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Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week:
Tornado Damages Rivian R2 Factory as Critical Launch Nears - @2:25
Last Friday, in a single day, at least 80 tornadoes were confirmed across the Midwest. One of them hit Rivian’s EV factory in Normal, Illinois.
Ford to Refresh 80% of North American Lineup in Major Restructuring - @11:07
Ford Motor announced plans to establish a new end-to-end organization, Product Creation and Industrialization.
GM, Ford Asked to Support U.S. Weapons Supply Chain as Wars Drain Inventory - @21:31
Senior defense officials in the Trump administration recently approached GM and Ford about supporting the U.S. military equipment supply chain.
In Case You Missed It
Plastic Texturing Kills Viruses When They Land - @34:57
It's a promising new way to keep hospital equipment from spreading disease.
Researchers Have Spent Decades Breeding Better Potatoes for Chips - @38:47
There’s a surprising amount of science in a bag of potato chips.
Anheuser‑Busch Invests Another $300 Million to Upskill U.S. Workforce - @43:19
The brewing giant said the new funds are designed to upgrade its workforce and its supply chain.
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