Today in 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:

- 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

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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.

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 Valley

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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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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 Sticker

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- Stihl Invests $60 Million to Improve Battery Manufacturing in Virginia
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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

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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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- 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

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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).

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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

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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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