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GM, Ford Asked to Make Weapons; Tornado Hits Rivian; Ford's Major Restructuring | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 266

Also on the podcast, a thin plastic film that tears apart viruses, breeding better potatoes to make chips and Anheuser-Busch invests $300 million to upskill U.S. workforce.

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End-to-End Additive Solutions Bridge Physical-Digital Manufacturing Gap

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These tools help move from concept to production-grade parts in hours rather than weeks.

End-to-End Additive Solutions Bridge Physical-Digital Manufacturing Gap

Adient Acquires Automotive Seating Foam Plant in Michigan

Employees currently working at the plant will become Adient employees.

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Why Some Workers Are Embracing AI While Others Won't Use It

Roughly 3 in 10 employees say they are frequent users of AI in their jobs.

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Porsche Sells Stakes in Bugatti Rimac

Porsche and Rimac Group established the joint venture in 2021.

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AI, Tariffs and Reshoring: What Skills and Roles to Hire Now

Manufacturing hiring has a problem and it's not a shortage of jobs.

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Why This New Factory Looks Like Rolling Hills

This is the same company that is building a giant treehouse near Detroit.

Asset Underutilization Is Costing Manufacturers Millions

Most are running at 75% capacity or less — and it stems from how existing assets are being used.

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Despite Tariffs, GM Still Builds Cheaper Cars in Korea

The company is investing millions in plants that will export vehicles to the U.S.

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Refund Portal Launches for $127B in Unconstitutional Tariffs

Experts warn that one minor error can trigger rejection.

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Kimberly-Clark Arson; Mustard Pipe Scandal; VW's Sales Cliff | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 265

Also on the podcast, Rivian's plan for old batteries, AI-powered welding robot dogs build ships and funding cuts could cripple cybersecurity efforts.

Is Your Facility Ready to Weather the ‘Silver Tsunami?’

The next wave of machine reliability is approaching.

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Ford to Refresh 80% of North American Lineup in Major Restructuring

The automaker expects sweeping changes in the next few years.

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