Today in Manufacturing Episode 33 covers five major industry stories including an engineer's prison sentence for corporate espionage, GM's partnership with LG to improve battery plant manufacturing, Tesla's store opening on tribal land to bypass state car laws, F-35 helmet precision issues affecting pilots, and fatal incidents at meat processing plants.
- A 47-year-old engineer was sentenced to three years in prison for spying for Russia
- Tesla opened its first store on tribal land in Nambé Pueblo, New Mexico, converting a defunct casino into a sales and service center
- GM is partnering with LG to improve and clean up manufacturing processes at battery plants
- The F-35 helmet costs $400,000 but requires precise fit, limiting pilot flexibility with weight and appearance changes
- Two fatal incidents occurred at meat processing plants in September, involving maintenance workers in hazmat situations
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In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Engineer Gets Prison in Corporate Spying Case
A 47-year-old man was sentenced to three years in prison for spying for Russia.
Tesla Builds 1st Store on Tribal Land to Dodge State Car Laws
Tesla recently opened a store and repair shop in Nambé Pueblo, New Mexico. The electric car company took a defunct casino and turned it into a sales, service and delivery center near Santa Fe.
GM Wants LG to "Clean Up" Battery Plants
GM is helping LG “clean up the manufacturing process” at its battery plants.
$400,000 Helmet Can See Through Walls
The helmet needs a precise fit to work, which means that pilots can't put on too much weight or change their haircut.
Meat Plant Workers Found Dead in Hazmat Incident & Maintenance Worker Dies at Pork Plant
On September 12, two maintenance workers were found dead at a Valley Proteins meat processing plant in North Carolina. On September 10th, a 57-year-old maintenance worker died at a Prestage Foods pork processing plant in Iowa.
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Researchers Attempt Toilet Training Cows to Reduce Pollution
Research teams in New Zealand and Germany are taking an unorthodox approach to limiting pollutants like methane and nitrates from cattle. They’re trying to “potty train” young calves with a "MooLoo."
Police Probe Balloon That Caused Blackout
The metal foil balloon caused a short-circuit at an electricity substation.
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