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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:
Body Armor Maker Sued for Mislabeling Plates Sold to Law Enforcement
Ohio’s attorney general has announced a new lawsuit against body armor manufacturer ShotStop Ballistic.
Cleveland-Cliffs to Idle 3 Steel Plants in Pennsylvania, Illinois
The shutdown will start around June 30th, and about 950 workers will be out of work.
Will This Carmaker’s ‘Secret Stockpile’ Save It From Tariffs?
Rivian has built a “secret stockpile” of key components, and it started before the 2024 election.
Volonaut Airbike Takes to the Sky for the First Time
Volonaut just came out of stealth mode and says it has achieved a breakthrough in personal air mobility with the company’s new flying motorcycle, the Airbike.
VW’s Electric Bus Recalled for Too Much Seating Room
A new recall says VW’s ID.Buzz is giving third-row passengers too much space.
In Case You Missed It
Trump Taps L3Harris to Retrofit Old 747 Into New Air Force One
The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump contracted L3Harris to retrofit a Boeing 747 previously owned by the Qatari government.
Thousands of Pratt & Whitney Machinists Go on Strike
It’s their first strike since 2001.
CISA Warns of Unsophisticated Attacks
‘A simple script, when aimed at an unprotected valve, sensor or controller, can have very real consequences.’
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