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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:
FDA Hiring Contractors to Replace Fired Staff Who Supported Safety Inspections – @2:26
The FDA is rushing plans to hire outside contractors to replace fired workers, starting with those booking foreign travel.
L3Harris Expands Indiana Facility to Support America’s ‘Golden Dome’ – @13:26
L3Harris Technologies recently completed a $125 million expansion at its space manufacturing facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Trump’s Tariffs Threaten Survival of Centuries-Old Kashmiri Carpet Industry – @23:57
Genuine hand-knotted Kashmiri carpets are usually made from pure silk, sometimes wool, which is more challenging. Generations have handed down the craft to ensure its survival, and while the carpets are expensive, most craftspeople barely make ends meet.
125-Year-Old Truck Maker to Lay Off Up to 450, Cites Tariffs – @32:20
Mack Trucks is laying off hundreds at factories in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Tesla Accused of Fudging Odometers to Avoid Warranty Repairs – @38:11
According to accusations published by The Street, Tesla is deliberately fudging the mileage on its vehicles’ odometers.
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China Bans ‘Self-Driving’ Ads, Software Updates – @49:02
The country will prohibit certain buzzwords.
Ocean Navigator Fire Traced to Shoddy Maintenance – @52:31
On October 9, 2023, the Ocean Navigator passenger vessel began a 10-night cruise from Montreal to Boston with 128 passengers and 82 crewmembers aboard. Nine days later, the vessel was docked in Portland, Maine, when a fire broke out in the engine room.
Kellanova Launches Miller Lite-Flavored Pringles – @58:03
The new lineup includes “Beer Can Chicken” and “Grilled Beer Brat” chips.
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