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Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

Brett Phaneuf, co-director of the Mayflower Autonomous Ship project, at left, stands on the deck of a tow boat as the Mayflower Autonomous Ship is guided next to the replica of the original Mayflower, Thursday, June 30, 2022, in Plymouth, Mass. The crewless robotic boat retraced the 1620 sea voyage of the Mayflower.

Crewless Robotic Mayflower Ship Reaches Plymouth Rock

The solar-powered ship's first attempt to cross the Atlantic in 2021 was beset with technical problems.

Air Ambulance Looks to Install CT Scanners in Helicopters

Airbus provided 3D-printed models of the helicopter to help with the development of the tech.

Man Sets Record for Longest Tenure at a Company

He started at the textile company as a 15-year-old shipping assistant.

Contractors Penalized Over Deadly Fall at Caterpillar Foundry

An electrician was killed after falling through a floor hole.

NTSB Slams 5-Star Safety Rating Program

According to the NTSB, the program "fails consumers" and is approaching "near irrelevance."

Tesla Lays Off 200 Autopilot Employees

The workers were told to immediately leave their laptops and badges.

300K+ Nissan SUVs Recalled for Defective Hoods

The hoods could unexpectedly spring open.

Bird Electrocutions Could Be Causing Several Wildfires

A bird could ignite and set fire to dry vegetation.

Solar Patio Umbrellas Recalled After Bursting Into Flames

The lithium-ion batteries in the umbrella’s solar panels can overheat.

Major Aluminum Manufacturer Shuts Down

Employees received three days’ notice.

Regulators Say Phillips 66 Unlawfully Processed Renewable Fuel

Phillips 66 said it disagrees with the allegation.