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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:
Boeing Subsidiary's New X-Plane Sprints to Next Design Phase - @2:56
Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, recently completed the conceptual design review for a new high-speed X-plane.
Toyota Shows 'an Engine Reborn' with Green Fuel Despite Global Push for EVs - @11:50
Toyota is putting a futuristic spin on the traditional internal combustion engine.
Campbell's to Close Plant, Cut 415 Jobs - @24:21
Campbell’s is making some big cuts to eliminate "inefficient" sites.
Stanley Black & Decker Faces $222,000 in Fines After Maintenance Worker Severely Injured - @35:50
A 29-year-old maintenance electrician suffered severe burns during an electrical arc flash at an MTD Products facility in Willard, Ohio.
Hershey Sued Over Deceptive Carvings on Reese's Products - @42:55
The Hershey Company is facing a federal class action lawsuit because at least four customers feel duped by specialty Reese's product packaging.
In Case You Missed It
Ford Teases Electric Supertruck That Will Attempt to Scale Pikes Peak - @56:21
It's based on the F-150 Lightning.
Worker Rights Violations at Huge VW Plant in Mexico - @1:02:22
On April 25, 2024, 10 workers fired from Volkswagen's assembly plant in Puebla, Mexico, filed a petition alleging worker rights violations.
Crash Test Dummy Factory Celebrates 30th Anniversary - @1:08:25
Located in Erie County, the 45,000-square-foot facility was the first of its kind.
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