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America's Cheapest Car; Texas Sues Smelly Site; Historic Union Victory | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 258

The 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 Interpower. Why pay more for power cords when you don’t have to? Made in the U.S.A., our cords are made from the best raw materials—and undergo rigorous testing. Need reliable power cords? Get them with no minimum orders. Why play cord roulette with imports?We’re on a roll—tariff-free cords by Interpower®. Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Ratify First Union Contract- Rendering Facility Sued for 'Boiling Blood and Death’ Odors Detected 10 Miles Away- Dead Vehicle Crowned America’s New Cheapest CarIn Case You Missed It- Autodesk, U.S. Paralympian Partner to Advance Next-Gen Prosthetics- AI is Not Replacing Factory Workers, It’s Elevating Them- Apple Ramps Plans to Make Mac Mini in TexasPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

Turbine Graveyard Lawsuit; Cargill Closes Plant; Offshoring Critic Offshores Work | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 257

The 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 the fintech pioneers at Klear. When demand outpaces the funding needed to sustain growth, manufacturers run into what is known as the “success trap."The success trap is all too common. Enterprises invest heavily to fill orders while waiting weeks for payment. This dynamic can create a deficit in working capital that forces many to make decisions that lead to delivery delays and frustrated customers.Check out this report, "The Success Trap: Why Fast-Growing Manufacturers Fail," to learn how manufacturers can avoid these types of barriers in growing their business.Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Offshoring Critic to Move Ohio Manufacturing to China- Cargill to Shutter Wisconsin Plant, Cut More than 200 Jobs- Wind Turbine Graveyard in Texas Sparks LawsuitIn Case You Missed It- Small Aircraft Went from Concept to Flight-Ready Prototype in 71 Days- Robotic Dog Made in China Gets Indian University Kicked Out of AI Summit- Security Breach: Hybrid Warfare is Upon You Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

Rockwell Picks City for Giant Factory; Waymo's Not-So-Autonomous Cars; Stellantis Sells Plant for $100 | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 256

Editor's note: Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.The 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 the fintech pioneers at Klear. When demand outpaces the funding needed to sustain growth, manufacturers run into what is known as the “success trap."The success trap is all too common. Enterprises invest heavily to fill orders while waiting weeks for payment. This dynamic can create a deficit in working capital that forces many to make decisions that lead to delivery delays and frustrated customers.Check out this report, "The Success Trap: Why Fast-Growing Manufacturers Fail," to learn how manufacturers can avoid these types of barriers in growing their business.Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Stellantis Sells Half of $3.7B EV Battery Plant for $100- Waymo Workers in Philippines Are Helping Stumped 'Driverless' Cars- Rockwell Automation Picks City for New Million-Square-Foot Manufacturing FacilityIn Case You Missed It- Honda Developing Energy Efficient AI Chip to Help Eliminate Vehicle Crashes- Infusing Asphalt with Plastic Could Help Roads Last Longer- Smart Underwear Could Help Treat Intestinal Health Issues Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

Tesla Kills 2 Models; Honda, GM End Fuel Cell Project; First Brands CEO Scandal | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 255

The 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 Epicor. Did you know that:70% of companies say generative AI has either already disrupted their business, is starting to disrupt their business, or will have significant impact in the next 18 months.32% of companies view AI as the most important technology in their organization today.28% of companies will pay more for AI as they consider it the most essential in their SaaS application.A new report, “AI and Manufacturing: How AI Is Reshaping Manufacturing Strategies,” tells you how to implement AI and increase time to value with AI. Download the report right now.Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Former First Brands CEO Patrick James and His Brother Are Indicted for Bilking Billions from Banks- Honda, GM to End U.S. Manufacturing Joint Venture This Year- Tesla to Close Down Production of Two Car ModelsIn Case You Missed It- Waymo Gets $16 Billion Injection- Trump Administration to Create a Strategic Reserve for Rare Earth Elements- Porsche May Kill These 2 Models Before They Even Hit the MarketPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

Polaris Closing Indian Plant; Lincoln Logs Loses Manufacturer; Rare Factory Options | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 254

The 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 Epicor. A new report, “AI and Manufacturing: How AI Is Reshaping Manufacturing Strategies,” tells you how to implement AI and increase time to value with AI. Download the report right now.Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The Rare Factory Options That Turned Ordinary Cars Into Million-Dollar Collectibles- Lincoln Logs Lose Longtime U.S. Manufacturing Home- Polaris Closing Wisconsin Factory After Indian Motorcycle SaleIn Case You Missed It- How Realistic Are the Commitments from Top Trading Partners That Have Pledged to Invest $5 Trillion in America- Boeing Posts Strongest Quarter of Airplane Deliveries Since 2018- Investment in Farm Productivity Tools Key to Reducing Greenhouse GasPlease make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. You could also help us out a lot by giving the podcast a positive review. Finally, to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at David, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.