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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:
Hasbro Cuts 1,100 Jobs Prompted by Ongoing Malaise in Toy Business - @2:44
On Monday the toymaker said it's cutting some 1,100 jobs, about 20% of its workforce.
Authorities Seize 11 Tons of Cocaine Hidden in Frozen Tuna - @14:37
More than 16,500 pounds of cocaine seized were found hidden between pieces of frozen tuna.
Amazon's Internal Plans to Advance California Interests Laid Bare in Leaked Memo - @23:44
A recent leaked memo from Amazon has given us a look at the company's plans to grow its influence in Southern California.
Ford to Cut F-150 Lightning Production in Half - @33:11
According to Automotive News, Ford plans to reduce production of its Lightning full EV pickup by 50% starting next month.
Tesla Recalls Nearly All Vehicles Sold in U.S. - @42:55
Tesla is recalling more than 2 million vehicles to update software and fix a bad system.
In Case You Missed It
Hyundai, Kia Design Tires with Integrated Snow Chain Technology - @55:08
It uses shape memory alloy modules that are located inside the wheel and tire.
GM, Komatsu Collaborate on Hydrogen Mining Truck - @58:52
The vehicles need a lot of power to haul 320-ton payloads.
Raytheon to Create ‘Energy Webs’ to Charge Aircraft in Flight During Battle - @1:02:38
Raytheon recently received a $10 million Darpa contract to design and develop "energy webs," a wireless airborne relay system that can deliver energy in contested environments.
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