Manufacturing Business Technology

Ep495

Cargill to Shutter Wisconsin Plant, Cut More than 200 Jobs

The company becomes just the latest U.S. meatpacker to close one of its beef plants.

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Rivian Expects to Make a Lot More Vehicles in 2026

The EV maker anticipates losing a lot of money, too.

February 13, 2026

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After Deadly Explosion at U.S. Steel Mill, Maintaining Safety Falls to Nippon

Workers remain rattled and concerns about air pollution from the plant are heightened.

February 13, 2026

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U.S. Getting Its First New Aluminum Production Plant in Nearly 50 Years

The smelter is expected to produce 750,000 tons of aluminum per year.

February 12, 2026

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Brewing Giant to Slash Thousands of Jobs Amid Sluggish Sales, Tech Push

The cuts would amount to around 7% of its global workforce.

February 12, 2026

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Global Engineering Firm Picks Oklahoma for U.S. Headquarters; 300 New Jobs

The company picked the state because of its new "behind-the-meter" law.

February 11, 2026

Investigation Opened Into Woodland Pulp Accident That Killed 20-Year-Old Intern

February 11, 2026

Waymo Workers in Philippines Are Helping Stumped 'Driverless' Cars

February 10, 2026

Tesla Kills 2 Models; Honda, GM End Fuel Cell Project; First Brands CEO Scandal | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 255

February 9, 2026

Security Breach: Strengthening Your Weakest Links

February 5, 2026

DOJ Thwarts Potential Bagged Ice Monopoly

February 4, 2026

Porsche May Kill These 2 Models Before They Even Hit the Market

February 3, 2026

Plant Closure Means Cape Cod Chips Won't Be Made on Cape Cod

February 2, 2026

Polaris Closing Indian Plant; Lincoln Logs Loses Manufacturer; Rare Factory Options | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 254

February 2, 2026

Has Nissan Cracked the Code on the Solar Car?

January 30, 2026

John Deere Bringing Back Nearly 100 Laid Off Workers

January 29, 2026

Honda, GM to End U.S. Manufacturing Joint Venture This Year

January 28, 2026

Volkswagen Chief Puts Plans for U.S. Audi Factory on Ice

January 27, 2026

Avoiding the Manufacturing Success Trap

Avoiding the Manufacturing Success Trap

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

February 10, 2026

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HII Expands Additive Manufacturing Capacity for U.S. Navy Shipbuilding

The order builds on a previously announced acquisition.

February 13, 2026

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Why the DOE's $625M Coal Funding is Not a Comeback

What the latest funding really means and why this is not the death of renewable energy.

February 13, 2026

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Why Heavy Equipment Makers Are Turning to 3D Scanning

See how the technology captured a 10-meter excavator for quicker modifications.

February 13, 2026

Smart Joint Access with electric drive for stationary and factory-based installations

Seepex Launches Inspection-Ready Smart Joint Access

For demanding industrial and mining environments.

February 13, 2026

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EPA Ends Credits for Automotive Feature It Says 'Everyone Hates'

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin called it the 'Obama switch.'

February 13, 2026

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Chain, Sprocket Manufacturer Announces Alabama Plant

The German company sees the facility as a “foundation” for future growth in the U.S.

February 12, 2026

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Poland Energy Sector Cyber Incident Highlights OT, ICS Security Gaps

CISA offered an alert to highlight key lessons learned from the attack.

February 12, 2026

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The Role of AI in Data Privacy

We know the bad guys are using AI, but here's one for the white hats.

February 12, 2026

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Modernizing Manufacturing Security with Zero Trust

The strategy could be key in meeting new compliance mandates.

February 12, 2026

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CISA Offers Guidance on Risks from Legacy Protocols

The guidance addresses known issues with insecure-by-design legacy industrial protocols.

February 12, 2026

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Volvo Falls Victim of a Data Breach

The attack exposed critical information on thousands of employees.

February 12, 2026

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Japanese Automaker Nissan Says Losses Deepened in the Last Quarter

The company has slashed jobs and sold its headquarters building.

February 12, 2026

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New Autonomous Navy Ship Has Range of Over 10,000 Nautical Miles

Its Axe Bow design lets it slice cleanly through the waves.

February 11, 2026

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Historic Pennsylvania Manufacturer Fuller Plans Major Expansion

The company was recently purchased from a Danish firm.

February 11, 2026