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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:
Sale of U.S. Steel Kicks Up Political Storm, But Pittsburgh Isn’t Steeltown USA Anymore – @2:26
Pittsburgh’s most storied steel company, U.S. Steel, is on the cusp of being bought by Japanese steelmaker Nippon Steel Corp. in a deal that’s kicking up controversy.
Another Fatal Accident at Troubled Tank Cleaning Business – @11:27
OSHA says Quala Services disregarded federal safety standards that could’ve protected employees from hazardous working conditions .
Sony Layoffs Signal the Death of Recordable Blu-Ray – @17:48
It seemed the DVD met its match in 2006 when Blu-Ray discs hit the media market with better audio quality and much more storage capacity, but some recent news from Sony suggests that the Blu-Ray disc might be on its way out.
Southwest Jet in ‘Dutch Roll’ Incident Was Parked Outside During Severe Storm – @25:32
The NTSB has been investigating the recent Southwest ‘Dutch Roll’ incident and has unveiled a new detail: the agency says the plane was parked overnight at the New Orleans airport on May 16 during thunderstorms that packed gusting winds up to 84 mph, heavy rain and a tornado watch.
Automatic Ammo Vending Machines with AI Begin Operating at Grocery Stores – @33:50
American Rounds, an automated ammunition dispenser company, has installed what is being described as “ammo vending machines” at multiple grocery store locations in Alabama and Oklahoma, which use AI to verify buyers identities.
In Case You Missed It
Dune-Inspired Spacesuit Upgrade Allows Astronauts to Recycle Urine into Water – @42:50
5 minutes later, it’s an energy drink.
Demand for Rare Elements Could Help Clean Up Abandoned Mines – @48:00
Figuring out a sustainable response to coal industry waste.
Angry Birds Fight Drones Patrolling for Sharks and Struggling Swimmers on NYC Beaches – @52:51
Turns out birds hate drones, even if they are life-saving.
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