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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:
Lawsuit Claims Fired Execs Stole Idea for Hulk Hogan-Branded Beer
Carma HoldCo says its former president, Chad Bronstein, and former chief legal and licensing officer, Nicole Cosby, stole the concept for Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” beer.
Nutella Maker Ferrero Plans to Buy Century-Old Cereal Maker WK Kellogg for $3.1 Billion
Ferrero, the Italian company known for brands like Nutella and Tic Tac, is buying WK Kellogg.
Family of Man Killed in Cybertruck Fire Sues Tesla
Tesla is facing a new $1 million lawsuit in Texas.
The World’s Skinniest EV Isn’t Very Fast
Italian Designer Andrea Marazzi recently chopped up a 1993 Fiat Panda to create the world’s narrowest EV.
Time Runs Out for 99-Year-Old Michigan Clock Company
Howard Miller Co. has been making grandfather clocks, wall clocks and furniture in Michigan for 99 years. Now, the company is stopping production.
In Case You Missed It
Engineering Professor Develops Eco-friendly Method of Creating Semiconductor Materials for Electronics
Current industrial methods use toxic solvents and damage the environment.
Fighting a Pest With Billions of Flies
The government is preparing to breed the flies and dump them out of airplanes.
Racing Success Comes Down to a Matter of Microns
In order to win, professional racers require vehicles that meet precise demands, down to every damper, bolt, screw, or sensor.
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