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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:
Living Skin Looks to Become the Face of Robotics – @3:27
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have discovered a new way to bind engineered skin tissue to humanoid robots.
Wilson Doubles Football Factory Footprint in Ohio – @12:32
Two weeks ago, Wilson unveiled a new and improved football factory right next to the old one in Ada, Ohio.
SpaceX Lands $843 Million Contract to Take Space Station Out Of Orbit – @24:18
Now SpaceX needs to build it.
Mitsubishi Robot Solves Rubik’s Cube in Less Than Half a Second – @35:28
Last month, Mitsubishi Electric set a new Guinness World Record.
Boeing Buying Spirit for $4.7 Billion – @42:55
Boeing last week announced long-anticipated plans to acquire Spirit AeroSystems for $4.7 billion.
In Case You Missed It
Tesla Sales Fall for Second Straight Quarter Despite Price Cuts – @53:09
Still, the company beat analyst expectations.
Rivian Shares Soar on Massive Cash Injection from VW – @58:38
VW will invest $1 billion in the struggling EV maker immediately, and could ultimately provide up to $5 billion.
Biden Administration Provides $504 Million to Support 12 Tech Hubs Nationwide – @1:03:33
The money will support the development of quantum computing, biomanufacturing, lithium batteries, computer chips, personal medicine and other technologies.
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