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Doomsday Plane Deal; Smelly Beermaker; Tesla Layoffs | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 169

Also on the podcast, Boeing's fake 787 inspections, Tyson's waste dumping record, the vet who cracked bird flu in cows, Microsoft invests billions in Wisconsin and how to sell welding to Gen Z.

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Boeing, Lockheed Passed Up; Heineken Uproots Huge Orchard; Autopia Goes EV | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 168

Also on the podcast, Chinese nationals tried to illegally export U.S. tech, SpaceX's excessive injuries, Boeing buys GKN's plant, blood device mimics leeches and a Formula E race car goes really fast.

May 6, 2024

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Raccoon Cuts Power; BAE's WWII-Era Plant; Hyundai Tests New Robot | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 167

Also on the podcast, Micron gets $6.1 billion to make the biggest chip plant in America, work starts on world's largest hydrogen ships, southern VW workers join UAW, Mercedes debuts new Sustaineer vehicle and Mars backs 15 food startups.

April 29, 2024

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The Loophole Crippling Manufacturing; Tesla Cuts Jobs; Toxic Supplements | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 166

Also on the podcast, Olympic uniforms spark debate, China sanctions U.S. defense companies, protecting ships from cyber terrorism, accident at major auto supplier and GM moves into new HQ.

April 22, 2024

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Quaker Closes Plant; Philips Must Overhaul Production; Russian Airplane Part Scheme | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 165

Also on the podcast, largest global wood pellet supplier bankrupt, GM drops base hummer, VW's badge tech prevents animal strikes, new farm forecasting app and AI solution bridges industrial maintenance skills gap.

April 15, 2024

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NCAA Court Problems, Meat 'Temp Abuse,' Key Bridge Collapse | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 164

Also on the podcast, child labor at Tuff Torq, Canoo CEO's jet expenses, "coldscreen" prevents frostbite, high-tech machine mimics every pitcher and plastic bike made of recycled waste.

April 8, 2024

Lucid's Illegal Severance; Boeing CEO Steps Down; Tyson's Hiring Practices | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 163

April 1, 2024

World's Largest Plane; Ford Trade Fraud; Unilever Cuts 7,500 | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 162

March 25, 2024

GM Tattles on Drivers, Weird Chinese EVs, CEO Sells Fake Implants | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 161

March 18, 2024

EV Maker's Money Problems; Toyota Gives Away Hydrogen Cars; Bridge Collapse Root Cause | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 160

March 11, 2024

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Forgotten Flashlight Damages F-35; MLB's Pants Problem; Boring Workers Scarred | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 159

Also on the podcast, the death of the Apple car, Stellantis CEO's big pay raise, autonomous Black Hawks fight fires, Addionics announces big EV play and consumers push back against price increases.

March 4, 2024

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Ford's Next Fight; Subaru Idles Plants; Major U.S. Tin Plant Closes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 158

Also on the podcast, John Deere's new autonomous sprayer looks like a military vehicle, workers get prison in Wisconsin, space factory can finally come back to Earth, U.S. product recalls surge and authorities take down hackers that target manufacturers.

February 26, 2024

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Army Scraps Billion-Dollar Program; United Grounds New Planes; Russian Component Conspiracy | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 157

Also on the podcast, Intel delays $20 billion chip plant, Chrysler unveils EV with "unlimited range," consumers have fewer choices, hacker group has banner year and why we need hands-on training.

February 19, 2024

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Battery Fire at GM; Snap's Drone Recall; Hallucinating Car Radar | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 156

Also on the podcast, Boeing at the "Last Chance Saloon," BAE delivers amphibious combat vehicle, spacesuits complete zero gravity testing, soot standards tighten up and transitioning military talent to manufacturing.

February 12, 2024

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Toyota's Cheating; Boeing's Wheel Falls Off; Skyscraper in OKC? | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 155

Also on the podcast, GM delays shift for Lions, Musk says human received Neuralink implant, BMW adds humanoid robots, guardrails can't handle EVs and Kubota hit with record "Made in USA" penalty.

February 5, 2024

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Toyota Company Won't Reopen Factories; Space Station Blows Up; Ford Cuts Lightning Production | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 154

Also on the podcast, shattered helmet "did its job," MIT's hydrogen motorcycle, Apple car delayed again, billionaire funds new EV startup and a popcorn-based curriculum gains steam.

January 29, 2024

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Hertz Trades EVs for Gas; Lockheed Busts Sonic Booms; Tesla Raises Factory Wages | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 153

Also on the podcast, EV drivers have problems in subzero weather, Stellantis cuts 539 temp workers, John Deere partners with SpaceX, dirt-powered fuel cell runs forever, Miller Lite debuts beer mints and Tesla trademarks Cyberhammer.

January 22, 2024

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Pepsi Pulled Over Price; Hyperloop One Dies; Boeing Max Blowout | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 152

Also on the podcast, ship sinks while on autopilot, cannibalistic rocket engine eats itself for fuel, NASA's moonshot delays, industrial cybersecurity predictions for 2024 and are carbon-composite fuselages safe?

January 15, 2024

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Big Cummins Emissions Penalty; Stellantis Calls Back Workers; Boeing Company's X-Plane | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 151

Also on the podcast, Biden wants "serious scrutiny" on U.S. Steel deal, Boeing delivers extra large autonomous sub, Azure plans new sustainable fuel factory, FDA needs new powers and Steakholder Foods debuts 3D-printed eel.

January 8, 2024

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U.S. Steel Sold; Costly Rope Failure; EPA Plastic Chemical Ban | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 150

Also on the podcast, insect shield accused of faking army testing and teamsters authorize strike at Anheuser-Busch.

December 23, 2023

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Tesla Recalls; Ford Cuts Lightning Production; Hasbro Layoffs | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 149

Also on the podcast, seafood company used as drug front, Amazon memo unveils strategy, new Hyundai tires have integrated snow chains, GM collaborates on hydrogen mining truck and Raytheon to make "energy webs" to charge aircraft midflight.

December 18, 2023

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Old Gun Factory Closing; Tesla Delivers Cybertrucks; World's Heaviest Crane | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 148

Also on the podcast, firearms manufacturer abandons Florida facility, maintenance error leads to costly fire, Tesla's union conflict spreads, GM and Flying J open EV charging locations and McDonald's is testing a new chain.

December 11, 2023

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VW's Job Cuts; U.S. Steel Idles Facility; Tesla's Standoff in Sweden | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 147

Also on the podcast, handheld radio battery fire causes millions in damage, elevator drops 650 feet at platinum mine, Google's geothermal electricity project, autonomous excavator builds a big wall and U.S. EV sales set new record.

December 4, 2023

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GM Buys Tesla Supplier; SpaceX Rocket Explodes; The 4-Day Workweek | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 146

Also on the podcast, manufacturer sues Norfolk Southern, tough working conditions at SpaceX, California city buys asphalt factory, Serta Simmons opens massive factory in Wisconsin and scientists turn invasive carp into double agents.

November 27, 2023

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Barefoot Workers at Eye Drop Plant; Nuclear Projects Ends; Neuralink Seeks Implant Volunteers | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 145

Also on the podcast, the cities manufacturing abandoned, B-21's first test flight, autonomous truck working full time at GE Appliances, Amazon's security robot and DiGiorno's Thanksgiving pizza.

November 20, 2023