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Today in ManufacturingFisker's Bankruptcy; Ford's Secret EV Team; Boeing's 'Dutch Roll' Investigation | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 175The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Oracle NetSuite. Listen now to the new podcast, "How to Improve and Expand Your Business Operations." In this episode, Jeff and I discuss the very popular topic in the industrial sector, and pretty much any market where companies like to keep the lights on and make money. Watch it now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the...
2024-06-241h 05
Today in ManufacturingToyota Company Plant Closure; John Deere Job Cuts; e-Bike Goes 80 MPH | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 174The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Oracle NetSuite. Listen now to the new podcast, "How to Improve and Expand Your Business Operations." In this episode, Jeff and I discuss the very popular topic in the industrial sector, and pretty much any market where companies like to keep the lights on and make money. Watch it now.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the...
2024-06-171h 27
Today in ManufacturingU.S. Steel Sold; Costly Rope Failure; EPA Plastic Chemical Ban | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 150The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is sponsored by Oracle Netsuite. Join David Mantey and Jeff Reinke as they discuss Oracle Netsuite’s latest white paper, The Ultimate Guide to Scenario Planning, to hear about new strategies and steps you can use to de-risk your organization. Watch here.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Teamsters Vote to Authorize Strike at A...
2023-12-2255 min
Today in ManufacturingTesla Recalls; Ford Cuts Lightning Production; Hasbro Layoffs | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 149The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is sponsored by Oracle Netsuite. Join David Mantey and Jeff Reinke as they discuss Oracle Netsuite’s latest white paper, The Ultimate Guide to Scenario Planning, to hear about new strategies and steps you can use to de-risk your organization. Watch here.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Tesla Recalls Nearly All Vehicles Sold...
2023-12-181h 15
Today in ManufacturingOld Gun Factory Closing; Tesla Delivers Cybertrucks; World's Heaviest Crane | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 148The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This week's episode is sponsored by Oracle Netsuite. Join David Mantey and Jeff Reinke as they discuss Oracle Netsuite’s latest white paper, The Ultimate Guide to Scenario Planning, to hear about new strategies and steps you can use to de-risk your organization. Watch here.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Nearly 200-Year-Old Gun Factory Shutting Do...
2023-12-111h 34
Today in ManufacturingVW's Job Cuts; U.S. Steel Idles Facility; Tesla's Standoff in Sweden | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 147The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is sponsored by Oracle Netsuite. Join David Mantey and Jeff Reinke as they discuss Oracle Netsuite’s latest white paper, The Ultimate Guide to Scenario Planning, to hear about new strategies and steps you can use to de-risk your organization. Watch here.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Job Cuts Loom as VW Ch...
2023-12-041h 08
Today in ManufacturingGM Buys Tesla Supplier; SpaceX Rocket Explodes; The 4-Day Workweek | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 146The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is sponsored by Oracle Netsuite. Join David Mantey and Jeff Reinke as they discuss Oracle Netsuite’s latest white paper, The Ultimate Guide to Scenario Planning, to hear about new strategies and steps you can use to de-risk your organization. Watch here.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Tesla Loses Vital Supplier to GM...
2023-11-271h 26
Today in ManufacturingBarefoot Workers at Eye Drop Plant; Nuclear Projects Ends; Neuralink Seeks Implant Volunteers | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 145The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This week's episode is sponsored by Oracle Netsuite. Join David Mantey and Jeff Reinke as they discuss Oracle Netsuite’s latest white paper, The Ultimate Guide to Scenario Planning, to hear about new strategies and steps you can use to de-risk your organization. Watch here.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The Air Force's New Nuclear St...
2023-11-201h 34
Today in ManufacturingSmashmallow's Bad Machine; Robot Goat Rocket Launcher; Hello Bello Bankruptcy | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 143The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is sponsored by Oracle Netsuite. Join David Mantey and Jeff Reinke as they discuss Oracle Netsuite’s latest white paper, The Ultimate Guide to Scenario Planning, to hear about new strategies and steps you can use to de-risk your organization. Watch here.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Sonoma Brands Wins $21 Million from Ma...
2023-11-061h 30
Today in ManufacturingTesla's Mysterious Project; Lockheed's New Rocket; Toyota Shutdown Cause | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 135The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Sigga Technologies. Register now to watch Jeff Reinke's new interview with Stephen Timms, Sigga CEO, to hear how manufacturers are increasing tool time two hours per day per technician.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Tesla Faces Investigations over Mysterious Project- Lockheed Martin’s Rocket Flies Ne...
2023-09-111h 18
Today in ManufacturingToyota's Plants Shut Down; New Seat Belt Warning; Heineken Sold Cheap | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 134The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Sigga Technologies. Register now to watch Jeff Reinke's new interview with Stephen Timms, Sigga CEO, to hear how manufacturers are increasing tool time two hours per day per technician.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - All Assembly Lines at Toyota's Auto Plants in Japan Have Been Shut Down
2023-09-051h 25
Today in ManufacturingFord CEO's EV Troubles; Sub-$20K Vehicles Dead; EV Worth More Than GM | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 133The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).This week's episode is brought to you by Sigga Technologies. Register now to watch Jeff Reinke's new interview with Stephen Timms, Sigga CEO, to hear how manufacturers are increasing tool time two hours per day per technician.Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Ford CEO’s Road Trip Shows Challenges of EV Travel- Last Su...
2023-08-281h 23
Today in ManufacturingWhiskey Fungus; 'Excessive Alcohol' Beers; Musk's Electric Future | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 109The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This week's episode is sponsored by Bright Machines. Bright Machines is a manufacturing technology company pioneering intelligent, software-defined automation for electronics assembly. It leverages a full-stack approach to fundamentally change the flexibility, scalability, and economics of production. Bright Machines is reimagining how products can be designed and produced to address the realities of today and the future ahead. To learn more visit: https://www.brightmachines.com/contact-us/In each episode, we discuss the five biggest...
2023-03-131h 21
Today in ManufacturingGM Exceeds Demand; Ford Repossession Patent; Overtime Controversy | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 108The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- GM to Idle Truck Plant — But Not Due to Supply Issues- Ford Vehicles Could Soon Repossess Themselves- Justices OK Overtime Pay for $200,000-a-Year Oil Rig Worker- Boeing Plans to End Production of 'Top Gun' Plane in 2025- Stellantis Idles U.S. PlantIn Ca...
2023-03-061h 26
Today in ManufacturingDangerous Processor Shut Down; Boeing 747 Junked; Lightning Battery Fire | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 107The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Seafood Processor Shut Down for ‘Disgusting and Dangerous’ Conditions Aboard Vessel- Luxury Boeing 747 Junked After Only 16 Flights- Ford Stops F-150 Lightning Production After Battery Fire- TI Announces Massive U.S. Chip Factory Expansion- Tesla Recalls 'Full Self-Driving'In Case You Missed It...
2023-02-271h 28
Today in ManufacturingVirgin Orbit's $100 Part Failure; Balloon Prompts Blacklists; Boeing's Huge Sale | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 106The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Virgin Orbit Failure Caused by $100 Part- U.S. Blacklists 6 Chinese Entities Over Balloon Program- Boeing Nets 3rd Largest Sale of All Time- Factory Fined After Workers Fell in Chocolate Tank- Steel Makers Abandon $460M Deal for Louisiana PlantIn Case You Missed...
2023-02-201h 26
Today in ManufacturingFlying Superyacht; Ohio Train Derailment; Ford Profit Drops 90% | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 105The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Concept Superyacht Could ‘Fly’ at Unprecedented Speeds- 50-Car Train Derailment Causes Big Fire, Evacuations- Ford 4Q Profit Drops 90%- SpaceX Launched a Tesla Into Space Five Years Ago- Another Solar EV Startup on Life SupportIn Case You Missed It- Gal...
2023-02-131h 31
Today in ManufacturingGas Cars Cheaper Than EVs; Lightyear's Bankruptcy; Duct-Taped Machine Guards | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 104The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Driving a Gas Car Now Cheaper Than an EV, Study Suggests- Lightyear Declares Bankruptcy- OSHA Finds Duct-Taped Machine Guards Following Worker Fatality- Tiny Radioactive Capsule Sets Off Major Health Scare- Manufacturer Sells Workers with Toledo PlantIn Case You Missed It
2023-02-061h 15
Today in ManufacturingFord Plant Rejected; Energizer Plants Closing; 3M Job Cuts | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 103The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- $3.5B Ford Plant Rejected Over China Ties- Shuttered McDonalds Restaurants Reopen with Very Generic Names- How a Company Recycles Seldom Used World’s Largest Passenger Plane- Union: Energizer to Close Two Wis Plants, 'Deport' Jobs- 3M to Cut About 2,500 Manufacturing Jobs GloballyIn...
2023-01-271h 25
Today in ManufacturingSolid Gold Beer Controversy; EV Ban in Wyo.; Timken Plant Closes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 102The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- CEO Suffers Massive Hit Following 'Solid Gold' Beer Can Controversy- Wyoming Lawmakers Seek to Ban EVs by 2035- Bearings Giant to Close Longtime Plant- Terminated Worker Ordered to Pay Back Employer for 'Time Theft'- U.S. Official Warns of Risks Posed by Heavy Electric Vehicles
2023-01-231h 18
Today in ManufacturingOld Man's 400-MPH Car; CNH Workers Reject Offer; Deere Grants Right to Repair | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 101The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 86-Year-Old Man Nearly Done Building 400-mph Car- CNH Workers Reject 'Last, Best and Final' Offer- 666 Workers Laid Off After Construction Contract Falls Apart- John Deere Finally Grants Farmers the Right to Repair- Amazon, Salesforce Cut Jobs in Latest Tech Worker PurgeIn...
2023-01-161h 20
Today in ManufacturingRolls-Royce's Massive Engine; Hypercar's Plastic Waste Fuel; Rocket Launch Scare | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 100The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Rolls-Royce Ready to Test Massive Jet Engine- 1,100 Horsepower Hypercar Runs on Plastic Waste- Unannounced Rocket Launch Causes UFO Scare- Musical Instrument Manufacturing Unit Raided for Illegal Reptile Skins- Top Vehicles to Look Out for in 2023In Case You Missed It...
2023-01-091h 15
Today in ManufacturingGiant Aquarium Bursts; Plastics Industry Threatened; Smucker's Attacks Imposter | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 99The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- U.S. Air Force Receives First of 100 New Bomb Disposal Robots- Air Force Grounds Entire B-2 Fleet After Emergency Landing- Smucker's Goes After Alleged Uncrustables Imposter- Plastics Industry Head Says Bill Would ‘Destroy an Am...
2022-12-261h 13
Today in ManufacturingMustang Loses Top Spot; Stellantis Idles Plant; Magnet Problems Cause Severe Accident | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 98Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Ford Mustang Loses Spot as Most American-Made Car- Stellantis Idles Illinois Plant Indefinitely- Lifting Magnet Problems Lead to Severe Accident at Fab Company- United Places Huge Order with Boeing to Replace Aging Planes- Ford...
2022-12-191h 14
Today in ManufacturingVehicles Gone in 2023; Rubik's Inventor; Saving Car Radios | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 97Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.This episode is sponsored by Bright Machines, a manufacturing technology company pioneering intelligent, software-defined automation for electronics assembly. It leverages a full-stack approach to fundamentally change the flexibility, scalability, and economics of production. Bright Machines is reimagining how products can be designed and produced to address the realities of today and the future ahead. To learn more visit: https://www.brightmachines.com/contact-us/The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode...
2022-12-121h 10
Today in ManufacturingUFI Workers Fired at Midnight; Ford Turns Down the Heat; CAT's EV Mining Truck | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 96Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This week:- Plant Fires Thousands of Workers in Late Night Text- Ford Suggests Turning Off the Heat in Your F-150 Lightning This Winter- Boring is Bailing on U.S. Projects- Caterpillar Successfully Demonstrates First Battery Electric Large Mining Truck- Automaker Floats Minimalist Convertible ConceptIn Case You Missed It- Hyundai t...
2022-12-051h 26
Today in ManufacturingHaribo's $4M Lost Check; Factory's 'Alarm Fatigue'; World's Fastest EV | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 95The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Haribo Gifts Man Candy After He Finds Company's $4M Lost Check- Investigation Blames Factory Blast on Errors, 'Alarm Fatigue'- Tesla Gigafactory Construction Workers Allege Unsafe Conditions, Wage Theft- There's a New World's Fastest Production EV- Automaker Aims to Capitalize on Tech LayoffsI...
2022-11-281h 04
Today in ManufacturingRebuilding World's Largest Plane; 'Alien' Metal; Beretta's New Factory | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 94Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- World's Largest Plane to Be Rebuilt- How An Engineer Turned His Car Into a Motorcycle to Save His Life- Magnet Maker Arrested for Sending DOD Drawings to China- 'Alien' Metal Could Curb Need for Vital Minerals
2022-11-211h 16
Today in ManufacturingRebuilding World's Largest Plane; 'Alien' Metal; Beretta's New Factory | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 94Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- World's Largest Plane to Be Rebuilt- How An Engineer Turned His Car Into a Motorcycle to Save His Life - Magnet Maker Arrested for Sending DOD Drawings to China- 'Alien' Metal Could Curb Need for Vital Minerals
2022-11-211h 20
Today in ManufacturingSubaru Blames McDonald's; Catalytic Converter Takedown; Hyperloop Parking Lot | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 93The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Subaru Won't Invest in U.S. Plant, Blames McDonald's- U.S. Takes Down Nationwide Catalytic Converter Theft Ring- Hyperloop Prototype Turned Into Parking Lot- Bakery Manufacturing Facility Worker Locked in Freezer Overnight- The Best Places to Work in Manufacturing in 2022In Case...
2022-11-141h 08
Today in ManufacturingBeaumont Machine; Bridge Collapse; New Flying Car | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 92The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - DeLorean's Daughter to Build New Model in Detroit- OSHA Proposes Steep Penalties After 7th Worker Severely Injured- Flying Car Can Drive on Streets, Take Off and Land Vertically- Suspension Bridge Collapse Kills at Least 133 in India- Owners Reacquire EDM Company Nearly 10 Years After Selling
2022-11-071h 24
Today in ManufacturingLast Pontiac's Cruel Fate; Purple Street Lights; Meat Plant Raid Settlement | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 91The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The Last Pontiac Ever Built Met a Cruel Fate- Why Are Street Lights Turning Purple?- Workers Could Get $1.75 Million Over Meat Plant Raid- Georgia-Pacific Abruptly Closes Wis. Plant- Former Plant Manager Pleads Guilty Over Cereal OutbreakIn Case You Missed It...
2022-10-281h 13
Today in ManufacturingSkillet Maker's 7-Ton Pan; SpaceX Worker Injury; EV Breaks Record | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 90The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Manufacturer Unveils World's Largest Cast Iron Skillet- SpaceX Worker Hospitalized in Coma After Rocket Part Test- Student-Built Electric Vehicle Breaks Acceleration Record- Military Counterfeiter Gets Prison- Lafarge Pleads Guilty, Will Pay $778M in PenaltiesIn Case You Missed It- S...
2022-10-241h 13
Today in ManufacturingGM's Hidden Defect; Pig Activists Acquitted; 'Ghost Cattle' Rancher Sentenced | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 89The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- GM Owes $100M+ After Jury Finds it Hid Defect- Activists Acquitted in Smithfield Pig Heist- Rancher Gets 11 Years in 'Ghost Cattle' Scheme- Amazon Shuts Down Autonomous Delivery Robots- ExxonMobil Ordered to Reinstate Workers Accused of Leaking InformationIn Case You Missed It
2022-10-171h 19
Today in ManufacturingFear Factory; Packard Plant Torn Down; Tesla's Robot Disappoints | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 88The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Closed Cement Factory Named Top Haunted House- Detroit Demolishing Blighted Packard Car Plant- Tesla Robot Walks, Waves, But Doesn't Impress- Worker Lockout Could Cost Exxon Tens of Millions- Amazon Suspends at Least 50 Workers After Fire ProtestIn Case You Missed It
2022-10-101h 31
Today in ManufacturingFirst Two Story 3D-Printed Home; Ford's Blue Oval Shortage; VW's Sleepy Car | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 87The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The First Two-Story 3D Printed Home in U.S.- Ford Running Low on Blue Ovals- Unsolicited Letter to Warren Buffett Nets $500M Industrial Park- Volkswagen's Driverless Car Prototype Will Put You to Sleep- Prototype Electric Airplane Takes First FlightIn Case You...
2022-10-031h 16
Today in ManufacturingHonda Bonus Mishap; Foxconn's Minimal Workloads; Floppy Disk Industries | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 86The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Honda Asks Workers to Repay Miscalculated Bonuses- Foxconn Workers Put in 3 Months of Work Per Year- Northrop Grumman to Unveil the B-21 Raider- The Industries That Still Use Floppy Disks- 7 States Back Hydrogen as Clean Energy SourceIn Case You Missed It
2022-09-261h 15
Today in ManufacturingRail Crisis Averted; Mfg Defect Causes Explosion; Blue Origin Rocket Crashes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 85The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Railway Averts Strike After Labor Deal Reached- Manufacturing Defect Caused Pipeline Explosion- World’s Largest Silicon Carbide Materials Facility Planned for U.S.- Personal Submarines Become More Affordable- Bezos Rocket Crashes After Liftoff, Only Experiments AboardIn Case You Missed It
2022-09-191h 22
Today in ManufacturingRobots Threaten American Workers; Quiet Quitting's Impact; New Ship Faces Scrap Heap | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 84The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Quiet Quitting: The Latest Trend That No One's Happy About - 'Solar Tree' Can Power Your House, Charge Your EV- Amazon's Robot Workforce Could Doom the American Worker- Farmers Are Ditching Scarecrows for Laser Beams - World's Largest Cruise Ship to Be Sold for Scrap
2022-09-121h 13
Today in Manufacturing620 MPH FluxJet; Ford's Price Hike; Tesla's Dress Code | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 83The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- TransPod’s FluxJet Can Eclipse 620 mph- Ford's Battery Costs Prompt $8K Price Hike on Popular EV- Electric Boat Shatters Speed Record- Labor Board Rules Tesla Can't Require Black Shirts- First Solar Announces $1B Panel Factory in U.S.In Case Yo...
2022-09-021h 27
Today in Manufacturing5 Cars Leaving in 2023; Father-Son Tesla Test; Record-Setting Drone Crashes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 82The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Five Cars That Won't Be Around for 2023- Father Uses Son to Test Tesla Self-Driving- High-Altitude Military Drone Crashes After More than Two Months of Flight- Federal Injunction Forces Pharmaceutical Manufacturer to Close Doors- Second Hyundai Supplier Accused of Violating Child Labor Laws...
2022-08-261h 13
Today in ManufacturingEV Factory on 'Life Support'; Worker Called in Sick on Facebook; 3M's Potential Bankruptcy | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 81The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - EV Battery Factory on 'Life Support'- Court Sides with Mfg Worker Who Called in Sick via Facebook- 3M Could Face 'Bankruptcy' Over Defective Earplugs- 1 Dead, 9 Injured After Autonomous Test Car Veers Into Traffic- What Takes Years and Costs $20K? A San Francisco Trash Can
2022-08-221h 20
Today in ManufacturingU.S. Wins New EV Plant; Eerie Glow in Pacific; Airline Moves Execs to Baggage | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 80The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Most Electric Vehicles Won’t Quality for Federal Tax Credits- USF Student Invents Lumber Alternative Using Recycled Plastic- Airline Calls on Execs to Work as Baggage Handlers- Eerie Red Glow on Pacific Gets Fishy Explanation- U.S. Lands Another Multi-Million Dollar EV PlantIn C...
2022-08-151h 02
Today in ManufacturingGM Punishes Car Flippers; Jeep Closes Plant; Hershey Bails on Halloween | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 79The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Plant-Based Meat Company is Spoiling- Rivian Sounds Alarm on EV Rebate Changes- Hershey Warns it Can't Meet Halloween Demand- Jeep Closes Only Chinese Plant- GM to Punish 'Exorbitant' Car FlippingIn Case You Missed It- Purina to Open Cat Food...
2022-08-081h 04
Today in ManufacturingTrashfence Catches Garbage Tsunami; Hyundai's Child Labor Problem; Chipotle's Robot Army | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 78The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Trashfence Catches a Garbage Tsunami Heading Downriver- Hyundai Subsidiary in Alabama Accused of Employing Children- Chipotle Enlists Hidden Robot Army to Build Burritos- Ukraine Deploys Home-Grown Machine Gun-Mounted Robot- Samsung Could Build 11 Chip Plants in TexasIn Case You Missed It...
2022-08-011h 18
Today in ManufacturingMost Stolen Cars; Ford to Cut 8,000; Amy's Kitchen Closes Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 77The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The Most Stolen Cars of 2021- Ford to Cut 8,000 Jobs- Amy's Kitchen to Close 11-Month-Old Plant- Chinese-Made GPS Tracker Highly Vulnerable- Nissan to Pull the Plug on Pioneering EVIn Case You Missed It- GM HQ Staying in Downtown...
2022-07-251h 03
Today in ManufacturingSuper Yacht Stays Stuck; Big Beef Price Fixing; Panasonic Picks Kansas | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 76Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Boeing Might Lose Billions If It Cancels 737 Max 10- Rivian's Deliveries Ramp Up Four-Fold- Panasonic Picks U.S. Site for Multi-Billion EV Battery Plant- Sysco Accuses 4 Largest Beef Processors of Price Fixing- Dutch Won't Break Brid...
2022-07-181h 13
Today in ManufacturingGM's Unfinished Vehicles; Tesla's Sales Drop; 100-Year-Old Employees | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 75The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). We typically discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward, but this week we're sticking to the top three:- Tesla's Sales Drop Amid Supply Chain, Pandemic Problems- Chip Shortage Leaves 95K GM Vehicles Unfinished in Storage- Man Sets Record for Longest Tenure at a CompanyIn Case You Missed It- 'Huge Thermos' to Help Heat Homes This Winter...
2022-07-1255 min
Today in ManufacturingMajor Aluminum Maker Shuts Down; Vinyl's Resurgent Demand; Tesla Layoffs | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 74The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Tesla Lays Off 200 Autopilot Employees- Regulators Say Phillips 66 Unlawfully Processed Renewable Fuel- Manufacturers Struggle to Keep Pace with Vinyl Record Demand- Solar Patio Umbrellas Recalled After Bursting Into Flames- Major Aluminum Manufacturer Shuts DownIn Case You Missed It-
2022-07-051h 13
Today in ManufacturingStellantis Begins Indefinite Layoff; Kellogg Splits; Musk Says Rivian, Lucid in 'Deep Trouble' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 73The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Kellogg to Split into 3; Snacks, Cereals, Plant-Based Food- Solar-Powered Electric RV Promises 'Endless Water Supply'- Engineer Sues Amazon for Work-From-Home Costs- Stellantis to Begin Indefinite Layoff at Stamping Plant- Musk Says Rivian, Lucid in 'Deep Trouble'In Case You Missed It...
2022-06-2754 min
Today in ManufacturingLego's $1B Expansion, Dealers Stop Selling E-Mustangs, CAT's Big Move, and the Tesla that Won't Stop Burning: Today in Manufacturing, Ep. 72Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:LEGO to Build $1 Billion Factory in VirginiaThe company is building a 1.7 million-square-foot facility that will employ more than 1,760 people who will mold, process and pack LEGO...
2022-06-201h 11
Today in ManufacturingForced Monkey Coconut Labor, Deere Move Jobs to Mexico, Jeep Tips Over | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 71The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Target is Canceling Orders from Suppliers- 3 U.S. Companies Sanctioned for Sending Blueprints to China- Deere Moves Production to Mexico Amid Tight Labor Market- Jeep Tips Over for Second Time in Crash Test- Walmart Pulls Coconut Milk Amid Forced Monkey Labor Allegations
2022-06-131h 12
Today in ManufacturingFord's EV Price War; World's Largest Whisky Bottle; DeLorean Reveals Alpha5 | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 70The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Ammo Manufacturer Sentenced for Failing to Pay Taxes- DeLorean Reveals Alpha5 EV- Defective Battery Pack Sparks Fire Inside Rivian Plant- Ford CEO Sees Electric Vehicle Price War as EV Costs Decline- World's Largest Bottle of Whisky Sells for $1.4MIn Case You Misse...
2022-06-061h 05
Today in ManufacturingTesla Fire, World's Most Expensive Car Sold, GM's 'Double Standard' | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 69The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Man Escapes Burning Tesla After Electronic Shutdown- World’s Most Expensive Car Sold- Company Fined After Production Manager Dies in Thermoforming Machine- U.S. Train with Deadliest Record to Get Faster- Union Leaders Blast GM for Remote Work 'Double Standard'In Case Yo...
2022-05-311h 06
Today in ManufacturingBug Kills Old Company; Harley-Davidson's Production Stop; Plane Crash Intentional | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 68The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Bug Shuts Down 168-Year-Old Company- Harley-Davidson Suspends Production- Jeep Plant Prepares for Next Round of Layoffs- Convicted Killer the Tech Whiz Behind Startup- Plane Crash May Have Been IntentionalIn Case You Missed It- Bentley Promises 'Brutal' Acceleration in New...
2022-05-231h 01
Today in ManufacturingWorkers Flee Manufacturing City; Coke Engineer Sentenced; Chemical Plant Blast | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 67The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Canoo Warns It May Not Have the Funds to Keep Going- Stratolaunch Completes Latest Test of 'World's Largest Flying Aircraft'- Several Feared Dead After Chemical Plant Blast in Slovenia- Ex-Coca-Cola Engineer Sentenced in Trade Secrets Case- Workers Flee Over Lockdown Fears in Manufacturing City
2022-05-161h 02
Today in ManufacturingFoxconn Could Takeover Lordstown; Big Strike in Midwest; Mini Urban Airports | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 66The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- How to Bring Manufacturing Back to the U.S.- Rescues After Chinese Building Collapses- New Airport a 'Starting Gun' for Future of Transportation- 1,000 UAW Members Strike in Wisconsin, Iowa- Foxconn Could Soon Own LordstownIn Case You Missed It- Fo...
2022-05-091h 11
Today in ManufacturingWar Over Cement Plant, Datsun Dies, Tesla Robot's Big Potential | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 65The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Boeing CEO Laments Air Force One Deal- The World’s Largest Concrete 3D Printer- Elon Musk Says Tesla's Robot to Soon Out-Value its Cars- Datsun Revival Fails, Car Brand Officially Dies- 8 Killed in Clash at Mexican Cement PlantIn Case You Missed It
2022-05-021h 00
Today in ManufacturingEV Warnings from BMW & Rivian; Plane to Fly 9,200 mph; Bidding Over Mystery Company | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 64The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Lucid Unveils Most Powerful EV on the Planet- Oklahoma Governor Seeks Massive Incentives to Lure Company- Aerospace Startup Wants to Cross Pacific in an Hour- BMW CEO Warns Against 'EV Push'- Rivian CEO Calls Chip Shortage 'Small Appetizer'In Case You Missed It
2022-04-251h 12
Today in Manufacturing'Suspicious' Potato Grenade; Driverless Taxi Pulled Over; Kmart Nears Extinction | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 63The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Super Heavy EVs Pose Traffic Accident Risks- 'World’s First' Marijuana Breathalyzer Nearly Ready- Kmart Nears Extinction- Cops Confused after Pulling Over Driverless Taxi- 'Suspicious' Potato Turns Out to Be GrenadeIn Case You Missed It- Freight Railroads Work to...
2022-04-181h 10
Today in ManufacturingThe Cars That Sank on Felicity Ace; Mondelez Plant Damage; GE Engineer Convicted | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 62The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The World’s First Robot Burger in a Box- Judge Orders Owner to Demolish Packard Plant in Detroit- Former GE Engineer Convicted of 'Textbook Example' of Industrial Espionage- Ukraine Mondelez Plant Sustains 'Significant' Damage- Log Book Reveals All the Cars That Sank on Felicity AceI...
2022-04-111h 14
Today in ManufacturingFailed Fastener's Catastrophic Damage; GM Workers Sleep on Floors; EV Company Pays $40 Per Hour | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 61The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Former Regulators Describe Yelling Matches with Musk- Leopard Shuts Down Mercedes Plant- EV Battery Factory to Pay $40 Per Hour- GM Company Asks Workers to Sleep on Factory Floors- Failed Fastener Causes $3.8 Million in DamageIn Case You Missed It- Vietnamese...
2022-04-041h 01
Today in ManufacturingBoeing 737 Crash; Stellantis Smash & Grab; Molten Plastic Accident | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 60Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Boeing 737 Crashes with 132 Aboard- Thieves Hit Stellantis in Smash & Grab- Worker Injured in Molten Plastic Incident- Kawasaki Made a Robot Goat- Fukushima Quake Knocks Chipmakers OfflineIn Case You Missed It...
2022-03-281h 06
Today in ManufacturingSanctions Crush Automaker; Smart Devices Are Spying; Tesla Fires Worker for Tech Reviews | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 59The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).Click here for a free sample from our sponsor, Oil Eater. Oil Eater’s cleaners and heavy duty degreaser were specifically designed to replace dangerous solvents and are used by industries throughout the world. Visit: https://www.ien.com/oileaterIn each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Ha...
2022-03-211h 08
Today in ManufacturingHelicopter Maker Abandons Factory; Heroic Factory Worker; Spraying Diesel Causes Fire | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 58Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).Click here for a free sample from our sponsor, Oil Eater. Oil Eater’s cleaners and heavy duty degreaser were specifically designed to replace dangerous solvents and are used by industries throughout the world. Visit: https://www.ien.com/oileaterIn each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on...
2022-03-141h 11
Today in ManufacturingExecs Flee Startup; DeLorean's Comeback; Glass Factory Closes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 55The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).Click here for a free sample from our sponsor, Oil Eater. Oil Eater’s cleaners and heavy duty degreaser were specifically designed to replace dangerous solvents and are used by industries throughout the world. Visit: https://www.ien.com/oileaterIn each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- De...
2022-02-211h 04
Today in ManufacturingBillionaire's Superyacht Too Big, Engineer Dupes Grainger, SpaceX Satellite Failure | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 54The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Click here for a free sample from our sponsor, Oil Eater. Oil Eater’s cleaners and heavy duty degreaser were specifically designed to replace dangerous solvents and are used by industries throughout the world. Visit: https://www.ien.com/oileaterIn each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Tesla Quietly Cut Steering Component Amid Chip Shortage- Aba...
2022-02-141h 04
Today in ManufacturingBrad Pitt's Housing Nightmare; SpaceX's Moon Crash; Food Line's Bathroom Problem | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 53The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).Click here for a free sample from our sponsor, Oil Eater. Oil Eater’s cleaners and heavy duty degreaser were specifically designed to replace dangerous solvents and are used by industries throughout the world. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Airbus to Create New Airline for 'Whale' Planes- Spa...
2022-02-0457 min
Today in ManufacturingJobs Return After Mass Layoffs; Ford's Rock-Crawling Bronco; Drones Banned | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 52The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Click here for a free sample from our sponsor, Oil Eater. Oil Eater’s cleaners and heavy duty degreaser were specifically designed to replace dangerous solvents and are used by industries throughout the world. Visit: https://www.ien.com/oileaterIn each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Amazon Drone Engineer Told to Work More Despite Burnout...
2022-01-271h 08
Today in ManufacturingTesla Autopilot Felony; 5G Airplane Problems; Tornado-Hit Factory Shutters | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 51The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Air Force Commits $60M to Supersonic Air Travel- $3.4M in Fraudulent Relief Funds Generates $16M Forfeiture of Tesla Stock- Tornado-Ravaged Candle Factory Will Not Reopen- Airlines Again Warn of Potential Disruption from 5G- Felony Charges 1st in Fatal Crash Involving Tesla AutopilotIn C...
2022-01-241h 12
Today in ManufacturingJeep's Odor Problem; Sinking Building; EV Gets 752 MPC | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 50The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Great Resignation Not as 'Great' as it Seems - Ring to Identify 'Suspicious' People by Voice, Fingerprint or Odor- Startup’s Battery Gets 752 Miles Per Charge- New Jeep Plant Addresses Odor Problem- San Francisco Luxury High-Rise Tilting 3 Inches Per YearIn Case You Missed It:...
2022-01-171h 07
Today in ManufacturingLickable TV; Apple Factory Probation; Mercedes EV Prototype | Today in Manufacturing, Ep. 49The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- New Cars and Missing Features: What Can You Do?- Apple Places iPhone Factory On Probation- New GM Electric Truck Faces Competition and Skeptical Buyers- Mercedes Prototype Can Travel 600 Miles Per Charge- Inventor Unveils Lickable TV PrototypeIn Case You Missed It:...
2022-01-101h 02
Today in ManufacturingVehicles Headed for Extinction; Tesla's Record Deliveries; Plant Cuts 700 Workers | Today in Manufacturing, Ep. 48The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Autonomous Trucker Logs First No-Human Road Test- Would-Be Buyers Aghast at Used Car Prices- Tesla Says it Delivered Record 936K Vehicles in 2021, up 87%- More Than 700 Workers Lose Jobs at Wind Turbine Plant- Vehicle Models Headed for Extinction in 2022In Case You...
2022-01-041h 08
Today in ManufacturingPlant Removes Union; CEO Embezzles $15M; Nikola Settles Fraud Case | Today in Manufacturing, Ep. 47The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 'Lazy' Millennials Not Main Cause of Labor Shortage- EV Startup Nikola Settles with U.S. for $125M- Half of U.S. Oil Pipelines Reportedly Unused- Poultry Plant Workers Vote to Remove Union- Former CEO Charged with Embezzling $15MIn Case You Missed It:
2021-12-2758 min
Today in ManufacturingNight Vision Fix for $0.04; Worm-Filled Corvette Mirrors; Workers Could Win a House | Today in Manufacturing, Ep. 46The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:Company Offers 2 Free Homes as Worker IncentiveHome Worker's Fall Ruled 'Workplace Accident'GM Warns Common Aftermarket Accessory Can Ruin Corvette's MirrorsEmployees Faced Termination Threats as Deadly Tornado ApproachedHow the Air Force's $19,000 Problem Got a...
2021-12-201h 00
Today in ManufacturingEV Maker Crashes; 5G Threatens Aircraft; Apple Tracking Thieves | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 45The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- NTSB: Poor Planning Led to Deadly Texas Pipeline Blast- 5G Threatens Aircraft Instruments- Musk Says Job Titles Don’t Mean Anything- Thieves Use Apple Tracking Devices to Steal Cars- EV Maker Lucid Crashes After Disclosing SEC Subpoena In Case You Missed It...
2021-12-131h 04
Today in ManufacturingSpaceX's Bankruptcy Threat; 50-Hour Shift Before Crash; FedEx Forest Mystery | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 44The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Hundreds of FedEx Packages Found in Woods- Engineering Company Owner Gets Prison in Explosion Probe- Boozy Stream Clocks in at 1.2% Alcohol- Ship's Operator Awake for 50 Hours Before Crash- Musk Says Rocket Engine Issues Threaten to Bankrupt SpaceX
2021-12-061h 09
Today in ManufacturingDead Crew Stuck on Ships; Peterbilt Fires Whistleblower; Domestic Automakers Rank Last | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 43The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Samsung Says it Will Build $17B Chip Factory in Texas- It's the 'Great Resignation' for CEOs, as Well- Dead Crewmembers Stuck Aboard Cargo Ships- Feds Sue Truck Maker for Firing Whistleblower- Domestic Automakers Rank Last in ReliabilityIn Case You Missed It:...
2021-11-3058 min
Today in ManufacturingGE Splits Up; Cadillac Cuts Dealers; Fiery Tesla Crash | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 41The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Cadillac Culls Hundreds of Dealers in Shift to EVs- Dodge to Hire 'Chief Donut Maker'- GE to Split into 3 Companies- Tesla Driver Killed in Fiery Crash- Oil Tanker Explodes in Sierra LeoneIn Case You Missed It- Gun...
2021-11-151h 05
Today in ManufacturingLawyer Behind Hundreds of Food Lawsuits; Startup Beats Facebook; Billionaire's Psychological Experiment | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 40Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast.The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Smithfield Workers Are 'Fed Up'- Tesla Software Recall May Head Off Fight with U.S. Regulators - Startup Applied for ‘Meta’ Trademark Before Facebook- Architect Resigns from Billionaire’s ‘Psychological Experiment’- Lawyer Behind Pop-Tart Suit Has Filed...
2021-11-0858 min
Today in ManufacturingToyota's Billion-Dollar Battery Plant; Cybertruck's Specs Disappear; Navy Finds Major Failures | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 38The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Cybertruck Specs Disappear Off Tesla's Website- Navy Probe Finds Major Failures in Fire that Destroyed Ship- As Gun Plant Downsizes, Nearby Manufacturers Vie for its Workers- Auto Supplier Wants to Be Paid Amid Production Slowdowns- Toyota to Build $1.29B U.S. Battery Plant
2021-10-2558 min
Today in ManufacturingDeere Workers Strike; Lava Destroys Factory; Amazon Returns Fraud | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 37The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- 73% of Workers Surveyed Are Considering Quitting- Amazon Shopper Faces Prison, Fine for Fraudulent Returns- Bad Butterfly Valves Cost Company $4.5M- Most Deere Workers Reject Contract Offer- Cement Factory Engulfed by LavaIn Case You Missed It:- SBA Gr...
2021-10-161h 04
Today in ManufacturingChina's 'Bad Behaviors'; Cereal Workers Strike; Foxconn's Lordstown Play | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 36The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:NAM: China 'Remains a Hub of Bad Behaviors'On Monday, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai took a shot at China’s trade practices. In response, National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons released a statement. In it he said, “China is not following through on important comm...
2021-10-111h 08
Today in ManufacturingFactory Bomb Threat; Boeing 'Delusional'; Cracks in Space Station | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 35The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:Amazon Unveils 'Jetsons'-Like Roaming Robot for the HomeThis week, Amazon unveiled Astro, a robot dog designed for your home.An Autonomous Robot May Have Already Killed PeopleAccording to a recent United Nations Security Council report, autonomous weapon systems may have killed human beings for...
2021-10-041h 02
Today in ManufacturingMan Wins Candy Factory; Harley Launches E-bike; Toyota Scraps V8 | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 34The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:Colt Poised for U.S. ComebackIn May, Ceska Zbrojovka Group bought Colt Holding Company for $222 million. The gun maker is based in the Czech Republic and wants to parlay the Colt name into more market share around the world and contend for some U.S. military contracts....
2021-09-271h 11
Today in ManufacturingTesla Robot Raises Concerns; Coleman Plant Closing; Beer Maker Sued | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 32The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:UPS to Hire 100,000, Many in 30 Minutes or LessOn Thursday, the delivery company announced plans to hire more than 100,000 people within 30 minutes of applying.Craft Brewery CEO Sued for Misappropriating $100MBased in Wisconsin, New Glarus Brewery is best known for the brand Spotted Cow. Brewery...
2021-09-131h 01
Today in ManufacturingTrain T-Bones Turbine Blade; Tesla Hits Cop Car; Dumbest Tech Thieves Ever | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 30The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:Opel Unveils Tiny Entry-Level EVOpel recently unveiled a new small electric vehicle: the Rocks-e SUM. The two-seater has a limited range of slightly less than 47 miles per charge and tops out at less than 30 mph.1 in 4 Execs Fired Workers Over Zoom BlundersA recent Bloomberg...
2021-09-0748 min
Today in ManufacturingPrototype Military Plane Crashes; Ford Attacks GM Trademarks; Glass Factories Close | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 29Natural Gas Blaze Blamed on Operator ErrorOn February 6, 2019, an excavator operator working for Kilford Engineering was digging a trench to install fiber optic conduit in San Francisco. The mini excavator's bucket struck a PG&E gas pipe - causing a leak and igniting the natural gas main.Pet Food Factory Reeks of 'Rotting, Dog Food-Like Excrement'Residents in Neptune City, New Jersey are complaining about a Nylabone plant on the Jersey Shore. One resident described the odor coming from the plant as “rotting, dog food-like excrement.”Glass Factories Close, 400 Jobs Lost...
2021-08-2347 min
Today in ManufacturingFactory Raises Wages Over Labor Problems; Ghost Guns; Raytheon Protest | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 28Editor's note: Click here to subscribe to the podcast. The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:Air Force Funds Hypersonic Aircraft StartupHermeus is developing the world’s fastest reusable aircraft. Last week, Hermeus announced a $60 million agreement with the U.S. Air Force to test its first aircraft.Protesters Bl...
2021-08-1658 min
Today in ManufacturingAccident Changes Ride Industry, Factories in Space, Robot Fire | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 25The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Every week, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing. This week, we talk about:Bezos Wants to Move Heavy Industry to SpaceCurrent richest man in the world, Jeff Bezos, spent about 11 minutes in space on Tuesday. Now, he has a new proposition, he wants to take all heavy industry and move it into space.Workers Strike at Frito-Lay PlantMembers of the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers L...
2021-07-261h 00
Today in ManufacturingNavy Quits Railgun Project, Massive Blast Tests New Ship, Gas Shortages Rise | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 22Programming note: We're taking a week off, but we'll be back with a new episode on July 13th. The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we talk about:Amazon Reportedly Firing Drivers with AlgorithmAmazon has turned to algorithms for hiring and firing Flex delivery drivers. The algorithm powers a system that...
2021-07-0655 min
Today in ManufacturingShocking New Weed Killer, 40 Cows Escape, SpaceX Breaks Laws | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 21This week, we talk about:Peloton Flaw Allows Hackers to Watch UsersThe Peloton Bike+ is vulnerable and users were recently warned of a security threat that allows hackers to control the touchscreen, steal information and even watch riders as they sit and spin.40 Cows Escape SlaughterhouseA gate at a meat packing facility was accidentally left open and 40 cows made a run for it into the L.A. suburbs. Oddly enough, this isn't the first great cow escape and it could save at least one from slaughter.SpaceX...
2021-06-2855 min
Today in ManufacturingEpisode 19: IBM Suing Chipmaker for $2.5B, Smelly Chicken Plant Blocked, Lordstown Motors Might Not LastIBM Says Semiconductor Maker Owes it $2.5BTech giant IBM wants GlobalFoundries, a major semiconductor manufacturer, to pay $2.5 billion for violating the terms of a 2014 deal. Six years ago, GlobalFoundries bought IBM’s chip business for $1.5 billion. IBM says GlobalFoundries agreed to continue making chips for them as part of the deal, but in 2018 GlobalFoundries abandoned advanced chipmaking technology due to outrageous R&D costs.'Smelly Nuisance' Chicken Plant BlockedA court has blocked the construction of a Pilgrim’s Pride plant in Gadsden, Alabama that would render dead chic...
2021-06-1154 min
Today in ManufacturingJeep Layoffs, Driverless Car Problems & Mexico City is Sinking | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 16Welcome to the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we talk about:Pandemic Claims Another ManufacturerEcolab manufactures infection prevention solutions to more than 40 industries — everything from food processing plants to hospitals. This week, the St. Paul, Minnesota-based company announced plans to shutter its plant in Columbus, Mississippi.Autonomous Van Rescued After Traffic Co...
2021-05-2147 min
Today in ManufacturingGM’s $9K Pickup, Another SpaceX Failure & Americans Won't Buy American | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 9Welcome to the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:Americans Still Won't Pay More for USA-Made GoodsIn 2017, a Reuters/Ipsos poll revealed that 70 percent of Americans believe it is “very important” or “somewhat important” to buy U.S. goods, but 37 percent said they wouldn’t pay more for those goods. The poll was recent...
2021-04-0247 min
Today in ManufacturingToday in Manufacturing Ep. 6: Scooter Megafactory, Lunar Ark, Engineer Espionage, Engine Cracks & OSHA's Top 10 in 2020.Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the podcast.Welcome to the fifth episode of the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:- Engineers Pitch Solar-Powered Lunar Ark- The Top 10 Safety Citations in 2020- Engineer Steals 2,500 Pages of Classified...
2021-03-1251 min
Today in ManufacturingToday in Manufacturing Ep. 5: Another SpaceX Explosion, Lockheed Closes Old Plant, DARPA's New Weapon & Hyundai's Expensive RecallEditor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the podcast.Welcome to the fifth episode of the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:Missile-Firing Missile Fights Incoming Air StrikesSandwich Manufacturer Burns Down in IowaSpaceX Starship Lands, Then ExplodesLockheed Martin Shuttering 90-Year-Old PlantOne of the Most Expensive...
2021-03-0855 min
Today in ManufacturingToday in Manufacturing Ep. 4: Boeing's Engine Explosion, Digital Immortality, New Warships, Musk's $15B Tweet & Gunpowder Plant Explosion UpdateEditor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the podcast.Welcome to the fourth episode of the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:Monkey Plays Video Games with Neuralink’s Brain InterfaceNew Warships Pull onto BeachesGunpowder Plant Owner Denied Early ReleaseDid a Single Tweet Cost Elon Mu...
2021-03-0146 min
Today in ManufacturingToday in Manufacturing Ep. 3: Texas Power Failures, Air Force One, VW Battery Spat, Jetpack Mystery & Hipster ShotgunsWelcome to the third episode of the Today in Manufacturing Podcast, a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net, Industrial Equipment News (IEN), Manufacturing Business Technology, Food Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operations (IMPO), Design & Development Today and Industrial Distribution.In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss:5. Why the Power Grid Failed in Texas and Beyond4. First Look at 'The New Air Force One: Flying Fortress'3. Volkswagen a 'Victim' in...
2021-02-2248 minToday in ManufacturingToday in Manufacturing Podcast: Goodbye Supercharged V8's, SpaceX Explosion, Deadly Nitrogen Leak, Aerospace Plant Closing & MIT Professor ScandalToday in Manufacturing is a new podcast brought to you by the editors from Manufacturing.net, Industrial Equipment News (IEN), Manufacturing Business Technology, Food Manufacturing, Industrial Maintenance & Plant Operations (IMPO), Design & Development Today and Industrial Distribution. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in the manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week, we discuss: 5: Aerospace Plant Closing in Washington; 130 Jobs Lost4: System in Deadly Leak Was Recently Installed3: SpaceX's Starship Test Ends with Another Fiery Blast 2. MIT Backs Engineer Charged in Chi...
2021-02-0642 min