Today in Manufacturing

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.

Shocking Plane Part Failures; Steel Factory Explosion; Del Monte Brand Reunited | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 253

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 QAD Redzone. Watch, "When Culture and Data Converge, Manufacturers Find New Potential" a short video about how QAD Redzone is empowering teams and making a big impact on these businesses.Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- Del Monte Fresh Produce Company to Buy Canned Vegetable Brand- Steel Factory Officials Detained After Explosion Kills 4, Hospitalizes 84- Part That Broke During UPS Plane Crash Failed Four Times on Different AircraftIn Case You Missed It- Hot Sauce Brand Sues Contract Manufacturer Over Bottles 'Exploding’- Hundreds of Laid Off Researchers at U.S. Workplace Safety Center are Being Reinstated- Musician Aloe Blacc Picks Innovative Fire-Resistant Prefab Home Design to Rebuild After California WildfirePlease 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.

Trailer Maker Closes Plants; Stellantis Kills Hybrids; Worst of CES | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 252

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 QAD Redzone. Watch, "When Culture and Data Converge, Manufacturers Find New Potential" a short video about how QAD Redzone is empowering teams and making a big impact on these businesses.Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The 'Worst in Show' at CES 2026- Stellantis Kills Full Plug-In Hybrid Line- Trailer Manufacturer to Idle Two Plants, Cut 270 JobIn Case You Missed It- Bill Proposes ‘Hard Labor,' Including Manufacturing Work, for Serious Crimes- Generac Acquires New Factory to Meet Surging Data Center Demand- Railroads and Their Regulators Thwart Safety FixesPlease 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 Loses EV Title; Massive Battery Fire; Tariff Impact | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 251

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 Blumira. Watch this short new video, "Manufacturing's Most Concerning Cybersecurity Trends," to learn about the latest hacking trends, like how supply chains and logistics services are coming under fire, and how you can negate these vulnerabilities.Every week, we cover the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:- The Impact of Tariffs in 4 Charts- Poor Welds, Bad Lashing Caused Massive Batteries to Burst Into Flames, Triggering Multiple Fires, $3.8 Million in Damage- Tesla Loses Title as World's Biggest EV Maker as Sales Fall for Second Year in a RowIn Case You Missed It- Joby Buys Second Ohio Factory to Expand Electric Air Taxi Production- Oysters, Crab and $400,000 Worth of Lobster Meat Stolen in New England- Kawasaki's Robot Horse Gallops Toward ProductionPlease 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.