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How F-35 Parts Got Shipped to China; Plastics Fire Aftermath in Michigan; Chemical Leak at Purina Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 288
Also on the podcast, Caterpillar commits $1 billion to expand U.S. manufacturing, criminal conspiracy targets cooking oil and new exoskeleton helps users walk upright again.
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Emergency responders and firefighters assess damage at industrial warehouse with collapsed roof and debris
Safety
It Took At Least 16 Fire Departments and 2 Million Gallons of Water to Put Out Plastics Plant Blaze in Michigan
The smoke could be seen for 40 miles.
September 29, 2026
Female warehouse worker in yellow hard hat and orange safety vest holding clipboard in industrial facility
Artificial Intelligence
Manufacturers Pay Price When Factory Workers Miss Critical Updates
About 80% of workers learn about changes after they've gone into effect, research says.
September 9, 2026
Hose-Pull can move across various types of surfaces, reducing ground friction to ease movements and physical stress.
Safety
Hose-Pull Designed to Improve Mobility of Large Hoses, Pipes
Omnidirectional wheels are made of 12 overmolded olive-shaped components integrated into a polymer rim.
September 8, 2026
Two RS10 industrial I/O control modules with yellow and black casing, featuring multiple input/output ports and configuration buttons
Safety
Mouser Adds Banner's RSio Remote Safe I/O Block for Machine Safety Applications
The block includes six inputs, each supporting up to 32 ISD-enabled devices and up to 192 devices per block.
August 31, 2026
AXEN AX4 portable multi-gas detector with orange casing, digital display, and dual sensor windows
Safety
Industrial Scientific Introduces 4-Gas Monitor for Everyday Industrial Work
Simple operation, fast charging and short lead-times help keep monitors in service.
August 20, 2026
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SureWerx Acquires American Safety Clothing
September 11, 2026
A Taco Bell restaurant in Taylor, Mich., July 14, 2026.
Taco Bell Lettuce Confirmed as a Source in Cyclospora Outbreak
July 17, 2026
Shadow10 Wintriss motorized linear actuator with red warning label and installation documentation
Shadow 10 Light Curtain
July 6, 2026
Smoke from a warehouse fire fills the air in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, June 21, 2026.
Los Angeles Mayor Declares Emergency Over Warehouse Fire
June 22, 2026
Smoke fills the sky after a train derailment near Carrington, N.D., July 5, 2024
Fiery 2024 Derailment Proves Need to Replace Flawed Tank Cars, NTSB Says
June 12, 2026
Large petrochemical refinery complex with multiple distillation towers, cylindrical vessels, and interconnected piping systems under clear blue sky
Explosion at Petrochemical Plant Kills 1, Injures 7
May 22, 2026
Disassembled mechanical parts including bolts, metal rings, cylindrical shafts, and hardware measured against a yellow ruler on blue surface
Flaw That Led to Engine Flying Off UPS Plane Grew Unnoticed Under Relaxed Inspection Schedule
May 21, 2026
Laboratory technician in white coat working with scientific equipment at a workstation in a research facility.
What Happens When the EPA Sidelines Its Independent Chemical Referee
May 20, 2026
Nighttime industrial fire with emergency response vehicles and power lines illuminated by orange flames and blue emergency lights
Years Before UPS Crash, 10 Similar Flaws Were Recorded
May 19, 2026
Woman reacting to industrial air pollution from factory smokestacks with Manufacturing NOW logo
Stinky Factory Settles with Angry Neighbors for Nearly $1M
May 19, 2026
Industrial warehouse with red welding curtains, yellow safety frames, and manufacturing equipment arranged in rows under bright ceiling lights.
The Hidden Cost of Poor Indoor Air Quality in Manufacturing
April 10, 2026
Security camera footage from bike storage area showing bright light source and efire branding timestamp
Security Video Captures Lithium-Ion Battery Fire at E-Bike Facility
April 7, 2026
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Firefighters load emergency supplies onto a red fire truck during a relief operation.
Safety
Fire at Gas Lighter Factory Near Bangladesh's Capital Kills 5 People
It took several hours to bring under control.
April 6, 2026
Three electrical power cords with red, yellow, and blue jackets and black plugs arranged on white background
Safety
'Suicide Cords' Pulled from Major E-Commerce Platforms
No standard or safety agency in the world permits this configuration, yet these products were found on Walmart, eBay and AliExpress.
April 1, 2026
Memorial badge pinned to suit jacket honoring Danielle Moore 1994-2019
Aerospace
Boeing Dodges Bid to Reopen Criminal Case Over Fatal Crashes
The crashes killed 346 people.
April 1, 2026
Labor union protesters holding signs reading 'Please Do Not Patronize JBS Employees On Unfair Labor Practice Strike' during UFCW Local #1 demonstration
Operations
Thousands of Workers Strike at One of the Largest Meatpacking Plants in the U.S.
The union says workers pay to protect themselves at the plant.
March 17, 2026
Family shopping in grocery store cereal aisle with cart and young child reaching for products on shelves
Safety
Safety Group Gives First Certification to Customer-Facing Robot
It was tested for fire, electric shock hazards and safe autonomous mobility.
March 12, 2026
Orange and white autonomous firefighting robot with six wheels parked outside a fire station garage bay
Safety
Hyundai Introduces Unmanned Firefighting Robot
The robot has a top speed of 50 kph and features a self-spraying cooling system.
March 4, 2026
Red brick institutional building with white trim surrounded by mature trees and a white vehicle parked nearby
Safety
Massive Explosion at Cocoa Butter Processor Injures Five
The facility is also used for CBD extraction.
March 5, 2026
General Mills corporate sign at company headquarters with modern office building in background
Safety
Burning Pile of Cereal Damages General Mills Factory
All employees were confirmed safe after the incident.
March 3, 2026
In a grab from video made available by WSYX, smoke rises from a fire at a hog farm complex in Madison County, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2026.
Safety
Fire at Ohio Farm Complex Kills About 6,000 Hogs
Two of five large buildings at the farm were "heavily involved" as firefighters arrived.
February 26, 2026
Group of people holding memorial photographs at formal government building event
Safety
House Rejects Bill Requiring Aircraft Locator Systems to Prevent Midair Collisions Like Last Year's
The NTSB has been recommending such systems to be installed since 2008.
February 26, 2026
Industrial refinery facility with overlaid warning tape and quote about preventable mistakes
Safety
‘Completely Preventable Mistake’ Caused Fatal Refinery Accident in Texas
Why contract workers opened the wrong pipe.
February 25, 2026
Prospect Ranch east of Keenesburg, Colo., Aug. 21, 2025.
Safety
Government Penalizes Businesses Over 6 Deaths at Colorado Dairy
Federal workplace safety regulators proposed nearly $250,000 in fines for three companies.
February 25, 2026
Construction worker in orange safety vest holding clipboard at job site with heavy equipment
Safety
OSHA Performs 20% Fewer Inspections Under Trump, Report Finds
The data also noted 42% fewer fines issued.
February 20, 2026
A woman walks in front of a Bayer AG logo at a news conference in Leverkusen, Germany, Feb. 27, 2020.
Safety
Bayer Agrees to $7.25B Proposed Settlement Over Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
The settlement would eliminate some of the risk in a separate case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
February 18, 2026
Food processing facility with industrial machinery and workers in white uniforms
Safety
When Dust Becomes a Business Continuity Threat
We're staring down the most significant overhaul of combustible dust safety guidelines in over a decade.
February 17, 2026