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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:
Lawmaker Seeks Stronger Ban on Chinese Cars - @1:49
U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, a member of the Senate’s transportation oversight committee, hopes to effectively “seal off” the U.S. from vehicles made by Chinese automakers.
Tyson Loses Flesh-Eating Bacteria Case - @11:40
Last week, an Alabama jury handed boat repairman Mark Griffin a $70 million victory after he contracted a flesh-eating bacteria in 2019.
Why INFINITI's New Paint Materials Are Transported by Armored Vehicle - @21:35
INFINITI recently unveiled its newest QX65 SUV with an unorthodox paint color: dubbed Sunfire Red, this coating is described by the company as “something people will remember.”
In Case You Missed It
Johnnie Walker's Bold Fiber Bottle Experiment - @30:46
The beverage industry's big bet on fiber-based bottles.
John Deere to Pay $99M to Settle Right to Repair Lawsuit - @38:08
The company still faces a similar lawsuit brought by the FTC.
This AI-Generated 3D-Printed Steel Resists Rust While Cutting Costs and Processing Time - @43:22
A new study in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing demonstrates that integrating artificial intelligence with the fundamental physical and chemical properties of elements can rapidly identify optimal alloy recipes.
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