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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 - @3:34
About two weeks ago, a federal jury in Miami, Florida, convicted 70-year-old Carl Zaglin, for his role in a bribery and money laundering scheme.
Former Employee at DVD Maker Gets Nearly 5 Years for Stealing 'Blockbuster Movies' - @12:11
A former employee of a multinational DVD and Blu-ray manufacturer and distributor was recently sentenced to 57 months in prison, nearly five years, for stealing DVDs and Blu-rays of "blockbuster movies" and selling them before their release dates.
It's 'Do or Die' for EV Maker Rivian - @19:01
While it seems like a tough climate to be an EV maker in the U.S., Rivian Automotive remains confident.
Tesla Faces Lawsuit After Factory Worker Knocked Out by Robot - @28:39
Tesla is facing a lawsuit after a factory technician in California was knocked unconscious by an assembly line robot.
Distillery Reportedly Flushed 5,000 Bottles of Expensive Whisky - @39:29
A Scottish distillery reportedly poured about $270,000 worth of scotch whisky into the facility’s wastewater treatment system.
In Case You Missed It
White House Says it Blocked U.S. Steel’s Decision to Stop Processing at Illinois Plant - @48:50
Granite City Works is protected under provisions of a national security agreement through 2027.
Edwards Vacuum Laying Off 128 Workers in Oregon - @59:11
The cuts come amid a shift in the area's industrial landscape.
Meet Frasky, a New Robot for Vineyard Applications - @1:04:32
A team of researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology created Frasky, a new robotic prototype that autonomously navigates and performs operations within vineyards.
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