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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:
Aluminum Tariffs May Kill One of the Best Deals in Beverages - @4:56
Since 1997, AriZona Iced Tea has sold its tallboys for 99 cents, a price point that’s so set it’s actually printed right on the can.
The Growing Threat of Wiper Malware - @16:36
In a new article, JP Castellanos says that while ransomware may dominate the headlines, a quieter and more destructive threat is emerging: "wiper" malware.
GM's Futuristic Corvette Opens Like a Fighter Jet - @24:15
GM recently unveiled a pair of futuristic Corvette concepts, the CX and the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo.
How AI Attacks Disrupt Manufacturing And What Companies Can Do To Prevent Them - @33:17
In a recent article, Jeremy Gottschalk says AI has many positive applications, but we often hear about the negative side — bad people leveraging AI tools for nefarious purposes.
Xiaomi Factory Rolls Out a New Car Every 76 Seconds - @42:20
A new video offers a close look at Xiaomi's electric vehicle factory in Beijing, where a new car rolls off the production line every 76 seconds on average.
In Case You Missed It
U.S. Seeks Shipbuilding Expertise from South Korea, Japan to Counter China - @52:12
Lawmakers hope to explore potential joint ventures — and bring investment to American shipyards.
Republicans Look to Make a UTurn on Commitment to EVs for Postal Service - @56:10
The Postal Service had announced plans to deploy at least 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028.
Harvard Team's Wearable Robot Helps Stroke, ALS Patients Use Their Arms - @1:01:10
Bioengineers at Harvard have created a soft, wearable robot that looks more like a smart jacket, designed to help stroke patients and individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS, regain a bit of normalcy.
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