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Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Each episode explores his five biggest stories in manufacturing and their impact on moving the industry forward. this week:
Brewer Unveils ‘Make Your Own Beer’ – @3:32
Becks used AI to create a new beer.
Paper Mills Shut Down to Fight Fungal Infection – @15:51
As I mentioned last week, the Billerud Paper Mill has a blastomycosis problem.
Boeing Max production may slow due to parts issues – @25:52
Boeing said on Thursday that a “significant number” of 737 Max aircraft could be delayed due to questionable work done on the fuselage.
Polestar EV skips rear window – @34:15
On Tuesday, Swedish EV automaker Polestar unveiled its new electric SUV coupe, the Polestar 4.
Dairy Explosion Kills 18,000 Cows – @47:06
An explosion at a Texas dairy farm has injured one person and killed nearly 20,000 cows.
in case you missed
Company Buys $200 Million Midwest Aluminum Rolling Slab Facility – @1:02:58
MetalX and Manna Capital Partners recently announced plans to invest more than $200 million in new aluminum rolling slab facilities in northeastern Indiana, northwestern Ohio or southern Michigan.
A fine line between safety – @1:07:36
An inside look at recent OSHA fines increases, OSHA’s ability to police the industry, and the staggering ratio of inspectors to workers on the factory floor.
Edible secondary battery – @1:11:25
Fully edible rechargeable battery.
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