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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:
Trade War Devastates African Clothing Manufacturer - @3:01
In the tiny African nation of Lesotho, clothing manufacturer Tzicc's business has dried up in the face of tariffs.
Tesla's Brand Loyalty Has Fallen Dramatically - @12:15
There was a time, not too long ago, where Tesla did more repeat business with U.S. auto buyers than any other major car brand.
Glass Plant Closure Impacts 90 Oregon Workers - @20:02
Owens Brockway operates a nearly 70-year-old glass manufacturing and recycling plant in Portland, Oregon. The company is closing down the facility’s bottle production line, and laying off 90 workers.
Without New Customers, Intel 'Likely' to Stop $28B Ohio Project - @25:07
In January of 2022, Intel unveiled plans to invest $28 billion in building two new chip factories in Licking County, Ohio to boost production of its advanced semiconductors to serve both Intel projects and other end customers.
Hemp Battery Factory Plans Go Up in Smoke in Wisconsin - @33:36
In early 2023, Energizer announced plans to wind down operations at a pair of battery manufacturing plants in Wisconsin. But there was hope.
In Case You Missed It
From Family-Owned to Employee-Owned: A Machinery Manufacturer's 100-Year Journey - @40:03
Sentry Equipment transferred ownership to its employees after 60 years in business.
FDA Approves Tiny Implant to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis - @44:20
The device could help patients whose symptoms are not adequately managed by existing therapies.
Texas, DARPA to Establish Testbed to Use Autonomy to Fight Wildfires - @48:05
Partnership aims to scale technology to save civilian lives and property.
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