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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:
Tennessee Volkswagen Workers Ratify First Union Contract - @3:12
About two years ago, workers at the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, voted to establish one of the first unions at an auto factory in the South. Last Thursday, they approved their first contract.
Rendering Facility Sued for 'Boiling Blood and Death’ Odors Detected 10 Miles Away - @15:13
The State of Texas filed a lawsuit against Darling Ingredients, accusing the company of illegally emitting odors and air contaminants from its rendering facility near Austin.
Dead Vehicle Crowned America’s New Cheapest Car - @27:15
If you're in the market for a cheap new car, your options are limited.
In Case You Missed It
Autodesk, U.S. Paralympian Partner to Advance Next-Gen Prosthetics - @37:44
Previous collaborations have yielded some incredible results.
AI is Not Replacing Factory Workers, It’s Elevating Them - @42:46
Talent shortages and downtime costs have manufacturers using AI to boost expertise, not displace it.
Apple Ramps Plans to Make Mac Mini in Texas - @48:58
On Tuesday, Apple announced a significant expansion in Houston. It wants to make Mac minis in the U.S. for the first time. The Mac mini will be made at a new factory on Apple’s Houston manufacturing site, doubling the campus’ footprint.
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