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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:
Unmanned EV Drives Away After Accidental Parking Command - @3:06
A Xiaomi brand vehicle recently went viral after it drove off on its own while its befuddled owner chases it.
16 Killed in Massive Tennessee Factory Explosion - @12:08
The Accurate Energetic Systems plant in rural Tennessee supplied and researched explosives for the military.
Manufacturer Sues Automation Company Over Troubled Factory Overhaul - @23:02
Andersen Corp made waves recently after it sued a provider of industrial automation systems for allegedly failing to deliver the equipment needed for a multi-million dollar factory overhaul.
Ford Could Lose Up to $1 Billion as Plant Fire Hobbles F-150 Production - @32:02
On September 16th, a fire at a Novelis factory in Oswego, New York, leveled the plant’s hot mill, the facility’s primary aluminum sheet production area.
Auto Parts Supplier's CEO Resigns Amid Accounting Scandal - @42:07
On Monday, the founder and CEO of First Brands resigned. A few weeks ago, the auto parts supplier filed for bankruptcy protection after an accounting scandal uncovered more than $2 billion in missing funds.
In Case You Missed It
ABB to Sell Robotics Division for $5.4 Billion - @53:25
An engineering brand synonymous with bots will divest its robotics division.
Tariffs Have Potential to Reshape U.S. Beer Market - @1:01:09
Tariffs could bolster domestic production — but the gains would likely be felt by big brewers.
Engineer Wins Pumpkin Contest with 2,346-Pound Gourd - @1:06:14
A California engineer won the top prize at an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California after growing a 2,346 pound pumpkin.
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