Episodes

  • 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

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    - 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
  • Tariffs Hit Manufacturers; Toymakers Cut Frills; U.S. Steel Startup | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 230
    Aug 4 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 Redzone. Watching employees walk away after spending the resources to train them is incredibly frustrating. Watch the webinar, "How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well'," right now.

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

    - Anglers Debut Desktop Injection Molding Machine After Mangled Microwave Mess

    - 370-Million Mile Hail Mary Saves Camera Aboard NASA’s Jupiter Orbiter

    - Green Steel Startup Says it Can Undercut China

    - It Ain’t No Lie, Toymakers Are Saying Bye, Bye, Bye to Batteries

    - More Manufacturing Professionals Say Tariffs Will Hurt Industry

    In Case You Missed It

    - Union Pacific, Norfolk Seek 1st Transcontinental Railroad Through $85B Merger

    - Texas A&M to Study Agrihood Living

    - Critical Nuclear Power Component Maker Adds Jobs, Manufacturing in Tennessee

    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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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Deadly Pools Recalled; Walt's Robot; Massive Panasonic Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 229
    Jul 28 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 Redzone.

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

    - Michigan Loses Major Semiconductor Manufacturing Opportunity

    - Stellantis Pulls Plug on Hydrogen Vehicles

    - One of the Largest EV Battery Plants in North America Has Officially Opened

    - Walt Disney Robot Made with Same Tech He Helped Pioneer 60 Years Ago

    - 5 Million Pools Linked to Child Drownings Recalled

    In Case You Missed It

    - SwRI Completes 8-year-long Nextcar Energy Efficiency Project

    - Lucid Launches Joint Effort to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chain for U.S. Automakers

    - Engineer Revives Pay Phones for Free Calls

    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Hulk Hogan Beer Lawsuit; Clock Company Out of Time; World's Skinniest EV | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 228
    Jul 21 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 Redzone. Watching employees walk away after spending the resources to train them is incredibly frustrating. Watch the webinar, "How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well'," right now.

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

    - Lawsuit Claims Fired Execs Stole Idea for Hulk Hogan-Branded Beer

    - Nutella Maker Ferrero Plans to Buy Century-Old Cereal Maker WK Kellogg for $3.1 Billion

    - Family of Man Killed in Cybertruck Fire Sues Tesla

    - The World's Skinniest EV Isn't Very Fast

    - Time Runs Out for 99-Year-Old Michigan Clock Company

    In Case You Missed It

    - Engineering Professor Develops Eco-friendly Method of Creating Semiconductor Materials for Electronics

    - Fighting a Pest With Billions of Flies

    - Racing Success Comes Down to a Matter of Microns

    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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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Tesla Exec Leaves; Nike's China Shift; Factory Tour Demand Skyrockets | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 227
    Jul 8 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 Redzone. Watching employees walk away after spending the resources to train them is incredibly frustrating. Watch the webinar, "How Coil Specialist Tackled Employee Reliability by 'Leading Well'," right now.

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

    - Jabil Plans to Create Nearly 1,200 Jobs in North Carolina with Manufacturing Investment

    - Town Wants Pot Taxes to Fund Legal Fight with Battery Manufacturer

    - EV Maker’s Factory Tour So Popular It Needs a Lottery

    - Nike Soars On Production Shift Away from China, But it Warns of $1B Tariff Hit

    - Musk's Top Lieutenant Departs Tesla Unexpectedly

    In Case You Missed It

    - Lululemon Sues Costco for Selling 'Dupes'

    - Key Inflation Gauge Rose Last Month While Americans Cut Back on Spending

    - Eaton’s 'Factories as a Grid' Approach Advances Energy Security

    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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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Ford Not American Enough; Another SpaceX Explosion; Sausage Secret Suit | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 226
    Jun 30 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 SugarCRM. Download, "Retiring the Spreadsheet to Make More Sales" right now.

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

    - Shuttered Pennsylvania Metalworking Facility Acquired, Reopened

    - Hormel Sues Rival Over Sausage Secrets

    - SpaceX Starship Test Explosion: What Happened

    - Virginia Ice Cream Manufacturer Announces New Factory, Headquarters

    - Ford Absent from 20 Most American-Made Autos List & Ford Orders Stop Sale for Electric Mustangs that Can Trap Their Drivers

    In Case You Missed It

    - Blue Diamond Sacramento, Cutting 600 Jobs

    - Truckers Fear Job Loss as New English Language Rules Take Effect

    - The Human Firewall

    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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    1 hr and 14 mins