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

- Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Ratify First Union Contract

- Rendering Facility Sued for 'Boiling Blood and Death’ Odors Detected 10 Miles Away

- Dead Vehicle Crowned America’s New Cheapest Car

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- Autodesk, U.S. Paralympian Partner to Advance Next-Gen Prosthetics

- AI is Not Replacing Factory Workers, It’s Elevating Them

- Apple Ramps Plans to Make Mac Mini in Texas

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 the fintech pioneers at Klear. When demand outpaces the funding needed to sustain growth, manufacturers run into what is known as the “success trap."

The success trap is all too common. Enterprises invest heavily to fill orders while waiting weeks for payment. This dynamic can create a deficit in working capital that forces many to make decisions that lead to delivery delays and frustrated customers.

Check out this report, "The Success Trap: Why Fast-Growing Manufacturers Fail," to learn how manufacturers can avoid these types of barriers in growing their business.

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

- Offshoring Critic to Move Ohio Manufacturing to China

- Cargill to Shutter Wisconsin Plant, Cut More than 200 Jobs

- Wind Turbine Graveyard in Texas Sparks Lawsuit

In Case You Missed It

- Small Aircraft Went from Concept to Flight-Ready Prototype in 71 Days

- Robotic Dog Made in China Gets Indian University Kicked Out of AI Summit

- Security Breach: Hybrid Warfare is Upon You

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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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 the fintech pioneers at Klear. When demand outpaces the funding needed to sustain growth, manufacturers run into what is known as the “success trap."

The success trap is all too common. Enterprises invest heavily to fill orders while waiting weeks for payment. This dynamic can create a deficit in working capital that forces many to make decisions that lead to delivery delays and frustrated customers.

Check out this report, "The Success Trap: Why Fast-Growing Manufacturers Fail," to learn how manufacturers can avoid these types of barriers in growing their business.

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

- Stellantis Sells Half of $3.7B EV Battery Plant for $100

- Waymo Workers in Philippines Are Helping Stumped 'Driverless' Cars

- Rockwell Automation Picks City for New Million-Square-Foot Manufacturing Facility

In Case You Missed It

- Honda Developing Energy Efficient AI Chip to Help Eliminate Vehicle Crashes

- Infusing Asphalt with Plastic Could Help Roads Last Longer

- Smart Underwear Could Help Treat Intestinal Health Issues

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.