uyghur ethnic group in Xinjiang is taking a toll on China's cotton industry, but will the pressure compel the government or companies to change their ways.

Ship Fire Rages for 6th Day

Crews from Europe and Sri Lanka battled a fire on board a container ship for more than a week. The chemical fire aboard the MV X-Press Pearl has caused a large number of containers to tumble into the sea.

Tesla Fined for Limiting Battery Range

A court in Norway found Tesla guilty of throttling charging speeds and battery capacity. As a result, the company was ordered to pay 30 plaintiffs $16,000 each.

Supersonic Jet Maker Abruptly Shuts Down

Aerion Supersonic was an ambitious plane maker, backed by Boeing, the company wanted to create "boomless" supersonic passenger jets by the mid-2020s. Then they closed, likely because they are out of money. What happened?

In Case You Missed It:Navy Vows New Course After Ship Design, Maintenance Problems

Littoral combat ships have propulsion failures; guns on the stealthy destroyer have expensive ammo and the newest aircraft carrier has problems launching aircraft.

At Least 2 Exxon Board Members Lose Seats in Climate Fight

Shareholders have voted to replace at least two of Exxon Mobil's 12 board members with directors who are better suited to fight climate change.

Quantum Apocalypse/Quantum Computing Series

Quantum computing is the combination of quantum physics and computing. In just a few years, it will have tremendous potential to solve problems faster than traditional computers could ever work. Some say this is just a lot of Y2K smoke, others say that we could wind up back in the early 1980s when everything was done via phone, fax and Fedex.

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Pandemic Claims Another Manufacturer

Ecolab manufactures infection prevention solutions to more than 40 industries — everything from food processing plants to hospitals. This week, the St. Paul, Minnesota-based company announced plans to shutter its plant in Columbus, Mississippi.

Autonomous Van Rescued After Traffic Cone-Induced Meltdown

A Waymo One driverless van recently panicked when it encountered some traffic cones. The technology still has some gaps.

Mexico City is Sinking

Geologists think areas of the world’s second largest city could sink as much as 100 feet over the next 150 years.

Employee Dies in Accident at Mattress Factory

Anita Irene Coester was a 51-year-old maintenance worker at Purple Mattress in Grantsville, Utah. On May 13th, she was injured while performing a repair and died as a result of her injuries.

1,600 Layoffs Coming to Jeep Plant

The fallout from the global computer chip shortage continues. Jeep is one of Stellantis's top-selling brands. Despite their popularity, 1,641 workers making Jeep Cherokees in Belvidere, IL could lose their jobs.

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Shaking 1,000-Foot Skyscraper Evacuated

A 70-story skyscraper in the southern Chinese tech center of Shenzhen was evacuated after it began swaying.

Nikola Tesla's Valve Could Have Applications Today

Nikola Tesla invented the valvular conduit about 100 years ago, but researchers from New York University's Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences found that the valve is not only more functional than previously realized, but has potential applications today.

First Long-Haul Flight with Eco-Fuel

The plane is using petroleum mixed with a synthetic jet fuel made from waste cooking oils.

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Shuttered Remington Gun Plant Reopens

Gunmaker Remington filed for bankruptcy in July 2020 after 200 years in business. Roundhill Group bought a part of the business for $13 million, which included Remington’s factory in Ilion, New York. Roundhill recently called 230 workers back to the factory.

Tesla Driver Arrested for Riding in Backseat

A 25 year-old man was arrested after riding in the backseat of a Tesla traveling on a San Francisco Bay Area freeway. He said riding in the backseat isn’t dangerous and he will continue to do it.

Tesla Sued Over Breach of Contract

A Pennsylvania couple is taking Tesla's Solar Roof to court. The couple agreed to pay $46,000 for a solar roof, six months later, they received a notice saying the price jumped more than $30,000.

3-Wheeled Car Factory Coming to U.S.

ElectraMeccanica made a tiny, single passenger, three-wheeled electric car called the SOLO. This week, the company chose Mesa, Arizona, as the location for its U.S. assembly and engineering plant.

Crack Closes Interstate Bridge

A crack was found in the Interstate 40 bridge that links Arkansas and Tennessee during a routine inspection. Inspectors found a “significant fracture” in one of two 900-foot horizontal steel beams that are crucial for the bridge’s integrity.

In Case You Missed It:Spot Robot Dog Gets Fired from NYPD

The robot, which the police force dubbed “Digidog,” was going to be used to inspect dangerous areas and help keep officers safe, but public outcry forced the NYPD to cancel the $94,000 contract and returning the robot to Boston Dynamics.

DARPA Selects Teams to Create Personalized Protective Biosystems

DARPA recently awarded contracts to FLIR Systems, Leidos, and Charles River Analytics to develop lightweight materials and adaptable, tissue-protective countermeasures to provide on-demand, broad spectrum, and rapid long-term protection.

Implant Could End Jet Lag, Food Poisoning

In April 2020, DARPA introduced the ADvanced Acclimation and Protection Tool for Environmental Readiness program. ADAPTER aims to create new systems that give soldiers control over their bodies.

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How Tesla Helped Solve a Hate Crime

Dushko Valchev was arrested last month and charged with setting fire to Martin Luther King Jr. Community Presbyterian Church in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was linked to four fires at the church after getting caught by Tesla's Sentry Mode when slashing tires in the area.

3M Loses First of Many Earplug Lawsuits

A jury awarded three veterans a total of $7.1 million in a case against 3M went to trial. They determined that 3M failed to warn users of product defects relating to its earplugs. Combat Arms earplugs are designed for soldiers, and 3M acquired the line from another manufacturer in 2007.

Jet Suit Helps Marines Board Ships

Last week, Gravity Industries posted a video of a recent test with the Royal Marines, the U.K.'s commando force and the Royal Navy's amphibious troops. The footage is incredible.

Multiple Dead After Overpass Collapse

The Mexico City elevated subway line collapsed last week, 25 people, including children, were killed. The line was plagued with problems and poorly designed from day one in 2012.

Single Screw Causes $2.2M in Damage

On July 5, 2020, at about 2:50 in the morning, the 736-foot-long Atlantic Huron self-unloading bulk carrier struck a pier in the Soo Locks in Michigan. No one was injured, but the accident caused $2.2 million in damage. The accident was traced back to a single screw.

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Wine that Went to Space Gets $1M Price Tag

A Pétrus 2000 was sent into space in November 2019 to explore the potential for extraterrestrial agriculture. It returned 14 months later subtly altered.

SpaceX Launches, Lands Starship in 1st Successful Flight

The victories are never as popular as the failures. Since we've covered the four previous Starship test explosions, we should take a moment and applaud SpaceX for its first successful test.

NASCAR unveils Next-Gen Car

NASCAR's new race car is here with hope that it will revolutionize the stock car series.

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Gas Shortages Could Be Coming

According to a new report, the U.S. is facing a significant gas shortage. The problem isn't the supply, but rather the number of fuel truck drivers.

Manager Charged with Stealing from Cable Manufacturer

Stephen Golas, the former operations manager of Pennsylvania cable manufacturer MegaPhase, has been accused of stealing $675,000.

World's Largest Firefighting Plane May Be Sold for COVID-19 Response

After investing tens of millions into upgrading the Global SuperTanker, the world’s largest firefighting plane, the revenue didn't produce enough profit for Alterna Capital Partners to continue funding the tanker.

Late Taxes a Troubling Sign for Automaker

Lordstown Motors, an Ohio-based electric truck startup, failed to pay $570,000 in real estate taxes due in early March. It's another troubling sign for a troubled company.

Beavers Wipe Out Town’s Internet

Last Saturday, residents of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia woke up to find their internet, cable TV and cell service were all knocked out. The culprit? Beavers.

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Taco Bell Wants to Give Old Sauce Packets New Life

Taco Bell hands out 8.2 billion sauce packets every year. The packets aren't recyclable, but the company recently announced a new partnership with TerraCycle in an attempt to recycle the flexible film packets.

Elon Musk to Host SNL

Elon Musk has a new job as host of “Saturday Night Live."

Girl Scout Cookies Delivered by Drones

A company is using drones to deliver Girl Scout cookies in Virginia.

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Busch is Hiring a Dog Beer Tester

Last year, Busch released Busch Dog Brew, an alcohol-free bone broth that sold out within 24 hours. Now, the beverage company is looking to expand on the brand and needs the help of a dog for taste testing. The Anheuser-Busch company has created a new job position for a dog in product development.

Arson Blamed for Portland Factory Fire

The Portland Garment Factory has made a name for itself for sustainability and ethical labor. Owner and founder Britt Howard created zero waste design and fabrication services used by Adidas, Nike and Levi’s. This week, its facility was burned down and the plant was a total loss. Security footage shows an unidentified person set fire to a dumpster on the property and then walk away.

Stolen Crypto Cards Lead to High-Speed Boat Chase

Customs agents in Hong Kong recently busted a fishing boat that was part of a smuggling ring transporting 300 Nvidia CMP 30HX graphics cards. The authorities pursued the smugglers in a 2:00 am high speed boat chase.

Harley Faces Steep Tariff Hike

In 2018, the European Union imposed new tariffs on U.S. motorcycles, but Harley was protected. Those protections have been revoked and will raise the tariff from 6% to 31%.

Spanish Police Bust Gun 3D Printing Workshop

Spanish police uncovered the first workshop using a 3D printer to make illegal firearms in the country. One person was arrested in the Canary Islands after being linked to the workshop where the suspect allegedly made 3D-printed assault weapons.

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Scrutiny of Tesla Crash Could Trigger Regulation

The fiery crash of a Tesla near Houston with no one behind the wheel is drawing scrutiny from two federal agencies that could bring new regulation of electronic systems that take on some driving tasks.

Amazon’s Pay by Palm

Amazon is offering pay-by-palm at Whole Foods grocery stores near its headquarters.

Lab-Grown Embryos & Human-Monkey Hybrids

In March, an Israeli team of researchers grew mouse embryos in artificial wombs that were essentially bottles. Legitimate test tube babies. Grew for 11 days, which was the longest a mammal embryo outside a womb. In April, a U.S. and Chinese team successfully grew embryos that included both human and monkey cells in plates to a stage where organs began to form.

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Auto's Newest Hurdle: A Rubber Shortage

GM, Ford and other major automakers worldwide are increasing shutdowns as the industry deals with a global shortage of semiconductors. Now, the auto industry is facing another critical shortage: rubber.

Segway is Making a Motorcycle

Segway, the mode of transportation that was only cool if you were on a field trip, never really took off as a scooter or bike alternative. However, Segway may not be culturally irrelevant yet as the company unveiled a hydrogen-powered motorcycle.

Ever Given Impounded

The Ever Given that blocked the Suez Canal last month has been impounded. Egyptian authorities won't allow the vessel to leave the country until its Japanese owner pays at least $900 million.

Boeing Sues Subcontractor Over Air Force One Work

Boeing is suing GDC, an Air Force One subcontractor because the company allegedly ran into financial problems and missed deadlines.

Electric Mustang Plagued by Battery Trouble

Ford's first foray into long-range, fully electric vehicles is the Mustang Mach-E, an SUV based on its iconic sports car. It starts at more than $40,000, boasts a range of 300 miles per charge, but a software issue is keeping its 12-volt lead-acid battery from charging, essentially rendering the car useless.

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Researchers Determine the Age People are Usually Happiest

Researchers figured out the age people are usually the happiest, and the answer may surprise you.

Hand Sanitizer Goes from Short Supply to Surplus

Many hand sanitizer manufacturers suddenly have a surplus of product and are trying to figure out how to get rid of it.

Tunnel Collapse Nearly Led to Explosion

A tunnel dug to steal gasoline from a Mexican government pipeline collapsed and likely triggered a chain of events that nearly blew up.

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America is Running Out of Ketchup Packets

Ketchup packet resources have been depleted as more people order takeout throughout the pandemic.

Prices are surging, and Kraft Heinz, the biggest name in the ketchup game with about 70% of the US retail market is struggling to keep up with demand.

Tyson Ensnared in $244M 'Ghost Cattle' Scheme

Last week, 49-year-old Cody Easterday pleaded guilty to a $244 million scam to defraud Tyson Foods and another unnamed company.

He worked out a deal with the companies to purchase and feed more than 200,000 cattle. He was paid up front for the costs of buying and raising the cattle, but they didn't exist.

Crew Evacuated as Cargo Ship at Risk of Sinking

A Dutch cargo ship, the Eemslift Hendrika, was evacuated last week and was in danger of capsizing in heavy seas. Norwegian authorities evacuated the ship's 12 crew members by helicopter after they had jumped into the sea.

They tried to stabilize the vessel so it wouldn't sink or crash into the shore, but it was getting pummeled by 50-foot high waves and strong winds.

Factory Worker Arrested After Active Shooter Prank

A 57-year-old female employee at the Navistar truck and van assembly factory in Springfield, Ohio texted her sister and said an active shooter was at the plant.

The sister called 911, which led to a large police response. Police arrived at the plant within two minutes of the call and immediately began searching the facility for an active shooter before they found out that it was an April Fools joke.

Genesis X the 'Hottest Concept Car in a Decade'

Genesis is a division of Hyundai headquartered in Fountain Valley, California and they recently came out with what Jalopnik called “the hottest concept car in a decade.” The Genesis X EV is pretty, but we don’t really know that much about it.

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Supersonic Jet to Carry 50 Passengers at 4x the Speed of Sound

Aerion's AS3 supersonic jet will carry 50 passengers at four times the speed of sound. That will cut the 12-hour trip from Los Angeles to Tokyo down to three hours.

SpaceX Rocket Debris Lands at Farm

A piece of burning rocket debris crashed on a farm in eastern Washington state. A farmer found a pressure vessel that left a nearly 4-inch dent in the ground.

GM to Build Electric Silverado, Hummer at Factory Zero

General Motors announced that Chevrolet will introduce a Silverado electric pickup truck that will be built at the company’s Factory Zero assembly plant in Detroit and Hamtramck, Michigan. The GMC Hummer EV SUV will be built at the factory as well.

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Americans Still Won't Pay More for USA-Made Goods

In 2017, a Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that 70 percent of Americans believe it is “very important” or “somewhat important” to buy U.S. goods, but 37 percent said they wouldn’t pay more for those goods. The poll was recently re-issued and despite supply chain challenges and fears over many critical goods being sub-par or unavailable, the results are virtually unchanged.

New Boston Dynamics Robot Moves 800 Cases Per Hour

Boston Dynamics has a new robot: Stretch. The new robot is designed to move boxes around warehouses and distribution centers. It can move up to 800 cases per hour, picking up boxes around 50 pounds. The timing couldn't be more perfect as demand in e-commerce continues to surge.

Nearly a Week Later, Massive Ship Freed in Suez Canal

On Monday, tugboats, helped by the tides, were able to free the massive Ever Given ship from the Suez Canal. It was stuck for the better part of a week and the traffic jam held up $9 billion a day in global trade and further strained supply chains.

SpaceX Launches Test Rocket, Breaks Apart Before Landing

Another week, another SpaceX failure. This time, it was a failed landing that caused the futuristic, bullet-shaped Starship to break apart right before touchdown.

GM’s $9,000 Pickup

Motor1 reports that Wuling, a joint venture between GM and China’s SAIC Motor, has unveiled its debut pickup. The Zhengtu will cost 58,800 Chinese Yuan — or just north of $9,000 American.

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Volkswagen's Planned 'Name Change' an Apparent Hoax

On March 29th, Volkswagen announced plans to change its brand name in the United States to “Voltswagen.”

Pizza Hut Delivering AR Pac Man

With American’s hunger for both pizza delivery and 80’s nostalgia continuing to run strong, Pizza Hut is looking to gobble up the competition with what the company is calling their Newstalgia campaign.

The 5 Most Dangerous States for Drivers

According to the National Safety Council, pandemic-related factors led Americans to driving 13 percent fewer miles in 2020. Still, the country experienced a 24 percent increase in the rate of road-related deaths – the largest year-over-year increase in 96 years.

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Worker Receives Final Paycheck in Pennies

A Georgia man says his former employer owed him $915 in back pay after he left his job in November. After he left A OK Walker Autoworks, his final check never came and he had to bring it to the Georgia Department of Labor. Well, he finally got paid, and he woke up to find 90,000 oil-covered pennies at the end of his driveway.

China Fears Eavesdropping Teslas

The Chinese government has concerns over Teslas and state security. According to Bloomberg, the vehicles have been banned from military bases. The Chinese military thinks Tesla’s cameras could transmit classified information, so owners are being asked to park off site or stop driving them altogether.

Fire at Chip Plant Adds to Shortage

Last week, an electrical fault at a Renesas chip plant in northern Japan caused a fire to pour smoke into a cleanroom. The company says it will take at least a month to resume production on its 300mm wafer line. Auto parts suppliers will begin to see chip shipments fall in about a month and automakers like Honda, Toyota and Nissan are “facing a difficult situation.”

AeroMobil Tests Flying Car Prototype’s Airworthiness

Flying car startup AeroMobil recently released footage from test flights of the company’s experimental prototype conducted late last year. The company is developing a vehicle that rides and flies with the comfort of a luxury automobile rather than the bare-bones experience of most single-engine aircraft.

Massive Cargo Ship Blocking Suez Canal

A container ship the size of a floating skyscraper has become wedged across the Suez Canal in Egypt and it's threatening to disrupt a global shipping system already strained by the coronavirus pandemic. It's an extraordinary event that hasn't happened in the canal's 150-year history.

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Stellantis Cost-Cutting Includes Toilets

Production costs at Italian Stellantis factories are higher than any other manufacturing facility so the company is cutting cleaning services, reducing the temperature and limiting the number of toilets available to staff.

Grape Nuts Returns to Stores After Months-Long Shortage

The Great Grape-Nuts Shortage of 2021 has come to an end. The brand will reimburse eligible fans who paid inflated prices for Grape-Nuts cereal, which reached up to $110 a box on the secondary market during the pandemic-related shortage.

Russian National Pleads Guilty in Tesla Extortion

A Russian man pleaded guilty to offering a Tesla employee $1 million to cripple the company’s electric battery plant in Nevada with ransomware and steal company secrets for extortion.

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

This week, we discuss:

Oregon Dam Could Fail in Large EarthquakeThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says that a large earthquake could cause the spillway gates of the Detroit Dam in Detroit, Oregon to buckle, causing “a potentially catastrophic flood.” To minimize the danger, engineers next month will begin reducing the maximum height of the lake by five feet.

Real Water Linked to Liver Illness in KidsThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned everyone not to drink, cook with, sell or serve Real Water, a Las Vegas-based bottled water brand. Real Water has been linked it to liver illness in five hospitalized children, specifically acute non-viral hepatitis which is caused by exposure to toxins, autoimmune disease or drinking too much alcohol.

GM Pickups Now Less EfficientThe semiconductor shortage is forcing GM to move along production of some 2021 light-duty pickup models without standard fuel management modules. The chip is responsible for deactivating some cylinders in an engine, when possible, to improve fuel efficiency. GM says fuel economy will be reduced by one mile per gallon.

Repeated Amputations at Fairbrook Foods Ice Cream Plant in New Jersey Back in 2018, a sanitation worker at a Fairbrook Foods facility in New Jersey lost a finger and fractured another when his hand got caught in the crimping bar of a jammed ice cream wrapping machine. It happened again in September 2020, when a maintenance mechanic lost two fingers to the same machine. For repeated lockout/tagout violations, OSHA has proposed $237,000 in penalties.

NHTSA to Investigate Tesla-Semi CrashThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sent a special crash investigation team to Detroit to investigate a “violent crash” involving a Tesla that drove beneath a semitrailer.

In Case You Missed ItMack Molding Facility Passes 1,000 Days without Lost-Time AccidentMack Molding passed 1,000 days without a lost-time accident. The plant's previous record was 981 days. To celebrate, plant leadership made Reubens on St. Patty's Day.

Breakfast Cereal is Back in StyleThe pandemic appears to have boosted America’s appetite for familiar, shelf-stable foods and cereal is having a resurgence. But is this cereal growth sustainable post-pandemic?

Homemade Narco Sub SeizedA homemade narco-submarine that can carry up to 2 metric tons (2.2 tons) of cargo was seized in Spain.

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:

  • Engineers Pitch Solar-Powered Lunar Ark

  • The Top 10 Safety Citations in 2020

  • Engineer Steals 2,500 Pages of Classified Info

  • Scooter Megafactory Will Produce One Every Two Seconds

  • Multiple Cracks Found in Part of United Jet's Engine

In Case You Missed It:

  • AWD on a Per-Mile Basis? Meet VW's Project Trinity

  • Soft Contact Lenses Could Monitor Diseases

  • Homebound Children Drive Surge in Lego Sales

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Welcome to the fifth episode of the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:

  • Missile-Firing Missile Fights Incoming Air Strikes
  • Sandwich Manufacturer Burns Down in Iowa
  • SpaceX Starship Lands, Then Explodes
  • Lockheed Martin Shuttering 90-Year-Old Plant
  • One of the Most Expensive Recalls in History

In Case You Missed It:

  • AI Technology Reanimates the Dead
  • Reese's Launches All Peanut Butter Cup
  • California City Bans New Gas Stations

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Welcome to the fourth episode of the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:

  • Monkey Plays Video Games with Neuralink’s Brain Interface
  • New Warships Pull onto Beaches
  • Gunpowder Plant Owner Denied Early Release
  • Did a Single Tweet Cost Elon Musk $15B?
  • Why a Plane's Engine Exploded over Denver

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  • USPS Selects Oshkosh Defense for Greener Trucks
  • Case Against Milk Cooperatives Working Together Settles for $220M
  • Tech Firms Pin Major Hack on Russia

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Welcome to the third episode of the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net, Industrial Equipment News (IEN), Manufacturing Business Technology, Food Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operations (IMPO), Design & Development Today and Industrial Distribution.

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:

  1. Why the Power Grid Failed in Texas and Beyond

  2. First Look at 'The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress'

  3. Volkswagen a 'Victim' in EV Battery Spat

  4. New Details Emerge on Jetpack Mystery Man

  5. Russia Makes Shotgun for Hipsters

In Case You Missed It:

  • Cannabis Creating Jobs Faster than Any Other American Industry

  • Jaguar to go All-Electric by 2025

  • Affordable Robots Could be Used by Police

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Today in Manufacturing is a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net, Industrial Equipment News (IEN), Manufacturing Business Technology, Food Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operations (IMPO), Design & Development Today and Industrial Distribution.

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:

  1. Electric Air Taxis to Zip People to Airports

  2. Fallout at Hyundai, Kia After Apple Car Talks Break Down

  3. Hackers Breach Treatment Plant, Try to Poison Water

  4. 28 Garment Workers Killed in Flooded Factory

  5. Aunt Jemima Rebranded as Pearl Milling Company

In Case You Missed It:

  • Subaru Blames Entire Recall on Single Factory Worker

  • New Mexican Electricity Law

  • Heineken to Cut 8,000 Jobs

To email the podcast, please send questions to david (at) ien.com with the subject line "Email the Podcast."

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Today in Manufacturing is a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net, Industrial Equipment News (IEN), Manufacturing Business Technology, Food Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operations (IMPO), Design & Development Today and Industrial Distribution.

In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in the manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:

5: Aerospace Plant Closing in Washington; 130 Jobs Lost

4: System in Deadly Leak Was Recently Installed

3: SpaceX's Starship Test Ends with Another Fiery Blast

  1. MIT Backs Engineer Charged in China Crackdown

1: Dodge Says Supercharged V8's Days Are Numbered

Honorable mentions:

  • Jeff Bezos Stepping Down as Amazon CEO Later This Year

  • Harley Offers Equity to Factory Workers

To email the podcast, please send questions to david@ien.com with the subject line "Email the Podcast."