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 Spraying Systems. Far too often, manufacturers use way more utilities than needed for production.In a new video, Spraying Systems shares how one small adjustment on the plant floor drastically reduces water and energy consumption, saving manufacturers hundreds of thousands of dollars – and in some cases, millions. Watch it now. Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Bot Auto Delivers First Fully Humanless Commercial Truckload- Hyundai Is Getting Tired of Waiting for Its Robots- Bridgestone Abruptly Closing Georgia Golf Ball Plant, Outsourcing Amid 'Increasing Volatility'In Case You Missed It- Corning to Build Three Factories, Create 3,000 Jobs in Massive AI Deal With Nvidia- Sugar Titan to 'Modernize' Historic Louisiana Refinery- FDA Warns Healthcare Providers of Neurosurgical Supply ShortagesPlease 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 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 UnDesked. How much is digitizing your frontline business worth? Paper creates cost long before anyone calculates it. Time spent filling out forms, chasing signatures, re-entering inspection data, and following up on audits adds up quickly across shifts.UnDesked’s ROI Calculator turns those everyday activities into real cost — and shows what changes when work is executed digitally instead of documented after the fact.Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Refrigerator Factory Lays Off 1,500 Ahead of Switch to Washers- Why This New Factory Looks Like Rolling Hills- Rocket-Powered Concept Car Goes 0-60 mph in Less Than a SecondIn Case You Missed It- Why Some Workers Are Embracing AI While Others Won't Use It, According to a New Gallup Poll- Sub-Zero to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Capacity at a Factory That Isn't Open Yet- Kellogg is Putting Toys Back into Some Cereal Boxes as a Toy Story 5 Tie-InPlease 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 Parsec. The current capabilities of AI only hint at what’s to come.While manufacturers explore large language models, chatbots, and demand forecasting tools to improve operations, data scientists and mathematicians are looking further ahead.See what’s in development and potential implications for the manufacturing sector in this new guide from Parsec. Download "Analyzing AI: Experts Weigh In on Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing" right now. Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Tornado Damages Rivian R2 Factory as Critical Launch Nears- Ford to Refresh 80% of North American Lineup in Major Restructuring- GM, Ford Asked to Support U.S. Weapons Supply Chain as Wars Drain InventoryIn Case You Missed It- 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. WorkforcePlease 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 timeManufacturers who unify their mode management under a single platform don’t simply save money. They gain a strategic advantage over competitors. Download "The Manufacturer's Guide to Multi-Mode Freight," right now.If you download "The Manufacturer's Guide to Multi-Mode Freight," we are offering podcast listeners a special where you can ask us any question and we will answer it on the next show.Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- VW Sales Fell Off a Cliff in Q1- Secret Mustard Waste Pipe Lands Factory Owner in Prison- Kimberly-Clark Products Burn After Suspected Arson Destroys WarehouseIn 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 ConstructionPlease 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-fastEvery 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 VehicleIn 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 TimePlease 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-fastEvery 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 HeistHere'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 PlatformsIn Case You Missed It- '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 TintedPlease 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-fastEvery 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 IncidentIn 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 AmbulancesPlease 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-fastEvery 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 PlantIn Case You Missed It- 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 WinPlease 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-fastEvery 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 StructureIn 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 BattlefieldPlease 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-fastEvery 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 BonusesIn 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 ReviewsPlease 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 CarIn 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 TexasPlease 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 LawsuitIn Case You Missed It- 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.

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 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 FacilityIn 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 ModelsIn 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 MarketPlease 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. 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:- The Rare Factory Options That Turned Ordinary Cars Into Million-Dollar Collectibles- Lincoln Logs Lose Longtime U.S. Manufacturing Home- Polaris Closing Wisconsin Factory After Indian Motorcycle SaleIn Case You Missed It- How Realistic Are the Commitments from Top Trading Partners That Have Pledged to Invest $5 Trillion in America- Boeing Posts Strongest Quarter of Airplane Deliveries Since 2018- Investment in Farm Productivity Tools Key to Reducing Greenhouse GasPlease 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. Watch, "When Culture and Data Converge, Manufacturers Find New Potential" a short video about how QAD Redzone is empowering teams and making a big impact on these businesses.Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Del Monte Fresh Produce Company to Buy Canned Vegetable Brand- Steel Factory Officials Detained After Explosion Kills 4, Hospitalizes 84- Part That Broke During UPS Plane Crash Failed Four Times on Different AircraftIn Case You Missed It- Hot Sauce Brand Sues Contract Manufacturer Over Bottles 'Exploding’- Hundreds of Laid Off Researchers at U.S. Workplace Safety Center are Being Reinstated- Musician Aloe Blacc Picks Innovative Fire-Resistant Prefab Home Design to Rebuild After California WildfirePlease 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. Watch, "When Culture and Data Converge, Manufacturers Find New Potential" a short video about how QAD Redzone is empowering teams and making a big impact on these businesses.Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The 'Worst in Show' at CES 2026- Stellantis Kills Full Plug-In Hybrid Line- Trailer Manufacturer to Idle Two Plants, Cut 270 JobIn Case You Missed It- Bill Proposes ‘Hard Labor,' Including Manufacturing Work, for Serious Crimes- Generac Acquires New Factory to Meet Surging Data Center Demand- Railroads and Their Regulators Thwart Safety FixesPlease 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 Blumira. Watch this short new video, "Manufacturing's Most Concerning Cybersecurity Trends," to learn about the latest hacking trends, like how supply chains and logistics services are coming under fire, and how you can negate these vulnerabilities.Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The Impact of Tariffs in 4 Charts- Poor Welds, Bad Lashing Caused Massive Batteries to Burst Into Flames, Triggering Multiple Fires, $3.8 Million in Damage- Tesla Loses Title as World's Biggest EV Maker as Sales Fall for Second Year in a RowIn Case You Missed It- Joby Buys Second Ohio Factory to Expand Electric Air Taxi Production- Oysters, Crab and $400,000 Worth of Lobster Meat Stolen in New England- Kawasaki's Robot Horse Gallops Toward 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 by Laserfiche. Generative AI is turbocharging modernization across the industrial sector by saving time, processing data, and increasing worker productivity during the implementation of new tools and technologies.This new paper from Manufacturing.net, "How AI Tackles Manufacturing’s Top 5 Implementation Challenges," gives you the five key areas throughout the industrial enterprise where GenAI knocks over implementation hurdles. Download it right now.Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Gen Z in Manufacturing: Do Young Workers Want to Stay with One Company or Move On?- Key Takeaways from Report on Tyson Plant Closure in Nebraska- Cadillac Escalade Can't Stop Turning Its Headlights On in Odd Auto MysteryIn Case You Missed It- Samsung Biologics to Open First U.S. Manufacturing Plant in Maryland- Cloudy Future for Bourbon Has Jim Beam Closing Kentucky Distillery for a Year- Walmart, Other U.S. Companies Want to Build a Pipeline of Skilled TradespeoplePlease 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 by Laserfiche. Generative AI is turbocharging modernization across the industrial sector by saving time, processing data, and increasing worker productivity during the implementation of new tools and technologies.This new paper from Manufacturing.net, "How AI Tackles Manufacturing’s Top 5 Implementation Challenges," gives you the five key areas throughout the industrial enterprise where GenAI knocks over implementation hurdles. Download it right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Ford Scraps Fully-Electric F-150 Lightning- Volkswagen Announces Unprecedented Plant Closure- Anheuser-Busch to Close Three U.S. BreweriesIn Case You Missed It- Largest U.S. Transformer Maker Faces Nearly $1 Million in OSHA Fines- Study Finds Drivers Struggle to Multitask When Using Dashboard Touch Screens- Manufacturing’s Legacy Forms are Leaking DataPlease 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 Blumira. Watch this short new video, "Manufacturing's Most Concerning Cybersecurity Trends," to learn about the latest hacking trends, like how supply chains and logistics services are coming under fire, and how you can negate these vulnerabilities.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Jaguar Fires Design Chief Behind Rebrand- Rare Corvette Engine Resurfaces in Original Packaging- Milk Recalled Over Potential Contamination with ‘Cleaning Agents’In Case You Missed It- Hadrian to Build AI-Powered Production Cell at Lockheed Missile Factory- U.S. Steel to Resume Steel Production at Shuttered Illinois Plant- In Colorado Town Built on Coal, Some Families are Moving OnPlease 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 Redzone. Watch "Claremont Foods Shares the Secret to OEE," right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Guilty Pleas Follow Scheme to Smuggle Illegal Baby Formula Into U.S.- New Solar Motorcycle Design Inspired by Leopards- Campbell's Fires Executive Who Was Recorded Saying Company's Products Are for 'Poor People'In Case You Missed It- Bagged Salad Maker Faces $1M in Fines After Workplace Fatality- Supply Chain Delays, Rising Equipment Prices Threaten Electricity Grid- Gen Z in Manufacturing: Young Workers Want More Skills, Not More TitlesPlease 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 Blumira. Watch this short new video, "Manufacturing's Most Concerning Cybersecurity Trends," to learn about the latest hacking trends, like how supply chains and logistics services are coming under fire, and how you can negate these vulnerabilities.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- GE Appliances Bolsters Ties with U.S. Suppliers; Moves Production from China to Kentucky- Critical Auto Supplier Catches Fire for Third Time in Two Months- Baltimore Bridge Collapse Blamed on Single Loose WireIn Case You Missed It- Tesla Recalls 10,500 Powerwalls After Fires- Volkswagen Debuts Restored Vintage Blue Bus That Survived California Wildfire- Military Vets Embrace New BattlefieldPlease 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 Blumira. Watch this short new video, "Manufacturing's Most Concerning Cybersecurity Trends," to learn about the latest hacking trends, like how supply chains and logistics services are coming under fire, and how you can negate these vulnerabilities.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Apple Hit with $634M in Damages in Apple Watch Patent Infringement Case- Oshkosh Defense to Cut 160 Workers Following Q3 Sales Slide- Ford is Now Selling Used Cars on Amazon- U.S. Mint Presses Final Pennies as Production Ends After More Than 230 Years- Tesla Says No More Chinese Components in U.S. CarsIn Case You Missed It- Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Support Rail Merger- Cannabis Workers Are Developing Asthma and It Can Be Deadly- Cities, States Are Turning to AI to Improve Road SafetyPlease 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 Hexagon. Download "6 Mistakes Manufacturers Make When Trying to Fix an Issue," to find out the six common, yet critical mistakes you need to avoid. Download now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Honda Wheels Could Fall Off Due to an Italian Fence Mishap- Musk's Boring Company Fined $500K for Wastewater Dump- Novelis Reveals Plan to Restart Hot Mill Damaged in Fire- How This 19-Foot-Long Station Wagon Hit 180 MPH- Flooring Manufacturer to Close 3 Plants, Cut 500 Jobs At ChristmastimeIn Case You Missed It- FDA Provides Path for At-Home Prenatal Ultrasound in the U.S. - Visby Partners with Google Cloud to Launch At-home PCR Test for STIs in Women- Coal Miners with Black Lung Say Government is Suffocating the Working Man- Toyota to Invest Up to $10 Billion More in U.S. 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, 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 Blumira. The 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report from Verizon revealed that manufacturers reported 1,607 data breaches in 2024, a substantial increase from 2023.A new video from Blumira shares real data from manufacturers to show you how to expand your awareness of the current cybersecurity landscape. It includes proactive strategies to minimize the risk of data exploitation and technologies that help monitor threats in real-time. Watch the video right now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Layoffs Are Piling Up, Raising Worker Anxiety- How Hershey’s Chocolate Survived An Attack from Mars- Toyota Debuts Autonomous Car Concept to Transport Kids- Anduril Opens Ghost Shark Factory as First Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Rolls Off the Line- UPS Plane Crashes and Explodes at Kentucky AirportIn Case You Missed It- ATS Countersues Andersen After Accusations of ’Poor Management’ for Project That Ran 860 Days Late- Carbon Capture Pipelines Have Struggled to Advance, but a Project in Nebraska Has Found Success- Lockheed Invests $50M to Weaponize Autonomous SailboatsPlease 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 Redzone. In today’s manufacturing environment, challenges are evolving quickly and businesses that aren't taking proactive steps to mitigate them risk falling behind. With that, businesses are desperate to target OEE, overall equipment effectiveness, while improving staffing and turnover, controlling costs and enhancing culture. So, watch "Claremont Foods Shares the Secret to OEE," right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Rivian Reportedly Laying Off 600 Workers- The Six-Pound Case That Wants to Change How You Use Your Phone- Why You Just Saw the World’s Largest Playable Gaming Screen Carried by a Helicopter in Miami- Former Employees Reopening Shuttered Gunite Factory - Up to 28,000 Pounds of Explosives Detonated in Deadly Factory Accident in TennesseeIn Case You Missed It- Wearable Robots You Can Wear Like Clothes- Ag Drones Are Taking Off Globally, Saving Farmers Time and Money- Statistics Say Trick-or-Treaters May Bag More Gummy Candy than Chocolate This Halloween 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 episode is brought to you by Workday. Start future-proofing your talent strategy today. Prepare your workforce for whatever the future holds and download "The Manufacturer’s Guide to a Future-Ready Talent Strategy."Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The Pros and Cons of Smartphone Bans in Manufacturing- Hypersonic Space Plane Promises Delivery in One Hour, Anywhere on Earth- Nestlé Cuts 16,000 Jobs As Part of An Intensifying Cost-Cutting Campaign- Faulty Engineering Led to Implosion of Titan Submersible Headed to Titanic Wreckage, NTSB Finds- SpaceX 'Behind' on Moon Mission, NASA to Reopen ContractIn Case You Missed It- Eye Implant Paired with AR Glasses and AI Helps Blind Patients Read- This Edible Fungus Could Make Fabric, Paper Liquid Proof- LEGO MRI Scanner Sets Shown to Ease Anxiety for Pediatric Patients 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 Workday. Download "Rethinking AI in Manufacturing" to learn how to transform day-to-day processes across your organization with AI to benefit the workforce and stakeholders.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Unmanned EV Drives Away After Accidental Parking Command- 16 Killed in Massive Tennessee Factory Explosion- Manufacturer Sues Automation Company Over Troubled Factory Overhaul- Ford Could Lose Up to $1 Billion as Plant Fire Hobbles F-150 Production- Auto Parts Supplier's CEO Resigns Amid Accounting ScandalIn Case You Missed It- ABB to Sell Robotics Division for $5.4 Billion- Tariffs Have Potential to Reshape U.S. Beer Market - Engineer Wins Pumpkin Contest with 2,346-Pound Gourd 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 Workday. About 96% of manufacturers are increasing AI investments, mostly focusing on improving factory floor operations.This new eBook, "Rethinking AI in Manufacturing" teaches you how to transform day-to-day processes across your organization with AI to benefit the workforce and stakeholders.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Study Helps Robots Understand When to Take Over and When to Hand Off to a Human- Forklift Companies Charged With Dodging Tariffs, Defrauding U.S. Out of $1M- Ag Equipment Maker, Citing Tariffs, to Shift Work Out of U.S.- Midair Emergency Sparks New Alarm Over Safety of Boeing Dreamliner- EV Prototype Explodes, Damages Company HQIn Case You Missed It- Buildings Turn to 'Ice Batteries' for Sustainable Air Conditioning- Jaguar Land Rover Restarts Production; Provides Lifeline to Critical Suppliers- From Composting to Solar Panels, NFL Stadiums Are Working to Be More SustainablePlease 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 Redzone. In this exclusive video, Claremont Foods discusses some of the exciting ways in which manufacturers are leveraging the latest tools to make productivity gains. Watch Claremont Foods Shares the Secret to OEE, right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- BlueOval Accused of Making Employees Work Off the Clock- If Trump's America First Program Works, Where Will We Get the Workers?- Thieves Steal $1M Worth in Craft Whiskey from Washington Distillery- 50-Year-Old Skateboarding Legend Hits 65 MPH as He Flies Down 22-Story Building- Fatal Workplace Incident: Robotic Machine Crushes ManagerIn Case You Missed It- Police Pulled Over a Self-Driving Waymo But Had No One to Ticket- Lufthansa to Replace 4,000 Jobs Using AI, Digitalization- Engineers Make a Working Parachute Cut from a Sheet of Plastic 

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 Redzone. Watch the webinar, How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well', right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Manufacturing CEO Convicted in International Bribery, Money Laundering Scheme- Former Employee at DVD Maker Gets Nearly 5 Years for Stealing 'Blockbuster Movies'- It's 'Do or Die' for EV Maker Rivian- Tesla Faces Lawsuit After Factory Worker Knocked Out by Robot- Distillery Reportedly Flushed 5,000 Bottles of Expensive WhiskyIn Case You Missed It- White House Says it Blocked U.S. Steel’s Decision to Stop Processing at Illinois Plant- Edwards Vacuum Laying Off 128 Workers in Oregon- Meet Frasky, a New Robot for Vineyard ApplicationsPlease 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, Nolan 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 Cyolo. This new guide compiles the eight most important considerations in choosing the most effective Secure Remote Access (SRA) solution for your OT environment. Download it now. - Lumber Producer's Plant Catches Fire Amid Bankruptcy, Layoffs- ConocoPhillips to Lay Off Thousands of Workers- Tyson Exec Exits for Code of Conduct Breach- ICE Raids Hyundai EV Factory- Canadian Premier Pledges to 'Hurt' Crown Royal Maker Over Factory ClosureIn Case You Missed It- U.S. Steel to End Production at Illinois Plant- Jaguar Land Rover Restart Could Take Up to 12 Months, Privacy Expert Says- Government to Increase Number of Inspectors Trained to Spot Rail Bridge ConcernsPlease 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 Armanino. Does your organirzation have a plan to manage today’s (and tomorrow’s) supply chain challenges caused by recent tariffs? This new guide, "Conquer Tariffs with Confidence: A Guide for Business Leaders," explains the current tariff environment, addresses common misconceptions, and offers strategies to mitigate risk in uncertain economic times. Download it right now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 'Cyber Incident' Severely Disrupts Jaguar Land Rover Production- Nestlé Dismisses CEO After An Investigation Into a Relationship with a Subordinate- John Deere Acquisition Looks to Tackle Labor Shortage- Over 600 Memphis FedEx Workers Laid Off As Cummins Moves Out of State- Milwaukee Tool Employee Allegedly Shipped More Than $1 Million in Tools to HimselfIn Case You Missed It- Delta Agrees to Pay $79M to Settle Lawsuit After Jetliner Dumped Fuel On Schools- GE Aerospace Building a Hybrid Turbogenerator to Boost Electric Aircraft Range- Shadow AI Shines Light on Building ConcernsPlease 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 Hexagon. A new paper from Hexagon, "6 Mistakes Manufacturers Make When Trying to Fix an Issue," gives you six common, yet critical mistakes to avoid when performing a root cause analysis. Download it right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- High-Value Manufacturing Purchases Undergoing Rapid Transformation- Ukrainian Drone Startup Revolutionizes Defense Innovation- AirBorn Closing Facility as Contract Manufacturing Deemed 'No Longer Viable'- 6 People Found Dead At a Colorado Dairy. Authorities Suspect an Accident Involving Gas Exposure- This Church Is Being Moved Before a Mine Swallows TownIn Case You Missed It- Toto Expands U.S. Toilet Production, Leans Heavily on Automation to Make Luxury Loos- International Paper to Close 2 Georgia Mills, Cut 1,100 Jobs- NASA Wants to Put a Nuclear Reactor on the MoonPlease 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 Hexagon. A new paper from Hexagon, "6 Mistakes Manufacturers Make When Trying to Fix an Issue," gives you six common, yet critical mistakes to avoid when performing a root cause analysis. Download it right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Aluminum Tariffs May Kill One of the Best Deals in Beverages - The Growing Threat of Wiper Malware- GM's Futuristic Corvette Opens Like a Fighter Jet- How AI Attacks Disrupt Manufacturing And What Companies Can Do To Prevent Them- Xiaomi Factory Rolls Out a New Car Every 76 SecondsIn Case You Missed It- U.S. Seeks Shipbuilding Expertise from South Korea, Japan to Counter China- Republicans Look to Make a UTurn on Commitment to EVs for Postal Service- Harvard Team's Wearable Robot Helps Stroke, ALS Patients Use Their ArmsPlease 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, 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 Clear Spider. Download this new white paper, "Vendor Managed Inventory: Proven to Drive Real Supply Chain Value," to not only dive into the benefits of VMI, but also assess whether it’s a realistic fit for your business model.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- AI Robots Rebuild Wildfire-Damaged LA Community Homes- Deadly Explosions at U.S. Steel Plant in Pennsylvania - NHL Team in Trademark Dispute with Bag Manufacturer- A Swarm of Jellyfish Took Down an Entire Nuclear Power Plant- The U.S. Military Wants to Blow Up Some CybertrucksIn Case You Missed It - Most Manufacturing Professionals Would Recommend an Industry Career Path to Their Children- Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members- Implant Treats Type 1 Diabetes by Oxygenating Insulin-Producing CellsPlease 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 Origami Risk. Download "4 Strategic Risk Transformations," an eBook that will give you four transformative strategies to effectively manage risk for your organization.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Trade War Devastates African Clothing Manufacturer- Tesla's Brand Loyalty Has Fallen Dramatically- Glass Plant Closure Impacts 90 Oregon Workers- Without New Customers, Intel 'Likely' to Stop $28B Ohio Project- Hemp Battery Factory Plans Go Up in Smoke in WisconsinIn Case You Missed It- Texas, DARPA to Establish Testbed to Use Autonomy to Fight Wildfires- From Family-Owned to Employee-Owned: A Machinery Manufacturer's 100-Year Journey- FDA Approves Tiny Implant to Treat Rheumatoid ArthritisPlease 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 Redzone. Watching employees walk away after spending the resources to train them is incredibly frustrating. Watch the webinar, "How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well'," right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Anglers Debut Desktop Injection Molding Machine After Mangled Microwave Mess- 370-Million Mile Hail Mary Saves Camera Aboard NASA’s Jupiter Orbiter- Green Steel Startup Says it Can Undercut China- It Ain’t No Lie, Toymakers Are Saying Bye, Bye, Bye to Batteries- More Manufacturing Professionals Say Tariffs Will Hurt IndustryIn Case You Missed It- Union Pacific, Norfolk Seek 1st Transcontinental Railroad Through $85B Merger- Texas A&M to Study Agrihood Living- Critical Nuclear Power Component Maker Adds Jobs, Manufacturing in TennesseePlease 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 Redzone. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Michigan Loses Major Semiconductor Manufacturing Opportunity- Stellantis Pulls Plug on Hydrogen Vehicles- One of the Largest EV Battery Plants in North America Has Officially Opened- Walt Disney Robot Made with Same Tech He Helped Pioneer 60 Years Ago- 5 Million Pools Linked to Child Drownings RecalledIn Case You Missed It- SwRI Completes 8-year-long Nextcar Energy Efficiency Project- Lucid Launches Joint Effort to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chain for U.S. Automakers- Engineer Revives Pay Phones for Free CallsPlease 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 Redzone. Watching employees walk away after spending the resources to train them is incredibly frustrating. Watch the webinar, "How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well'," right now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Lawsuit Claims Fired Execs Stole Idea for Hulk Hogan-Branded Beer- Nutella Maker Ferrero Plans to Buy Century-Old Cereal Maker WK Kellogg for $3.1 Billion- Family of Man Killed in Cybertruck Fire Sues Tesla- The World's Skinniest EV Isn't Very Fast- Time Runs Out for 99-Year-Old Michigan Clock CompanyIn Case You Missed It- Engineering Professor Develops Eco-friendly Method of Creating Semiconductor Materials for Electronics- Fighting a Pest With Billions of Flies- Racing Success Comes Down to a Matter of MicronsPlease 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 Redzone. Watching employees walk away after spending the resources to train them is incredibly frustrating. Watch the webinar, "How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well'," right now.As mentioned on the podcast, help us out and take this purchasing survey.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Jabil Plans to Create Nearly 1,200 Jobs in North Carolina with Manufacturing Investment- Town Wants Pot Taxes to Fund Legal Fight with Battery Manufacturer- EV Maker’s Factory Tour So Popular It Needs a Lottery- Nike Soars On Production Shift Away from China, But it Warns of $1B Tariff Hit- Musk's Top Lieutenant Departs Tesla UnexpectedlyIn Case You Missed It- Lululemon Sues Costco for Selling 'Dupes'- Key Inflation Gauge Rose Last Month While Americans Cut Back on Spending- Eaton’s 'Factories as a Grid' Approach Advances Energy SecurityPlease 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 SugarCRM. Download, "Retiring the Spreadsheet to Make More Sales" right now.As mentioned on the podcast, help us out and take this purchasing survey.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Shuttered Pennsylvania Metalworking Facility Acquired, Reopened- Hormel Sues Rival Over Sausage Secrets- SpaceX Starship Test Explosion: What Happened- Virginia Ice Cream Manufacturer Announces New Factory, Headquarters- Ford Absent from 20 Most American-Made Autos List & Ford Orders Stop Sale for Electric Mustangs that Can Trap Their DriversIn Case You Missed It- Blue Diamond Sacramento, Cutting 600 Jobs- Truckers Fear Job Loss as New English Language Rules Take Effect- The Human FirewallPlease 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 our friends at SugarCRM. Stop missing out on new sales, and 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:- JetZero's $4.7B Plant: 14,500 Jobs in North Carolina- Yaskawa Moving Headquarters from Illinois to Wisconsin- Major Retailer the Latest to Pin Bankruptcy on Tariff Environment- Boeing Flight with More Than 240 Aboard Crashes after Takeoff- Auto Giant Files for Bankruptcy, Blames TariffsIn Case You Missed It- Tariffs Stifle Innovation at Small U.S. Businesses- Frito-Lay Stops Manufacturing at 55-Year-Old Rancho Cucamonga Facility- Amazon Wants to Make 10,000 Robotaxis Every Year at New U.S. FactoryPlease 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.