First 'Seafood Robotics' Plant; Yamaha Leaves California; Honda Kills 3 EVs | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 261

Also on the podcast, targeted tariff win at Detroit Diesel, Ferrari picks old Mazda name to set stage for trademark battle, and Stryker struck by cyberattack.


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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:

Honda Kills 3 EV Models That Were Scheduled for U.S. Production - @2:49

Honda has canceled the development and market launch of the Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon and Acura RSX. All three were supposed to enter production at the automaker’s EV hub in Ohio.

Yamaha Ditches California for Georgia - @14:40

Yamaha Motor's U.S. subsidiary is relocating its headquarters from Southern California to Kennesaw, Georgia. The maker of motorcycles, robotics and marine and power products said late last month that the move will begin at the end of this year and be completed by the end of 2028.

‘Seafood Robotics’ Company Buys Washington State Processing Plant - @26:08

A Southern California “seafood robotics” recently bought a facility in Washington state and plans to make it its first processing plant.

In Case You Missed It

New Ferrari Has Old Mazda's Name, Setting Up Trademark Battle - @39:22

The Japanese automaker marketed its own version for decades.

Medical Manufacturer Targeted by Iranian Hackers - @44:45

Communication networks and devices were reportedly impacted.

Detroit Diesel Adds Shift, Recalls Workers in Targeted Tariff Win - @52:02

Detroit Diesel is a subsidiary of Daimler Truck North America. The company recently announced the return to a shift model, the recall of laid-off workers and new jobs. Demand is likely increasing, at least in part, due to tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration late last year.

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