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Today in Manufacturing

Today in Manufacturing

By: David Mantey Jeff Reinke Anna Wells
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Today in Manufacturing is hosted by the editors from some of the most recognized websites in the manufacturing industry, including Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Every week, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.© 2025 Today in Manufacturing Economics Science
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  • Factory Makes Car Every 76 Seconds; Corvette Opens Like Jet; AI Attacks Start | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 233
    Aug 25 2025

    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 Hexagon. A new paper from Hexagon, "6 Mistakes Manufacturers Make When Trying to Fix an Issue," gives you six common, yet critical mistakes to avoid when performing a root cause analysis. Download it right now.

    Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

    - Aluminum Tariffs May Kill One of the Best Deals in Beverages

    - The Growing Threat of Wiper Malware

    - GM's Futuristic Corvette Opens Like a Fighter Jet

    - How AI Attacks Disrupt Manufacturing And What Companies Can Do To Prevent Them

    - Xiaomi Factory Rolls Out a New Car Every 76 Seconds

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    - U.S. Seeks Shipbuilding Expertise from South Korea, Japan to Counter China

    - Republicans Look to Make a UTurn on Commitment to EVs for Postal Service

    - Harvard Team's Wearable Robot Helps Stroke, ALS Patients Use Their Arms

    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, Andy, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Military's Odd Cybertruck Order; Jellyfish Swarm Nuke Plant; Steel Plant Explosion | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 232
    Aug 18 2025

    The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

    This episode is brought to you by Clear Spider. Download this new white paper, "Vendor Managed Inventory: Proven to Drive Real Supply Chain Value," to not only dive into the benefits of VMI, but also assess whether it’s a realistic fit for your business model.

    Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

    - AI Robots Rebuild Wildfire-Damaged LA Community Homes

    - Deadly Explosions at U.S. Steel Plant in Pennsylvania

    - NHL Team in Trademark Dispute with Bag Manufacturer

    - A Swarm of Jellyfish Took Down an Entire Nuclear Power Plant

    - The U.S. Military Wants to Blow Up Some Cybertrucks

    In Case You Missed It

    - Most Manufacturing Professionals Would Recommend an Industry Career Path to Their Children

    - Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members

    - Implant Treats Type 1 Diabetes by Oxygenating Insulin-Producing Cells

    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, Ben or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Hemp Battery Factory Fails; Intel Project in Jeopardy; Tesla's Brand Loyalty | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 231
    Aug 11 2025

    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 Origami Risk. Download "4 Strategic Risk Transformations," an eBook that will give you four transformative strategies to effectively manage risk for your organization.

    Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:

    - Trade War Devastates African Clothing Manufacturer

    - Tesla's Brand Loyalty Has Fallen Dramatically

    - Glass Plant Closure Impacts 90 Oregon Workers

    - Without New Customers, Intel 'Likely' to Stop $28B Ohio Project

    - Hemp Battery Factory Plans Go Up in Smoke in Wisconsin

    In Case You Missed It

    - Texas, DARPA to Establish Testbed to Use Autonomy to Fight Wildfires

    - From Family-Owned to Employee-Owned: A Machinery Manufacturer's 100-Year Journey

    - FDA Approves Tiny Implant to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

    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.

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    59 mins
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