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? 

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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:

- 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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- 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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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 Parsec. The current capabilities of AI only hint at what’s to come.

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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:

- 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

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 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

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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:

- 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

In Case You Missed It

- 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

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?

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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

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.

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

In Case You Missed It

- 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

In Case You Missed It

- 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

In Case You Missed It

- 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

In Case You Missed It

- 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.