The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by Fortinet, and the new point of view, Modern Manufacturing Needs a Clearer View of Cyber Risk.

Modern manufacturing runs on connectivity, but that same connectivity means a cyber incident rarely stays contained to one system or site. It can move across IT, OT, suppliers, and operational processes, putting physical production at risk.

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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:

- Butter Maker Smooths Production Gaps with Flex Work Option That Lets Workers Pick Hours

- Volkswagen Plans to Kill Off Half of Its Models

- Harley-Davidson's Credit Rating Downgraded to Junk Status by S&P

In Case You Missed It

- Toyota-Backed Robotics Startup to Take On 'Hard-to-Automate' Tasks in Factories

- Fujitsu, Leading Robotics Companies to Use Nvidia Tech in 'Physical AI'

- Sony Retraining Workers After Scrapping PlayStation Discs

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This week's episode is brought to you by QAD Redzone. Did you know that only 5% of manufacturers are winning with AI? Well, here's how they're doing it.

Recently, IEN's Executive Editor Anna Wells and QAD's Stephen Dombroski discussed how winning businesses approached AI implementation.

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• Where AI and agentic AI are delivering real operational value today
• A practical framework for AI modernization in industrial manufacturing
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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:

- Missing Cargo Plane Sparks Massive Sea Search

- Major Ford Recall Causes Two Alleged 'Emotional Injuries'

- Polestar Banned from Selling Vehicles in the U.S.

In Case You Missed It

- Agentic Ransomware Registers First Major Hit

- Apple Partners With Broadcom to Produce Over 15 Billion U.S.-Made Chips

- Toyota Says $3.6B Investment Will Add 2,000 Jobs at Texas Plant

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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN).

This episode is brought to you by Oracle NetSuite. Most organizations have more dashboards, reports, and data than ever before, yet decisions still get made on gut feel or anecdote. The gap is not data, it’s action.

In this practical field guide, Bernie Smith, Director of Made to Measure KPIs and KPI Academy, shares his approach to connecting KPIs to real decisions and measurable improvement.

Learn how to:

• Make dashboards useful instead of “wallpaper”

• Choose measures people actually trust and act on

• Define clear responses when a KPI moves • Design targets that encourage the right behaviors

• Connect strategy, measurement, and action

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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: U.S. Steel Commits $475M to Install New Quench & Tempering Line https://www.ien.com/22969501

U.S. Steel just announced plans to invest some $475 million for the installation of a new quench & tempering (Q&T) line at its Fairfield Tubular Operations in Alabama.

'World's First' Fusion Power Plant Given Regulatory Clearance https://www.ien.com/22969244

Helion is a Washington-based fusion energy company. Last week, the company claimed to become the first company in the world to secure the regulatory licenses needed for a fusion power plant.

Ford Motor Sues to Shut Down Lemon Law Fraud

https://www.ien.com/22969305

Last week, Ford Motor filed a lawsuit against Quill & Arrow. The lawsuit alleges rampant lawsuit abuse. Yes, it is a lawsuit over lawsuits, but this one comes after Quill & Arrow filed thousands of Lemon Law cases every year against Ford and other automakers.

In Case You Missed It

LA Mayor Bass Declares Emergency to Secure Resources to Help Fight Warehouse Fire

https://foodmanufacturing.com/22969301/

Authorities said the cold-storage warehouse has "85 million pounds of frozen food inside."

Quantum Sensors Could Spot Hidden Damage

https://www.ien.com/safety/article/22969249/quantum-sensors-could-spot-hidden-damage-in-the-thousands-of-structurally-deficient-us-bridges

These sensors could help engineers pinpoint problems before they get worse.

Boston Dynamics Announces $100 Million U.S. Expansion Effort

https://www.ien.com/automation/news/22969587/boston-dynamics-announces-100-million-us-expansion-effort

Boston Dynamics yesterday announced plans to transform a 323,000 square foot facility in Waltham, Massachusetts, into an advanced robotics and AI center. The company will invest $100 million in the project and anticipates creating 1,250 new jobs by 2033.

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