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A worker polishes a Jaguar logo on a car at a Jaguar dealer in London, Wednesday Sept. 28, 2016.
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Jaguar Land Rover Will Cut 4,000 Jobs to Reduce Costs, Compete with China
Inside the automaker's desperate bid to survive the EV revolution and Chinese competition.
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Ep284
Safety
Deadly THC Explosion; SpaceX's Big Salvage Job; PBR Heist | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 284
Also on the podcast, cookies made from plastic bottles, an ice cream cone history lesson and why Northrop is making diamond-cooled chips.
September 7, 2026
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Safety
New Metal Foam Could Make Car Crashes Safer
This is the same technology used to stop 50-caliber rounds and turn armor-piercing bullets to dust.
September 4, 2026
A pint of Guinness beer is poured on St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2023, in Bellows Falls, Vt.
Inventory Management
Police Looking for $155K Worth of Stolen Guinness Stout
Drivers pulled up to an industrial park and hauled away trailers containing about 800 barrels.
September 4, 2026
The logo of Japanese motor-maker Nidec Corp., is seen in Kyoto, Japan, on May 15, 2026.
Safety
Motor Maker Nidec Finds Hundreds of Cases of Quality Control Misconduct
The issues date back as far as 2012.
September 4, 2026
A Tesla Cybercab is displayed in downtown Austin, Texas, Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
Safety
Musk Launches Steering-Wheel-Free Taxi Service
Betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with "no control" and hop inside.
September 4, 2026
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Ohio Manufacturer Files Defamation Lawsuit Over 1-Star Google Review
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September 2, 2026
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HEV Motor Production Increasing in Kentucky
The $112 million project will add nearly 300,000 square feet across two plants.
September 1, 2026
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A $5 Billion Opportunity: The Case for Composite EV Battery Enclosures
A composite battery case can save up to 40% in weight compared with aluminum or steel.
August 31, 2026
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Shipbuilder Gulf Ship Expands U.S. Operations; Adds 120+ Jobs
A major shipbuilder is investing $43.8 million to transform its Mississippi operations.
September 3, 2026
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IKEA Supplier Cuts Changeover Time, Boosts Productivity with Redzone’s Agentic AI
WATCH: A full changeover finished in one minute and 24 seconds.
September 4, 2026
Stephanie Stoll starts a pump as part of an experiment studying the removal of PFAS from water samples at a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency lab in Cincinnati, April 10, 2024.
Safety
Trump Administration Stalled a Survey of PFAS in Wastewater, Former EPA Officials Say
The first-of-its-kind survey was submitted to the White House for approval almost two years ago.
September 4, 2026
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Boat Maker to Create Nearly 200 U.S. Jobs on East Coast
The expansion will create 179 jobs and transform a small North Carolina community.
September 4, 2026
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Precision Contract Manufacturer Expanding in Louisiana to Support Aerospace, Defense
The added space will increase capacity to produce large, complex precision components.
September 3, 2026
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Safety
U.S. Arm of Israeli Defense Company Announces Michigan Facility
The site will include production lines for counter-UAS platforms.
September 3, 2026
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Volkswagen to Cut 50,000 More Jobs and Close 4 Plants
It's also slashing its model lineup.
September 3, 2026
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Auto Parts Maker Finds Skilled Workers Through Second-Chance Hiring
Having a criminal record, as an estimated 1 in 3 American adults do, creates hurdles for employment.
September 3, 2026
A mine operated by Serra Verde Mining digs for rare earth elements including neodymium, praseodymium, terbium and dysprosium, which are essential for the production of permanent magnets, in Minacu, Goias state, Brazil, July 28, 2025.
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Brazil’s Senate Passes Rare Earth Minerals Regulation, Challenging China's Domination
Boosting exploration of rare earth elements for a wide range of products, including EVs.
September 3, 2026
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America's Longest-Running Antique Car Show Celebrates 75 Years
The event features hundreds of vehicles from the 1890s through 1932.
September 3, 2026
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Komatsu to Help Develop Key Components of F1 Cars
The machinery maker will become an official hydraulic innovation partner.
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