Today in Manufacturing

Today in Manufacturing is hosted by David Mantey, Anna Wells and Jeff Reinke, the editors from some of the most recognized websites and publications in the manufacturing industry, including Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Every week, we discuss the biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

Today in Manufacturing is a technology podcast hosted by David Mantey, with 281 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

David Mantey hosts Today in Manufacturing, a technology show with 281 episodes published.

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  Episode #280

  Rotted Fish Sauce Removed; Magellan's Odd Bankruptcy; Pearson's Closes Candy Factory | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 280

  Aug 10, 20261h 6mS1

  The Today in Manufacturing Podcast is brought to you by the editors of Manufacturing.net and Industrial Equipment News (IEN). Have you ever tried changing your tires at 100 MPH? This week's episode is brought to you by Epicor and a new podcast about how to win a manufacturing race that never stops. Pressured by constant disruption, workforce challenges, and increasing operational complexity, manufacturing frontlines must operate like a Formula 1 pit crew to win — moving with speed, precision, and consistency. In this new podcast , Epicor’s Thom Smith offers practical strategies and real examples of how high performers persevere through intense change and competition. Watch and listen to "Changing Tires at 100 MPH" right now . Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - 117-Year-Old Candy Company to Shutter Factory - Ohio Aerospace Plant Files for Bankruptcy - Rotten Fish Sauce That Has Long Stunk Up a Small Canadian Town Is Finally Being Removed In Case You Missed It - The Passwords Most Likely to be Breached - John Deere, UAW ‘Half a Billion Dollars’ Apart in Contract Extension Clash - The Tesla Salvage Boom: What Happens to High-Tech Cars After a Total Loss Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna or David@ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

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  Episode #279

  Ford's Snack Firings; Mars Closes NJ Hub; Cheesemaker Saves Plant | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 279

  Aug 3, 20261h 3mS1

  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 . For many businesses today, waiting to modernize your ERP may seem like the safe choice—but hidden costs can quickly add up. Every delay brings more inefficiencies and missed opportunities for innovation, while competitors who modernize gain an ever-growing advantage. In this guide, you’ll discover: The real price of waiting: How outdated systems lead to hidden costs and limit your growth potential. The risk of falling behind: What’s lost by delaying ERP modernization, and how early adopters gain a competitive edge. The modern ERP advantage: How NetSuite’s AI-powered features streamline operations and enable smarter, faster business decisions. Download, " The Hidden Costs of Standing Still, " to learn how timely ERP modernization drives faster growth, sharper insights, and long-term competitive success. Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: - Seattle Cheesemaker Looks to Save Shuttered Wisconsin Facility - Mars to Shutter U.S. Headquarters, Cut Over 300 Jobs - Ford Plant Workers Fired for Alleged Snack Theft In Case You Missed It - Ford Helps Establish Alliance for America’s Skilled Trades - U.S. Bans Foreign-Made Humanoid Robots - 400-Year-Old Bell Foundry Adds Modern Tech to Keep Casting Process Alive Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna or David@ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

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  Episode #278

  Invisible Drone Vanishes; Ammo Factory Fails; New Balance's Plans | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 278

  Jul 27, 20261h 9mS1

  Every week, we cover the three biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward. This week: New Balance May Donate Shuttered Factory to the Town it Vacated About two years ago, New Balance announced plans to close its plant in Norridgewock, Maine. The move surprised pretty much everyone because the shoemaker is known for its U.S.-based manufacturing footprint. Ammo Factory Fails to Produce Any Shells After $469M Army Investment After sending many, many shells to Ukraine, the Army tasked General Dynamics and its existing ammunition plant in Mesquite, Texas, with manufacturing 30,000 M795 High Explosive 155 mm shells each month by October 2025. But a new report said the plant hasn't produced a single shell in two years of operation. Northwestern Engineers Made a ‘Phantom’ Drone That Vanishes in Plain Sight Engineers at Northwestern University have created a drone that appears to vanish in plain sight after it takes flight. The Phantom Twist is a drone that uses a concept called "motion blur" — the effect that makes it seemingly impossible to see fast-spinning blades on fans or Road Runner's legs. In Case You Missed It Pairs of Glasses Are Boosting Productivity in Some Garment Factories Operators who received reading glasses also made fewer errors. 3D-Printed, Patient-Specific Contact Lenses in Just 20 Minutes It uses a newly developed silicone material. TRISO-X Plots Massive Advanced Nuclear Fuel Expansion in Tennessee Last week, TRISO-X announced tentative plans to create some 1,140 new jobs in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna or David@ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

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  Episode #277

  Harley's 'Junk' Rating; VW Kills Models; Flex Work at Land O'Lakes | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 277

  Jul 20, 20261h 12mS1

  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. This Fortinet POV breaks down the four barriers (competency, capability, capacity, and complexity) keeping manufacturers from truly understanding their risk, and shows why operational visibility, not just investment, is the key to turning awareness into action. With manufacturing representing the world's most-targeted industry for cyberattacks, and only 14 percent of organizations reporting full OT visibility, downloading this POV will empower your organization with a clearer view of your environment and help you prioritize, protect, and build resilience on the plant floor. Download, " Modern Manufacturing Needs a Clearer View of Cyber Risk ," right now. 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 Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Anna or David@ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters.

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  Today in Manufacturing

  Ford's Lemon Problem; First Fusion Plant; U.S. Steel's New Line | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 275

  Jun 29, 202656 min

  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 Download "Beyond the Dashboard" right now. https://www.manufacturing.net/formstack/beyond_the_dashboard?utm_source=podcast 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. Please make sure to like, subscribe and share the podcast. And to email the podcast, you can reach any of us at Jeff, Andy or David@ien.com, with “Email the Podcast” in the subject line. Subscribe to our daily and weekly newsletters. #Manufacturing #ManufacturingNews #USSteel #FusionEnergy #Ford #Industry40 #Engineering #EnergyIndustry #Infrastructure #IndustrialNews

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