Today in Manufacturing Podcast | Industrial Equipment News

Ep284

Deadly THC Explosion; SpaceX's Big Salvage Job; PBR Heist | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 284

Also on the podcast, cookies made from plastic bottles, an ice cream cone history lesson and why Northrop is making diamond-cooled chips.

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Illegal Cookie Factory; Starr Sues Over Google Review; Freedom & Glory Makes Flags | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 283

Also on the podcast, SpaceX to build world's largest spaceport, humanoid robots smash records, yellow school bus faces new reality and a conversation with Michael J. DeVoney from OptiCrib.

August 31, 2026

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Big Changes at Tyson; Blame Over Boeing's Broken Window; 5 Cars Disappearing in 2027 | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 282

Also on the podcast, AI data centers at the bottom of the ocean, UAVs combat cargo crisis and meat processor accused of dumping.

August 24, 2026

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Yamaha Cuts Production; SpaceX's Terafab in Texas; GM Ends Samsung Venture | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 281

Also on the podcast, Kimberly-Clark picks Arizona for pilot project, Milwaukee Tool thief gets five years and small implant delivers cancer-targeted light inside your body.

August 17, 2026

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Rotted Fish Sauce Removed; Magellan's Odd Bankruptcy; Pearson's Closes Candy Factory | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 280

Also on the podcast, John Deere and UAW "half a billion" apart, the Tesla salvage boom and the passwords most likely to be breached.

August 10, 2026

Ep279

Ford's Snack Firings; Mars Closes NJ Hub; Cheesemaker Saves Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 279

Also on the podcast, the new Alliance for America's Skilled Trades, U.S. bans foreign robots and 400-year-old bell foundry gets upgrade.

August 3, 2026

Invisible Drone Vanishes; Ammo Factory Fails; New Balance's Plans | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 278

July 27, 2026

Harley's 'Junk' Rating; VW Kills Models; Flex Work at Land O'Lakes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 277

July 20, 2026

EV Maker Banned in U.S.; Ford's 'Emotional Injuries'; Missing Cargo Plane | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 276

July 13, 2026

Ford's Lemon Problem; First Fusion Plant; U.S. Steel's New Line | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 275

June 29, 2026

Ford's Recall Remedy; JBS Facility Closures; GM Strike Ends | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 274

June 22, 2026

Boeing 787 Collapses; 'Spud King' Fined; Dodge RAM's Big AI Fail | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 273

June 15, 2026

Boiler Explosion at Int'l Paper; Fire at Harley Supplier; Army Tests New Grenade | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 272

June 8, 2026

SendCutSend's 'Anything Factories'; NC Sues Foreign EV Maker; Tesla's Sticker Recall | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 271

June 1, 2026

JLR's Profit Plunge; Schlitz Ends Production; Ford, Stellantis Pay Bankrupt Supplier | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 270

May 25, 2026

Musk's Texas Terafab Plans; Deadly Spill at Asphalt Plant; 420,000 Peach Trees Destroyed | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 269

May 15, 2026

Bridgestone's Sudden Closing; Hyundai's Robot Delay; First Humanless Truckload | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 268

May 11, 2026

Rocket-Powered Car; Underground Factory on Alabama 'Island'; Electrolux Layoffs Amid Washer Retool | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 267

May 4, 2026

Manufacturing Cost Control Guide for SMBs

Manufacturing Cost Control Guide for SMBs

Let’s look at how to set realistic cost expectations, track expenses, and make adjustments to spending when necessary.

September 1, 2026

Ep265

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.

April 20, 2026

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Car Paint Gets Security Detail; Tyson Loses Bacteria Case; Stronger Ban on Chinese Cars | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 264

Also on the podcast, Johnnie Walker's bold experiment, John Deere loses on right-to-repair and a 3D-printed steel made by AI could be the best we've ever seen.

April 13, 2026

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'Suicide Cords' Pulled; 12-Ton KitKat Heist; Makita Buys Panasonic Tools | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 263

Also on the podcast, Build America, Buy America causes supply chain problems, Ferrari made a $500,000 supercar with too much tint and Honda is making roads from desert sand.

April 6, 2026

Ep262

Hyundai Stops SUV Sales; Harley Slashes Jobs; Bezos Plans Manufacturing Revolution | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 262

Also on the podcast, Fluke's blueprint to solve technician shortage, strike at General Dynamics and Frazer and Harbinger partner on hybrid electric ambulances.

March 30, 2026

Ep261

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.

March 23, 2026

Ep260

Nestlé Gets 'Ruthless'; Aston Martin's Risky Design; Bell's New X-Plane | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 260

Also on the podcast, Fluke outfits engineering students with pro tools, super foam saves lives and AI-designed "metamachines" run wild.

March 16, 2026

Ep259

Stellantis Workers Get $0 Bonuses; Rancho Cucamonga Closes; 'Skinny Jab' Factory Raided | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 259

Also on the podcast, judge says companies should get tariff refunds, Stanley Black & Decker closes historic factory and FDA gives bonuses for speedy drug reviews.

March 9, 2026

Ep258

America's Cheapest Car; Texas Sues Smelly Site; Historic Union Victory | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 258

Also on the podcast, Apple's new factory in Texas, AI isn't replacing plant workers and Autodesk's nextgen prosthetic partnership.

March 2, 2026

Ep257

Turbine Graveyard Lawsuit; Cargill Closes Plant; Offshoring Critic Offshores Work | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 257

Also on the podcast, controversy at AI summit, nefarious groups target U.S. manufacturers and how a small aircraft went from concept to flight-ready prototype in 71 days.

February 23, 2026

Ep256

Rockwell Picks City for Giant Factory; Waymo's Not-So-Autonomous Cars; Stellantis Sells Plant for $100 | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 256

Also on the podcast, Honda's AI chip could eliminate crashes, plastic asphalt lasts longer and smart underwear made to solve health problems.

February 16, 2026

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Tesla Kills 2 Models; Honda, GM End Fuel Cell Project; First Brands CEO Scandal | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 255

Also on the podcast, Porsche could end two models before they hit the market, Waymo gets $16 billion injection, and a new strategic reserve for rare earth elements.

February 9, 2026

Ep254

Polaris Closing Indian Plant; Lincoln Logs Loses Manufacturer; Rare Factory Options | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 254

Also on the podcast, Boeing delivers a lot of planes, new farm productivity tools and whether or not recent U.S. investments are realistic.

February 2, 2026

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Shocking Plane Part Failures; Steel Factory Explosion; Del Monte Brand Reunited | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 253

Also on the podcast, hot sauce brand sues over "exploding" bottles, hundreds of safety researchers reinstated and musician picks fire-resistant prefab homes to rebuild after wildfires.

January 26, 2026

Ep252

Trailer Maker Closes Plants; Stellantis Kills Hybrids; Worst of CES | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 252

Also on the podcast, manufacturing work as "hard labor," Generac buys another factory, and why railroads fail to implement most safety recommendations.

January 19, 2026