Bridgestone's Sudden Closing; Hyundai's Robot Delay; First Humanless Truckload | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 268

Also on the podcast, Corning's big AI deal with Nvidia, charred Domino Sugar plant gets modernized and medical supply shortage traced to endotoxins.

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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:

Bot Auto Delivers First Fully Humanless Commercial Truckload - @2:45

Last week, Bot Auto said it successfully booked, moved and delivered the American autonomous trucking industry's first fully humanless, over-the-road commercial truckload.

Hyundai Is Getting Tired of Waiting for Its Robots - @13:16

A few years ago, Hyundai placed a big bet on humanoid robotics.

Bridgestone Abruptly Closing Georgia Golf Ball Plant, Outsourcing Amid 'Increasing Volatility' - @24:13

Last week, Bridgestone Golf announced plans to close its golf ball manufacturing and testing facility in Covington, Georgia.

In Case You Missed It

Corning to Build Three Factories, Create 3,000 Jobs in Massive AI Deal With Nvidia - @34:46

Yesterday, Corning and Nvidia announced a multiyear partnership to make a lot of data center components and jobs.

Sugar Titan to 'Modernize' Historic Louisiana Refinery - @39:38

The battered facility is the largest sugar refinery in the Western Hemisphere.

FDA Warns Healthcare Providers of Neurosurgical Supply Shortages - @45:03

It traced the manufacturing disruption back to Medline. 

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