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 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

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- 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.

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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- 'Build America, Buy America' Law Causes Housing Construction Delays

- Honda Planning Production of Artificial Aggregate Made from Desert Sand

- Ferrari Recalls $500K Sports Cars Because Windows Are Too Tinted

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, 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 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:

- Bezos Wants $100 Billion to Jumpstart Manufacturing’s AI Revolution

- Harley-Davidson Slashing Jobs as Tariffs Erase Profits

- Hyundai Halts Palisade SUV Sales After Fatal Power Seat Incident

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- Hundreds Go on Strike at Major Navy Shipbuilder in Maine Over Wages, Benefits

- Fluke Reveals Blueprint to Solve Technician Shortage

- Frazer and Harbinger Partner to Build Hybrid Electric Ambulances

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 Nolan, Andy or Ben [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 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:

- Honda Kills 3 EV Models That Were Scheduled for U.S. Production

- Yamaha Ditches California for Georgia

- ‘Seafood Robotics’ Company Buys Washington State Processing Plant

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- New Ferrari Has Old Mazda's Name, Setting Up Trademark Battle

- Medical Manufacturer Targeted by Iranian Hackers

- Detroit Diesel Adds Shift, Recalls Workers in Targeted Tariff Win

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 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:

- DARPA's Latest X-Plane Will Hover in Place and Hit Speeds Over 500 MPH

- Aston Martin's Car Design Risks Giving Drivers 'Nerve Damage;' Unlikely to Finish F1 Season-Opener

- Nestlé Overhauls Bonus Structure

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- Fluke Donates Professional-Grade Tools to Train 4,000 Engineering Students

- AI-Designed 'Metamachines' Run Wild, Recover from Damage and Change Shapes

- Super Foam Could Save Lives on the Battlefield

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 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:

- Regulators Raid Farm Turned ‘Skinny Jab’ Factory

- PepsiCo to Shutter Southern California Facility, Cut Nearly 250 Jobs

- Stellantis Workers, Union Fume Over $0 Bonuses

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- Stanley Black & Decker Closing Last Factory in Founding City

- Judge Rules Companies Are Entitled to Refunds for Tariffs Overturned by the Supreme Court

- FDA to Offer Bonus Payments to Staffers Who Complete Speedy Drug Reviews

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 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®. 

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

- Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Ratify First Union Contract

- Rendering Facility Sued for 'Boiling Blood and Death’ Odors Detected 10 Miles Away

- Dead Vehicle Crowned America’s New Cheapest Car

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- Autodesk, U.S. Paralympian Partner to Advance Next-Gen Prosthetics

- AI is Not Replacing Factory Workers, It’s Elevating Them

- Apple Ramps Plans to Make Mac Mini in Texas

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 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.

Check out this report, "The Success Trap: Why Fast-Growing Manufacturers Fail," to learn how manufacturers can avoid these types of barriers in growing their business.

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

- Offshoring Critic to Move Ohio Manufacturing to China

- Cargill to Shutter Wisconsin Plant, Cut More than 200 Jobs

- Wind Turbine Graveyard in Texas Sparks Lawsuit

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- Small Aircraft Went from Concept to Flight-Ready Prototype in 71 Days

- Robotic Dog Made in China Gets Indian University Kicked Out of AI Summit

- Security Breach: Hybrid Warfare is Upon You 

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 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.

Check out this report, "The Success Trap: Why Fast-Growing Manufacturers Fail," to learn how manufacturers can avoid these types of barriers in growing their business.

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

- Stellantis Sells Half of $3.7B EV Battery Plant for $100

- Waymo Workers in Philippines Are Helping Stumped 'Driverless' Cars

- Rockwell Automation Picks City for New Million-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility

In Case You Missed It

- Honda Developing Energy Efficient AI Chip to Help Eliminate Vehicle Crashes

- Infusing Asphalt with Plastic Could Help Roads Last Longer

- Smart Underwear Could Help Treat Intestinal Health Issues 

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 Epicor. Did you know that:

• 70% of companies say generative AI has either already disrupted their business, is starting to disrupt their business, or will have significant impact in the next 18 months.
• 32% of companies view AI as the most important technology in their organization today.
• 28% of companies will pay more for AI as they consider it the most essential in their SaaS application.

A new report, “AI and Manufacturing: How AI Is Reshaping Manufacturing Strategies,” tells you how to implement AI and increase time to value with AI. Download the report right now.

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

- Former First Brands CEO Patrick James and His Brother Are Indicted for Bilking Billions from Banks

- Honda, GM to End U.S. Manufacturing Joint Venture This Year

- Tesla to Close Down Production of Two Car Models

In Case You Missed It

- Waymo Gets $16 Billion Injection

- Trump Administration to Create a Strategic Reserve for Rare Earth Elements

- Porsche May Kill These 2 Models Before They Even Hit the Market

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.