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LISTEN: Tesla's Brand Loyalty Falls Dramatically
Tesla's brand loyalty has suffered some notable setbacks.According to an exclusive Reutersrepor...
LISTEN: Glass Plant Shuts Down Production, Cuts Dozens of Jobs
The Oregon plant dates back more than 70 years.
LISTEN: Without New Customers, Intel 'Likely' to Stop $28B Ohio Project
In January of 2022, Intel unveiled plans to invest $28 billion in building two new chip factories in Licking County, Ohio, to boost production of its advanced semiconductors ...
LISTEN: Anglers Debut Desktop Injection Molding Machine After Mangled Microwave Mess
About a week ago, a team of engineers and fishing enthusiasts debuted a new product on Kickstarter with modest expectations. It's understandable; a little more than 40% of projects launched on the crowdfunding platform reach their funding goals...
LISTEN: Gen Z in Manufacturing: How to Hire Outside the Traditional Talent Pool
Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast that asks young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry a...
LISTEN: Green Steel Startup Says it Can Undercut China
Hertha Metals, a clean steel production startup, says it has successfully demonstrated its single-step process for turning low-grade iron ore into molten steel or high-purity iron. The company built a pilot plant in Texas and it’s been churning...
LISTEN: Toymakers Are Saying Bye, Bye, Bye to Batteries
According to Reuters, toy makers are looking for ways to further cut costs to cushion the blow from...
LISTEN: Clorox $380M Cyber Attack
In 2024, IBM identified the manufacturing sector as the industry most attacked by cyber criminals for the third straight year – which is why we see even the biggest brands being impacted by the work of hackers.Bleach maker Clorox is comi...
LISTEN: Stellantis Discontinues Hydrogen Development
Big 3 pillar Stellantis issued a rather shocking warning this week when it reported preliminary financial figures that estimate a $2.7 billion first half loss.And as the auto company gets focused on the poor financials – impacted largely...
LISTEN: 5 Million Pools Linked to Child Drownings Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and multiple vendors
LISTEN: Walt Disney Robot Made with Same Tech He Helped Pioneer 60 Years Ago
In celebration of Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary, the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ has unveiled a new attraction; “Walt Disney - A Magical Life.” Debuting at the Main Street Opera House, a cinematic presentation takes you through Walt Disney...
LISTEN: Family of Man Killed in Cybertruck Fire Sues Tesla
The family of a man who died in a crash involving a Tesla Cybertruck filed a lawsuit against the automaker, alleging a defective design and other claim...
LISTEN: The World's Skinniest EV Isn't Very Fast
Italian Designer Andrea Marazzi recently chopped up a 1993 Fiat Panda to create the world's narrowest EV, a historic feat that yielded a fully-drivable car that's only 50 cm (less than 20 inches) wide. Marazzi started with the chass...
LISTEN: Musk’s ‘Key Lieutenant’ Leaves Tesla Amid Conflicting Reports of Firing, Departure
Reports from Forbes and Bloomberg suggest that one of Tesla’s executive officers has left the company. Forbes report...
LISTEN: EV Maker’s Factory Tour So Popular It Needs a Lottery
Factory tours commonly come to mind for tourists looking to experience local landmarks. Boeing, Jelly Belly and Louisville Slugger all offer popular behind-the-scenes outings. But it’s doubtful any of those are as popular as what Xiaomi is offe...
LISTEN: Blue Diamond Leaving Sacramento, Cutting 600 Jobs
Blue Diamond has announced plans to wind down operations at its plant in Sacramento, California, cutting some 600 jobs in the process. The company says it was founded in 1910 to "ensure the long-term success of small, multigeneratio...
LISTEN: Hormel Sues Rival Over Sausage Secre
The company says a former employee took proprietary recipes and other information to his new job.
LISTEN: Gen Z in Manufacturing: Doing a 9-to-5 Wouldn’t Be Ideal
Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast that asks young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry a...
LISTEN: Coldplay to Relaunch Albums on Injection-Molded Recycled Plastic
British rock band Coldplay plans to re-release its albums on 140-gram EcoRecords made from recycled plas...
LISTEN: Ford Orders Stop Sale for Electric Mustangs that Can Trap Their Drivers
A critical safety flaw could lock you in the car.
LISTEN: Intel Email Signals Deep Factory Job Cuts
The Oregonian reported that chipmaker Intel plans to lay off up to 20% of its factory workforce, citing an interna...
LISTEN: Major Retailer the Latest to Pin Bankruptcy on Tariff Environment
At Home is a retailer that was first established way back in 1979 and has grown significantly since. The brand was acquired a few years back by a private equity firm for $2.8 billion and operates more than 260 stores with 7,000+ employees.<...
Yaskawa Moves Headquarters from Illinois to Wisconsin
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers on Friday announced Yaskawa [Yusk-AH-wah] America Inc. will invest some $180 million to expand its footprint in the Badger State, including a new location for its North American headquarters that will create more t...
