Today in Manufacturing

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 Loadsmart. Loadsmart recently helped logistics company 3PL save $144,000 in detention fees and 12,000 labor hours, just in the first year, after redefining dock scheduling across four warehouse locations. Download the case study now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Honda Looks to Drastically Ramp Up U.S. Manufacturing - Illinois Pipe Plant Destroyed by Fire - Trump Administration Moves to Gut Program that Helps Small Manufacturers - 132-Year-Old Pyrex Plant Closes for Good After Four Shutdown Delays - Bezos-Backed Startup Building $25K Electric Truck In Case You Missed It - Go Inside the Factory Where Peeps Are Made - What Manufacturers Must Do to Survive the New Economy - Microsoft Slowing AI, Data Center Projects 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Loadsmart. A new case study, available to download now, tells you how Scotts worked with Loadsmart to transform logistics operations to move trucks in and out of facilities more efficiently and strengthen relationships with carriers. Download the case study now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - GM Envisions a Future with a 3D-Printed Corvette - Kentucky Flood Forces Pappy Van Winkle Maker to Temporarily Close - Texas Instruments Cuts Jobs After Getting $1.6B in CHIPS Funding - Demand for Viral 'Torpedo' Baseball Bats Sends Pennsylvania Factory into Overdrive - Whirlpool Layoffs Rock Rural Iowa In Case You Missed It - Reinventing the Ladder - Layoffs Gut Worker Protection Agency - Not Every Problem Needs an AI Solution 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Loadsmart. A new case study tells you how Scotts Miracle-Gro worked with Loadsmart to transform logistics operations to move trucks in and out of facilities more efficiently and strengthen relationships with carriers. Download the case study now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Replacing Basketball's Wood Courts With Glass - Trump's Tariffs Send Shockwaves Through Sporting Goods Industry - Boomers and GenX Business Leaders Are Making a Big Mistake - Flooring Manufacturer Raided for Alleged Labor Trafficking - Trump Pardons Nikola Founder In Case You Missed It - EPA Offers Industrial Polluters Way to Avoid Rules on Mercury, Arsenic, Other Toxic Chemicals - Top 10 Passwords Hackers are Using to Access Remote Desktops - World’s Smallest Pacemaker Can Be Inserted with a Syringe 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. The Manufacturing Execution System Buyer’s Guide offers important considerations when selecting MES software, mapping out the steps that lead you to the MES that checks all your boxes. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: Trump Announces Boeing Wins Contract for Secretive Future Fighter Jet8 New Corvettes Were Stolen from a GM Plant in KentuckyFuel Savings of 7% After Company Literally Reinvents the WheelTesla Cybertrucks Recalled After Shedding Pieces on the RoadNew EV Company Trolls Elon Musk with Ultra-Light 'Roadster'In Case You Missed It Cleveland-Cliffs Laying Off HundredsGM, NVIDIA Collaborate on AI for Next-Generation Vehicle Experience, Manufacturing3D Printed, Factory-Built Homes Could Help Tackle Housing CrisisPlease 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 Andy [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Kaufman Rossin. Reimagine what your data can do with Kaufman Rossin by turning your information into insights. Your data holds endless possibilities—but only if you know how to unlock them. By turning raw information into actionable strategies, you can uncover opportunities, tackle challenges, and move your business forward. With Kaufman Rossin as your partner, clarity replaces complexity, giving you the insights you need to shape a smarter, brighter future. Learn more about our Digital Transformation Services at kaufmanrossin.com/transform Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: China's BYD Launches EV Charging System, Says It's Fast as a Fill-up - @3:12 BYD wants to "completely solve users' anxiety over charging." Can its competitors keep up? SPS Technologies Laying Off Half its Workforce After Fire - @12:36 Airplane makers like Boeing have long relied on this supplier of critical fasteners. What's next? Canadian Manufacturer Closes Plant, Moves Production to North Carolina - @19:33 While the company cites “an altered economic environment” in its decision, it insists it is unrelated to tariffs. World's Largest Tire Manufacturer Turns to Recycled Materials - @25:55 For nearly 20 years, LEGO has made 306 million rubber tires annually. Now, sustainability goals are top of mind. Ford Shows Off Treasure Trove of Rarely Seen Vehicles - @35:14 Ford's Heritage Fleet recently had some 50 cars and trucks on display in Dearborn, and the automaker says there is a business purpose behind it. In Case You Missed It Manufacturing, Supply Chain Leaders Concerned About Trump Trade Policies - @43:19 A recent survey of 254 senior manufacturing and supply chain leaders shows 96% are concerned over the impact of current trade policies. Danes Boycott U.S. Goods as Movement Spreads in Europe - @50:23 Is anti-American-made sentiment spreading? The Push to Restore Semiconductor Manufacturing Faces a Labor Crisis - @55:02 Can the U.S. train enough workers in time to take advantage of this growing domestic industry? 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.

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. Download Benefits of Real-Time Production Monitoring in Manufacturing to find out why real-time production monitoring is becoming a must-have for manufacturers. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: Canadian Brewery Selling ‘Presidential Pack’ with 4-Year’s Worth of BeerFancy Luxury Seats Are Holding Up Airplane DeliveriesLawsuit Targets Ford Mustang Mach-E’s UnconventionalJack Daniel’s Producer Claims Canada’s Empty Shelves ‘Worse Than Tariffs’Honda Moving Civic Production to Indiana Due to TariffsIn Case You Missed It VW Bringing Back Physical Buttons in All ModelsTesla Tumbles Again as Investors Bail on Elon MuskHow GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy Are Reshaping the Snack Food Industry

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. Download Benefits of Real-Time Production Monitoring in Manufacturing to find out why real-time production monitoring is becoming a must-have for manufacturers. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Micro-Factories Could Build a New Home Every 12 Hours - Volvo Buyers Claim New Vehicles Came with Counterfeit Parts - Boeing Closes First Shadow Factory - The Impact of Tariffs on Industrial Manufacturing - Ford Mustangs Recalled to Fix Issue Caused by Previous Recall In Case You Missed It - New Stove that Plugs into Normal Wall Outlet Could Be Major Gain for Health and Climate - First 3D-Printed Valve Manifold Assembly Installed on an Aircraft Carrier - Supreme Court Confronts National Headache of What to do with Nuclear Waste 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. AI for Business Dive into the ever evolving world of AI for Business, where we bring you the latest... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. Download Benefits of Real-Time Production Monitoring in Manufacturing to find out why real-time production monitoring is becoming a must-have for manufacturers. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: RBW Opening U.S. Factory to Make Handmade Sports Cars Based on Iconic British DesignsPassenger Jet Design Helped Passengers, Crew Survive Plane CrashTrump Considering Buying Used Planes to Serve As Air Force One Amid Boeing DelaysFatal Fire Happened Because Someone Bought the Wrong ValveFord Will Pay You If Your F-150 Gets StolenIn Case You Missed It Alef Conducts First Test of Flying Car Drive and Vertical Takeoff In a CityMercedes-Benz Solid-State Battery EV Prototype Boasts Huge RangeU.S. Dockworkers Approve 6-Year Contract, Averting a StrikePlease 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.

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 ShopVue, a CAI Solution. Download Benefits of Real-Time Production Monitoring in Manufacturing to find out why real-time production monitoring is becoming a must-have for manufacturers. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Toyota's Best-Selling Trucks Have a Mud Problem - Boeing Aims to Shut Down ‘Shadow Factories’ - Isuzu's $280 Million South Carolina Factory Will Make Trucks in a Whole New Way - Massive Fire Breaks Out at Pennsylvania Aerospace Manufacturer - GM Kills Latest Effort to Revive Camaro In Case You Missed It - Hydrogen Plane Plans Nonstop 9-Day Trip Around the Earth - The First Functional Large-Format 3D Printed Monolithic Boat - Goodyear Blimp at 100 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.

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 Cleo Communications. The 2024 Supply Chain Jobs Report from Cleo Communications gives you a detailed look into what supply chain organizations are doing (or not doing) to prepare their workforce for emerging tech, along with the digital skills you need to embed into your hiring criteria. Download it now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Small 3D-Printed Piece Could Save Air Force Millions in Fuel Costs - Battery Firm Abandons Plan for a $2.6 Billion Plant in Georgia - Adhesives Manufacturer to Ax 72 Facilities in Cost-Cutting Blitz - Air Force ‘Frankensteins’ Two Wrecked Aircraft Into Working F-35 - Boeing Expects to Lay Off 400 Workers from Moon Project In Case You Missed It - Autonomous Robots to Build Assemblies in Space Like Tinkertoys to Prove Off-Earth Manufacturing Is Possible - 86% of Manufacturers Look to Increase AI Investments Amid Tariff Threats - Report Shows Surging Automotive Cyber Threats 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.

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). This episode is brought by the 2024 Supply Chain Jobs Report from Cleo Communications. Download it now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - South Carolina Law Would Prevent Purchases from In-State Auto Plant - Company to Relocate Operations One Year After Acquiring Facility - Porsche, Audi Look for U.S. Manufacturing Answers to Impending Tariff Troubles - As Tariffs Loom, Cosmetics Giant Eyes 7,000 Job Cuts - Technology Has Increased Lockout Accountability In Case You Missed It - Honeywell, One of the Few Remaining U.S. Industrial Conglomerates, Will Split into Three Companies - Mexican Startup Tackles Plastic Waste by Converting It to Fuel - Candy Maker Turns to AI to Amplify Valentine's Day Experience 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.

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 Cleo Communications. The 2024 Supply Chain Jobs Report from Cleo Communications gives you a detailed look into what supply chain organizations are doing (or not doing) to prepare their workforce for emerging tech, along with the digital skills you need to embed into your hiring criteria. Download it now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Master Lock Closing Headquarters, Leaving Wisconsin After More Than 100 Years in State - GM Debuts the Quickest Cadillac Ever - Bridgestone Closing Tire Plant in Tennessee, 700 Workers Face Layoffs - Steelmaker's Skeleton to Save Historic Ship From Crumbling - Space Tourism Co. Furloughs Most Workers After Eviction Notice In Case You Missed It - How Panasonic Makes Products Out of Used Home Appliances - Beer Helps Grocery Stores Tap Sales in Other Categories - Baxter's Hurricane-Hit IV Fluid Factory Has Restarted All Manufacturing Lines 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.

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 fellow podcaster Stay Sharp with Razorleaf, the ultimate podcast for all things digital in the manufacturing industry. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Molson Coors Rejects Leinenkugel Family's Attempt to Save Brewery - Fire at One of the World's Largest Battery Plants in California Forces Evacuations - FTC Sues John Deere for Unfair Corporate Tactics, High Repair Costs - Tech Founder Pledges to Give Away Half His Wealth to Make the American Dream More Possible - Emergency Braking Systems May Have Troubling Blind Spots In Case You Missed It - Designer Brings Fictional ‘Wayne’s World’ Gadget to Life - Honda Wants Nissan to Triple Profits Ahead of Merger Deal - Mexico, EU Revamp Trade Agreement 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.

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 Redzone. Download the 2024 Frontline Workforce Engagement Study now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - The 'Worst in Show' - Shortage Leaves Dunkin' Stores Without Any Doughnuts Across Multiple States - Anheuser-Busch to Make Pabst Beer After Molson Coors Partnership Ends - A New Rival Bid for U.S. Steel Is Emerging as the U.S. Extends Deadline - Nearly Evicted EV-Maker Plots Return with Super Cheap Minivan In Case You Missed It - Impact Plastics Suffers Backlash for Sending Gift Cards - FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 from Foods - Surgeons Complete World’s First Robotic-Assisted Implantation of an Artificial Heart Pump 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.

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 Nextec. Register now to watch a new video podcast to see if your ERP system is past its "best before" date and what to do next. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Single Worker Blamed for Recall of 23K Kias - Manufacturing Exec Gets 3 Years for Chill Can Factory Fraud Scheme - Fruit Juice Exec Pleads Guilty for Selling Tainted Beverages to School Programs - Q&A: Why DEI Matters in Manufacturing - Toyota Opening Experimental Futuristic City This Fall In Case You Missed It - Panasonic Develops Molding Material That Is Fully Marine Biodegradable - Hyundai Starts Selling Cars on Amazon - IoT Security is MIA 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.

Editor's note: We're publishing this week's episode early. Surprise! The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast. This week's episode is brought to you by fellow podcaster Stay Sharp with Razorleaf. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - U.S.’s Tallest Skyscraper Would Be a 'Hazard' to Air Travel - Anduril, Archer to Make New Military Aircraft for Critical Defense Applications - What Really Happened with Orion's Heat Shield During 2022 Reentry Incident - Tongue Implant Could Treat Sleep Apnea Without a CPAP - Stellantis Fined After Fatal Assembly Line Accident In Case You Missed It - Butterball to Close Arkansas Plant - Trump Says Ports Shouldn’t Install More Automated Systems - Engineers Rally to Make Custom Toys Just Before Christmas 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.

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast. This week's episode is brought to you by fellow podcaster Stay Sharp with Razorleaf. Click here to subscribe to Stay Sharp with Razorleaf. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Stoli Faces Bankruptcy Following Cyberattack - Famed Workwear Maker Moving from Texas to California - Anheuser-Busch to Invest $10M in Florida Brewery - Electric Bus Co. Suspends Production at Brand New Plant - Amazon Tests 15 Minute Delivery In Case You Missed It - DOE Invests $17M to Supply Chain of Critical Materials - GM Sounds Robotaxi Retreat, Stops Funding Cruise Unit - Daimler Company to Expand Manufacturing Footprint in Michigan 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.

Editor's note: We had some technical difficulties during the live broadcast and we lost the intro. 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 fellow podcaster Stay Sharp with Razorleaf. Stay Sharp with Razorleaf is the ultimate podcast for all things digital in the manufacturing industry. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Explosion at GM Site Causes Damage to Homes - Cargill to Cut 8,000 Jobs - Biden Admin Will Loan $6.6B to Rivian to Build GA Factory that Automaker Paused - Emergency Vehicle Lights Are Giving Driverless Cars 'Digital Seizures' - Shuttered Kraft Heinz Factory to Become Cannabis Growing Facility In Case You Missed It - Activists Rage After Coca-Cola Drastically Changes Plastic Pledge - China Bans Exports to U.S. of Gallium, Germanium, Antimony - Gen Z in Manufacturing: Apprenticeships Need to Do More Than Just Pay for School 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 Nolan, Jeff or Anna [at] ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line.

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 Orkin. Download "Exclusion Basics: Your First Line of Defense Against Pests" a new guide that gives you the best exclusion practices to keep pests outside your facility. Download this new guide now. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Ford to Cut Bronco Production - Big Potato Accused of Fixing Prices - 'Sewage' Beer Highlights Water Scarcity, Innovation - Radical Jaguar Rebrand, New Logo Spark Ire Online - FDA Accuses Toothpaste Maker of Bacteria-Tainted Water Supply, Mold In Case You Missed It - Industrial AI Is Transforming Manufacturing - Solar Foods Launches Solein Protein Made from Thin Air - Why the Holiday Season May Rely on Securing Manufacturing 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.

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 Orkin. Download "Exclusion Basics: Your First Line of Defense Against Pests" a new guide that gives you the best exclusion practices to keep pests outside your facility. This new guide also provides the six signs you might need exclusion services. Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Commercial Jet Flies Nearly 300 Hours with Tool Stuck in its Engine - Stanley Black and Decker Expects $200M Hit from Tariff Hikes - Hackers Steal MLB Player's Lamborghini By Rerouting Delivery - Local Government Won't Help 4,000 Illegal Miners Trapped in Closed Mine - Celebrity Tequila Stolen in Wild $1 Million Heist In Case You Missed It - AI Taught to Hear Battery Fires Before They Start - GE Aerospace and NASA Partner on Flight Tests to Accelerate Contrail Understanding - Homeland Security Releases Framework or AI in Critical Infrastructure 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.