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Every week, we cover the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Michigan Loses Major Semiconductor Manufacturing Opportunity - @3:17
Sandisk had big plans for Michigan, but things have changed.
Stellantis Pulls Plug on Hydrogen Vehicles - @10:08
Stellantis is suspending its hydrogen development program and discontinuing the hydrogen powered commercial vans schedule to move into production this year.
One of the Largest EV Battery Plants in North America Has Officially Opened - @18:24
The factory is the size of more than 225 football fields.
Walt Disney Robot Made with Same Tech He Helped Pioneer 60 Years Ago - @31:38
Last week, the "Happiest Place on Earth" unveiled a new attraction.
5 Million Pools Linked to Child Drownings Recalled - @40:19
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and multiple vendors have recalled nearly 5 million swimming pools that could be linked to nine child drownings.
In Case You Missed It
SwRI Completes 8-year-long Nextcar Energy Efficiency Project - @50:04
The Nextcar project has demonstrated vehicle energy savings up to 30%.
Lucid Launches Joint Effort to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chain for U.S. Automakers - @54:46
Electric vehicle maker Lucid Group this week announced the Minerals for National Automotive Competitiveness Collaboration (MINAC), a new partnership with critical mineral producers Alaska Energy Metals, Graphite One, Electric Metals, and RecycLiCo.
Engineer Revives Pay Phones for Free Calls - @58:42
When cell service fails, one engineer's mission brings communication back to life.
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