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Lawmaker Calls for Saving the Car Radio

One senator is raising concerns about an unintended consequence of the shift to EVs.

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UFI Workers Fired at Midnight; Ford Turns Down the Heat; CAT's EV Mining Truck | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 96

Also on the podcast, minimalist convertible unveiled, Boring is bailing on U.S. projects, Hyundai to rebuild 1974 Pony concept, Canoo delivers light tactical vehicle and San Francisco will deploy lethal robots.

December 5, 2022

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Why Crypto Crash is Tanking Luxury Vehicle Prices

Resale prices are tanking.

December 2, 2022

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The Vehicle Models that Won’t Return for 2023

GM and Ford are set to cut smaller — and more affordable — cars heading into the new year.

December 1, 2022

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Boring is Bailing on U.S. Projects

The company's new perfume isn't the only bit of Boring business that smells funny.

November 30, 2022

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Plant Fires Thousands of Workers in Late Night Text

Some 2,700 employees were let go "due to unforeseen business circumstances."

November 29, 2022

Missing Hardware Could Lead to Catastrophic Helicopter Failures

December 5, 2022

Chinese Automaker Floats a Concept Minimalist Convertible

November 28, 2022

Haribo's $4M Lost Check; Factory's 'Alarm Fatigue'; World's Fastest EV | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 95

November 28, 2022

Tech Company Develops Racing Drone That Can Target Enemies

November 23, 2022

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Industrial Media Unboxing Video

IEN Unboxed is a new show in which our editors unbox new tools on the market and discuss their features.

November 23, 2022

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Advanced Analytics Enhance Equipment Maintenance Programs

By combining retrospective analysis with predictive tools, process manufacturers are using advanced analytics applications to build models, project failures, determine optimal maintenance schedules and increase uptime.

December 6, 2022

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Eight Million Cleaning Products Recalled, Bacteria Present

Testing identified bacteria in products manufactured in the U.S.

December 6, 2022

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Biden to Visit Arizona Computer Chip Site, Highlight Jobs

Biden has staked his legacy in large part on major investments in technology and infrastructure.

December 6, 2022

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ANCA’s FX Machines Help Manufacturer Find Niche in Equine Dental Products

Growth in the animal health industry saw the company invest in a FX5E to keep up with demand.

December 6, 2022

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Sale Jumpstarts Floating, Offshore Wind Power in U.S. Waters

The live, online auction for the five leases has attracted strong interest and 43 companies.

December 6, 2022

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NASA Capsule Flies Over Apollo Landing Sites, Heads Home

The capsule passed within 80 miles (130 kilometers) of the far side of the moon.

December 6, 2022

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U.S. Air Force Taps Raytheon to 'Gamify' Air Attack Planning

This collaborative technique with auto-exploration and AI assistance will shrink planning time from an average of 36 hours to four.

December 6, 2022

Kodiak Robotics Help Automate Future Us Army Ground Vehicles

Pentagon Awards $50M Contract for Autonomous Ground Reconnaissance Vehicles

Kodiak will leverage its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for driverless vehicles.

December 6, 2022

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Rivian Signs Wind Energy Deal to Power Illinois Manufacturing

This purchase, along with other renewable sourcing and on-site generation, will allow Rivian to power as much as 75% of its Normal, Illinois, plant operations.

December 6, 2022

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Schneider to Add Nearly 100 Battery Electric Trucks to Its Fleet

Battery-electric trucks are crucial in meeting Schneider’s sustainability goals of reducing CO2 per-mile emissions by 7.5% by 2025 and 60% by 2035.

December 6, 2022

California Gov. Gavin Newsom walks through the assembly chamber with California Controller Malia Cohen during the opening session of the California Legislature in Sacramento, Calif., Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. The legislature returned to work on Monday to swear in new members and elect leaders for the upcoming session.

State Eyes Penalties for Oil Companies' Big Profits

It could be the first state to fine big oil companies for making too much money.

December 6, 2022

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Half Brick DC-DC Converters with Wide Input Range

These converters are available with 12V, 15V, 24V or 48V nominal outputs..

December 6, 2022

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Manufacturing Process Produces Cheaper Cathodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Instead of continuously stirring cathode materials with chemicals in a reactor, their hydrothermal synthesis approach crystalizes the cathode.

December 6, 2022

Norfolk Southern locomotives are moved in the in the Conway Terminal in Conway, Pa., Sept. 15, 2022. Major railroads now face pressure from investors to add sick time for workers after Congress declined to require them to do so as part of the contracts they imposed last week to avert a potentially devastating nationwide rail strike. The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility said Monday, Dec. 5, that two investment managers it works with to help promote social change at companies had filed proposals at Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads that will allow shareholders to vote on whether rail workers should get paid sick leave.

Investors Press Railroads to Add Sick Time for Workers

One investor said companies should consider sick time as an investment in its workforce, not an expense.

December 6, 2022