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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:
AI Robots Rebuild Wildfire-Damaged LA Community Homes
In January, the Southern California wildfires destroyed 37,000 acres and 16,000 structures.
Deadly Explosions at U.S. Steel Plant in Pennsylvania
An explosion devastated a steel plant outside Pittsburgh on Monday.
NHL Team in Trademark Dispute with Bag Manufacturer
The NHL has a new team: The Utah Mammoth, and they've already found themselves in a legal dispute.
A Swarm of Jellyfish Took Down an Entire Nuclear Power Plant
One of the largest nuclear power plants in France was recently taken completely offline by a "massive and unpredictable" swarm of jellyfish.
The U.S. Military Wants to Blow Up Some Cybertrucks
The Air Force Test Center recently submitted a procurement request for 33 towable target vehicles to be used as targets for live missile fire testing.
In Case You Missed It
Most Manufacturing Professionals Would Recommend an Industry Career Path to Their Children
A recent poll asked manufacturing and engineering industry professionals, "Would you recommend a manufacturing career path to your children or grandchildren?"
Toyota Invests in Childcare Centers for Manufacturing Team Members
All centers are equipped with a kitchen, STEM room, movement matters space and playground.
Implant Treats Type 1 Diabetes by Oxygenating Insulin-Producing Cells
It includes an electrochemical oxygen generator that is roughly the size of a dime.
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