Today in Manufacturing

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 our friends at SugarCRM. If your sales team is struggling to close deals, you need to read "How to Close More Deals in Manufacturing," a new guide to modern, insight-driven sales.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:NTSB Reveals Fuel Leak in American Airlines Engine FireOrbic Hopes to Bring 1,000 Tech Jobs Back to US SoilP&G to Cut 7,000 Jobs Amid Economic UncertaintyBillion-Dollar Battery Factory Halts BMW EV ProjectJohn Deere Commits $20 Billion to U.S. ManufacturingIn Case You Missed It  How One Manufacturer Took AI to Prime Time – and It WorkedFabcon Precast Gets Max Penalty After Worker Crushed in Concrete MixerNew Drone Orders Aim to Counter Threats, Encouraging Flying Cars, Supersonic Flights 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.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 SugarCRM, featured as a leader in IDC's MarketScape: Worldwide B2B CRM Platform Software for Industrial Manufacturing 2024 Vendor Assessment.  Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- GM to Invest $888 Million to Upgrade Engine Factory in Western New York- Haribo Recalls Candy After Traces of Cannabis Found- Oreo Maker Mondelez Sues Aldi, Alleging Grocery Chain Copies its Packaging to Confuse Customers- Raccoon Break-In Snarls Airbus Jet Production- 3,000 Vehicles Stranded: Pacific Ocean Ship FireIn Case You Missed It  - States Are Rolling Out Red Carpets for Data Centers- Transforming Facilities Management with 3D Scanning: A Real-World Use Case from the Field- America's Oldest Cheesemaker Goes Up for SalePlease 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.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 SugarCRM and The CRM Buyer's Guide for Manufacturing. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- TRUMPF Opens New Smart Factory - @3:01- Crime Ring Accused of Stealing $83M in Amazon Cargo - @10:28- U.S. Mint Moves Forward with Plans to Kill the Penny - @21:04- Shoemaker Looks to Outsmart Tariffs, Labor Woes with Automation Boost - @32:50- Ford Suit Claims Lemon Law Lawyers Bilked Them Out of $100M - @40:00In Case You Missed It- O-Ring Debris Causes More Than $2 Million in Damage - @50:06- John Deere Acquires Drone Camera Maker to Integrate Aerial Field Scouting - @55:38-Court Convicts 4 Ex-Volkswagen Managers of Fraud in Emissions Scandal + Justice Department Reaches Deal to Allow Boeing to Avoid Prosecution Over 737 Max Crashes - 1:00:39Please 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 SugarCRM. Download the new case study, How Tetley Harris Increased Sales Pipeline 1,100%, right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 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 DepreciationIn Case You Missed It- Philips Helps Users 3D Print Their Own Trimmer Accessories- Pennsylvania Metal Part Maker Pays $65,000 After Minor Suffers Workplace Injury- DARPA Program Sets Distance Record for Power BeamingPlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 SugarCRM. Download the new case study, How Tetley Harris Increased Sales Pipeline 1,100%, right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 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- Meet the Production Car That Just Shattered the Half-Mile RecordIn Case You Missed It- Electric Bus Company Damera to Open First U.S. Assembly Plant in Illinois- Great Lakes $7B Fishing Industry May Get a Reprieve from Carp Invasion- LEGO Debuts 10 Fully-Drivable F1 Race CarsPlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 SugarCRM, featured as a leader in IDC's MarketScape: Worldwide B2B CRM Platform Software for Industrial Manufacturing 2024 Vendor Assessment.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Body Armor Maker Sued for Mislabeling Plates Sold to Law Enforcement- 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 RoomIn Case You Missed It- Trump Taps L3Harris to Retrofit Old 747 Into New Air Force One- Thousands of Pratt & Whitney Machinists Go on Strike- CISA Warns of Unsophisticated AttacksPlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 SugarCRM, featured as a leader in IDC's MarketScape: Worldwide B2B CRM Platform Software for Industrial Manufacturing 2024 Vendor Assessment. Download IDC's MarketScape: Worldwide B2B CRM Platform Software for Industrial Manufacturing 2024 Vendor Assessment right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Amazon's Internet Satellites Run into Production Delays- 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 FrillsIn Case You Missed It- Chemical Maker Wants to Build a Shell Around Its Factory in Wisconsin- Starbucks Debuts First 3D-Printed Store in the U.S.- Young People Prefer Mass Customization Over Mass ProductionPlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.Digital Disruption with Geoff Nielson Discover how technology is reshaping our lives and livelihoods.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 SugarCRM. Download "How to Close More Deals in Manufacturing" right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 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 RepairsIn Case You Missed It- China Bans 'Self-Driving' Ads, Software Updates- Ocean Navigator Fire Traced to Shoddy Maintenance- Kellanova Launches Miller Lite-Flavored PringlesPlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Loadsmart. Loadsmart recently helped logistics company 3PL save $144,000 in detention fees and 12,000 labor hours, just in the first year, after redefining dock scheduling across four warehouse locations. Download the case study now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Honda Looks to Drastically Ramp Up U.S. Manufacturing- 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 TruckIn Case You Missed It- Go Inside the Factory Where Peeps Are Made- What Manufacturers Must Do to Survive the New Economy- Microsoft Slowing AI, Data Center ProjectsPlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Loadsmart. A new case study, available to download now, tells you how Scotts worked with Loadsmart to transform logistics operations to move trucks in and out of facilities more efficiently and strengthen relationships with carriers. Download the case study now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 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 IowaIn Case You Missed It- Reinventing the Ladder- Layoffs Gut Worker Protection Agency- Not Every Problem Needs an AI SolutionPlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Loadsmart. A new case study tells you how Scotts Miracle-Gro worked with Loadsmart to transform logistics operations to move trucks in and out of facilities more efficiently and strengthen relationships with carriers. Download the case study now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Replacing Basketball's Wood Courts With Glass- 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 In Case You Missed It - EPA Offers Industrial Polluters Way to Avoid Rules on Mercury, Arsenic, Other Toxic Chemicals- Top 10 Passwords Hackers are Using to Access Remote Desktops- World's Smallest Pacemaker Can Be Inserted with a SyringePlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. The Manufacturing Execution System Buyer's Guide offers important considerations when selecting MES software, mapping out the steps that lead you to the MES that checks all your boxes.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 Jet8 New Corvettes Were Stolen from a GM Plant in KentuckyFuel Savings of 7% After Company Literally Reinvents the WheelTesla Cybertrucks Recalled After Shedding Pieces on the RoadNew EV Company Trolls Elon Musk with Ultra-Light 'Roadster'In Case You Missed ItCleveland-Cliffs Laying Off HundredsGM, NVIDIA Collaborate on AI for Next-Generation Vehicle Experience, Manufacturing3D Printed, Factory-Built Homes Could Help Tackle Housing CrisisPlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.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 Kaufman Rossin.Reimagine what your data can do with Kaufman Rossin by turning your information into insights. Your data holds endless possibilities—but only if you know how to unlock them. By turning raw information into actionable strategies, you can uncover opportunities, tackle challenges, and move your business forward. With Kaufman Rossin as your partner, clarity replaces complexity, giving you the insights you need to shape a smarter, brighter future. Learn more about our Digital Transformation Services at kaufmanrossin.com/transformEvery week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:China's BYD Launches EV Charging System, Says It's Fast as a Fill-up - @3:12BYD wants to "completely solve users' anxiety over charging." Can its competitors keep up?SPS Technologies Laying Off Half its Workforce After Fire - @12:36Airplane makers like Boeing have long relied on this supplier of critical fasteners. What's next?Canadian Manufacturer Closes Plant, Moves Production to North Carolina - @19:33While 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 - @25:55For 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 - @35:14Ford'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.In Case You Missed ItManufacturing, Supply Chain Leaders Concerned About Trump Trade Policies - @43:19A 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 - @50:23Is anti-American-made sentiment spreading?The Push to Restore Semiconductor Manufacturing Faces a Labor Crisis - @55:02Can the U.S. train enough workers in time to take advantage of this growing domestic industry?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.

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. Download Benefits of Real-Time Production Monitoring in Manufacturing to find out why real-time production monitoring is becoming a must-have for manufacturers.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 BeerFancy Luxury Seats Are Holding Up Airplane DeliveriesLawsuit Targets Ford Mustang Mach-E's UnconventionalJack Daniel's Producer Claims Canada's Empty Shelves ‘Worse Than Tariffs'Honda Moving Civic Production to Indiana Due to TariffsIn Case You Missed ItVW Bringing Back Physical Buttons in All ModelsTesla Tumbles Again as Investors Bail on Elon MuskHow GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy Are Reshaping the Snack Food Industry

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. Download Benefits of Real-Time Production Monitoring in Manufacturing to find out why real-time production monitoring is becoming a must-have for manufacturers.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 RecallIn Case You Missed It- New Stove that Plugs into Normal Wall Outlet Could Be Major Gain for Health and Climate- First 3D-Printed Valve Manifold Assembly Installed on an Aircraft Carrier- Supreme Court Confronts National Headache of What to do with Nuclear WastePlease 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.AI for BusinessDive into the ever evolving world of AI for Business, where we bring you the latest...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. Download Benefits of Real-Time Production Monitoring in Manufacturing to find out why real-time production monitoring is becoming a must-have for manufacturers.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 DesignsPassenger Jet Design Helped Passengers, Crew Survive Plane CrashTrump Considering Buying Used Planes to Serve As Air Force One Amid Boeing DelaysFatal Fire Happened Because Someone Bought the Wrong ValveFord Will Pay You If Your F-150 Gets StolenIn Case You Missed ItAlef Conducts First Test of Flying Car Drive and Vertical Takeoff In a CityMercedes-Benz Solid-State Battery EV Prototype Boasts Huge RangeU.S. Dockworkers Approve 6-Year Contract, Averting a StrikePlease 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.AI for BusinessDive into the ever evolving world of AI for Business, where we bring you the latest...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. Download Benefits of Real-Time Production Monitoring in Manufacturing to find out why real-time production monitoring is becoming a must-have for manufacturers.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 CamaroIn Case You Missed It- Hydrogen Plane Plans Nonstop 9-Day Trip Around the Earth- The First Functional Large-Format 3D Printed Monolithic Boat- Goodyear Blimp at 100Please 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.

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 Cleo Communications. The 2024 Supply Chain Jobs Report from Cleo Communications gives you a detailed look into what supply chain organizations are doing (or not doing) to prepare their workforce for emerging tech, along with the digital skills you need to embed into your hiring criteria. Download it now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 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 ProjectIn Case You Missed It- Autonomous Robots to Build Assemblies in Space Like Tinkertoys to Prove Off-Earth Manufacturing Is Possible- 86% of Manufacturers Look to Increase AI Investments Amid Tariff Threats- Report Shows Surging Automotive Cyber ThreatsPlease 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.

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This episode is brought by the 2024 Supply Chain Jobs Report from Cleo Communications. Download it now.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 AccountabilityIn Case You Missed It- Honeywell, One of the Few Remaining U.S. Industrial Conglomerates, Will Split into Three Companies- Mexican Startup Tackles Plastic Waste by Converting It to Fuel- Candy Maker Turns to AI to Amplify Valentine's Day ExperiencePlease 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.

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 Cleo Communications. The 2024 Supply Chain Jobs Report from Cleo Communications gives you a detailed look into what supply chain organizations are doing (or not doing) to prepare their workforce for emerging tech, along with the digital skills you need to embed into your hiring criteria. Download it now.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 NoticeIn Case You Missed It- How Panasonic Makes Products Out of Used Home Appliances- Beer Helps Grocery Stores Tap Sales in Other Categories- Baxter's Hurricane-Hit IV Fluid Factory Has Restarted All Manufacturing LinesPlease 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.

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 fellow podcaster Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, the ultimate podcast for all things digital in the manufacturing industry.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 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 SpotsIn Case You Missed It- Designer Brings Fictional ‘Wayne's World' Gadget to Life- Honda Wants Nissan to Triple Profits Ahead of Merger Deal- Mexico, EU Revamp Trade AgreementPlease 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.

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 Redzone. Download the 2024 Frontline Workforce Engagement Study now.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 MinivanIn Case You Missed It- Impact Plastics Suffers Backlash for Sending Gift Cards- FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 from Foods- Surgeons Complete World's First Robotic-Assisted Implantation of an Artificial Heart PumpPlease 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.

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 Nextec. Register now to watch a new video podcast to see if your ERP system is past its "best before" date and what to do next.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 FallIn Case You Missed It- Panasonic Develops Molding Material That Is Fully Marine Biodegradable- Hyundai Starts Selling Cars on Amazon- IoT Security is MIAPlease 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.

Editor's note: We're publishing this week's episode early. Surprise!The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.This week's episode is brought to you by fellow podcaster Stay Sharp with Razorleaf.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 AccidentIn Case You Missed It- Butterball to Close Arkansas Plant- Trump Says Ports Shouldn't Install More Automated Systems- Engineers Rally to Make Custom Toys Just Before ChristmasPlease 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.

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast. This week's episode is brought to you by fellow podcaster Stay Sharp with Razorleaf. Click here to subscribe to Stay Sharp with Razorleaf. 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 DeliveryIn Case You Missed It - DOE Invests $17M to Supply Chain of Critical Materials - GM Sounds Robotaxi Retreat, Stops Funding Cruise Unit- Daimler Company to Expand Manufacturing Footprint in MichiganPlease 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 Orkin. Download "Exclusion Basics: Your First Line of Defense Against Pests" a new guide that gives you the best exclusion practices to keep pests outside your facility. Download this new guide now.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, MoldIn Case You Missed It- Industrial AI Is Transforming Manufacturing- Solar Foods Launches Solein Protein Made from Thin Air- Why the Holiday Season May Rely on Securing ManufacturingPlease 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.

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 Orkin. Download "Exclusion Basics: Your First Line of Defense Against Pests" a new guide that gives you the best exclusion practices to keep pests outside your facility. This new guide also provides the six signs you might need exclusion services.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 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 HeistIn Case You Missed It- AI Taught to Hear Battery Fires Before They Start- GE Aerospace and NASA Partner on Flight Tests to Accelerate Contrail Understanding- Homeland Security Releases Framework or AI in Critical InfrastructurePlease 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.

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 Orkin. Download "Exclusion Basics: Your First Line of Defense Against Pests" a new guide that gives you the best exclusion practices to keep pests outside your facility.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 KentuckyIn Case You Missed It- Rivian, Volkswagen Group Launch Joint Venture- Generative AI Can Make Autonomous Security Robots More HumanPlease 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.

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 Velosio. Download "A Business Leaders Guide to Digital Transformation" now to receive the ultimate resource for leaders to spring ahead of competitors.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 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 PlantsIn Case You Missed It- House Speaker Says GOP May Try to Repeal CHIPS Act- This Wallet Would Never Fit In Your Pocket- Security Breach: The Little Things that KillPlease 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.

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 sponsored by Oracle NetSuite. Download "Maximizing Your KPI Results" now.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 LawsuitIn Case You Missed It- Stellantis Invests $29.5 Million in Wind Tunnel Technology to Enhance EV Aerodynamics- Boeing Could Sell Space Business to Blue Origin- Federal Government Hands Out $24B For Railroad ProjectsPlease 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.

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 sponsored by Oracle NetSuite. This new field guide outlines field-tested advice on selecting and tackling common performance measurement problems you will encounter in a simple, structured way. Download "Maximizing Your KPI Results" now.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. FactoryIn Case You Missed It- Space Liver Could Transform Tissue Engineering on Earth- Machine Learning Reveals Large Lithium Potential in Smackover Formation- Handmade Instrument With 600-Year History Invaded by Machinery, Mass ManufacturingPlease 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.

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 sponsored by Oracle NetSuite. Knowledge is power, especially when navigating AI. Demystifying AI: A Layperson's Guide to Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Our World is a new business guide written by acclaimed author Glenn Hopper. Download it now.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 1960sIn Case You Missed It- Injectable Foam 'Bandage' Stops Hemorrhaging- Amazon, Google Make Dueling Nuclear Investments to Power Data Centers- GM Ventures Invests $10M in Forge Nano to Pursue Better BatteriesPlease 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.

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 sponsored by Oracle NetSuite. Demystifying AI: A Layperson's Guide to Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Our World is a new business guide written by acclaimed author Glenn Hopper. Download it now.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 In Case You Missed It- We Have Only Have About 60 Harvests Left, Researchers Warn- America's Largest French Fry Producer Closes Facility Amid Fading Demand- Oldest Operating Toyota Forklift Found in Burlington, OntarioPlease 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.

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 Sikich. Download 7 Key Areas for Modernizing Distribution to unlock seven key areas of supply chain management that enterprises can leverage to retain their market share and stay ahead of disruptions.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 ClientIn 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 PlantPlease 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, Andy or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Sikich. Download 7 Key Areas for Modernizing Distribution to unlock seven key areas of supply chain management that enterprises can leverage to retain their market share and stay ahead of disruptions. 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 FlowIn Case You Missed It- The World's First At-Scale Indoor Vertical Berry Farm- Andruril, Microsoft Partner to Help Soldiers See Realtime Threats- Flexiv's Robot Fish Fillet Shaping Solution Automates Cod ProductionPlease 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.

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. A big part of maintaining a functional and efficient manufacturing environment is to understand what it takes to make a team work. And for a business like NUCO, who has been proudly making high quality adhesives in North America since 1988, empowering and motivating its employees is a critical objective. In this exclusive webinar, we have a great group of leaders discussing how this was able to come together – both from NUCO and, also, from QAD Redzone – the tech partner whose solutions helped NUCO achieve the benefits we plan to discuss. Watch it now. 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 SupercarIn Case You Missed It - Balloons, Trampoline Finalists for Toy Hall of Fame- New Crocs Made from 25% Old Crocs- The Dangers of Long Trains 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.

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. 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 QualificationsIn 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. SteelPlease 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.

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 MSI Data. Many field service organizations understand the technology they use in their day-to-day service operations, but don't take the necessary steps to tap into its full potential. Download "Your Guide to Field Service Maturity" now to learn what “field service maturity” is, why it matters and how to get started. Download the guide here. 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 - @6:53The carmaker said the harsh shifting was normal.Mini Fridge Maker Announces $21.4M Expansion in Michigan - @17:28The investment will create up to 200 new jobs.Volkswagen Aims to Cancel No-Layoffs Pledge, Won't Rule Out Closing Plants - @27:08The company said early retirements and buyouts might not be enough.Lax FAA Oversight Blamed for Deadly Military Helicopter Crash - @38:08A failed engine component went unnoticed.Boar's Head Plant Linked to Deadly Outbreak Broke Food Safety Rules - @47:47The violations include instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment.In Case You Missed ItElectric RV Maker Pebble Opens 60,000-Square-Foot Factory in U.S. - @1:01:33The company's Pebble Flow Was developed by veterans from Apple, Tesla, Zoox, Rivian and SpaceX.AI May Not Steal Many Jobs After All - @1:06:45It may just make workers more efficient instead.Morphing Wheels Can Easily Drive Up Stairs - @1:11:37They were inspired by a drop of liquid.

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 MSI Data. Download "Your Guide to Field Service Maturity" now to learn what “field service maturity” is, why it matters and how to get started. 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 ValleyIn 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 NebraskaPlease 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, Ben or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Better Engineering. Better Engineering—Engineering Cleaning Solutions For A Better Tomorrow! Visit BetterEngineering.com to revolutionize your cleaning process today!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 PlansIn Case You Missed It- 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 HoneyPlease 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.

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 Better Engineering. Better Engineering—Engineering Cleaning Solutions For A Better Tomorrow! Visit BetterEngineering.com to revolutionize your cleaning process today! 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 StickerIn 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 $30BPlease 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.

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 Better Engineering. Looking for the ultimate industrial washing system for your facility? Better Engineering delivers state-of-the-art industrial part washers tailored for manufacturing, food, and pharmaceutical processing. We integrate automation and robotics to eliminate hand washing, Increasing throughput and water savings while using eco-friendly chemistry. Whether you need custom or stock cleaning systems, we've got you covered! Built to last, American quality stainless steel systems. Better Engineering—Engineering Cleaning Solutions For A Better Tomorrow! Visit BetterEngineering.com to revolutionize your cleaning process today! 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 SpeedersIn 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 EarthPlease 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.

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 BigCommerce and DataXstream. Register now to watch The Future of B2B Ecommerce for Manufacturers now on demand. Register here.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 DealIn Case You Missed It- 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 USAPlease 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.

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 BigCommerce and DataXstream. Register now to join us for The Future of B2B Ecommerce for Manufacturers on July 30th. Register here.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 WorldIn 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 GoalsPlease 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.

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 Oil Eater. For a free sample, visit: IEN.com/oileater.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 TinesIn 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 CarPlease 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, Andy or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Oil Eater. Oil Eater cleaners and heavy duty degreaser were specifically designed to replace dangerous solvents and are used by industries throughout the world. The company's “Ultra” concentrated formulas are perfect for light, medium or heavy cleaning and can be used with parts washers, shop floors, equipment and more. For a free sample, visit: IEN.com/oileaterEvery 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 In Case You Missed It Dune-Inspired Spacesuit Upgrade Allows Astronauts to Recycle Urine into Water @Demand for Rare Elements Could Help Clean Up Abandoned mines Angry Birds Fight Drones Patrolling for Sharks and Struggling Swimmers on NYC Beaches Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna, Ben or David @ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

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. Listen now to the new podcast, "How to Improve and Expand Your Business Operations." Watch it now. 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 RoboticsIn Case You Missed It- Tesla Sales Fall for Second Straight Quarter Despite Price Cuts- Rivian Shares Soar on Massive Cash Injection from VW- Biden Administration Provides $504 Million to Support 12 Tech Hubs NationwidePlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna, Andy or David @ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

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.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 FlamesIn Case You Missed It- Railroad Crash Fallout Spanned 16 States, 540,000 Square Miles- Northrop Grumman's New X-Plane Gets Official Name - LEGO Bricks Are Helping Scientists Build Astronaut Shelters on the MoonPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna or David @ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

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. Listen now to the new podcast, "How to Improve and Expand Your Business Operations." In this episode, Jeff and I discuss the very popular topic in the industrial sector, and pretty much any market where companies like to keep the lights on and make money. Watch it now. 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 DrillIn Case You Missed It- 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 ADHDPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna, Andy or David @ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

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. Listen now to the new podcast, "How to Improve and Expand Your Business Operations." In this episode, Jeff and I discuss the very popular topic in the industrial sector, and pretty much any market where companies like to keep the lights on and make money. Watch it now.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 MPHHi Power Cycles claimed its new e-bike can produce up to 10,500 watts.-Two-Story Home Built in Eight HoursCan offsite manufacturing solve the housing crisis?-John Deere Reveals More Jobs Cuts, Plans for Mexico PlantThe company had already axed 600+ positions since January.-JCB Begins Work on $500 Million Factory in TexasIt is the biggest investment in the equipment maker's history.-Toyota Subsidiary to Close its Largest U.S. Plant, Cut 1,300 JobsThe decision affects more than two-thirds of the company's U.S. workforce.In Case You Missed ItKikkoman Starts Work on Huge $800 Million Soy Sauce Empire Expansion in WisconsinThe state-of-the-art food manufacturing plant will grow the company's Midwestern footprint.Rising Coffee Prices a Rude Awakening for U.S. ConsumersPoor growing conditions and increasing demand are driving prices higher.Mexico Drought Impacts Chemical Plants, ManufacturingThere are concerns that industries like medical device, electronics and automotive may be impacted.Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna, Andy or David @ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.