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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:
PepsiCo Shuts Down Tennessee Bottling Plant
Pepsi's beverage business is in trouble.
Hyundai Recalls Vehicles Because the Seats Might Catch Fire
Hyundai just recalled nearly 100,000 vehicles.
Tesla's New Roadster Car Can Thrust Itself in the Air
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is proud to present the new Roadster sports car—a new feat of engineering prowess, maybe even the first flying Tesla, coming soon to a town near you.
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Wrangler Re-Engineered Fleece Fabric to Make it Hay Repellent
The key is fiber morphology.
Apple Commit $100M to U.S. Made Titanium for iPhone Production
It's working with a Pennsylvania-based producer for materials and components.
Harley's LiveWire to Debut New Electric Bikes
LiveWire Group, which is majority owned by Harley, will showcase its most expansive product lineup to date at the International Two-Wheeler Exhibition, EICMA 2026, in Milan, Italy from November 4 to 8.
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