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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Apple Hit with $634M in Damages in Apple Watch Patent Infringement Case - @2:44
Medtech company Masimo has been awarded $634 million in damages by U.S. District Court in the company's patent infringement fight against Apple.
Oshkosh Defense to Cut 160 Workers Following Q3 Sales Slide - @10:03
Oshkosh Defense is laying off 160 employees in Wisconsin. The cuts will start in January and come on the heels of an $89 million U.S. Army modernization contract.
Ford is Now Selling Used Cars on Amazon - @19:19
Ford has revealed a new sales strategy. Starting this week, you can buy a pre-owned Ford on Amazon.com.
U.S. Mint Presses Final Pennies as Production Ends After More Than 230 Years - @33:11
Until last week, the last time the U.S. killed a coin was in 1857. The U.S. ended penny production last week, ending the coin's more than 230-year run.
Tesla Says No More Chinese Components in U.S. Cars - @48:35
Tesla is asking suppliers to remove all Chinese components used in the manufacturing of its cars for the U.S. market.
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Shareholders of Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern Support Rail Merger - @58:21
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board must still approve it before the deal can be completed.
Cannabis Workers Are Developing Asthma and It Can Be Deadly - @1:04:00
A new study from Michigan State University found that exposure to potentially harmful materials are causing cannabis workers to develop asthma, which can turn deadly.
Cities, States Are Turning to AI to Improve Road Safety -@1:11:00
AI is being used to spot the worst hazards, deciding which fixes should come first.
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