CAT Permanent Layoffs

Caterpillar said Monday about 2,500 laid-off employees will be permanently cut from the company and 550 others will be brought back to work by end of next year.

Nov 2nd, 2009

Industrial Media Unboxing Video

Industrial Media Unboxing Video

IEN Unboxed is a new show in which our editors unbox new tools on the market and discuss their features.

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.

Stellantis Begins Indefinite Layoff; Kellogg Splits; Musk Says Rivian, Lucid in 'Deep Trouble' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 73

Also on the podcast, solar RV promises "endless water," engineer sues Amazon for work-from-home costs, Toyota recalls car for wheels that fall off and driverless electric freight vehicle gets approved.

Domino's Dream of Drone-Delivered Pizza Is Still Alive

Let the pizzas fly.

Listing the Best and Worst Automotive Vehicles, Brands

See where companies like Tesla, Ford and Jeep ranked.

FDA to Ban Juul E-Cigarettes

Juul has received much blame for a rise in underage vaping.