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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:
Honda Looks to Drastically Ramp Up U.S. Manufacturing – @2:35
Last week, Honda was reportedly looking to increase U.S. production by 30% over the next two-to-three years.
Illinois Pipe Plant Destroyed by Fire – @13:27
Rovanco Piping Systems in Joliet, Illinois suffered a three-alarm fire early Monday.
Trump Administration Moves to Gut Program that Helps Small Manufacturers – @19:54
President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to end funding for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) program.
132-Year-Old Pyrex Plant Closes for Good After Four Shutdown Delays – @31:35
The Anchor Hocking Glass Plant in Pennsylvania has been around for 132 years.
Bezos-Backed Startup Building $25K Electric Truck – @41:24
A stealthy EV startup chasing the elusive $25,000 electric truck dream.
In Case You Missed It
Go Inside the Factory Where Peeps Are Made – @51:39
Just Born Quality Confections makes millions of them every day in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
What Manufacturers Must Do to Survive the New Economy – @57:39
Tariffs could pressure U.S. manufacturers to reshore production and jobs, which might create new opportunities to sell into hundreds of new market niches, and thousands of new applications.
Microsoft Slowing AI, Data Center Projects – @1:02:20
The company might not need quite as many powerful computers as expected.
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