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BinMaster Rebuilds After Tornado Ravages Factory in...

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2024/08/28

Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, BinMaster designs and manufactures measurement sensors that are used to measure grain bins, silo levels and monitor tanks. On April 26, 2024, a tornado outbreak hit Nebraska and Iowa, with several tornados decimating homes and businesses throughout the region.According to the National Weather Service, these were the strongest tornadoes to hit the area in nearly ten years and in their path stood BinMaster's 115,000-square-foot factory. In less than 20 seconds, an F3...

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Gen Z in Manufacturing: I Make Less Than My Old Job...

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2024/08/27

Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast that asks young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry and what they are looking for from an employer.For this episode, I welcome Aleigha Schulke, a 27-year-old applications engineer for ANCA CNC Machines.Schulke’s interest in manufacturing began in high school when a paperwork mixup enrolled her in metal machining classes at a technical education center. Schulke previously worked ...

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Boeing Workers Angry as NASA Switches to SpaceX

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2024/08/27

NASA announced that the Boeing Starliner, which transported astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to the International Space Station in early June, will finally return to Earth. However, when the spacecraft returns, Williams and Wilmore will not be on it. During the Starliner’s trip to the ISS, Boeing and NASA discovered helium leaks and problems with the spacecraft reaction control thrusters. These issues extended the astronauts’ originally scheduled eight-day mission, and their re...

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2 Former Union Presidents Among 7 Indicted in...

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2024/08/26

Yesterday, a federal grand jury in Kansas indicted seven individuals, including five current and former high-level officers of the Boilermakers Union for alleged roles in a $20 million embezzlement scheme that spanned 15 years.The defendants, led by 71-year-old former union president Newton Jones and 76-year-old former secretary-treasurer William Creeden are charged with widespread embezzlement of union funds.Over the last 15 years, the pair led a scheme that included more than $5 million in ...

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LISTEN: Are Ford Buyers Ready for a 4-Door Mustang?

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2024/08/23

Ford first teased the idea of a four door Mustang back in 1965, the only hint at changing the setup for this iconic vehicle which has, historically, been a 2-door coupe.But according to recent reports, it's possible we might see that concept take shape once again. Ford CEO Jim Farley said in 2022 that the company had considered a 4-door option, and even produced sketches. Last week, reports surfaced that Farley was now calling the 4-door option for this classic car "credible" and that dealers...

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LISTEN: UAW Threatens Strike as Stellantis Delays...

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2024/08/22

Tensions are rising between the United Auto Workers and Stellantis after the union accused the automaker of violating last year’s collective bargaining agreement. As a result, multiple UAW locals have begun a grievance process that could lead to a strike across multiple facilities. In 2023, a standoff between the UAW and Ford, General Motors and Stellantis resulted in about 46,000 workers walking off the job. After about six weeks, the parties reached a new agreement. The agreement betwe...

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LISTEN: Harley-Davidson Walks Back DEI Policies

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2024/08/21

Harley-Davidson announced revisions to its diversity and progressive policies following criticism from conservative activists.The company issued a statement on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, saying the changes are a result of an internal stakeholder review that sought to “better align company activities to the needs of both [its] business and community.”Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

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LISTEN: $3M Hypercar Prototype Crashes on Space...

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2024/08/20

For a $3 million hypercar prototype with an experimental aerodynamics package, it’s not enough to test on a regular road.So when performance vehicle maker Hennessey set out to prove its latest development, it went with the king of all practice strips: the 15,000 foot space shuttle runway at the Kennedy Space Center.Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

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LISTEN: Ominous Smoke Ring in Sky Likely Has Easy...

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2024/08/19

A giant black smoke ring floating in the sky over your city never feels great. If you’ve seen movies like Independence Day or Nope, the sight could be downright terrifying. But a recent example of the phenomenon may come with a fairly run-of-the-mill explanation.WAVY TV 10 news in Virginia this week reported on a smoke ring hovering above the Hampton Roads area. The report features several user submitted photos of the floating object. It was a beautiful day when the smoke ring appeared so it ...

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LISTEN: Report: Toyota Pursuing Hybrid-Only Lineup

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2024/08/16

While many automakers have been aggressively developing all-electric vehicle models, Toyota has been taking it slow.Despite being the pioneer of the model first synonymous with hybrid-electrics – the Prius – Toyota has barely dipped a toe in the EV market, releasing just one model in North America, the bZ4X. Instead the Japanese automaker has focused on what it refers to on its website as “the power of choice.” This adds hybrids, plug-in hybrids, fuel cell EVs and, of course, traditional inte...

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Jaguar to Take a Year Off from Selling Vehicles

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2024/08/13

Jaguar – who had previously announced a plan to phase out ICE vehicles in favor of a full line of EVs – is doing just that. It’s the timing that doesn’t quite nest. While its gas cars will be discontinued in its native UK in 2025, the company’s electrics won’t be ready to replace them. And with Jaguar expecting to not have its new EVs until 2026, that means almost a year without new cars in dealer showrooms.Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to th...

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LISTEN: Figure Unveils New Bot After BMW Factory Success

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2024/08/12

Figure has unveiled the Figure 02, a second-generation humanoid that the AI robotics company hopes to complete jobs in commercial applications and, perhaps someday, households. The 5-foot-6, 154-pound robot can move at approximately 2.6 miles per hour and includes various technologies, including actuators, sensors, batteries, electronics, artificial intelligence and computer vision. Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufactur...

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LISTEN: M&H Crates Fined Again After History of OSHA...

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2024/08/09

M&H Crates is an employee-owned pallet manufacturer based in Jacksonville, Texas. The company has been in business since 1968. While the company makes a wide range of pallets, it also has a history of workplace safety violations. A U.S. Department of Labor follow-up inspection recently found that, despite receiving warnings and citations for more than 10 years, M&H continues exposing workers to amputation hazards. Download and listen to the audio version below and click here...

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LISTEN: Boeing 737 Factory Suffered from Severe...

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2024/08/08

On January 5, 2024, a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines flight some 16,000 feet above Oregon, causing chaos among the crew and incredible fear for the passengers. The problem was traced back to quality issues after the plane departed Boeing's factory in Renton, Washington, missing the four bolts that hold the door plug in place. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released some 3,000 pages of documents about the accident, but questions remained about what happened ...

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LISTEN: Futuristic Desert City to Hold Renewable...

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2024/08/07

Saudi Arabia wants to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup, and the country is looking to catch eyes with a bid that mentions building a stadium more than 1,000 feet above the ground in a desert city that does not exist yet. According to the official bid, Saudi Arabia plans to construct the stadium in a linear city called THE LINE, which is projected to measure 1,640 feet high, 656 feet wide and 105 miles long. Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to th...

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The Empire State Building Would Fit Inside DigiKey’s...

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2024/08/01

About two years ago, DigiKey, a distributor of electronic, automation and control components, unveiled the company's new 1 million square foot facility in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The warehouse has 2.2 million usable square feet, making it one of the largest warehouses in North America. The warehouse is so big you could lay down the Empire State Building inside of it, and it's so technologically advanced that some employees say it's like working on the Death Star--logistically, not ideol...

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LISTEN: 3-Row Ram Pickup May Be More Than Just a Concept

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2024/07/31

Is Dodge preparing to create a pickup truck that does everything?Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

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Gen Z in Manufacturing: Why Gen Z Needs to be Mentors...

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2024/07/30

Welcome to another episode of Gen Z in Manufacturing, a podcast where I interview young people about their journeys in manufacturing, how they intend to influence the industry and what they are looking for from an employer.Thank you to our sponsor QAD Redzone. Empower your frontline while growing your bottom line. QAD Redzone is the #1 Connected Workforce Solution for plants of all sizes. It's time for manufacturers to start engaging their frontline employees - resulting in reduced turnover a...

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LISTEN: Stellantis May Kill Money-Losing Vehicle Brands

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2024/07/30

Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has never been one to shy away from candid and sometimes uncomfortable statements about the company’s market position. And his response to the company’s latest earnings report – in which it saw a net profit plunge of 48% – is no exception.The automaker’s chief executive indicates there may be some tough decisions ahead as he looks to right the ship, among them reducing production rates to deal with high inventory rates in North America.Download and listen to the ...

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LISTEN: Tesla Quietly Pushes Back Humanoid Robot...

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2024/07/29

A recent quarterly earnings report from Tesla resulted in a lot -of media coverage surrounding the company's financials and, frankly, its role in the future of the electric vehicle industry.But Tesla has a lot of irons in the fire and CEO Elon Musk has been stressing the importance of the company’s ambitions when it comes to autonomous vehicles and other technologies – including AI.Download and listen to the audio version below and click here to subscribe to the Today in Manufacturing podcast.

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