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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:
Bezos Wants $100 Billion to Jumpstart Manufacturing’s AI Revolution - @1:21
Jeff Bezos has been reaching out to financial players in the Middle East and Singapore to raise $100 billion, with the goal of buying manufacturing companies and introducing AI to their factory floors.
Harley-Davidson Slashing Jobs as Tariffs Erase Profits - @9:57
Harley-Davidson notified an undisclosed number of workers that it would reduce its global workforce.
Hyundai Halts Palisade SUV Sales After Fatal Power Seat Incident - @15:56
Hyundai issued a stop-sale of certain 2026 Palisade SUV models in the U.S. and Canada after an incident led to the death of a child.
In Case You Missed It
Hundreds Go on Strike at Major Navy Shipbuilder in Maine Over Wages, Benefits - @22:05
The company is one of the U.S. Navy's largest shipbuilding contractors.
Fluke Reveals Blueprint to Solve Technician Shortage - @25:47
The technician of the future won’t be the process or procedure expert.
Frazer and Harbinger Partner to Build Hybrid Electric Ambulances - @27:59
They'll use Harbinger's plug-in hybrid vehicle chassis and battery technology.
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